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    Hi, my name is Candice Benjamin and I am a wedding photographer in Southern California. Fullerton to be exact. But I do travel for weddings and LOVE to shoot destination weddings. Almost as much as my love for Zombie movies and Sci-Fi. Seriously. If you would like to learn a little more about me, check out the Info section.

    This is where I post pictures from recent sessions as well as other happenings. If you have any questions or would like to inquire about a session, please feel free to contact me at info{at}candicebenjamin.com.
    In 2011 my goal was to visit 5 states. I managed to visit 7 and loved every moment of it. In 2012 my goal is to visit 5 countries. Lets see where my work takes me...

    Much <3
    Candice

    P.S. I will be traveling this year for Destination Weddings and Engagement Sessions, and I always let my couples spit travel fees. :)
    Feb - 17-23rd - Vegas, NV
    Mar - 19-20th - San Fransisco, CA
    Jul - 11-18th - Kawai, HI
    Oct - 12th - San Jose, CA
    Nov + Dec - 5 Countries Adventure

A Postcard from January 2011

Today will be a casual Friday if you will. Kinda like when you’re allowed to wear jeans to the office…and your boss shows up in something from the 90′s. It might be awkward, but just let it happen.

Last month I received a postcard that I postmarked for January of last year. On that card, I wrote down my feelings about life and work:

“One year ago, you had 4 weddings booked, still worked at FIDM and stayed up till 3am every night editing. I hope you enjoyed life, took time for yourself and was true to yourself. Remember, no matter what you are an amazing person.”

<3 Candice from 1-19-2011

While I was reading my card, it felt like I was given a time machine and thrown back to that dim lit party with postcards covering the walls. It was a weekday, so I was sleepy from the day of work, but excited to be surrounded by so many “famous” photographers.

It was also the night I met Jasmine Star. She doesn’t remember this, but I gathered all of my courage to point out how much I liked her business card. We talked for a whole 30 seconds and I was shaking the entire time. I was such a dork.:)

Who would of thought that the person I was so scared of talking to would change my life and business in 4 short months.

So I’m going to send myself another postcard….but you will have to wait till 2013 to see what it says.

Since every post needs an image, here’s a teaser from Annika + Ryan’s Big Bear Engagement session. It was kinda epic.
<3
Candice

Ben + Ashley { Laguna Canyon Anytime Session – Film + Digital }

Earlier this week I blogged about Cory + Jerika, and since the shoot had two couples (multitasking anyone?), I gotta show the other half! Ben + Ashley are two really good people that I have the pleasure of knowing. We run in the same circles of friends and I was very happy to get them in front of my camera, even if it was just for a short time.

I hope it’s not the first!

A little film…

And a little digital…

Cory, Jerika, Ashley, and Ben…you guys are awesome. Thanks for letting me act like a goober in front of you for a couple of hours!

<3
Candice

Liz + Ryan { Mt. Baldy Hiking Engagement Session }

It’s super rare when I book a wedding without meeting the couple. Other than the obvious excuse to go out to eat, I really like to know who I’m spending time with and really want to get along. It’s important to me.

So when I booked Liz and Ryan, I just had a feeling that we would get along. Liz and Ryan are both in the medical field and the week after their wedding they are heading straight to a medical mission. How amazing is that? That and Liz is crafty, loves vintage rustic and speaks Etsy. They won me over without even needing to talk on the phone. So I met the two of them for the first time during the Engagement session. Did I mention how the session was planned for a cell-phone-free hiking area of Mt. Baldy? What could of turned out bad was instantly squashed and made amazing beyond belief. I instantly clicked with Ryan and Liz…they felt like old friends.

And to top it off Liz and Ryan are just so fun and cute together! Ryan is always smiling and doing what he can to make Liz laugh…while Liz is throwing those smiles and laughs right back at him. Sometimes you can just feel the happy off of people, and I’ve never seen anything greater with these two.

They are getting married this April at the Anaheim Oak Canyon Nature Center, and I really can’t wait for the wedding!

Side note: When I say they show their love on their sleeve I really mean it. I normally get individual shots of each person during the session, and every time they would look past me at the other person…each face would light up. Another reason why I love my job.

<3
Candice

Cory + Jerika { Laguna Canyon Anytime Session – Film + Digital }

A few weeks ago Cory, Jerika, Ben, Ashley and Niall met up in Laguna to have an afternoon of shooting and hanging out. The main goal for me was to shoot more film. But more importantly than to just shoot film…I wanted to push myself a little farther and shoot a roll of film I would probably never shoot on a wedding day.  3200 Ilford Black and White film.

Grain and I are pen-pals…we like each other from a distance but as soon as we start hanging out it can get awkward. After shooting digital for so many years the last thing I would want in a photo is grain. Mostly because digital grain can look really funky and mess with color…but I’ve forgotten how pretty film grain is.

And then I shot a roll of Fuji Pro 400. I’m a tad obsessed with Jerika’s hair.

And these are the pretty digital shots that just come to me so much more naturally. I really like mixing film and digital. Lets hope my couples this year like it as much as I do!

Coffee break number 1.

Coffee break #2…my type of people.

<3
Candice

Leah + John { Manhattan Beach Verandas Wedding }

A few weeks ago I spent the day with Leah and John in Manhattan Beach. Normally January is a hit-or-miss time of year weather wise, but John and Leah had luck on their side. Actually, the entire day ran smoothly. It was a great day filled with family, friends, and love. Congratulations Leah + John!

Cordinator: Andrea Kang | Church: American Martyrs Church  | Venue: Verandas Manhattan Beach | Florist: Boulevard Florist | Hair/Makeup: Marlou Colina Salons | Cupcakes:  Cupcakes & Co | DJ: Just Dance Events |

 

<3
Candice

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