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Bridal Shoot at Ravella

admin — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 21:23:04 +0000

The new year has come and January is almost over. I have rested and I am so excited for this wedding season. This is our first year being part of the Bridal Show industry and we are excited to meet amazing local brides. Since we have become part of Bridal Spectacular family. Every year they get together and have models get all dressed up for us in amazing gowns and we get to photograph them. This year we went to Ravella. Which by the way there are so many beautiful hidden spots in this hotel. I cannot express how gorgeous this images turned out. I absolutely love taking the time for me and shooting for me. I will have to say I could have photographed Alex all day. She is one of the girls that are just beautiful inside and out.

Here are all the people that made it happen:

Dress: Vera Wang from Davids Bridal
Venue: Ravella, A Dolce Hotel
Hair and Make-up: Amelia C & Co
Photography: Mindy Bean Photography

We can’t wait to see all of you at the Bridal Spectacular we are in booth #338.

Till next time, M

Merry Christmas To All!!

admin — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 05:56:50 +0000

My family and I have so many things to be thankful for this year. We have met so many amazing people through photography this year. A big thank you to all of our brides and grooms this year. I know we have built many relationships that will last a life time. We are also grateful for all the vendors we have worked with. We have received so much support from family and friends that it makes me speechless. I just can’t begin to express our gratitude.

I believe this year has been one of my favorites. With my girls growing up so fast and our business blossoming (which we never thought it would grow this fast). We are looking forward to the amazing things we have coming next year. We are bringing on some amazing new associates, and new tips and tricks for those of you starting out in photography.

We are in Idaho to celebrate Christmas with Doug’s family and wanted to get some fun photos of us while we were here. Unfortunately it was 18 Degrees at 2:00pm while we were taking photos. Which really didn’t seem that cold until I looked at my kids fingers and they were bright red. I’m happy to say my children made it without frost bite on their poor little fingers. Bribery of Pop Rocks and Hot Coco helped them get through it. The only thing I wanted for Christmas, but isn’t what every photographer wants, a great picture of my family to hang. Well it isn’t a master piece and we only had the self timer thanks to wireless trigger going out half way through the shoot. I love it, it is who we are. Plus the last picture is an award winning photo in my eyes. That is a defiantly a keeper.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!!!

P.S. Doug will probably kill me for saying this but oh well, while we were shooting he kept looking around. Finally I asked him why he was looking around and he says, “I don’t want any of my friends to drive by and see what I’m wearing.” HAHAH . I think he looked hot. Plus I dressed him.

Well ya’ll I am sounding off till next year. Thanks again for all the support!

Till next year, M

Colin + Carlee Las Vegas Strip Wedding

admin — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 16:03:10 +0000

There is not a better way to end the year then with a full blown Elvis wedding. I normally don’t photograph weddings in December but after Colin called me and express how much he loved my work I couldn’t say no. He said he wouldn’t disappoint and when I arrived to his hotel room he surely didn’t. Colin and Carlee went all out with the Pink Cadillac , powder blue suit and Elvis by their side, it was sure to be a fun wedding.

Colin if you ever decided to have a boy band this can be the cover.

Carlee hands down I love the vibe you set from the time I walked in the door.

Colin is a lucky guy. This picture was hand held at slow shutter of 4 seconds. That’s how I roll.

Till next time, M

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Gerard + Hyon are married

admin — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:26:54 +0000

I have to start with the shoes. All girls love shoes and I think I love shoes more then everyone else. As a wedding photographer I get to see all of these amazing shoes. Hands down these are my favorite. The gold color photograph beautifully.

I am so glad when Doug is with me. Half of the time Doug is the one tying all the guys ties. So if you cant tie a tie b.c you are to nervous don’t worry Doug can do it.

Love this one of Hyon and Gerard. Totally fits their personalities.

Ok ya’ll this is my favorite, the vibe and romantic atmosphere is what I love.

Hyon and Gerard thank you for letting me be a part of your beautiful day. You guys were more then fun but an amazing couple to hang out with. Thanks for letting Doug and I be part of your big day.

Till next time, M

Darren + Priya Indian Wedding

admin — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 20:14:58 +0000

4 outfit changes, 2 ceremonies and a whole lot of dancing and celebrating is Darren and Priya’s wedding in a nutshell. I had not photographed a traditional Indian wedding ceremony before. But I have always wanted to to because of all the colors and details. I love seeing other cultures and traditions. Lets just say your wedding blew me away with everything. These beautiful photographs speak for themselves. Thank you so much for letting me be part of your big day!

Special thank to a couple of the Vendors

Makeup/hair: by LaVey Ortiz and Janine Cali http://yourbeautycall.com/

Venue and decor: Melissa Lindsey Canyon Gate Country Club

I love first looks!

So when the guys were willing to jump for me I knew then this was going to be a fun bridal party.

Priya you are breathtaking. I love this photo

Darren and Priya are dancing to their first dance and then the music changed and the whole bridal party rushed to the floor and started dancing. Then they break out to a mob dance. If you have never seen this before go you tube it. I loved it.

Ok so dad gets up to for a speech and the first thing he says is, Hi I’m dad and I write the checks. Thanks Dad Can I just say everyone in the floor was laughing.

Till next time, M

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Blake + Danielle are engaged

admin — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 18:52:55 +0000

Its that time of year where everyone is falling in love and getting engaged. Blake was clearly a sweet heart and super nervous. I don’t know how guys do it with all the lies they have to tell. I guess in the end it is all worth it though. I am so happy for Blake and Danielle. Danielle was so shock and had no idea that he was going to propose which makes it even better.

This is my favorite part, after the whole shock the guy always tells the girl I am there taking pictures. You two are so cute together!

Till next time, M
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Fi + Will = Married at 2810

admin — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 20:46:39 +0000

The day finally came and I got to see one of my favorite couples again. This year I had a handful of couples that really didn’t have a time line for the day and wanted to just relax and enjoy the day. Fi and Will were one of those couples. On a side note as the photographer we tend to always worry about time and making sure we never run late for anything. That was not the case at all on this day. They rented out a cool residential place called 2810. The house is huge with amazing backyard and pool area.

When I showed up Fi was as calm as can be. Will was the running around. I think it was a great idea that Will took Fi’s phone so she didn’t have to worry about anything. After photographing their engagement session I knew the wedding day was going to be AMAZING. If you missed out on the engagement session you can see it here.

Fi words can not express how beautiful you looked. I loved every minute of your day. Thanks for letting Doug and I be part of it.

I have to tell the story behind the first look. One I have always loved first looks b.c its a moment before all the craziness starts. It is the moment that just the two of you are able to slow down the day just for a minute and embrace each other and get any nerves you have out. Plus the emotion cant get more real. This is the time I am quite and just photograph your emotion you show towards each other. So everything was going beautiful and then Fi plants a big one on Will. While her lipstick wasn’t dry all the way and leaves a good amount of red on Will. Which is not a big deal unless it is the stain on lipsticks. After a little hard scrubbing we were able to get the red off Will. I just love how it all played out.

Check back next week to see their day after shoot.

Till next time, M

Dick + Nicole are engaged

admin — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 06:54:15 +0000

For some reason when I shoot in one location I always shoot that same location over and over. So I ended up shooting at the dry lake 3 times in one week. With the crazy winds Vegas always has out there it is totally just about the couple. Dick and Nicole’s love is still fresh and new. I think we can all see it in all the pictures. Although Nicole’s hair was blowing everywhere it did not stop her from just letting loose and letting me capture the real beauty we call love.

Who said you couldn’t look good having fun. You guys totally Rocked the running pictures. This one is my favorite by far. My reasoning is because Nicole was all about putting the hair up and focusing on just them.

Till next time, M

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Greg + Valerie are married / Red Rock Casino Resort

admin — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 04:55:58 +0000

Let me just start with this image….. I absolutely love the first image. I had a few brides this year that let me photograph the way I know best. I love when my brides give me free range to capture the moments that I see.

Valerie and Greg were just fun and so down to earth. This is one of the earliest wedding I have shot and I will have to say I liked it. I showed up at 7:45 in the morning to start shooting getting ready shots. I loved every moment of the day there was noting rushed at all. Congratulations guys. Have a fun trip on your honeymoon.

Venue: Red Rock Casino Resort Spa

Till next time, M

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Fernando + Luz are engaged

admin — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 23:07:47 +0000

Fernando and Luz came from New York and wanted some desert shots. Around Vegas we can definitely handle that. When Luz and I first talked on the phone we discussed what to wear for the session. She told me they were going to do one casual and one dressy outfit. Which I always recommend so you can have two different looks. So when we got to the dry lake bed she pulls out this cute red dress. Which I loved. We a such a great time out there. I totally love when there is nothing else around and you can just focus on your couple. Their second outfit change blew me away. Wait till you see it.

Luz you looked amazing and I can’t wait to see what you wear on your wedding day!

I love this image. By far the emotion is what sums up the whole day.

Congratulations and can’t wait to see you next year.

Till next time, M

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