Photography- getting the shot

Keith B Dixon Jr.

In 1 on November 10, 2009 at 8:44 pm

My kids are always willing to model for my test projects. Here are some photos of my oldest son Keith Jr. I shot while practicing some lighting schemes for an up coming photo shoot.

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Susan and Ron’s Wedding

In 1 on October 21, 2009 at 3:14 pm

Susan and Ron were married on October 11, 2009 and held a traditional style wedding in Oakland, CA at the Bellevue Club on Lake Merritt. This time I decided to feature the grooms portraits for the gallery, enjoy!

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Joe & Melanie’s Wedding 2009

In Photography on October 8, 2009 at 10:50 am

Melanie and Joe were married in June of this year. Their wedding offered guest an a Classic American feel with some influence on Joe’s African Culture. Joe and Melanie was a great couple to work with. They did a great job planning their wedding day.

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