Daniel Boone Photography

Santa Barbara Engagement: Blake + Priscilla

Daniel Boone — Wed, 16 May 2012 00:18:07 +0000

On Thursday, we had the pleasure of driving Blake over to Santa Barbara to meet up with his fiance Priscilla for their engagement session. Blake and Priscilla have been in school together since kindergarten. In 4th grade, these two little love birds both forgot to do their homework and were asked to leave the classroom. It was then that they shared their first tears together It will definitely not be the last time. They are getting married later this year and we feel so privileged that they chose us to be a part of their day. Please enjoy the images and notice that they have represented the Laker Nation well ”

For more from their engagement session, please see the slideshow below

Noriega House Wedding: Eli + Katie 04.27.12

Daniel Boone — Wed, 02 May 2012 20:46:04 +0000

Back in January, Stacie & I met with a couple we knew would be more than clients. Most of our clients become friends but we saw something in Katie & Eli that reminded us of our love story. “They are just babies!” Stacie said as they walked out the door of our office after our consultation. Eli is 21 and Katie is just 19. Their love is so innocent and we are so thankful they chose us to capture it. We have created memories together that Stacie & I will never forget. They introduced us to World of Color at Disneyland after we shot their engagement session. They joined us at a Third Day concert a few weeks before their wedding. We have enjoyed every minute of this friendship and look forward to seeing God continue to grow it and develop it! They were even kind enough to be guinea pigs for Stacie’s first wedding as a 2nd shooter (which she rocked!!!) I could go on and on about this fabulous couple but sometimes I need to let the pictures do the talking

This past Friday, Katie & Eli became one at the amazingly beautiful Noriega House in downtown Bakersfield! This local venue was a joy to photograph. We really enjoyed working alongside Nikki & Danielle. They are extremely organized, helpful, and happy people! Brides…if your wedding will be held in Bakersfield, make sure you consider this amazing venue! Please enjoy the images below. The slideshow is also available in HD if you select 720p.

Katie’s bouquet. All flowers were done by my amazing mom! You’ve still got it..after 40 years of being out of the flower shop! The grooms first look captured by my wonderful wife Stacie!

Love this moment of Eli & his mother!Katie looking on as Eli danced with his mom. These kiddos had swagger!!!

For more from their wedding, please view the slideshow below. Music inspired by a beautiful moment from Saturday’s wedding at the Junior League. Thank you Rachel & Joe…and Peter Gabriel

Orange County Disneyland Engagement: Eli + Katie

Daniel Boone — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 21:20:20 +0000

Over Spring Break, we had the privilege of capturing Eli’s love for Katie at the wonderful world of Disney! Eli proposed to Katie on the bridge near the magical castle. Stacie and I had the joy of reenacting this special moment with our couple and watched as they created many more memories inside the park. We had so much fun walking around, chatting, eating some great food, and even going on a few rides. Our favorite part of the evening was definitely experiencing the “World of Color” for the very first time. Katie and Eli are seasoned veterans when it comes to everything Disney and assured us that we wouldn’t get soaked in the wet zone….turns out they were right and we had the best seat in the house Enjoy a few of the moments we were able to capture! We are looking forward to their Noriega House Wedding in Bakersfield, CA at the end of this month!!

To see more of this fabulous couple, click on the slideshow below and enjoy!!! Click on the 720p for High Definition!

Los Angeles Headshots: Adam McArthur

Daniel Boone — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 03:21:51 +0000

18 years of formal training in Martial Arts. 3-time National champion in Kung Fu. Currently ranked 8th in the U.S for contemporary Kung Fu. Black sash in Kung Fu and Wushu. Ikkyu in Judo. If being a stud at martial arts paid for a living…Adam would be filthy rich Adam Mcarthur was my roommate at Pepperdine University. His work ethic and drive was always inspiring. His character is admirable. His passion for life and people is unmatched. Many times in between studying and socializing in college, Adam was driving to Burbank, CA for auditions almost daily. Having Adam as a roommate gave me a glimpse into what an actors life is all about. You can’t lose hope…those that do quit. You audition all year long to potentially book 3-4 jobs if you are lucky. Adam doesn’t know the word QUIT! (Literally, I don’t think he can spell it I enjoyed a time in college where Adam came home three consecutive weeks with news of a new commercial job each week! At&t, Sprite, and Six Flags Magic Mountain were the latest commercials that I would get to see and tell everybody I know, “See that guy….that’s my boy!” He has had the luxury of booking 18 National Commercials in his time acting. He also does a ton of voice over work. His latest lead was as the character Prince Lee Char in the Star Wars: Clone Wars series.

On Sunday, I had the privilege of capturing a few Commercial Headshots in Los Angeles, CA for his portfolio, see them below

Be sure to check back next Tuesday for an awesome sneak peek at the weekend we have planned ahead! Orange County Engagement Sessions planned at two fabulous locations

Bakersfield Engagement Photography: John + Adrianna

Daniel Boone — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 16:00:11 +0000

This past Friday, Stacie and I had the privilege of hanging out with John & Adrianna in downtown Bakersfield. The evening was so effortless and enjoyable as this couple seemed prepared in a sense. They were able to relax and be comfortable behind the lens which isn’t easy to do at times. They were constantly smiling, laughing, and adoring each other which made our jobs fun and easy. We kicked off the evening by The Green Thumb (a store in downtown Bakersfield that I am sure I will see many times on our credit card statement now that Stacie has discovered it and ended our evening with dinner at Sandrini’s Italian & Basque restaurant. Along the way, we stopped by the lovely Hair Inc. Salon where one of Stacie’s former colleagues made the plunge into the wonderful world of owning your own business. Check out their Facebook fan page here and give it a “Like.” We can’t wait for their Bell Tower Club wedding in October. Enjoy the images and be sure to check out their slideshow at the bottom for even more from this lovely engagement session!

For even more from this session, please check out the slideshow below

Richard Nixon Library Portrait Session: Orona Family

Daniel Boone — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 18:19:45 +0000

So we have been terrible at blogging in the past. We usually put a lot into our posts and did not want to sacrifice quality for quantity (truth is…with social media these days, we felt like most of our audience would have the opportunity to see our work on Facebook and would not make it over to our blog. What I missed with this kind of thinking was the joy I have in documenting something I can call my own. If Facebook decided to pull the plug at any time (or charge an insane amount of money for usage) I would no longer have a timeline of my work for all to see. Sure it would be staring me in the face daily as I sorted through the gigabytes of photos I have on all of my external drives. But the simple favorites, the moments that stood out to me from a session…those would be lost in all the rest of my images. So cheers to blogging! We vow to be more consistent and to hopefully gain a few loyal followers (other than my mom…Hi mom!). We begin with a heartwarming family session we did a few months back.

Meet Isela, Andres, Esteban, and Veronica. This beautiful little family leads a pretty normal life some might say. The kids go to school, Isela has her hands full with the daily duties of her house as well as her spunky 2 year old daughter Veronica, and her older boys play a few sports. The only thing missing is Carlos. You will notice his picture on Veronica’s daddy doll. Carlos is in the Army. He has spent two years in Iraq and is currently in Afghanistan for a 9 month deployment. While I enjoy daddy daughter time with my Paigey, Carlos gets to see pictures of his children and hear about them on the occasional phone call. He does this so that you and I can sleep in peace at night. It comes at a cost, his family life will never be the same as ours. Isela will always know in the back of her mind that he could be injured and things could be very different when he returns. A big thank you to Carlos and his family for their sacrifice. Please pray for them as they serve our country. Please enjoy the images we were able to capture at the beautiful Nixon Library in Yorba Linda, CA.

As we toured the house on the property where Nixon grew up, I couldn’t help but be overwhelmed capturing the kids running along the grass just as the Nixon boys may have done many years ago

Mariner’s Chapel Irvine Wedding | Steffan & Nikki

Daniel Boone — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 05:25:54 +0000

About a month ago I received a call from a mother of a groom. Her voice was warm, yet energetic. She sounded like she was always smiling. She is Her son was about to tie the knot and she was in need of a wedding photographer! Luckily, we were available and quickly jumped at the opportunity to travel back to our stomping grounds, Orange County. We had seen images of the often spoke about Mariner’s Chapel, we knew it was beautiful. As detail after detail unfolded, the day was something I grew excited for! I knew every last detail had been thought of and I couldn’t wait to tell their story! We were dying to meet the Bride and Groom and knew that joining them at the rehearsal may be a great time to do this. As we arrived at the rehearsal, we were welcomed first by Pete, Steffan’s father. A big smile, a firm handshake, and an enchanting laugh. The story was beginning to unfold. We were warmly greeted by Steffan and I could tell that this was one genuine guy! Moments later, Nikki arrived. It was almost like time stood still as Steffan turned and waited for her to join him. His smile grew bigger and he threw his arms around her. It was time to get this party started.

After a smooth rehearsal, the festivities kicked off at the Yardhouse, Irvine Spectrum for the rehearsal dinner. The entire family welcomed us in and we shared many stories and listened to the wiser gentleman offer advice and encouragement for the road ahead. This family epitomized the saying “Good People!” They were good people. We knew we were in for a treat come wedding day.

We began documenting Nikki’s day at the Laguna Cliffs Marriott & Spa. The rings, the shoes, the dress….it all glowed. The details were beautiful, the red bulls were plentiful, and the laughter was in abundance. After the final preparation was complete, Nikki was escorted by mom and dad to the chapel so she could relax for a bit before it was time to walk down the aisle. The guests began to arrive at the gorgeous Mariner’s Chapel in Irvine, CA. The moment was soon approaching when Nikki would become Mrs. Morris forever. The next couple hours were filled with joy, laughter, tears, and anticipation. Nikki was STUNNING! Steffan was so excited to kiss her that he almost didn’t wait The couple waltzed down the aisle as one and couldn’t help but become overwhelmed with the emotion of all that had transpired. We had the pleasure of capturing it all! After all of the formals and portraits were completed, we all headed out to the astounding Coto De Caza Country Club. The stage was set, The DJ was raising the energy level, and the couple made their grand entrance. The night unfolded as it does in many fairytales…it was magical. Please enjoy the images and feel free to leave a comment at the bottom to show the awesome couple some love!

Special thanks to Chris & Regina Holt of Chris | Holt Photography for joining our creative team for this special day!

If you are interested in booking your wedding or special event with Daniel Boone Photography, please contact us at 661.333.0238.

Chase Bronson Woodward: A Newborn Session

Daniel Boone — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 21:18:16 +0000

Boone and I were blessed beyond measure yesterday photographing our most favorite newborn boy, Chase Bronson. Beau and Jennie are as close as family gets to us Frenzel’s. We have watched each one of their children grow. We all thought for sure this fourth baby would be early especially since Boone and I would be leaving for WPPI 2012 on her due date. What we continue to learn time and again is that God’s timing is better than our own…Jennie can say that now in hindsight . Chase Bronson came into this world on February 23rd at a healthy 8lbs 4 oz. Please enjoy a few of the images we were able to capture yesterday. We love you Woodwards!

This blanket was handmade by his crafty mommy!

I think Boone & Beau are hoping he turns out to be a wine maker so they can get free wine

Thank you for stopping by! We love comments, leave some below if you like By the way….we are not newborn photographers, we are primarily wedding photographers and love the industry we work in. Stacie may eventually embark on a newborn portrait career but this was a special gift to our dear friends. If you are a potential client and need a newborn photographer referral, please contact us and we would be happy to give you the names of some great people 661.333.0238

Studio City Sportsmen’s Lodge Wedding: James + Doree

Daniel Boone — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 06:14:14 +0000

On November 5th, 2011, I had the pleasure of photographing a beautiful couple at a historic lodge in Studio City. The Sportmen’s Lodge played host to James and Doree’s wedding. Guests traveled from all across Los Angeles for the special occasion and were able to enjoy a beautiful celebration uniting two people in James and Doree. The lodge provided some unique spots to take pictures and has one of my favorite staircases of all time!!! Stacie and I had a blast with them a week before when we shot their engagement pictures. You can see that post here. Please enjoy the images below.

Greek Theater Engagement Session: James + Doree

Daniel Boone — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 22:24:03 +0000

A few weeks ago, I got a call from the incredibly talented Megan Finley! She has been swamped with her new job as associate publisher at Offbeat Bride and needed me to fill in for a November 5th wedding I was happy to take over but knew it was going to be crunch time. I met Doree and James this past Sunday at the Greek Theater for their engagement session. That’s right, just 6 days before the Big Day! We managed to get a few good shots, go over last minute details for the wedding, and enjoy all the crazy people watching at the Greek. Below are a few images……look for their Sportsmen’s Lodge Wedding post in two weeks:) I will be out of town next week attending Pictage Partnercon in San Diego, investing in the business and looking for cool new ways to serve you guys, as well as networking with my good friend and mentor Tim Halberg.