{Sara Jordan Photography}

A Play Date with The Photographer

2012-02-10T20:46:00.000-08:00

Los Angeles Athletic Club

2012-02-09T11:04:00.000-08:00

Location: Los Angeles Athletic Club
Hair: Jennifer Penrod
Make up: Gina Gracia
Styling: Bridal Elegance
Ceremony Magazine

Santa Barbara Wedding Photographer

2012-02-04T15:56:00.000-08:00

Small simple and elegant, this wedding took place at the Santa Barbara Courthouse. The Reception was at the Roblar Winery in Santa Ynez

The Winter Wedding Look

2012-01-20T21:13:00.000-08:00

I've been wanting to shoot a bride using snow for the longest time. Being that most of my weddings are Southern California it makes the concept very difficult. This photos were taken in my studio using left over fake snow from christmas. (super duper big mess)

Happy New Year! Time for a new headshot.

2012-01-01T22:10:00.000-08:00

Now-a-days everyone needs a headshot.. schedule yours today!

resumes, college apps, email signatures, dating sites, linked in, business websites and cards..

Photographer | Corona Del Mar

2011-12-08T23:39:00.000-08:00

Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club

Temecula Thanksgiving Wedding

2011-11-23T10:11:00.000-08:00

I absolutely loved shooting this Temecula Wedding. The wedding was located at the Falkner Winery. The colors were wine inspired with fall details (super unique), it was absolutely gorgeous.

Wedding planning by Katherine's Events

Palos Verdes Wedding Photographer

2011-11-17T10:31:00.000-08:00

Japanese Garden | Engagement Session | Photographer

2011-10-26T15:38:00.000-07:00

Engagement Session was located at the Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden at Cal State Long Beach.

{Colorful Weddings}

2011-09-21T07:23:00.000-07:00

Indian weddings are so beautiful!

2011-09-14T10:00:00.000-07:00

Love is not love which alters when it alteration finds.
- Shakespear

{Melissa + Ozzie}

2011-09-07T22:12:00.000-07:00

From {Melissa + Ozzie}

{Martinelli}

2011-08-24T10:00:00.000-07:00

From {Martinelli}

Location: Paradise Cove, Malibu Ca

2011-08-19T16:14:00.000-07:00

Many waters cannot quench love, neither can the floods drown it.
Song of Solomon 8:7

{Melissa's Baby Bump}

2011-08-17T17:49:00.000-07:00

From {Sarah's Maternity Photos}

2011-08-16T19:56:00.000-07:00

Love me for love's sake, that evermore thou mahesh love on, through love's eternity.
- Elizabeth Barrett Browning

{Crystal + Scott}

2011-08-16T12:43:00.000-07:00

2011-08-10T21:11:00.000-07:00

All love is sweet, given or returned. Common as light is love, and its families voice wearied not ever.
-Shelley

{Martinelli}

2011-08-09T21:52:00.000-07:00

From {Martinelli}

This is so cute.. If you look to the left of the bench you can see their dogs tail.

{Amanda + Brian}

2011-08-08T22:13:00.000-07:00

From {Amanda + Brian}

{Cassie + Jared}

2011-08-08T14:53:00.000-07:00

Congrats Cassie and Jared!

Wedding Located in Carlsbad, Ca.

Nelson + Gina {Engagement Session}

2011-08-04T18:11:00.000-07:00

From nelson and gina

This was such a cute engagement session. We shot in Hermosa Beach and Engagement Session.

{Wedding Ring}

2011-08-01T09:34:00.000-07:00

I Love this photograph...

From July 29, 2011

{Andrea and Mario}

2011-07-29T13:49:00.000-07:00

From {Andrea and Mario}

Location: Darlington House La Jolla California

Gina Gracia... Make-up

2011-07-23T11:17:00.000-07:00

People are always asking me... Can you recommend a make-up artist?

Being a photographer I know the importance of a great make-up artist. Being that the case I want to share my latest find.... Gina Gracie. She is not only an extremely talented make-up artist she is also one of my brides this season. Since meeting with Gina earlier this year I have had the pleasure of working with her. I am floored by her talents. Everyone she done make-up on has been so very happy. She even gave me some great tips for my own make-up.

Here is her contact info.

Gina Gracia
310.8764424
www.ginagracia.com

Live. Laugh. Love.

2011-07-22T07:27:00.001-07:00

{A Really Great Speech!}

2011-07-21T15:45:00.000-07:00

Our son the chef…

This speech was given by the father and mother of the groom, about their son the chef. No only was this speech funny, thoughtful, whimsical and personalized its perfect to hang on the kitchen wall.

On Behalf of Mina and myself. I would like to thank everyone for being here tonight as we welcome Crystal into our family. We especially would like to thank those of you who have come far distances to be here with us.

We all know…. The best way to a man's heart is through his stomached.

As many of you know, Scott is an amazing cook, so I will direct this in a foodie fashion. Scott, you are the apple of our eye… Even though you came out of the oven looking like a plucked chicken, six weeks early.

You are like a fine bottle of wine smooth and mellow. You have never reach a boiling point only a smooth simmer. While sometimes a little saucy you have never been flaky or crusty.

“Tips of the Tongue” A recipe for a good marriage.

It takes many ingredients to create a good marriage. First you will need unlimited cups of love, respect, kindness, understanding, cooperation, trust, and acceptance. Then Mix in some patience and a good sense of humor, and the result will be a gourmet marriage!

Crystal – We feel very lucky that you will be a part of the smorgasbord of our family. Your sweetness will only add to the flavor of your union together. We gladly hand you our sunny delight. We know he is a tall order but with the proper gloves you can handle him.

Savor each moment together because the moments get eaten up faster than you think.

Scott – You picket a great dish. Well Done!

Moms Part

Marriage is not unlike a hot dog, its best not to analyze every single ingredient. Sometimes you can get grilled; sometimes you can get steamed but relish every moment.

Now Crystal, you have married a Hebrew National who has to answer to a higher authority his mother but I am thrilled to hand his buns over to you.
Love you guys.

Photography by ....?

2011-05-19T15:55:00.000-07:00

I didn't get a chance to get this little rascals name but I know this camera is not his. Which means some where out there, someone is looking through their photos and is finding a picture of me. (taking a picture of him) I just think this photo is adorable.

From Favorites

SJP wins the brides choice award!

2011-04-22T02:16:00.000-07:00

Los Angeles, Ca – April 21, 2011 - WeddingWire, the nation’s leading wedding technology company, is thrilled to announce Sara Jordan Photography has been selected to receive the prestigious annual WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011 for photography!

Recognition for the Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011 is determined by recent reviews and extensive surveys from over 750,000 WeddingWire newlyweds. Our past clients are among those that shared their experiences on WeddingWire, the largest wedding review site in the nation.

Sara Jordan Photography stands among the top five percent of wedding professionals in the WeddingWire community, representing quality and service excellence within the wedding industry. Awards were given to the top wedding professionals across 20 service categories, from wedding venues to wedding photographers, and were based on the overall professional achievements throughout the past year.

“WeddingWire is honored to celebrate the success of the top-rated wedding professionals within the WeddingWire community,” said Timothy Chi, WeddingWire’s Chief Executive Officer. “With the annual Bride’s Choice Awards™ program, WeddingWire has the unique opportunity to recognize the best wedding professionals across the US and Canada. We applaud Sara Jordan Photography for their professionalism and dedication to enhancing the wedding planning experience last year.”

We are happy to announce that Sara Jordan Photography is among the best photographers within the WeddingWire Network, which includes leading wedding planning sites WeddingWire, Martha Stewart Weddings, Project Wedding and Weddingbee. We would like to thank our past clients for nominating us to receive the Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011.

For more information, please visit our WeddingWire Storefront today.

For more information on the Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011, please visit www.WeddingWire.com.

{Cutest Model Ever!}

2011-04-19T07:08:00.000-07:00

So I was doing one of my headshot parties at hair salon in Manhattan beach, and this little tiny girl catches my eye. Elizabeth was starring at me. She was completely enamored by the camera and the flashing lights. Know the answer before asking, I ask "do you want to get your picture taken?" She doesn't even answer, she just started posing....It was like magic!

I was totally blown away. Her mother was blown away. Her mother could believe her daughter knew how to work it?

{Erin and Scott}

2011-04-10T09:45:00.000-07:00

From {Erin and Scott}

{Erika and Gareth}

2011-03-24T19:42:00.000-07:00

2011-03-24T18:14:00.000-07:00

We love being in love, that's the truth.
- Thackeray

{Vanessa and Ramiro}

2011-03-24T18:06:00.000-07:00

Vanessa and Ramiro are about the two nicest people in the world and I wish them the very best. second shooter Erin Mc Chesney

{Teresa & Roberto}

2011-02-18T14:44:00.000-08:00

I love San Diego Weddings!

{Vintage Valentine Cards}

2011-02-14T17:07:00.000-08:00

"Anyone can catch your eye, but it takes someone special to catch your heart."
~Author Unknown

{Vows 2.0}

2011-02-14T07:45:00.000-08:00

Found this one in RedBook...Thought it was very cute.

Vows 2.0 - You'd marry him all over again (but make these new promises first)

My darling wife, I swear...

...that you will really enjoy Netflixing The Wire.
...to stop referring to your friends as "The Coven."
...to never, ever try and pass off a cubic zirconia as the real thing.
...not to tell your grandmother that her wig resembles a giant dirty q-tip.
...that on our anniversary, I will finally wear those tiny, tight boxer briefs you got me, even thought their emasculating and should be called "manties."

My darling husband, I swear...

...that you will really enjoy Netflixing The L Word.
...to say yes more than I say no. To life in general, but specifically to sex.
...not to wake you up at 3 am to ask if your having trouble sleeping too.
...that I will stop trying to trick you into eating vegetarian hotdogs, because your right they're kinda gross.
...to give-up on marital mind rereading and drip loud, insistent gift hints around Our anniversary.

{Vanessa & Ramiro's Engagement Session}

2011-02-12T17:09:00.000-08:00

To get the full value of joy you must have someone to divide it with.
-Mark Twain

We love being in love, that's the truth.
- Thackeray

{I'm lovin it?}

2011-01-19T07:44:00.000-08:00

Last year a couple was married in a McDonalds in Hong Kong, China. Ever since this one wedding, McDonalds has been flooded with request from couples wanting a McWedding. So in China they put it on the menu.

McWedding packages include
- Personalized menu for up to a 100 guests
- McDonalds themed decorations
- and a special apple pie wedding cake

Prices starting at $1,280

{The word wedding}

2011-01-19T02:16:00.000-08:00

I love seeing the way a word is translated in many different languages.

Wedding Hochzeit Mariage Nozze 婚礼 Boda 結婚式 Свадьбы Сватба Vjenčanje Svatba Bryllup Bruiloft Häät Γάμος शादी Ślub Casamento Nuntă Bröllop زفاف

2011-01-17T23:53:00.000-08:00

Relationships create the fabric of our lives. They are the fibers that weave all things together.
-Eden Froust

{Thank you! Capri}

2011-01-15T15:41:00.000-08:00

Dear Sara,

I want you to know that my husband and I, Danielle's parents, were impressed with your method of photographing our McCue-Houston wedding. The way that you handled the "crowd", your thinking about gum-in-the-mouth, and that you re-set each picture rather than just firing off your camera, was wonderful. Your demeanor was excellent, and thank you for taking control of us all to get our photos.

It was an awfully hectic day, as all weddings must be, and we didn't get to tell you how professional we thought you were or even to say 'goodbye' and 'thank you'.

We have enjoyed viewing the pictures and using the website which is very good, even reliving the wedding with the slide show.

Thank you so very much.

Sincerely,

Capri and Dan McCue

~{"Love" in a couple different languages}~

2010-12-29T10:42:00.000-08:00

Love - Любов4, Любов, Amor, 爱 ,愛, الحب, Ljubav, Láska, Liefde, Αγάπη, प्यार, Dragoste, Kärlek

Look at their faces!!!

2010-12-16T03:21:00.001-08:00

This is my very favorite photograph I shot this past wedding season.... It reminds me of a Norman Rockwell painting. This is the very Reason I never chase kids around. Their so cute just left to their own devices, I coud never pose this picture. Somehow I've decided that the three boys are talking business and the forth doesn't like their plan.

From Wedding Photography

The boy on the far left told me not 10 min before I took this shot.. "I can't wait till I get married." I just laughed and told him he had a long time to wait. He assured me that he would get married when he was 20yrs old and that it was only ten years away. Of course the only reason he wants to get married is so that he can have wedding cake.

{The Black Tie Affair}

2010-11-30T11:26:00.000-08:00

From Wedding Photography

I love weddings that mixing traditional and non traditional ideas. The black bow-tie garter is sexy and renewable.

{Jacqueline & Clifford}

2010-11-29T00:18:00.000-08:00

{First Anniversary}

2010-11-12T17:24:00.000-08:00

On the first anniversary it's tradition to give paper. Most people give stationary but I've always thought it would be cute to frame your vows and speeches. Many times after the ceremony these tiny pieces of paper containing all the promises, hopes and dreams are tossed.. When they should be framed. Why not save them and give them as a first anniversary gift.

{Rachel & Raymond}

2010-05-03T17:41:00.000-07:00

They were married aboard the RMS Queen Mary. Long Beach, Ca

"Following the light of the sun, we left the old world." -Christopher Columbus

{cutie-pie kiddos}

2010-04-16T13:34:00.000-07:00

Believe it or not I didn't pose this... Except to tell them to smile. These girls were just sitting on the steps waiting for me to be done take formals of the grown ups.

From Wedding Photography

Toilet Paper over or under?

2010-04-05T16:03:00.000-07:00

I usually don't blog about things I read but... This story is so perfect it is really hard not to. The story is about the little things that drive you crazy in a relationship and how people choose to battle them.

The story is from Wesley Goo's blog. Wesley is an amazing motivational speaker, that has a lot to share with the world.

I hope you enjoy....

"I've never been a big fan of bathroom humor."

It’s just never been my brand of humor. I'm much more conservative when it comes to bathroom etiquette. For some reason, that bothers people. I’ve been in endless discussions about whether it’s “ok” to, in an intimate relationship, use the bathroom with the door open. I’ve always been against an “open door policy” with regard to bathroom activities.

Since I’ve never been given to any discussion of bathroom activities, this subject is going to come off quite odd, especially for people that know me. Lessons can be learned in the oddest places and at the oddest times and while there is, I’m sure, a more refined (and clearer) way to share what I’m about to say … this is what came to my mind this evening so bear with me.

We've all, at some point, used up the toilet paper and have had to replace the roll. When installing a new roll of toilet paper, do you place it with the open leaf in the back (hence, pulling down from behind the roll) or with the open leaf in front (hence, pulling down in front of the roll)? Over or under?

I know what you’re thinking: “Who thinks about this kinda stuff?” Right? I know! I know! Just humor me for a moment. Usually, I just go with the flow as I’m sure many of you do. Whatever way it is upon arrival is the way you replace it. My girlfriend was raised placing the new roll with the open leaf behind the roll (under) whereas I was raised with the open leaf in front of the roll (over). She will place the roll the way she was raised every time. I will place the new roll the way I was raised every time.

We are products of our environment and how we were each raised by our parents. The smallest things can be a shining example of the differences b/w two people in a relationship. What is apparently so trivial can often be quite the conundrum. Which way do we place the new roll???

YOUR way or MY way?

Stew on that for a minute.

There are three options, as I see it.

1. The way we've always done it. Upon placing a new roll, I will continue to do what I’ve always done because it benefits me and she will do the same. Upon seeing the roll the way our partner does it, each of us will … just slightly… be annoyed.

2. Agree to a one way. We can agree – if we’re ever crazy enough to have this discussion – on a certain direction … but who’s way would we choose? I suppose the answer would be the person who’s less attached to the outcome would bend to meet the other person’s wishes. This is thoughtful and selfless for the person less attached but doesn’t really teach the person who is attached a lesson (let alone that the person has major issues if they’re THAT attached to the outcome of which way one’s toilet paper faces).

3. Do it the way your partner likes. Always place it whichever way your partner likes it. This is a selfless act for both parties and also demonstrates, to the other, that their partner has THEIR best interest in mind and not simply their own needs.

I don’t think I even need to relate how this connects to a relationship but to close the open loop I've created, I’ll continue.

There are three kinds of relationships that we often observe. Which one do you and your partner participate in?

1. It’s all about YOU. You do what’s best for you and they do what’s best for them. This is the most common as it comprises about 90% of all relationships. This is the most selfish approach to a relationship and will create massive problems now AND later. These are most marriages you see. You know the ones. You’d never want your relationship modeled after people who do this.

2. You both compromise. Sometimes we’ll do it your way, other times my way. This is definitely a step up from the first stage. Here, you spend your life in compromise feeling okay at times and frustrated at other times because you never know when it’s going to be YOUR turn to compromise.

3. Your needs ARE my needs. Here, you both have a service mentality. This is the highest form of relationship in which you do what’s best for the other person at all times. You do whatever it takes to love and serve them honoring them as a gift from God. If both parties train themselves to take this approach, no needs go unmet because each partner reaches out to meet their partner’s needs first.

So how did she and I resolve this matter? We didn't ... consciously, at least. She instinctively began turning the roll MY way and I began turning the roll HER way. It became automatic. We do what’s best for each other because we know, in doing so; in honoring the other person, our own needs are met and we continue to be blessed.

Why did I need toilet paper to make this point? I didn’t. Toilet paper is not the point. At the end of the day, the toilet paper issue is completely unimportant in relation to what IS important in life. It was simply what triggered this thought about relationships.

But next time you stare at that roll of toilet paper, think about what type of partner, friend, roommate, family member or guest you yourself are."

Wesley Goo
www.wesleygoo.com
http://www.facebook.com/wesleygoo

{New Facebook fan Page}

2010-04-05T15:43:00.001-07:00

Sara Jordan Wedding Photography on Facebook

Click on the link and become a fan!!

{Peonies are in Season!!}

2010-03-11T19:50:00.002-08:00

From Wedding Photography

Peonies are by far my favorite flower.

{Heart Shaped Shadow}

2010-03-11T15:28:00.000-08:00

From Wedding Photography

Today I went downtown to see the Jewelry DIstrict, and to drop in on my friend Eric at Modern Design. If you've ever been to the Jewelry District in Los Angeles you know its a great place to find deals on BLING. Next time you in need of a jeweler you should contact my friend Eric.He can make any design you want and give you far bette deal then you'll find over at Robins Brothers.

2010-03-03T15:01:00.000-08:00

{Happy St. Patrick's Day}

A few years ago "Zipper" my dog won a cutes St. Patrick's Day dog Contest.

You know me, I had to take a picture. I know what your thinking must be photoshop green....

No I dyed his hair. The leprechaun costume is from build-a-bear.

{Hey Jewelers!}

2010-03-03T08:18:00.000-08:00

These are a couple shots from yesterdays shoot with Modern Design Inc. If your looking to update your advertising or build a new catalog there is no time like the present to make new changes. Get professional photographs now.

{Just For Fun!}

2010-02-11T10:53:00.000-08:00

I was reading an article yesterday about photographing smoke. After reading the article I was so inspired and I decided to try it.

{Love at first sight. Cupid.}

2010-02-01T17:05:00.000-08:00

When Valentine's Day rolls around each year in February, we see candies and chocolates in heart-shaped boxes and Valentine's Day cards all adorned with the cute little cherub we loving call Cupid..

Cupid was the son of Venus, the goddess of beauty, and Jupiter, the god of commerce and wrestling. To the ancient Romans, Cupid, otherwise known as Amor, was known as the God of Love. It is said that once you were shot with an arrow from Cupid's bow, you would fall madly in love with the next person you meet. But, Cupid did not always have good intentions, at times Cupid was just plain cruel. Sometimes, Cupid would mischievously toy with others affections by matching up couples with complete opposite qualities just to see what would happen.

"Love can not be 50/50 it has be 100/100"

2010-01-13T17:56:00.000-08:00

{Love is a symbol of eternity. It wipes out all sense of time, destroying all memory of a beginning and all fear of an end.} ~Author Unknown

2009-11-09T17:13:00.000-08:00

{Shyloh Winter Byod}

2009-06-16T17:52:00.000-07:00

This was baby Boyd's first photo shoot! Photographers have always complained about taking pictures of babies. Mostly because you can never get babies to do what you want them to do, when you want them to do it. Shyloh was a very patient baby but like most babies didn't want to pose for the camera. So I gave up trying to pose her and just shot her doing her own thing. Babies are so cute(.) I found if I just left her alone I could capture her personality better. I love these photos and I'm sure her mother will keep them forever.

From Kids

OMG SARA!!!!!
Thank you so much...I just flipped thorugh them really quick here at work and they are wonderful =) I am soooooo excited!!!!! I owe you big time you are the best!!! Hope you are having a good week and maybe see you sometime soon??
THANKS AGAIN YOU ARE AMAZING.....
Kris

{Engagement Sessions}

2009-05-30T23:10:00.000-07:00

www.sarajordanphotography.com

An engagement session is like a dress rehearsal. It gives you the oppertunity to work with your photographer before your wedding day. You get a chance to see how your photographer works and your photographer get to see how you pose. I like to use these sessions to teach my clients posing tricks, that they'd never learn otherwise.

Engagement portraits are mainly used as displays for the wedding, but they can also be used for engagement announcements, save the date, invitations, thank you cards, news papers, gifts, Christmas cards, sign in books, emails, etc...

{Bridal Portrait}

2009-05-28T14:09:00.000-07:00

These are two photos that I took the other day that I just love.

{Katrina & Scott}

2009-04-22T14:29:00.000-07:00

Katrina and Scotts wedding was simply charming. The wedding was intimate with only close friends and family attending. Their ceremony and reception was at the stunning Temecula Creek Inn. Over the years I’ve photographed many couples and these two are probably the nicest I’ve ever worked with. They make an adorable couple!

{Happy Earth Day! Lets Save our Planet!}

2009-04-22T09:10:00.000-07:00

Happy Earth Day! Lets Save our Planet!

Protecting our planet is so very important to me. In honor of earth day I’m posting all the ways in which I try to conserve and reuse energy on a daily basis. I’m not perfect but I try.

• I mainly work from home.
• I recycle anything and everything I can.
• I reuse and repurpose everything
• I use low energy light bulbs.
• I wash my hair about every 3 days. (Shorter showers)
• I only run full loads laundry/dishes.
• I do laundry on warmer days in order to run the dryer less.
• I water my lawn may be once a week.
• I use reusable grocery bags.
• I use a reusable sports bottle instead of the one use plastic bottles.
• I dispose hazardous material properly.

Due to the drought I’m not planting any trees this year. Instead I’m taking my surplus of low energy bulbs to a friend’s house and installing them.

Links

http://www.epa.gov/
http://www.earthday.net
http://www.enn.com/

{Total Core Fitness}

2009-04-20T23:16:00.000-07:00

Last week I did this shoot in San Diego for total core ab machine. I still can't get over this girls abs. It makes me want to hit the gym.

{Brent Brush}

2009-04-19T16:59:00.000-07:00

Manhattan Beach Ca

{Melissa's Bridal Shower}

2009-04-06T23:03:00.000-07:00

I took this picture at my girl friends bridal shower. I'm really looking forward to shooting her wedding in June.

{Head shots! Head Shots! Head Shots!}

2009-03-22T14:43:00.000-07:00

A great head shot of Melissa Leigh.

{Looking your best on your wedding day (Photo tips)}

2009-03-02T13:49:00.000-08:00

In order to look your best on your wedding day, make sure you practice posing. For ideas on posing watch celebrities posse on the red carpet. They’ll always put their weight on their back leg, arms slightly away from the body and look directly in to the camera. The number one thing I catch people doing is sticking their chin up/out in photos. The second thing I find is that grooms are generally not comfortable in front of the camera and they over compensate by being goofy. If you think your going to need help posing schedule and engagement session so that I can have time to coach you before your big day.

Another thing that can really make or break you wedding photos is the makeup and hair. Sometimes I find that hair and makeup looks great to the eye but not to the camera. When you go in to test your hair and makeup make sure and take a picture to see how it photographs. One of the advantages to living in LA is that you have access to make up artist that do make up for magazines. Make sure to hire a makeup artist that has experience doing makeup for photography. Try and get someone like this to do your makeup. Additionally you should appoint a friend to hold on to your lip gloss and pressed powder for touch ups. Ask them to keep an eye one your hair, makeup, and wardrobe. Sometimes during weddings you’ll get so wrapped up in other things that you don’t have time to worry about your appearance.

{“Do I need a second shooter?”}

2009-03-02T13:46:00.000-08:00

When couples ask me about a second shooter..... the first thing I ask is how many guest are you having? Usually any number over a hundred, a second shooter is something to be considered.

A second shooter provides many advantages.

• Having a second shooter means there will be additional back up should anything go wrong.

• You’ll also get double the coverage for a fraction of the price.

• You’ll have additional photos!!

• Many times there are multiple things happening at once and you can get coverage that you just can’t get with one photographer. Formals and Cocktail hour, Bride and Groom getting ready etc.....

• The biggest advantage is that you’ll have multiple angles of the same thing. For an example you’ll get the front and the back view of the bride walking down the aisle, tossing the Bouquet etc....

{Shot List}

2009-02-25T10:18:00.000-08:00

Gorgeous photographs are the easiest way to relive your wedding day. A good photographer can make it so that you never forget those embarrassing speeches, the first dance, and your proud parents faces. When I’m photographing a wedding I usually never miss a thing, but why take that chance? Make a list of the photos you can’t live without and get them to me a week prior to your event. Also designate someone to help me coral people for the formals photographs (since I don’t know uncle Frank). Having someone who pretty much knows everyone makes things go smoother and helps to make sure I get everyone in the picture.

Here is a great link to an online example of a shot list.

{Corinthians 13. Love}

2009-02-14T16:43:00.000-08:00

Corinthians 13:1-13

If I speak in the tongues of men and angels,
but have not love,
I have become sounding brass or a tinkling symbol.

And if I have prophecy and know all mysteries and all knowledge,
and if I have all faith so as to remove mountains,
but have not love, I am nothing.

And if I dole out all my goods, and
if I deliver my body that I may boast
but have not love, nothing I am profited.

Love is long suffering,
love is kind,
it is not jealous,
love does not boast,
it is not inflated.

It is not discourteous,
it is not selfish,
it is not irritable,
it does not enumerate the evil.
It does not rejoice over the wrong, but rejoices in the truth

It covers all things,
it has faith for all things,
it hopes in all things,
it endures in all things.

Love never falls in ruins;
but whether prophecies, they will be abolished; or
tongues, they will cease; or
knowledge, it will be superseded.

For we know in part and we prophecy in part.

But when the perfect comes, the imperfect will be superseded.

When I was an infant,
I spoke as an infant,
I reckoned as an infant;

when I became [an adult],
I abolished the things of the infant.

For now we see through a mirror in an enigma, but then face to face. Now I know in part, but then I shall know as also I was fully known.

But now remains
faith, hope, love,

these three;

but the greatest of these is love.

{A very helpful meeting!}

2009-02-11T12:42:00.000-08:00

My goal when photographing a wedding is to capture the true essence of the event. In order to provide you with the best service I like to completely understand your vision. Often times when meeting with clients I ask them to describe their perfect wedding. I want to know if your wedding is in doors or out doors, day or night, classic or modern, formal or informal, is it cosmopolitan or more country... I also want to know the color pallet, what are the decorations going to look like, and what kinds of flowers are you using. Knowing your vision can make all the difference.

Another thing to show your photographer is pictures of the location. Most locations have website with pictures but more then likely they do not capture everything. Now-a-days everyone has access to camera whether it be your purse sized point in shoot or a simple camera phone, they don't have to be award winning photos they just have to give the photographer a feel for the location.

Another thing thats truly helpful is a timeline. A timeline helps me to track the sun. Know the natural lighting I have to work with I can make arrangements to bring more gear if I need to.

The days leading up to your event I spend a great deal of time putting together shot list, organizing shots within the timeline, getting gear ready, mapping out the location, looking at the location, reviewing notes, etc.....

Sara Jordan Photography

Michael

2009-01-09T23:51:00.000-08:00

Life Habit Fitness

{I Love Shooting Babies!!!}

2009-01-04T19:47:00.000-08:00

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{Friends of The World Food Program}

2008-12-11T20:40:00.000-08:00

Yesterday, I donated my time and photography to The Friends of The World Food Program. This is not a program that simply feeds the less fortunate around the world. This program provides nutritious food, health care, job training, disaster relief, and schooling for children.

This is a program that actually works to improve lives of the less fortunate. They provide meals to children at school. Which means children must go to school in order to receive food and as a result school attendance is up. Education is a key factor in breaking the vicious starvation cycle for these impoverished communities.

This event was amazing; it was a diverse group that all shared a common passion... To End World Hunger. The most distinguished of the group was probably former Secretary of Agriculture Daniel Glickman. Upon meeting Mr. Glickman I wasn’t exactly sure what to expect but found him to be an extraordinary human being. I say human being because he seemed very passionate about the organization and so down to earth; not exactly what you’d expect from a former politician and now the CEO of MPAA. Another person that was really exciting that spoke was Karen Sendelback the president and CEO of WFP. Karen opened up about her experiences through her work. Karen is such a beacon of hope. Her work has help to save millions and her passion leads people in her campaign.

As Americans and members of the human race it’s our duty to help out the less fortunate. If you’d like more information please visit Friends of the world food program

{Randy Lee}

2008-12-05T04:35:00.000-08:00

Ok I love the way these turned out....

{The Cabin}

2008-10-19T11:52:00.000-07:00

These are photographs I took this summer at my family's cabin up in Idaho.

{Referral List}

2008-01-02T16:35:00.000-08:00

Below is a list of my own personal preferred vendors.

{DJ}

Elite Stage Light www.elitesl.com

11H Entertainment www.11hentertainment.com

{Makeup Artist}

Fiore Beauty www.fiorebeauty.com

{Wedding Planners}

Michelle Weita www.aboutdetailsdetails.com

{Florists}

Nisie Vorachard www.nisiesenchanted.com

Sherene Hulugalle Wisteria Lane

Laura Dubrish www.planit-oc.com

{Dresses}

Tara Picquelle www.erincole.com

Mon Amie www.monamie.com

Jenny Yoo www.jennyyoo.com

{Videography}

Living Cinema www.livingcinema.net

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