Mountain Biking

I've been riding mountain bikes for over 15 years now (never broken a bone, I'd like to add:) . My excitement for riding comes and goes over the years but I have been super excited about riding for the last few months. This is due partly to the fact that I got a new- SWEET - bike and also to the fact I found some killer new trails (to me) not far from home!

This new area is in the Eastern part of Chino Hills State Park. I've ridden every trail in the Western half for the last 10 years or so but rarely got into the other half- Such fun stuff!

I have been taking my point-and-shoot every now and then- I'm so used to the quality of my real cameras that I end up using the poor quality to add to the feel of the image.

This is on East Fence Line Trail in December- now the plants are over 6' tall and it's pretty much not ridable. I can't wait for it to open up again- there's lots of this type of riding then it drops pretty good for some cool downhill and up again for a killer climb!Powerlines in the early morning fog-
This was sunrise- about seven shots stitched together in Photoshop.

So cool to see horses hanging out right by the trail!



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Laura and Scott- Engagement La Jolla

We had great fun at this shoot- Laura and Scott were wonderful. They were a little reserved and uncomfortable at first but they realized they were allowed to have fun right away!

We shot from La Jolla Cove to the seal hangout and everywhere in between! The light was amazing- perfect timing!
The stairs to the lifegaurd station- I just moved the 'Do Not Enter' sign a little and we were all set!

Gotta love the flare in the Cypress trees:
The wildflowers were in full bloom- love the yellow contrasting the blue sky.
And with the handy dandy D3 (Nikon) we were able to continue shooting after the sun was down when the light is so nice!

Mike and Courtney- So Fun!

Saturday, believe it or not, was my first wedding of the year- I went into it totally psyched to do some damage (make killer images:) and was stoked to work with the coolest couple and the coolest decor!

The wedding was at the Jones Estate in Orange and the florist was Flower Allie- always cool to shoot. I had a blast looking for great light in new (to me) locations and we made some great stuff as a result!

Check the slideshow: www.emausphoto.com/slideshows, choose Mike and Courtney.

Sabastian and Gentry: Pre-Ceremony Session

I did a shoot last week with Sebastian and Gentry- they were so cool! We'll be shooting their commitment ceremony later this month and it's sounding like the party of the year!

We had fun at the shoot- we did it where they're having their big celebration: The Muckenthaler in Fullerton.

They said they loved the images and were very excited to get prints... just wait 'till the ceremony guys!

Babies, Babies, Babies: Jack

Jack was a little early- he was less than five pounds! I shot Jack's parents' wedding a few years ago- they are great people and we're proud to have them as family friends.

Jack seemed so small and fragile. I couldn't help to think about when the nurses toss them around and seem to be so rough with them right after the come out- Ryan (Dad) said he was freaking out- I can imagine: I freaked out with my babies and they were both over eight pounds!

Babies, Babies, Babies: Luc

I can't believe all the babies coming these last couple of weeks!

Luc is a cute little guy- I met his sister and parents at a wedding last fall and have been mountain biking with Daddy ever since. I loved shooting for/with them again!

These were taken the day after he arrived in the hospital.

Tonya and Greg Engagement at Balboa Park

I absolutely love shooting at Balboa Park in San Diego- the architecture, the history, the cool plants, the walkways, the bridge, and the amazing light bouncing around the buildings and slicing through the trees!

I normally shoot about 300 or so images but we were having so much fun I made 750 exposures!

Tonya and Greg did an amazing job too- they instantly relaxed and acted naturally- love it!

Check it:


Through a railing:

I shot about 50 images in this spot- loved the simple yet textured background and the light was incredible:

On the bridge:

All done! We were walking to our cars and I just couldn't stop shooting!:
Can't wait for the wedding at a vineyard in Temecula!