Pachea & Nicole
Pachea and Nicole's lovely Gondola wedding couldn't have happened on a more perfect afternoon!
Pachea and Nicole's lovely gondola wedding couldn't have happened on a more perfect afternoon!
Thanks to Gondola Getaways for a wonderful Long Beach experience
Alicia & James: Wedding
Alicia and James get the award for the most smiley couple I've ever photographed! Another striking thing about these two -- they're just as friendly, kind and patient, as they are photogenic.
Alicia and James get the award for the most smiley couple I've ever photographed! Another striking thing about these two -- they're just as friendly, kind and patient, as they are photogenic.
Venue: San Diego Botanical Garden
DJ: Manny at Sound Illusions
Catering: Seaside Market
Shayna & Jacob's Wedding
Shayna (a.k.a. Pigeon) and Jacob's colorful wedding was a blast!
Shayna (a.k.a. Pigeon) and Jacob's colorful wedding was a blast! Being that the bride and groom own the Moxi Skate Shop, I was prepared for the inevitable injuries I would acquire shooting their wedding on skates. Surprisingly, it was a wheelless affair. While I'm sure Shayna could pull off skating in her wedding dress, that was probably best for my elbows.
Mary + Steve Wedding
Mary and Steve's intimate San Juan Capistrano wedding had a lovely vintage flare. Not only that, I'm pretty sure each and every guest in attendance was blown away when, at the reception, they took to their seats to find a portrait of themselves drawn by the bride!
Mary and Steve's intimate San Juan Capistrano wedding had a lovely vintage flare. Not only that, I'm pretty sure each and every guest in attendance was blown away when, at the reception, they took to their seats to find a portrait of themselves drawn by the bride!
Venue: El Adobe
Music: DJ Ian B
Hair & Makeup: Ona Zimmerman
Amanda & Mark's Wedding
Amanda and Mark have amazing people in their lives. For their first look, the couple walked from opposite sides of the park surrounded by loved ones, as they sang Queen's "Somebody to Love." The singing didn't stop there. The dancing didn't stop all night. T'was a great wedding!
Amanda and Mark have amazing people in their lives. For their first look, the couple walked from opposite sides of the park surrounded by loved ones, as they sang Queen's "Somebody to Love." The singing didn't stop there. The dancing didn't stop all night. T'was a great wedding!
Photos by: Deric Mendes & Terrence McNally.
Kate & Ashley's Wedding
Kate and Ashley are wonderful people who know how to throw a great party!
Kate and Ashley are wonderful. Due to the wind kicking up tons of sand, they made a last minute decision and moved the ceremony up from the beach to the park near the street. They made the change with ease and didn't let it interrupt their wedding day in the slightest. The comfort of their guests was a focus of the day; that's how wonderful and sweet they are!
Alicia & James Engagement
T'was a lovely afternoon in Ranchos Penasquitos with Alicia & James.
Mairead & Krishnan
Mairead & Krishnan mixed Hindi and Catholic traditions for their Austin wedding, making the two day event as beautiful as it was unique.
Welcome Dinner
Mairead & Krishnan mixed Hindu and Catholic traditions for their Austin wedding, making the two day event as beautiful as it was unique. Due to unforeseen circumstances, as guests began arriving for the first night of celebration, the venue had to be changed! Fortunately, hospitality chef Aruna opened up her lovely home for the couple and their guests.
Wedding Day
These folks like to dance! Being friends of mine, it was hard to edit the highlights down. There were so many amazing moments.
Catering & Bar: Word of Mouth Catering
Music: Buzz and the Blue Cats
Venue: Mercury Hall
Dress: Theia purchased at Unbridaled
Suit: J Crew
Jessica and David's Wedding
We had a blast at Jessica and David's backyard Del Mar wedding. What a lovely group of people!
We had a blast at Jessica and David's backyard Del Mar wedding. What a lovely group of people!
Rachel & Thomas, Wedding
It was such a pleasure to photograph this adorable couple and meet all their loved ones!
It was such a pleasure to photograph this adorable couple and meet all their loved ones! Congratulations, Rachel & Thomas Signey!
Planner: Morgan Caban (El Dorado Golf Course)
Makeup/Hair: Salon Medusa (Rachel’s stylist, Kalani Adams)
Caterer: El Dorado Golf Course
Florist: Margaret Rose Floral Design, Fleurty Girl
Baker: Great Dane Baking Company
Dress(es)/Suit(s): David’s Bridal
DJ: DJ Tempoe (Nick Alvarado)
Infected Mushroom at Club Nokia
It was awesome to see Duane Flatmo's contraptions in full effect while photographing Infected Mushroom and their rather diverse fans. Wasn't exactly my scene, but I had a great time climbing all over Club Nokia.
It was awesome to see Duane Flatmo's contraptions in full effect while photographing Infected Mushroom and their rather diverse fans. Wasn't exactly my scene, but I had a great time climbing all over Club Nokia.
Alchemy Distillery
Humboldt County is known for many things. Alchemy Distillery owners Steve and Amy Bohner are aiming for their small batch, locally distilled and bottled, spirits to reach the top of that list.
Humboldt County is known for many things. Alchemy Distillery owners Steve and Amy Bohner are aiming for their small batch, locally distilled and bottled, spirits to reach the top of that list. While their just getting started, their endless dedication to quality will surely make their flagship whiskey, Boldt Bourbon, a hit at your nearest watering hole.
Rachel & Thomas, Engagement
Rachel and Thomas love to spend afternoons wondering Seal Beach. It was a pleasure to join them. Really looking forward to photographing their July wedding!
Rachel and Thomas love to spend afternoons wondering Seal Beach. It was a pleasure to join them. Really looking forward to photographing their July wedding!
Jenny & Brett's Wedding
Jenny & Brett are as sweet and kind as they are good looking, which makes for a wonderful Palm Springs' wedding. I really can't say enough about what a wonderful time was had by all who attended. Congrats to the two of you!
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Jenny & Brett are as sweet and kind as they are good looking, which makes for a wonderful Palm Springs' wedding. I really can't say enough about what a wonderful time was had by all who attended. Congrats to the two of you!
Wedding Planner: Darling Gomez: info@headstogether.us
Catering: Ace Hotel, Palm Springs
DJ: William Reed: Pleasure Principle Music
Makeup & Hair: Chelsea Nicole
Jennifer & Aaron's Wedding
Jennifer and Aaron are, without a doubt, one of the nicest couples on the planet.
Jennifer and Aaron are, without a doubt, one of the nicest couples on the planet.
Max & Rachel Engagement
It was a pleasure to spend the day at one of Max and Rachel's special getaways, Crystal Lake. Sometimes all it takes is an hour drive out of the city to find a new landscape to explore.
It was a pleasure to spend the day at one of Max and Rachel's special getaways, Crystal Lake. Sometimes all it takes is an hour drive out of the city to find a new landscape to explore.
Makeup by: Jamie Pulliam
Jennifer & Aaron Engagement
What can I say? Jennifer and Aaron are two of the sweetest people you could know.
What can I say? Jennifer and Aaron are two of the sweetest people you could ever know. Despite the insanely windy day, we still managed to have a great time strollin' around the LBC. I'm really looking forward to photographing their wedding! Congrats you two!!!
Matt & Élan's Wedding
Design & Planning & Florals: THREAD Events
Catering: Soho Taco Catering
Bar Service: Stir it up Bar service
Dj: Red Shoe
Hair and Makeup: Kriste's Touch of Trash
Design, Planning & Florals: THREAD Events
Catering: Soho Taco Catering
Bar Service: Stir it up Bar service
Dj: Red Shoe
Hair and Makeup: Kriste's Touch of Trash
FIRST LOOK
CEREMONY
RECEPTION
Moxi at Woodward West
The Moxi Skate Team set out for a fun filled "skatecation" to one of the largest skate parks in the US, Woodward West. No prisoners were taken, nor were enough drinking cups. Some knees were gnarled, a wallet was lost as were a couple drivers. But hey, the trip was a screaming success!
Road trip!
The Moxi Skate Team set out for a fun filled "skatecation" to one of the largest skate parks in the US, Woodward West. No prisoners were taken, nor were enough drinking cups. Some knees were gnarled, a wallet was lost as were a couple drivers. But hey, the trip was a screaming success! Some of these ladies traveled from all over the country. One skater even made her way from the far off exotic land of Canada. Everyone had a blast. When the #moxiskateteam wasn't hitting the halfpipe and ramps, they were socializing in their cozy bunker. My only regret is that I didn't put on some skates myself.
Old Posts Up on Tumblr
Hello!
If you're trying view some of my older sets of portraits and weddings, you can find a few of them on my old tumblr page. From now on I'll be posting all my sets here.
Thanks for taking the time to check out my photos.
- Deric