From the moment I met Helen and Doug, the thing I loved about them was their clarity of purpose. They seem to know exactly what they wanted or at least knew how to find out very quickly. They are both activators and achievers in real sense of those words.

The day began with Helen was getting ready at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa.

Karey Michelle and Micah Gilmore were fantastic second shooters. Of course, both are Fast Track Founders, which is no surprise!

She seemed to really her Engagement album which she received that day. Special thanks to Amy at Albumesque and everyone at KISS for making that happen on such short notice.

Doug was clearly excited too as he was getting ready. Before we knew it, the ceremony was on…

The weather was perfect, but it was the relationships that really made the day.

Helen’s 90 year old Mom (also named Helen!) was so proud of her daughter!

After the ceremony, Doug and Helen had a chance to go to the beach for a fun session.

A quick stop along the way..

As we were on our way across the bridge, Helen looked down and screamed, “Look Doug, a Flex!” Turned out she and Doug were about to buy one. Funny thing was, she was pointing at my new car so we had to get a foreshadowing picture.

Doug grew up surfing the break right in front of the hotel so the whole day felt surreal to him.

As the sun was setting, the couple seemed to be lost in the dream of life together. It was an absolute privilege to document such an amazing day.

Congratulations my friends.
-Dane

PS… Special thanks to Eric and Melissa’s family for connecting me to Helen and Doug. Referrals are the greatest compliment I could ever receive.

Robert Evans is the definitive celebrity wedding photographer shooting today. Brad & Jen, Tom & Katie … basically anyone who you know without needing to say their last names.

When Robert showed me his Studio Tour recently I told him that DPM Peeps would love to see it too, so he graciously agreed to let me put it up here. Click the player to see his studio live. Prepare to be inspired too. Very cool.

Keep it simple.
-Dane

Here’s my tribute to Gary and Melissa! We love you!!

Individual images coming soon :).

Keep it simple!
-Dane

I had the absolute privilege of spending the evening with Jen and Steve Bebb. As most of you know, the Bebb’s were honored this past year by making American Photo’s WorldwideTop Ten Best Wedding Photographers list. If you’ve seen their work or met them in person, you immediately understand why. They are the real deal.

What was especially fun was they let me do a world exclusive premiere and first ever international Dane’s Photo Cribs. To see their amazing studio, *CLICK HERE* … just incredible.

Hailing from North Vancouver, the Canadians were just a blast to hang with …

Funny thing is they’re having their launch party for the new studio this weekend with the likes of Jerry Ghionis, Jesh de Rox, Steven Chen, Bambi Cantrell and many others … but you guys got to see it first :)!!

After cribifying their place for a while, we went for this fantastic meal and when the night was done (we closed the restaurant), they surprised me and put me up at the beautiful Lonsdale Quay Hotel … just a block away from their studio. Here’s the view from my balcony that hung over the water.

The best part is I get to see them again in a couple weeks. Jen is shooting with Jessica Claire when they cover a little wedding up in Kelowna.

Gary and Melissa will be so stoked. Even with Denis Reggie as best man, David Jay as groomsman, Joe Buissink officiating and with probably about 50 other world class photographers in the audience, there shouldn’t be any pressure ;). Funny thing is with these ladies shooting, there really won’t be. I can’t wait!

Keep it simple.
-Dane