Roger Ruaboro

I know I haven't been keeping up with my blog because of my busy work schedule, but I wanted really wanted to put up this post. I had the honor of witnessing and photographing my first same sex marriage ceremony at the Preservation Park in Oakland. Jen and Tish were previous portrait clients of mine and had requested I shoot their wedding, which I obliged. It was a fun and unique experience to witness this proud moment in their future together. Here are a few of my favorite images from their wedding.

To see the more of their images please click here, but you will first need to obtain the password access from Jen and Tish.

Wedding Planner: Mary Melot

Florals by Apple Blossom Florist

Cake by Cakes Made by M.E.

Catering by Asqew Catering

Okay.. I know it's been a long time since I blogged. I was very busy with work and moving into our new house. I've been working on the house every night and every chance I can. I also squeeze in time to do some photo editing of some shoots. I really enjoy working on the house because I get to do it the way I want to. I've spent countless hours and late nights painting the interior of the house. My daughter Aleina wanted a pink room so I painted her room pink, but later realized after I finished that it was too pink (like the color of Pepto Bismol). I got a headache whenever I saw her room, so I ended up re-painting her room with a lighter pink. I'm so glad I bought one of those $200 ladder (Little Giant). It wasn't tall enough, but it made my work so much easier.

I also realized how much I appreciated what my dad has taught me during my teenage years because I'm able to apply what I've learned today. I think I'm pretty handy when it comes to fixing stuff, but a scaredy cat when it comes to fixing or installing anything electrical. I have so many ideas and projects (also my wife's projects) on the house that it does become overwhelming at times, but it's all fun.

To my family and friends, I 'll post some images of the kids and the house real soon.

Okay, I've got to go back to do more housework.

Here are my favorite images from Scott Robert Photography Next Level Workshop. I would also like to credit other fellow workshop photographers, including Scott, for posing the models in a couple of these shots. These were important experiences we gained from each other in helping us achieve success. The enhanced images were done using PS with Scott's Lightroom Presets, Scott's Actions, Kubota Actions, and NIK. Don't ask me which ones were used for each image because I wasn't keeping track. I create my images based on my perception and my mood on that day. Hope you guys enjoy them. Critiques are encouraged.

 I attended Scott Robert Photography Next Level Workshop on April 2nd to the 4th and had an amazing time. It was great seeing old and new friends who share the same passion and motivation in building their photography business and skills. Scott is not only a great photographer, artist, and instructor, but a great person as well. He is always willing to share his insights and techniques to building a better business and improving on individual development and styles. I've attended several of his other workshops and I have always benefited from them. This workshop was great because the course included a refresher on the photography fundamentals and the next levels, which included learning new creative styles and post-processing techniques. Workshops are such great environments because you get to see each individual create unique styles and images. Junshien, who is a rapidly developing photographer, was great to be around because he makes you think and visualize outside of your box/norm. This workshop provided me with the creative adjustment I seeked along with the boost and confidence I needed in my photography.

Here are some candid images I captured during the workshop. As you can see, Scott gets really involved in the posing. I will be posting other post-processed images using Scott's Lightroom presets soon.

This was a great group and I hope we get to see each other in future workshops or even partner up for some shoots.

Oh, by the way, I would like to give a special kudos to the models for being patient and enduring the cold and windy weather.

Enjoy!

Here are images taken in Fremont on a morning walk.