Sandy and John - Ventura, CA

January 8, 2012

Ventura, California is a small beach town just south of Santa Barbara and it's known for it's foggy weather and year round average temperatures of mid 60's.  It's also where I was born and raised before heading off to Las Vegas.  I still have a lot of friends who live there and it's always a pleasure to go back home for a quick visit.  When I learned of Sandy and John's engagement I was thrilled for them and also happy to be a part of their wedding.  This wedding was a bit different because we all went to high school together so this felt like a bit of a mini reunion as well.  The weather was a perfect 71 degrees and sunny and the location was "The Cross".  It's a local favorite for taking in the view of the ocean and the city and it sits on the hillside on the West side of town.  It couldn't have been a better location on a perfect day.  Congratulations to Sandy and John and I hope you enjoy the photos!  To view them all visit www.tylerfreear.com.

 

Michelle and Adam - Las Vegas, NV

January 7, 2012

When Michelle and Adam decided to leave the Windy City of Chicago I'm sure they didn't plan on 30MPH winds in Las Vegas on their wedding day.  This was my first wedding of 2012 and I was so excited to try to some new ideas at the wonderful locations they chose.  Our plan was to start at Aria and take a few family photos in front of the waterfalls and then head to Bellagio and take the signature "Crosswalk" shot.  We made it to Bellagio and then it started.  Not only was it windy but REALLY cold as well.  Those of you who have worked with me know that I never complain about it being cold as I usually work up a little sweat throughout the shoots.  It was cold.  Michelle was amazing and although the wind blew her hair around and she had no jacket...she didn't complain once.  Not to me at least.  Our plan was to move on to Paris and the Springs Preserve but that was a bust so I made a call to a friend at a very nice hotel and pretty much begged to let us use their venue as it provided some great shots and protection from the wind.  Our last stop was The Boneyard, or Neon Museum if you prefer.  It's protected pretty well but I did learn that they were close to having to cancel the shoot due to the gusts.  Here are the photos and here's to a great couple who certainly know how to roll with the punches.  It was great working with you both!