California Wedding Photographer, Photography Worldwide – Victor Sizemore’s Blog

Hey Everyone,

I’m offering a private one on one session on Monday at WPPI. This is a chance to sit down and learn anything you want; marketing, photoshop, workflow, shooting, pricing, a business or portfolio critic or etc… Maybe even a little Bourbon knowledge will be shed. I’m only doing one so consider it your very own private four hour workshop. If you are a husband and wife team you can both come. Then consider me as friend and a source for advise or tips in the future!

For more details or register check out the link: http://vcs1on1.eventbrite.com/

Included in session:

- Lunch
- Lightroom Workflow PDF
- Lightroom Presets
- and More…

I’m really excited about the mentor shoot at WPPI this year. Last year’s shoot went great and we had a ton of fun. However, we are stepping up the game for 2010. I’ve brought on Summer of Grey Likes Weddings to help style the set. Spaces are limited so get more details and register at the link: http://vcsmentorsession.eventbrite.com/

On day 2 we photographed two different couples with two very different styles. The first session we did a mock getting ready and first meeting and shot close to the hotel and around Champs-Elysees. Then with the second session we had a nice walking route with the couple that included the Louvre.  Enjoy!

Here’s a shot of our group!

I wonder if that guy had a good view?

Back in September Jay Reilly and I did a two day workshop together in Paris. I’ve been meaning to post these but life and other business just got in the way. We moved to LA and the holiday season came flooding like the rain last week. So I’m finally starting to get catch up on blogging. Look for several more wedding posts from the end of last year. The photos below were from our mock engagement session on ‘Day One’. The next post will be ‘Day Two’ from our two bridal couples.

Crazy, no one was at the Eiffel Tower that day, yeah right!

Had to mix in a couple of Jay! He’s was stand in model while I was talking about lighting situations.

A little off-camera lighting demo. Not bad…

Dragging the shutter with a little pan action.

Backlight and lens flare.

This was one smokin’ group of Bridesmaids! There were certainly enough of them too… The bride, Elizabeth Arnold was Miss Kentucky in 2002. We also have Miss Georgia, Miss Toronto, and an America’s Next Top Model. Then a sexy sister maid of honor and all the other beautiful Kentucky and California friends! Wow…

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This photo was just a quick edit the night I got home from the wedding from my jpg files. I’ll probably do a cleaner final version. I merged five separate shots for one composite image. I only had one video light so I had Regis spot the girls in groups of two and three while I took the shots from the same position and focal length.

Here are a few shots of us on day one from Jay Reilly and I’s workshop in Paris. I swear I was teaching too but Jay shot video of me for the promo. More images to come of Day 2 and some of our finished photos of the couples.

A couple months ago I attended the SEO Workshop that Lawrence conducted in Orange County at the Ritz-Carlton. I really enjoyed learning about the way Google works and ‘Search Engine Optimization.’ All the information you need to know is condensed into a one-day seminar and laid out for everyone to understand. I immediately implemented the techniques they showed us and saw results even before leaving the Ritz! Since then I’ve back dated a lot of my blog posts and optimized them for Google and other search engines. I have seen results! I have gotten inquiries directly from Google searches. Including a job taking me to Rome, Italy in November and the One and Only Palmilla in Cabo in February. So I encourage everyone to check it out… There are a few spots left and registration closes soon!

http://www.tofurious.com/seo-workshop/

You’re invited to join Jay Reilly and Victor Sizemore for an unforgettable photography workshop.  Experience the life, love and culture of Paris, France while enjoying a hands-on-shooting, intensive 2-day wedding photography workshop.  Only $500!!!  A casual atmosphere will combine Paris assignments, shooting demos, and in-class presentations covering a wide variety of topics most relevant to success in weddings.  This workshop is ideal for anyone interested in or beginning their wedding photography business or the already accomplished photographer looking to revamp their creativity, skills and approach.

Jay Reilly and Victor Sizemore are the perfect combination for providing diverse professional insight on wedding photography.  Both thrive in the progressive Southern California wedding market and look forward to sharing with you in Paris, France!

Download the registration form and sign up today!  ****Date change**** Now the 22nd and 23rd of September!  See you there!

Ok, its true, Victor Sizemore (myself) and Jay Reilly, both lovers of Paris have decided to team up and spend time shooting one of the most beautiful backdrops for the aspiring and inspired photographer alike. We are so excited about the potential of a late September Paris get-together that we want to see who else is interested!? Would you like to come along and experience what we believe to be a unique and creative approach to the wedding photography workshop. A two and a half day, casual affair that will among other things, get creative juices flowing and flat out challenge your photography skills to live and breathe the passion in your art. Time spent includes cocktail hours, a day of city shooting assignments and challenges, a day of wedding photography in class and around some of the sites of Paris and a possible third day of wedding fashion shooting throughout Paris.

Sound fun? Of coarse it does! Just say Oui and join us in Paris. Date to be decided for late September. Limited seats, reserve your spot. In order to express interest, please email either Jay Reilly or Victor Sizemore. vcs@vcsphoto.com

For more information on Jay’s awesome photography, please visit: http://www.jayreillyweddings.com or http://www.mycameraisbiggerthanyours.com

Jessica’s 30th birthday party was a blast!  We when old school playground style. Her fiance, Jeff, and I teamed up to plan the party, we had team shirts, headbands, the works. We started off with a kickball game then moved onto the beach for hotdogs, smores and a bonfire!  Jeff and I were the team captains and since I hate to lose, there was a bit of competition.  We won despite one of my higher draft picks, Mark Brooke, leaving me high and dry on game day!  Here are the pics from Jessica blog, shot by her, Michael and others.

Jessica’s fiance, Jeff Norwood

Jeff and his brother Michael Norwood getting ready with eye-black.

The birthday girl!  Jessica

Pre-game huddles. I went through my line up and strategy with my team.

Fierce!

Check out that kick by the one and only Doug Boutwell.

Followed by none other than Michael Norwood.

Everyone was the number 30.

Jasmine made the catch!  Becker was rubbing it in on Tom a bit!

We had a sweet pyramid going!

Here are some of the couple from the day!