JACKIE WONDERS :: PHOTOGRAPHER » Weddings

RADICAL WEDDING ALBUMS!

Jackie — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:25:23 +0000

I thought it was about that time again to show off my beautiful, sleek wedding albums! I *love* Renaissance Albums. They make such a great product and their customer service is one of the best I’ve ever experienced. Here are some albums from RACHEL & BRETT’S Condor’s Nest wedding, (brown leather), KARL & GINA’S Highland Springs Resort wedding (bronze spiral) and NEIL & KIMBERLY’S Marston House wedding (Gray cement). I think the album covers match their weddings perfectly! I would say about 75% of my couples invest in a wedding album and I’m so so so glad that they do! There’s such a satisfying feeling of handing over the final album (a beautiful, artistic culmination) of my couples’ weddings!

CLICK HERE to see Brett & Rachel’s album layout.

PACIFIC BEACH WEDDING : A LITTLE PEEK

Jackie — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:23:46 +0000

The amazing Matt & Ashley… stay tuned.

AN ANACORTES WEDDING : ERIC & KIMEE

Jackie — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 03:42:22 +0000

There’s some people you meet in life that make you excited for change, thrills and adventure. Kimberlee is TOTALLY that person. She just goes for it and I LOVE that about her :) When I decided to take a leap and pursue photography – weddings, that is – Kimee met me for coffee and let me ask her, LITERALLY, every question under the sun about the biz. She was patient, giving and happy to help me. She’s an amazing person and friend. She’s an amazing photographer herself and teaches others how to be one in the world of Boudoir. You see, she’s half of the Boudoir Divas :) So, of course, when she asked me to shoot her wedding, I A) got really nervous and intimidated as I’ve never shot another photographer friends’ wedding before! and B) I didn’t hesitate. And, I had never met Eric until the wedding day, so I was excited to meet him and give him a big high five for marrying an incredible woman…And he lived up to the hype! He’s amazing, amazing for her and I am SO SO thrilled I was a part of this incredibly beautiful day. Another plus: My family and I got to take our first family vacation to Anacortes, WA for the wedding! It was SO fun and breathtaking. I think about going back at least once a week. I’ll hopefully get around to posting those personal photos one day soon :)

This wedding is one of my favorites. I hope you enjoy these images.

FEATURED LATELY…

Jackie — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:00:05 +0000

Click on the blog links below to see the entire post!

STYLE ME PRETTY

WEDDING CHICKS

INSPIRED BY THIS

CORONADO WEDDING : BETO & KATIE MARRIED

Jackie — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:00:53 +0000

Beto & Katie‘s colorful wedding day in Coronado was the perfect definition of JOY. Every detail had meaning, love and intention behind it. I just flat out enjoyed documenting their love. Their love is contagious :)

Enjoy.

Menu, Placecards, Invites, Programs(all paper goods): Posh Paperie // Ceremony: Coronado Ferry Landing // Reception: Candelas Restaurant // Coordination: Trena Lazano // 2nd photographer: Stone Crandall (thanks Stone!) //

MUSEUM OF PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTS WEDDING & MARSTON HOUSE WEDDING :: STEVE & CINDY

Jackie — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 13:15:32 +0000

Surrounded by a lot of love, smiles and sweet purple details, Steve & Cindy‘s wedding day was perfection. Enjoy :)

Ceremony : Marston House // Reception: Museum of Photographic Arst (MOPA) // Coordination/Design: Weddings Made Splendid // Florals: Tess Fresh Florals // Catering: Buca di Beppo // 2nd Photographer: Chaz Cruz // Videographer: Luke McCain Photography (CLICK HERE FOR A HIGHLITE VIDEO BY LUKE) // Cupcakes: Sweet Cheeks // Event Staffing: Party Staff // Lighting: San Diego Events Lighting // Classic Party Rentals //

DEL MAR WEDDING :: DAVEY & JENNA

Jackie — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 14:00:19 +0000

Davey & Jenna’s beautiful Del Mar wedding was so fun to photograph. A very fun bridal party, super sweet family, and a beautiful private home to celebrate it all at…magic. Enjoy :)

And, thank you to Megan Guerrero for shooting with me!

xoxo

Jackie

BEFORE & AFTER :: THE 411

Jackie — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 14:00:22 +0000

Time for another installment of a Before & After! Clients: This is a great way for you to understand the entire editing/color correction process, from day after wedding to final print/DVD in-hand!

Step 1. The RAW image

This is an image you will never really see in this state. All images go through a special color correction edit where the exposure, warmth, contrast, levels, and more are all adjusted to my customizations. Because i shoot 100% RAW, i have a TON of flexibility in editing all of my images and never compromising jpeg quality over time. *NOTE: Although I shoot in RAW, it does not give me a “get out of jail free” card. I try and nail the exposure every single click of the shutter to give me the best image possible. Don’t rely on the RAW-ness, rely on exposure :)

Step 2. The Proof Image (top image)

Here is the image after the color corrective process. One thing i have started doing this year is outsourcing my color correction to Colorati and THEY.ARE.MAGIC. Ask for Leon, he’ll chat with ya about how they want to help you enjoy life :) Yes, i could do it myself…or i could go play with my little girls and go to dinner with my husband and let them do it for me…and they are AMAZING and so so fast! I especially encourage you parents with children to look into their services…they have changed my business and productivity. So, all of that to say, the top image is what I would get back from them.

Step 3. The Artistic Edit (bottom image)

The magic fairy dust that lands on these images is the final touch! I artistically edit all of the images you see :) It’s one of my favorite parts of my job..I just LOVE it. I rarely ever use actions at 100%, try to use them sparingly, I don’t throw textures over people’s faces to make them look like they have hosiery on to rob a bank :) i try and make people and places look REAL.

Hope this helps!

FEATURED LATELY…

Jackie — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 14:00:19 +0000

Beyond blessed to be in print and on some really neat blogs lately.

ANACORTES WEDDING :: A LITTLE PEEK

Jackie — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:00:16 +0000

Just a little glimpse of Eric & Kimee’s beautiful day. more to-come…