Just a follow up on my last post on our trip to the Union Rescue Mission in Los Angeles. This is an incredible ministry going on down there. Taking care of those that truly desire to get their life back on track. Tim Campbell from our church is the director down there and I don’t think I’ve met a harder working man with such a heart for what he is doing. He has been putting in 15+ hour days down there right now and always has a smile on his face. Here are just a few photos from our trip.
Enjoy
Baker
Today I have the opportunity to tag along with others from Crossroads Community Church to the Los Angeles Union Rescue Mission. They’ll be manning the Christmas store and later this evening serving a meal. A few weeks ago God put it on my heart to share my gifts and talents. I was not sure what they needed in ways of a photographer but thought it might be a great opportunity to serve if not for anything else but documenting the event. Well, when I approached Pastor Todd he told me that was one of the last things on their list they were looking for and here I stand ready to serve. If we don’t give some of our gifts and talents back to the one who gave them to us then we aren’t fully using them. What gifts has he given you?
Check back in a few days for photos of the day.
Enjoy THE season.
Baker
URM.org – The Way Home for the Holidays.
What was supposed to be a trash the dress turned out to be a really cool after bridal. You see, these two have to be one of the most fun, easy going couples I have shot. From the cool E-Session to their wedding they have always had such a warm, genuine smile and attitude. We tried and tried to work out our schedules (they live a few hours away now) to get to the beach to do a trash the dress. Jennifer was even ready to do it mid winter but we decided to wait till things warmed up a bit. Only to find ourselves in the midst of a wind storm the day we all went to shoot. This turned the beach into a cold, sand storm so we changed locations go some amazing images and ended it with some of the best Thai food you could find in town.
Enjoy,
Baker
I wanted to pass on an amazing opportunity for you guys. Some of you know the Keiths and some have seen the photos I took of his work a few months ago. Well they are going to be off to China in a couple months to adopt their second child, Jordan. Being able to adopt is always an amazing story as I can attest and theirs is no different. Brian is currently holding an auction for some of his pieces as well as a one time offer for a personal life size bust. This is to raise money for the cost of travel and expenses. Please at least drop by and read their story and check out the auction item. These will go for hundreds if not thousands of dollars less then if you were to commission Brian for these pieces.
Journey To Jordan.
Lately my shooting time has been filled with a wide range of jobs and projects and this shoot was no exception. I jumped at the chance when our friends Josh and Jill asked if I would take their family photos. How do you pass up triplets. Last year Josh and Jill were blessed to have a friends family member volunteer to be a surrogate mother for them. Low and behold they were going to end up with twins when one decided to split giving them three beautiful baby boys. What an amazing story of how God and people bless our lives. From the mother who selflessly gave of herself (and still helps out) so that this family could grow to God’s provision of their children, safety, health and I sometimes think sense of humor by adding in one extra for good measure. It was a joy to photograph this family and only hope to do so more in the following years.
Enjoy,
Baker
Here’s just a taste from my trip out to the Saline Valley situated in an undisclosed part of Death Valley National Park. I’ll try to put up some more from this trip but you’ll most likely see them on my FB real soon.
Enjoy,
Baker
Just a preview of things to come. What a fun shoot to do. Not to mention a once in a lifetime to capture triplets. Check back soon for the full post.
Enjoy
Baker
These two have to be one of the coolest couples I have shot to date. From the engagement session on the motorcycle to their 40’s themed wedding, I could not have had a better time over the last six months shooting and editing. Yes, 40’s themed wedding. Even the guests and mother of the bride got into the spirit. All set on a beautiful cherry and peach tree orchard. The reception was topped off with an amazing looking cake and a much appreciated coffee bar. Now you know why I like these two so much. Even with the wind blowing and temp dropping, we were able to pull of some great images. Thanks to Noah, Brendie and the wedding party for being such troopers in the cold and a big thanks to Clay for flying down for the day to help out.
Enjoy,
Baker
O.K. this is for all you camera/iphone geeks. Here is a really cool (yet pricey) app for your iphone. This bad boy lets you take remote shots with your phone all the while getting a preview and adjusting just about every setting along the way all from a simple WiFi connection. Just another example of how we are just brushing the surface with this thing.
onOne Software – DSLR Remote for Canon DSLR Cameras & iPhone.
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