One of my best friends, Chris Wineinger, shot and engagement session for Alex and I over the weekend. Chris is a longtime friend and an awesome photographer based out of Houston (who's also engaged...we decided to trade engagement sessions so I will photograph his soon). He'll also be officiating our wedding in April, I guess he's a jack of all trades! We had a lot of fun on the shoot and it was the perfect opportunity for me to show off some of my dance moves! Thanks man, Shake and Bake ;)
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Film: Rocky
Cast: Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Burgess Meredith
Director: John G. Avildsen
Genre: Drama
I posted on my twitter page last week that I was about to watch this movie for the first time. I know what you're thinking, "You've never seen Rocky before!?!?" Yeah, that was the general reaction that I got. I've seen bits and pieces before like the famous run up the "Rocky Steps" but never the whole film. I'm glad I finally set down and watched it.
I thought the movie was great...very inspirational. I can tell that this story has been copied in tons of other films since 1976, it's a classic story. I love great storytelling and it definitely delivered. I was so hooked I stayed up till 4:00 am watching parts 2 & 3 on my netflix Roku player. My initial reaction was "Rocky was robbed...Apollo totally lost that fight!" so I had to stay up and see how the next few fights ended. The first was unquestionably the best but the rest were entertaining as well.
Over the last few weeks I've been thinking about how much I love films and consequently, I have been watching about 2-3 movies a day! I've been getting lots of great ideas for scripts of my own and have been inspired to direct another short film; something I haven't done since I graduated college in 07. I'm really looking forward to getting back into it!
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I love photographing my couples in new places. I always ask my clients where they would like to do their engagement sessions first...I never know what cool ideas they might come up with! Tessa and Brandon opted to have their engagement session at the Houston Zoo and it turned out really cool. They got married there last week as well, look out for those photos soon!
Leena says:
amazing job as usual akil. i need to know where she got that black dress! haha
(11.20.09 @ 03:50 PM)
Tessa says:
Thanks! I bought the dress at Anthropologie- I can't get enough of their dresses! And Akil definitely did a fantastic job. We couldn't have asked for more. Thanks Akil!
(11.22.09 @ 09:23 PM)
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I've decided to offer holiday cards this year for all my 2009 clients! If I've shot a portrait/wedding session for you this year your gallery is now re-activated. Visit the product section in your gallery to get more information about Christmas cards. There's dozens of designs to choose from and it's a great way to send a personalized card to your friends and family this holiday season. Check them out!
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Here are a few of my wedding invitations created by the talented Zida Borcich at Studio Z Mendocino. She also designed the business cards for my business along with my script cards and envelopes. I'm in love with her work and she did an awesome job on the invitations. My creative fiancée Alex took her idea and ran with it, designing the presentation boxes the invitations were delivered in and hand tying all the maracas together with a bright orange ribbon. Everything came together great and we are very happy with how they turned out. If any brides are looking for stylish yet elegant wedding invitations, definitely give Zida a call!
Matthew McM says:
I dig those man! You think Alex would be willing to design mine when I get married? ; )
(12.02.09 @ 01:15 PM)
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WOW! Great session! I love the colors and the urban setting. Great job!!
(12.15.09 @ 04:12 PM)Congrats!!! these are great.. I'm really stoked for you two. keep rock'n man.. oh, and I love the MJ moonwalk ;)
(12.15.09 @ 04:16 PM)I LOVE the hats, Akil! Great touch... and super fun session! Congrats!
(12.15.09 @ 05:45 PM)So cute, you two look adorable!!
(12.15.09 @ 06:59 PM)Love them! I wish I had engagement portraits like this of me and Kacie. Most photographers I know have awful wedding photography. This will not be true of you, my friend. :)
(12.15.09 @ 07:13 PM)That's my DOG! Chris did a super fantastic job! Love the theatrics.
(12.15.09 @ 10:48 PM)thanks guys! I'm really happy with them...Alex made me look good!
(12.16.09 @ 12:12 AM)you guys did an awesome job together! i think we should send these pics into some picture frame companies...lol!
(12.16.09 @ 03:27 AM)Seriously cute! Yoiu can tell y'all had a blast on that shoot! What an adorable couple you and Alex make! She is going to be one STUNNING bride!
(12.16.09 @ 09:22 AM)Congratulations! These photos are so adorable. I love your outfits, too! :)
(12.16.09 @ 05:42 PM)SO amazing- Loved both the settings- especially the He/She background- brilliant. Can't wait to see the photos of you on wedding in Costa Rica.... as well as those dance moves in person!!
(12.19.09 @ 08:07 AM)Congrats to you both! She is gorgeous! I love the shot with the umbrella and her boots and your coats. Haha best way I could describe it :)
(12.19.09 @ 04:16 PM)These are great Akil! Congratulations! She's beautiful!
(12.21.09 @ 03:50 PM)These are so great! Where's the He/She door?
(01.08.10 @ 01:09 AM)