Friday, January 20, 2012

Published | New Website & Branding launch!

The last time this happened was 2007, 5 years ago.  Now its finished again.  I introduce to you the new website!  This time however I have a clear direction & purpose, with clarification and simplicity behind it.  Business never felt so crystal clear.  I’m so grateful for all those who’ve helped me along this year, culminating in this final presentation of what Rachel and I do.   I want to note a few people who’ve been key players in helping me do what I do.  Jeff Jochum with Startup Strategy who helped me with finally carving out my specialization and niche in 2011.  For the countless hours we’ve spent honing this down and the years you’ve been mentoring me. All the “heavy mental lifting” was worth it!  For Kevin Swan who has been walking alongside me and challenging me over the years with these concepts and available for last minute questions at midnight. Thanks to David Jay and all the crew at Showitfast for their support to enable me to have a seamless and easy website experience.  And to Michael at MYNTD, who is a fast machine at getting everything done. I highly recommend his the ease and simplicity of his “One day web design” service.  Its the fastest I’ve ever done a website and totally redefined this web experience for me.  I’d do it again!

And finally to my team; Jake, my logo designer, Kayla, Jeniene for your help in content building, and Rachel for your copy editing and being my amazing teammate.  To the industry for your referrals, and love over the years.  Finally to my clients who have so kindly chosen me for the work they’ve hired me to do. Its not really work, its my passion and love.  I should say, its the passion and joy of Rachel and I.  I hope you enjoy the new site.

    Jeff Jochum — Mike, As always – you are too generous. What a truly great execution of your identity this site is. Easy to navigate; happy surprises and messages around every corner; all wrapped in the poignancy that makes you and Rachel such special humans. I proud that you consider me an influence, in any way. Here’s to another 10 great years together. :) jeff

    Beverly — Great new look and feel to website Mike!

    Carmen und Ingo — hi mike and rachel, hope you all are fine. great that the rebranding is done now. it looks amazing! congrats to you and the design team. looking forward to meeting you soon again love from munich c and i

    Carina — Love the new website! We launched our new site a few weeks ago.

    Emilia Jane — Mike this is absolutely stunning. It fits your business personally! I am so excited to see how this grows your business. :-) Best wishes!!

    Chris+Lynn — Beautiful! Your talent & spirit shines through!

    Tiffany Farley — Began following your work after your guest blog with Justin and Mary. Love the new website, it’s beautiful!

    anouschka — congrats on the new site Mike! It looks amazing!

    Kaysha — Loving the new look!!

    Chanelle Segerius-Bruce — Wow Mike. Well done. The logo is perfection. Everything that you spoke about during your Tuscany workshop in May 2011 you have done right here. Talk about practice what you preach! Fantastic branding.

    Jessica — That’s a great look for your website.

    mike larson — Thanks for all your sweet notes that you’ve been sharing. I appreciate them! :)



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Thursday, January 12, 2012

Napa Valley Wedding | { Jeff + Megan : Part II }

Here is part two of the dreamy golden light that Napa Valley poured over this couple’s wedding day.

Flowers: Sharla Flock Designs
Cake: Flours
Cupcakes: Sibby’s Cupcakery
Linens: La Tavola
Caterer: Feast
Rentals: Classic Party Rentals
Photo Booth: The Photo Booth Experience
Stationary: Cheree Berry & Paces Paper
Band: Pop Rocks
Bridesmaids Dresses: Ivy & Aster (Bella Bridesmaids)
Transportation: Pure Luxury
Hair & Makeup: The Traveling Stylist (Amy)
Wedding Cinematographer: Julie w/ Elysium Productions
Wedding Planner: Dee Merz Wedding Planning

 

 

    Matt Ethan — So gorgeous, every single image is lovely!

    Lamb Shanks — Amazing Picture quality! actually, what is the type of camera you usually used for these pics?

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Friday, January 6, 2012

Napa Valley Wedding | { Jeff + Megan : Part I }

Jeff and Megan are the sweetest in love couple you’ll meet.  They met in college when Jeff was attending Stanford University & Megan was attending Santa Clara University.  Four years later he whisked her to Barcelona and proposed on their anniversary. Megan grew up in Sonoma she knew that she always wanted to have their wedding reception at a winery. As soon as they started discussing wedding venues, they knew we had to go with Chateau St. Jean (their favorite winery to visit when they went back to Sonoma).  As the planning began she knew they wanted great music (and Pop Rocks definitely delivered) and a fun party for their family and friends. Sharla Flock Floral Designs did an amazing job on the decor.  I asked Megan what her favorite memory of her wedding and she said;

 ” I remember when I was sitting down at the reception as dinner was being served with the sun going down while looking at all our guests enjoy each other’s company at our wedding. It was truly everything I could have ever wanted and a perfect wedding day.”

I know you are going to enjoy this beautiful Chateau St Jean – Napa Valley wedding tucked away in a quite beautiful part of the Napa Valley and Somona wine country region.

 

Flowers: Sharla Flock Designs
Cake: Flours
Cupcakes: Sibby’s Cupcakery
Linens: La Tavola
Caterer: Feast
Rentals: Classic Party Rentals
Photo Booth: The Photo Booth Experience
Stationary: Cheree Berry & Paces Paper
Band: Pop Rocks
Bridesmaids Dresses: Ivy & Aster (Bella Bridesmaids)
Transportation: Pure Luxury
Hair & Makeup: The Traveling Stylist (Amy)
Wedding Cinematographer: Julie w/ Elysium Productions
Wedding Planner: Dee Merz Wedding Planning

 

 

    Elliot Anderson — Beautiful wedding all the way thru! Gorgeous detail shots too!

    Daniel Cruz — So beautiful man! Every detail, just perfect.

    Peter Orre — Splendid couple, splendid use of light, splendid shots!!

    Charlotte Wedding Planners — Your work is stunning. I absolutely love the emotion in your wedding photos and the details you captured. The shot of the landscape is awesome

    Emma — Stunning, I dont know what else to say, each of your weddings are so detailed and provoke emotions. I just love looking at your photos Mike!

    Continuum Photography — Great work Mike!

    David Pascolla — Another amazing wedding Mike. Thanks for the inspiration!

    Amdreas Feusi — Stunning reportage Mike. Did you use tilt/shift or is it post processing? Looks cool.

    Abby Grace — Oh wow, your images are gorgeous! I just found you on Justin and Mary’s blog, and I’m stoked to have a new photographer to stalk. Er… follow. Right. My favorite image is DEFINITELY the one of the two of them walk away under arch of… bushery? Also, that groom looks like Prince William. Just sayin.

    Stephanie Stewart — Gorgeous wedding, gorgeous images! It’s been a while since I’ve checked out your work, but I just read your post on J&M’s blog, and HAD to come back! So glad I did! Can’t wait to hear your big news next week!

    olivia — Love the upstairs church picture!! All lovely.

    Anna Photographer — This is absolutely beautiful!

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Friday, December 23, 2011

Cabo, Mexico Engagement Shoot | { Wes + Leslie : Part II }

    Waldemar Friske — Mexico … the dream. Beautiful, Mike Merry Christmas

    florists Dublin — Hi CABO, These pictures are really very cool and both of you are looking gorgeous.

    Benno Wonink — This is true romance…

    Michael — Very good use of the waterfall, I think you pulled every possible good image from it :) the couple is lovely! Reflection pictures always get me :)

    Claire Albano — Thanks so much for the blog post.Much thanks again. Want more.

    Gabriel Hernandez — This is an awesome engagement shoot. The couple, the location, the light… Awesome all around!

    Shane Macomber — Love this post! Great shots and it looks like it was a blast to shoot! :-)

    Continuum Wedding Photography — Your photos are always so bright and refreshing! I’ve really enjoyed following your blog and instagram. Happy 2012!

    Rennard Photography — Love this post. Fresh, crisp and lovely. Good good good!

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Thursday, December 15, 2011

Cabo, Mexico Engagement Shoot | { Wes + Leslie : Part I }

Cabo San Lucas is my most frequent traveled spot in Mexico.  Wes & Leslie flew me down a couple months ago to shoot their engagement photos. I love the warm weather of Cabo, and well most everything about this land.  The southern evening light here is so full of vibrant warm tones.  Wes & Leslie are very adventurous and full of energy.  This showed up with how much fun we had at their shoot!  Part two is coming next week!  Enjoy…

    Teresa — Wow is all I can say about the pictures. They look so in love…..if only everyone could find love like that and have it show so well in pictures. Maybe someday I will find the same. :)

    Chase — Awesome Mike!! Stunning images!! Gorgeous couple, gorgeous locations!! Incredible

    Daniel Cruz — So good Mike! Nice sequence of him jumping from rock to rock, and walking the shore. Beautiful as always.

    Dominik — wonderful and so natural :)

    Andreas Feusi — Wow. I like the pictures at the cliff and of course the guitar.

    Mike Larson — Thanks! it was a beautiful day.

    Joni- Denver Wedding Photographer — You definitely captured their loving spirit! I’ve been following you for some time now. I really love your photos.

    Joni- Denver Wedding Photographer — You definitely captured their loving spirit! I’ve been following you for some time now. I really love your photos.

    Jeni Brower — Really nice site! I can see the joy in every photo. just, Lovely.

    Canon — Waiting for your Next Post ! – Admin of “Canon Rebel”

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