Tags: Raluca and Chris' wedding pictures at Charthouse in Dana Point, Dana Point wedding photography, Laguna Beach photos with the bridal party, Orange County wedding photographer Greg Bumatay
Thanks to Ari Simphoukam for organizing this shootout in Downtown Los Angeles! It's always great to get out and shoot with a group of other photographers.
Kristine
Elizabeth
Here's our little shooting group!
Tags: Los Angeles photographers, urban shootout, pictures in Downtown LA
Tags: Christine and Joseph's wedding in Pasadena, reception at Castle Green, design and coordination by Angel from Events of Love and Splendor
Tags: Aaron and Christina's wedding pictures at the Palos Verdes Country Club, Rancho Palos Verdes, Los Angeles wedding photographer Greg Bumatay
Ria and Marco's beautiful wedding at one of my all time favorite venues: Greystone Mansion in Beverly Hills
Tags: Ria and Marco's wedding pictures at Greystone Mansion in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles wedding photography by Greg Bumatay, Greystone Mansion photos
Congratulations to Phil and Jeanne!
It was one of the grandest weddings this year with over 500 guests, several locations, three different ceremonies, and lots of beautiful people. Jeanne and Phil started their wedding with traditional Indian culture by hosting a Sthuthi ceremony with their respective families. It was a combination of a prayer followed by blessings from their relatives. Then this was followed by a traditional Catholic ceremony at Holy Family in Artesia, mixed with some Indian traditions.
The "Jeanne Smile"
Right after the ceremony we jumped into a party bus with the entire bridal party and headed for the beach!
Tags: Jeanne and Phil's wedding in Cerritos, Anaheim, Indian wedding, Catholic ceremony, reception at Anaheim Sheraton, beach photos with bridal party, Trash the Dress in Laguna Beach, Orange County Wedding Photography
I had a great opportunity to shoot two wonderful kids: Marisa and David. We had a hoot!
If you put them next to each other they just start giggling and they can't stop!
I was just amazed at how they can ham it up so well for the camera.
Tags: Life Portraits, lifestyle, family pictures, Orange County professional photography, Hillcrest Park Fullerton
Kristina and Rafael's wedding at St Denis in Diamond Bar
Sometimes I manage to find "gem" images such as this peephole on the balcony. I love how this shot is so beautifully framed by the symmetric window between the two pillars.
I'm sure there's a great story to how or why this shoe was left here...
I took Kristina and Rafael to Craig Park in Brea to do some intimate portraits, and to give them some time alone as bride and groom. Moments like this are precious and memorable since it's the only part of the day when they get to spend quiet moments together.
I love a bridal party that exudes ENGERGY!
Tags: Christina and Rafael's wedding pictures at St Denis in Diamond Bar, Orange County wedding photography by Greg Bumatay, Craig Park in Brea for the bridal and wedding portraits, wedding reception photography in The Villa, Westminster
Some favorites from Diana and Gabriel's wedding in Pasadena:
While Diana was getting ready for her big day, I showed her the book of her engagement photo session we did at Laguna Beach and Mission San Juan Capistrano. It turned out amazing, but the best part of it was seeing Diana's face light up when she first saw the pictures.
The first meeting was a complete surprise for Diana! Gabe managed to sneak up behind her. I love these spontaneous moments because they're natural and memorable for both of them.
That first moment when they see each other is intimate, intense, passionate, unrushed, unrehearsed, and nobody is there to interrupt. It's about them and their wedding day, and the first moment together belongs to them alone.
My favorite captured image:
Tags: Diana and Gabriel's wedding pictures at the Pasadena City Hall, Pasadena wedding photography by Greg Bumatay, Los Angeles
I'm really blessed to be able to teach at Cypress College! This fall semester I got a great group of eager students that compose of a wide range of backgrounds. Some are just starting out in the world of photography, ambitious to learn as much and as fast as they can. Some are more advanced or have even done pro gigs as photographers, enthusiastic about learning more about the business side and wanting to improve their photography skills. All are here to learn about wedding photography.
Guest Speaker: Jasmine Star!
To start off the semester with a BANG, we had the honor of having Jasmine Star as our special guest speaker. She WOWed the class with her personality and excellent presentation.
Jasmine showed us that the most important asset that we each had was our individual personality. She explained her business philosophy and how she leveraged her assets. She gave so much useful information but the best thing she talked about was being yourself. So true because nobody else has what you have.
And after each class lecture I typically would take some students out to shoot around campus. There's just no better way than to learn anything hands on. 
Tags: Wedding photography class at Cypress College, Greg Bumatay, Jasmine Star, JD de la Torre, Orange County wedding photographer, teacher
OK so here is the video clip of the Trash the Dress photo shoot I did for That Morning Show on E!
Clip edited by Mon Villacorta - YOU ROCK - thank you for getting this to me so quick!
Tags: Trash the Dress Photography by Greg Bumatay, Orange County Wedding Photographer, wedding dress trashing on the beach and paintball, Laguna Beach photography, E! Entertainment, That Morning Show premiere episode, Bumatay Studio Photographers, TTD
Congratulations to Pamela and Nathan!
I've been looking forward to their wedding ever since we did their engagement pictures on the mountains up in Chino Hills. They looked so good in pictures because they have a way of tuning out the world and getting lost into each others eyes. That means I get to easily capture truly romantic and natural images of them together.
Right after the ceremony we went down to the Dana Point Harbor with their bridal party to take some pictures against the Pacific Ocean background. They must have had some party in the limo because by the time we got there (short drive) everyone was ready to rock and roll! The photo shoot was hilarious - imagine a large group of young people all dressed up, yelling, cheering, dancing, and climbing up on the jetty rocks! The pictures came out amazing.
We also had the great opportunity to do more pictures in nearby San Juan Capistrano. The Mission San Juan Capistrano is perfect for the romantic part of wedding photography.
The two of them first met while traveling in Chile, so naturally on their first dance Nate and Pam performed a traditional Chilean folk dance. They did fantastic!
Tags: Pam and Nate's Dana Point wedding, ceremony held at St. Edwards Catholic Church in Dana Point, Orange County Wedding Photographer Greg Bumatay, wedding reception held at Anaheim Marriott Suites in Garden Grove, wedding pictures at Mission San Juan Capistrano, SJC
