The Bride And Groom Welcomed To The Reception

Presenting The New Couple The couple’s first appearance at the reception. Both are very pleased with the idea of their marriage. Location: Palm Springs, 2006 Original photo Canon 30D Photoshop crop, levels and filter...

Orange County Photography | Weddings

From Temecula Creek Inn – A wedding in 2008 This photograph was composited in photoshop from an original that had a fairly washed out background but my focus was on good exposure and highlighting of the bride who wanted this particular shot looking out the...

Reflections | Orange County Wedding Photography

This photograph was at the request of the bride for this Orange County Wedding photography taken in 2008. I didn’t want the mirror to be a primary component of the shot so I used several filters and adjustments in photoshop to diminish the mirror and highlight the bride’s face. Reflections of the Bride | Orange County Wedding...

Stealing The Spotlight | Orange County Wedding Photography

The young flower girl stole the spotlight at every turn. It’s easy to see why she’s loved by the entire family. Flower Girl In The Spotlight Again | Orange County...

Orange County Wedding Photography

Wedding photography has been an increasing inclusion over the last five years, starting with a wedding of a friend. I knew little of what to do at that point and just took a lot of photographs, around 900. Of course many of them turned out quite nicely and some very good ones. My friend was quite happy, especially considering the low...

Laguna Beach | The Wedding Descent

Descending down the stairs with her father, the bride begins the wedding she’d planned on the beach- the day was perfect and the wedding was attended by those fortunate enough to know...

Sundown On Monterey Pier

Only a few people were on the pier to watch the day wane on the pier in Monterey, CA on this warm day in...

Real Estate Photography | Orange County Photography

Orange County Real Estate Photography Orange County Homes and Southern California Real Estate being a top source of business competition creates the market for home and real estate photography. This sample was created by layering the original photograph in photoshop and adjusting levels and exposures separately for the interior and the view out the windows. Orange County Photography by Dave Keys Dave works in real estate web design, search engine marketing and Orange County...

Baby Girl With Eyes Like Reflection Pools

Eyes Like Reflection Pools The quiet calm of a very young child reflects through her eyes in this photograph taken Christmas Morning. Young as she is, she already loves the camera and is fascinated with it too. She likes having her picture taken and then seeing it on the LCD. What I like best about this picture, technically, in each version is how the sunlight highlights the edges of her...

Lincoln Loves Trains

His favorite videos are Thomas the Train. His favorite movie, The Polar Express, and his favorite pastime is playing with any kind of train. Orange County Photography by Dave Keys Based on use of negative space in...