Epic Imagery

Santa Monica, CA… Ahhh, this is definitely one of my favorite places on the West Coast. I love the relaxed California vibe here, that is both trendy yet extremely welcoming. That being said, whenever I get a chance to spend time seaside while photographing a couple in love… it’s a good day! This was exactly the case when I photographed Nancy & Iyad’s engagement session on a gorgeous Saturday afternoon a couple weeks ago. This session was very special for me as I’ve photographed two of Nancy’s sister’s weddings, which were a couple of my all-time favorites! Nancy was simply radiant and bursting with enthusiasm to say the least! And Iyad, of course, was clearly enamored with his beautiful fiance. Capturing real moments and overflowing emotion was definitely not a problem. I hope you enjoy some of my favorites below

Danny Baker

 

 

 

A couple Sunday’s ago on a gorgeous Pasadena afternoon, I casually strolled through City Hall and the surrounding area with Erika & Hunter while capturing a few images celebrating their engagement. This was such a great time for me, as I always look forward to getting to know my wedding couples a little better prior to the wedding. Almost immediately after getting started I could sense a fun playfulness reflecting from Erika & Hunter’s interactions… and they did pretty much everything I asked without hesitation which always makes for great images! I’m really looking forward to capturing their special day in June, as this was merely the warmup before the big show!

I hope you enjoy a few of my favorites below…

Danny Baker

I love L.A. at night. There’s such a gritty, vibey and energetic feel that it’s truly inspiring to me as a photographer. With all that being said, there’s also a serenity in the constant hum of motion. Shooting in L.A. at night is much different than shooting in a field at midday… there are elements completely out of one’s control, and THAT’s the exciting part. You never know what you’re going to get!

A couple months ago I invited good friends Neil and Lynn Johnson along for a fun evening. Neil and Lynn are truly an encouragement to me in many ways. They model a marriage that’s constantly infused with a Godliness that’s truly inspring. Their lives are a based around serving others, so for me to serve them and capture a few memorable moments was the least I could do.

The other purpose of this session was to scout new places and try different techniques as often I do before incorporating them into my normal workflow and process. We started our journey at the DWP building, then to the 2nd Street tunnel and capped it off at LACMA while still having the time for some Chipotle… definitely a fun night.

Capturing the very first image below was pure fun, with the element of danger mixed in for spice. It was pretty comical because my good friend, Matt Groves, was my lighting assistant for the night and he was SO worried that he was going to blind drivers in the tunnel. So I’d get the light set, compose my shot and then notice the light drifting away… EVERY TIME! Obviously, a few still turned out

I hope you enjoy these…

Danny Baker