Barbara & Michael

As some of you know, one of my goal when I became a photographer was to give couples who have restricted budgets a chance to have great wedding photography. There are days that make it all worth it to be a less expensive wedding photographer. One of those days was Barbara and Michael's wedding. This couple was referred to me by Brian Owens. They came to him wanting video but said they couldn't afford photography. Their plan was to take stills from the video to make an album (cringe-video quality is not meant for print.) Brian convinced them that they could have both. Their wedding was very relaxed and really quite fun to shoot. Here are some of my favorites images from the day:


Barbara's Mother's Veil


Final Touches


Barbara's Shoes


Laughing about Michael's premature kiss


Now you may kiss the bride


Portrait of the couple with an old photo effect applied


On left me shooting image on right


Throwing the Bouquet

Kim & Bill (Special Editing)

Special editing is a service that I offer. Here are my favorite images and effects from Kim & Bill's May 22nd wedding at the Lion's Club in Cayucos. Enjoy!


Blue Toning with Enhanced Focus Area


Infrared Effect


Vivid Color Saturation


Luminousity with Slight Desaturation


Decreased Depth of Field to Enhance Focus


Soft Focus


Texture overlay and Frame Stamping


Color Enhancement


Selective focus


Design Stamping


Increased Contrast


Split Toning


Soft Lighting

Most of these images have a combination of effects. Wanna see more? Check out the album on facebook.

Picture Planet

So I've had this 35 person family portrait shoot on the books for about a month. I've been wondering..."what in the heck should I do with that many people?" Well as I was researching some ideas for large groups I found the picture planet. It's probably easier if I just show you, so here:


Robin's Family Planet
2009 © April Wise

If you met this group you would know this was the perfect shot for them. They were so fun! It's super easy to make your own picture planet...here's a link to the step-by-step Photoshop instructions.

You just need a panoramic image. I took 7 individual shoots and stitched them together in Photoshop.

Art Installation at Solomon Porch (AKA The Porch) in Santa Margarita

Starting August 1st I will have approximately 10 photos hanging at Solomon Porch in Santa Margarita for the entire month. Stop by and check them out if you are in the area. This is a great chance to see some of my non-wedding photography.

The Porch is located at 22322 El Camino Real, Santa Margarita, CA - (805) 438-3376



Cuervo, NM
2009 © April Wise

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New Website!

Finally after much blood, sweat and maybe a few tears, I have published the new website. Now before you get too critical, I am still testing it and working out a couple of bugs. Check it out at www.aprilwisephotography.com

June Weddings...

As I am wrapping up my June wedding editing, I realize how incredibly lucky I have been so far to have the opportunity to work with such great couples.

Here are a couple of images from recent weddings:

HILLARY AND BILLY

This wedding took place at the Villa de Buena Vista Bed and Breakfast, located on the Vista Creek Vineyards in Paso Robles. We couldn't have asked for a more beautiful day, the weather was surprisingly mild for a summer day in Paso Robles.

The couple as requested a private online viewing, for that reason I will not included any images of their face in this blog.

CRISTINA AND RICARDO

This wedding took place at the St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Santa Maria. We were very excited because this was our first ceremony performed completely in Spanish. It was surprisingly easier than I thought.

The couple rented a really fun classic Plymouth, instead of the traditional limo. Josh and I both had a fun time taking photos of this get away car.

More to come from this 2008 wedding season...