sun-dance photography

05/28/2018

New Born Photos

04/03/2018

Engagement Photos
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03/21/2018

Family Photos

03/15/2018

High School Graduation day is approaching, let's make it a memorable one with professional portraits of your senior. Our schedule is filling up fast - contact us to schedule an appointment.

03/03/2018

https://www.perfectweddingguide.com/wedding-blog/index.php/2018/01/11/brittni-kyles-colorful-dream-wedding-at-eden-gardens/

When BFF's get married in a burst of color, beautiful things happen.

02/28/2018

New trends may come and go, but this one is always on the top of the charts, black-and-white wedding photography. Black-and white photography is just perfect for catching sincere, exceptional moments that are flooded with emotions. The thing is that vibrant colors already grab a lot of attention and we, consequently, don’t take notice of real emotions and meaningful tiny details.

It’s different with black-and-white photos, capturing sincere and imitate emotions is the ultimate key for perfect wedding photography.

02/17/2018

Why you Should Hire a Professional Wedding Photographer

We have 5 important reasons why you Should Hire a Professional Wedding Photographer, so make sure you do and understand the value of photography. Wedding photography is about a story.

1. There is more to photography than an expensive camera
In the same way an artist uses a brush, a carpenter uses a hammer and a writer uses a pen, these are just tools, it’s how the person uses it that produces amazing creations. Just because they have all the bricks, tools and suppliers to build a house, would you trust a part time builder with little experience to build your house? You would more than likely look for someone with years of experience, and a lot of happy and satisfied customers who would recommend them. Ever heard this ‘I Regret Not Hiring a Professional Wedding Photographer‘ it tells us why you should think twice about using a family member or friend to capture of your special day. You want someone who knows how to use the camera, who has the experience of taking photos in different light, different conditions, composing different shots and executing it perfectly. The camera doesn’t do this, the photographer does this and has developed their skill and knowledge through years of experience and many hours of shooting. With this you get consistency, not one or two stunning photos, but a whole albums worth.

2. An amateur means more work for you.
A professional photographer will have years of experience capturing weddings, they will know the shots to take, they will know where to be at that right time, they can be left to get on with their job in full confidence knowing they will be where you want them to be. They will also anticipate what will happen next, they will know the flow of the day, they will have already found the perfect place for those cute bride and groom shots, they will know the ideal location in the church with the perfect back drop, your wedding day isn’t a photo shoot, it is a dynamic event with only one chance to capture those moments.

3. Feeling at ease
Weddings have both posed moments as well as action shots. You may have asked for some group photos and posed shots, you want to feel at ease and a professional shall be able to make you feel comfortable and natural, not stiff and awkward, these moments are part of your wedding day, so they should be fun and enjoyable. This skill is something that comes from experience and having trust in them. If you feel at ease then this will show in your photos, it will also mean you have more fun, feel comfortable and not worrying or stressing, it would be just like taking photos with friends where there is no pressure, just relaxed fun and beautiful natural photos.

4. What If…
What if…? What if the photographer falls ill, there is an emergency, their computer hard drive fails? The worst case scenario is you have no photos of your big day at all! A professional photographer will have a plan B, they shall have contacts to call upon, they will have back ups of back ups. An amateur may not have a plan B and may not be able to afford to back up everything up, where as a reputation is on the line for a professional.

5. You only have one chance
This is your wedding day, and hopefully you will only be having one special day. You only have one chance to capture your wedding day, so make sure you trust and have confidence in your photographer. When the big day is over, apart from memories all you have are photos, photos you shall treasure, photos you shall show to friends, family and grand children. Make sure these are positive memories and not a book that reminds you how important photography is and how you wish you spent a bit more and hired a professional.

The Bottom Line
If you reduced the budget on your cake and cut a few corners, hardly anyone would know and they certainly won’t remember, after a week your cake will be gone. After your wedding you will have wedding photos telling a beautiful story holding lots of amazing memories, you will have this forever…

Call or message us to learn more about what we can do for you on your special day.

Sun Dance Photography
805-644-7566

10/05/2017

love this amazing couple!!!!

Get inspired by this Romantic Outdoor Wedding at Hartley Botanica . Discover the vendors responsible for this stunning event, and book them for your big day. Only on Borrowed & Blue.

01/03/2016

07/04/2014

Happy Independence Day! Have a safe one!

06/17/2014

Congratulations to Tracy & Aron their album has been published by Love Wed Bliss! Here's a link to view their romantic barn wedding in Ojai.
http://www.lovewedbliss.com/real-weddings/rustic-weddings/gorgeous-ojai-valley-inn-barn-wedding-by-sun-dance-photography/

Today’s wedding is such a beautiful, romantic, chic affair that takes your typical rustic barn wedding to a whole new level. I’m talking a

06/01/2014

Too cute not to pass along!