Keith Simonian Photography

The photos were done at the San Ramon Community Center.

The Wedding and Portrait Professional International ( WPPI ) convention was held March 13 - March 20th at Ballys and the Paris hotel in Las Vegas. Flying into Vegas: This photo was taken on the approach to McCarran International Airport. On the left side of Las Vegas Boulevard you can see the Wynn, the Palazzo, the Venetian, Ballys, and the Paris hotel. On the right side of the street you see Trump Casino, Treasure Island, the Mirage, Caesars Palace, and the Bellagio.

A fountain outside the Forum Shops in front of Caesars Palace.

One of the five photographers at work during the Champagne Shootout on Monday night. There was plenty of Ice Cream for the attendees, but I didn’t see any champagne.

This image is from the WPPI Master Class given by Ray Prevost. Ray’s class was about the use of Photoshop, specifically Body Shaping: Beyond Liquify.
In this image Ray shows how to correct the problem of “Giant eye”. OK, not really. Actually Ray is showing how to improve the appearance of the eyes. You can find out more about Ray’s excellent work at his website.

A wedding photographer poses a Bride and Groom outside Caesars Palace.

The construction never stops in Vegas. Here workers are hanging steel beams.

The Planet Hollywood store inside the Forum shops.

Shhh, don’t tell my wife, but I bought her this Cartier Diamond necklace for our anniversary.

Moon rise over the Palazzo Hotel.

Back home to the Bay Area.

The blossoms are in full bloom. This photo was converted from color to simulate an infrared photo.

With the weather changing  to more frequent blue skies also comes the beginning of Daylight Saving Time. This Sunday March 9th is the time to “Spring Forward” by setting your clocks ahead one hour at 2 am (or when you wake up).

One year ago today Nikki and Anthony were married at the Grand Island Mansion in Walnut Grove, California. It was a beautiful winter wedding on a bright and sunny February day.

Eugene and Hui were married yesterday in a beautiful outdoor ceremony at scenic Wente Vineyards in Livermore, California.

The ring bearers and flower girls.

Hui had her Maid of honor and bridesmaids sign her shoe.

The wedding cake with a model of Eugene and Hui riding a motorcycle.

A surprise ending to the garter toss.

More bubbles.

They did their engagement session at Mt. Diablo state park. We almost made it the the 3,849 foot summit which overlooks the San Francisco Bay area.

The morning moon is shown here between the remaining tree leaves. Most of the leaves have changed to their winter colors and will soon fall to the ground.

No snow needed, just a small amount of electricity to keep the snowman inflated.  The lens was zoomed during the exposure causing the lights to streak.

Cindy and Greg were married this past Sunday just before sunset by the 9th hole at the Hiddenbrooke Golf club in Vallejo.

The reception site offers splendid views of the Golf course and the surrounding homes.

The newlyweds walk down the isle and onto the golf course.

The late afternoon wedding made for some beautiful scenery photographs.

The streaking lights in the dancing photo are caused by a combination of a slow shutter speed and twisting the camera during the exposure.

Mr. Potato Head attended the reception.