Second Shooter | Claremont High School Dance Team | Southern California Photographer



A little over a month ago, I attended my first event as a vendor. I was so nervous! I put together a table, had a book printed to showcase some of my portfolio, and came up with a fun way to offer a special to everyone. It was a good experience, and meeting some other vendors was great, too. One of those vendors was Jaclyn, with Photos by Jaclyn (out of Glendora, CA). We exchanged information, and not too long after the event, she contacted me asking if I would help her photograph the Claremont High School‘s Dance Team. Although I'm a portrait photographer, I had never done anything quite like this, and i have to admit I was a little anxious at the idea (though, no matter how many times I pick up my camera for a job, there's always a little bit of nerves!). Jaclyn, myself, and another photographer took on the day, and efficiently photographed each girl at our stations, followed by buddy photos, and group photos. The girls were all beautiful, and troopers with the heat!  I think the day went well, and we came away with some great photos!

Main photographer: Jaclyn with Photos by Jaclyn.
(www.photosbyjaclyn.com)
  
Here are some of my photos from the day!

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     (These girls wanted to do something a little fun for their buddy shots.. For those of you who are familiar with the television show Pretty Little Liars, you may recognize the poses!)


Wedding Second Shooter | Southern California Photographer


Before moving back home to Southern California, I knew I wanted to start networking with as many photographers in the area as I could! I wanted to not only get my name out there, so photographers were familiar with me before I moved back, but hopefully make some lasting connections along the way. One of those connections was with Jaime (of Jaime Davis Photography, out of Signal Hill, CA). We began talking early January, planning to meet once I finished with the move. Before I moved, though, I was able to assist her for a boudoir marathon during one of my visits, and she took me on as an intern! Um, exciting!!

 On July 6th, Jaime and I finally got to work together for a wedding, and my first time second shooting! It was such a great experience all around. Not only were the bride and groom gorgeous, the bridal party fun , and the venue beautiful, but Jaime was fantastic to work with! Before leaving this wedding, I was already looking forward to the next.

 Without going on too much about how wonderful everything was, I’ll share some of my photos!
 

Main Photographer: Jaime Davis of Jaime Davis Photography (www.JaimeDavisPhoto.com)
[Go check her out, seriously. She’s amazing!]
Venue: Tivoli Too!, in Laguna Beach, CA

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bride getting ready
Bridesmaids see bride for first time
Wedding rings detail shot
Wedding flowers
wedding rings detail shot
Bride and Groom first look
Bride and Groom portrait
Second shooter shot
Bride and Groom Portrait
Bridal Party PortraitBridal Party portraits
Groom seeing bride walking down aisle
Creative bride groom portraits
Wedding sand ceremony family
Wedding
bride and groom kiss
Beautiful wedding

Thanks for stopping by and taking a look into my first experience as a Second Shooter!