Pontious Family Portraits [San Luis Obispo Photography]

Jenny hired me to shoot a new family portrait with the addition of their new baby. She is a doll. We spent the morning at the Edna Valley Barn. It is a whimsical property on Highway 227. There are lots of settings to shoot and great lighting.

Family Photography: The Whole Family

Family Photography: The Older Daughter

Family Photography: The Girls

Family Photography: The Baby

Steve Mann-Home Energy Sevices [San Luis Obispo Headshots]

Steve Mann is a home energy specialist. He specializes extremely energy-efficient residential gut renovations and small additions. He hired me to shoot a new headshot for his website and some articles he is publishing. I met him at his San Luis Obispo home to shoot the session.

Headshot: Home Energy Services, Steve Mann

Haruko & David [San Luis Obispo Wedding Photography]

Haruko and David were actually married in Japan but their family wanted to share in the wedding celebration. So they had a second ceremony and reception at the Dana Powers House in Nipomo.

Wedding Photography: Wedding Dress Hanging over Bed

Wedding Photography: Bride putting on Earrings

Wedding Photography: Bride and Groom Portrait

Wedding Photography: Bride and Groom Portrait

Wedding Photography: Scrabble with Bride and Grooms Names

Wedding Photography: Bride Sitting before Ceremony

Wedding Photography: Bride's Hair

Wedding Photography: Flower Girl Sitting in a Window

Wedding Photography: Bride Walking Down Aisle

Wedding Photography: Bride and Groom during Ceremony

Wedding Photography: Wedding Ceremony at Dana Powers House

Wedding Photography: Ring Ceremony

Wedding Photography: First Kiss

Wedding Photography: Groom and Siblings

Wedding Photography: First Dance

Wedding Photography: Cake

Last Day in Yosemite [Travel Photography]

Today is my last full day in Groveland (Yosemite area). I just wanted to share some last minute photos with you before I go.

Downtown Groveland
This is view of the Coffee Time coffee shop and Iron Door Saloon from across Main Street/Hwy 120. (I am actually sitting inside the window on the far right corner of the Coffee Time coffee shop as I type this.)


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The inside of the Iron Door Saloon, the oldest Saloon in CA.

Well I guess I will see you back in reality...

April Wise Photography

Groveland/Yosemite Trip [Travel Photography]

I am currently on my first trip to Yosemite with my good friend Eric. Today he decided to do the Half Dome hike, which I am in no shape for, so I stayed back to catch up on "work." Yosemite has been fantastic. It can be hard to balance fun time with photo time, especially when you are with non-photographers but I have managed to capture some good images. Here are my favorites so far:
At Rainbow Pool

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This is one of the lower falls near Rainbow Pool.


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This was a curb on the hike down that I though had an interesting texture.


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Graffiti covered metal bridge near Rainbow Pool.


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An interesting metal post near Rainbow Pool


Yosemite National Park

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My friend Eric riding into Yosemite...and yes I did ride his motorcycle on this trip.


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A view of Half Doom from the Yosemite Falls trail. Eric is climbing this trail as I type this...I couldn't hang.


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A view of Yosemite Valley from the Yosemite Falls trail.


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Lower view of Yosemite Falls...if you can believe it, I did make it to the top.

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A sign directing us to the Overlook Point at the top of the Yosemite Falls trail.


Table Top Mountain

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Eric walking along the cow trail on top of Table Top Mountain.


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Self Portrait with the view from Table Top Mountain.

This Morning in Groveland

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Flowers in the morning light.

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Thistle on the roadside.

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An old sign post in Groveland.


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Old building with "No Parking" sign.

April Wise Photography