PhotosTM Bay Area Photography

Christina & Jason Wedding @ Santa Clara Mission

2011-10-28T21:50:00.000-07:00

Christina & Jason's wedding was definitely not a traditional one... When you see the groom in his military uniform you know it's going to be an awesome wedding. The ceremony was at the beautiful Santa Clara Mission Church and they had this fun priest that made everyone laugh! Then we went to a classy reception at the Hilton San Jose. It was an amazing day and I loved every minute of it.

Here are few of my favorite photos from that day ... Let me know your thoughts.

Lacie Biggest S2S Drive not working on Lion OSX

2011-10-13T23:01:00.000-07:00

Hi all,

Last night something really amazing happened, I upgraded my operating system to Lion OSX!
I was really happy about it, but then I tried to access my Lacie Biggest S2S External drive, that is connected to my laptop via an express card and e-SATA (I know a bunch of mumbo jumbo techie stuff...) But here goes, ---BOOM--- Nothing happened... my drive didn't show up on my desktop (the way it normally does...

OMG! You can imaging my frustration and shock - what can I do? All my photos are on that drive, years of work, all backup twice, how can I work like that???

I could not sleep, looking for solution at 2AM in the morning.. finding NOTHING! So I decided to ask Lacie Support, after all I paid $2000 for this drive, I think I deserve some support... right? So I create a support ticket, and here is the transcript of it...

Can't access my drive after installing Lion OSX - NEED IT ASAP!!!
Tsafrir M.
Posted: October 13, 2011 @ 1:06 AM
I've upgraded my MAC BOOK PRO to Lion OSX just now, and I can't access my drive! I have all my photos on it, and I'm a pro photographer! I have to have access to them! I'm attaching the system profile. Thanks! PLEASE HELP!!!!!! ASAP
I can't attach the file since it's 4.8MB
Jon L.
If I can give 0 I would
Posted: October 13, 2011 @ 9:30 AM
Hello Tsafrir,
My name is Jon, and I’ll be answering your questions today.

Since this model has been discontinued for many years, it is not supported for use with Mac OS X 10.7 (Lion).

I can only recommend sticking with using the device in supported Mac OS environments.

Please let me know if you have any other questions regarding this. Thank you very much for your patience.

Regards,
Jon
Tsafrir M.
Posted: October 13, 2011 @ 9:34 AM
no WAY!!!!!!!!! How am I suppose to work like that????? Are you serious? You are telling me there is "Nothing you can do???" I paid $2000 only 3 years ago for this!!!!! I have almost 5TB of data on that drive!!!
Jon L.
If I can give 0 stars I would
Posted: October 13, 2011 @ 9:50 AM
Hello Tsafrir,
The data should still be accessible on the unit from a computer that is running an earlier version of Mac OS X.
I apologize that we didn't have a better resolution for you on this. If you have any other questions, feel free to ask, otherwise you can close the ticket if you feel we are finished.

I appreciate your patience.
Regards,
Jon

*** End of transcript.

So now I'm really pissed off, I paid so much money for this drive, and now what?
So I continue my search online, and I find that I simply need to install a new driver for my express card. I find the good driver, and I - FIRST - uninstall the old driver by going to the //Library/stratup --> and removing the old driver, and then after reboot, install the new driver that can be found here:
http://www.siliconimage.com/support/searchresults.aspx?pid=32&cat=3

And - YES!!!! Everything is working again!!! Woohoo!!! :)

Now I can go back to sleep :) LOL

Just wanted to share... Maybe this will help someone with the same problem.

Marina & Olivier Wedding @ San Francisco City Hall 9-12-2011

2011-10-10T21:49:00.000-07:00

Marina & Olivier were an awesome couple! They were so happy on their special day and you can see it in all the photos!
I loved working with them at San Francisco City Hall! They had a small wedding ceremony that was followed by a private dinner.
We had a blast!!! Thank you guys for such a great time!

Tsafrir (Mike) Melamed

Thuy + Nathan Wedding @ Mission Santa Clara

2011-05-06T15:18:00.000-07:00

Thuy & Nathan Wedding was a beautiful one!
I enjoyed every moment of it.
Here are my favorites:

My RAW processing workflow on Aperture for weddings

2010-07-15T22:51:00.000-07:00

Are you a photographer? Do you shoot RAW? Do you want to know what is a good way to process your images fast and efficient?
Check out this video I made, I'm showing you how I'm sorting over 900 photos from a wedding in a fast and easy way.
This is the first tutorial video I made, and I'll post many more in the future, so stay tuned on my youtube channel: and here on my BLOG.

Feel free to send me any questions you might have!

I hope you will like it.

Saratoga Wedding - Niki & Scott July, 10 2010.

2010-07-15T22:30:00.000-07:00

Niki & Scott had a family style wedding at Hakone Gardens.
I had great time meeting previous clients that recommended me!

You can see all my favorites on my facebook fan page:

Here are few of my favorite photos.
Enjoy!

First iPhone4 video blog

2010-07-14T09:20:00.000-07:00

Hi all,

This is the first of many of my new iPhone Blog videos... I'll keep updating with many cool videos about photography subjects, about life, and about apple products.

iPhone with AT&T plans... man I wish they would open it to more providers!

2010-06-22T17:23:00.001-07:00

I'm so mad at AT&T !!! They want me to downgrade my unlimited data plan to a 2GB plan in order to have Tethering! That is SO BAD!!! Basically they are using the fact that they are the only provider with iPhone, and they charge us ridicules fees for any feature!!!

I have an unlimited plan for data! Unlimited! why would I want a 2GB plan????

I think Apple should open iPhone use to all providers! Let's have some healthy competition in the market!!!

I hope someone will read this and DO SOMETHING about this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Models Networking event and Saratoga

2010-06-02T11:13:00.000-07:00

Last Friday I went to a modeling event organized by Carlos Cruz. It was a great event, and I met lot's of great people.
I posted my favorite photos on my facebook fan page: please check it out: Click here to see more photos!

Here is a small sample:

Brenda & Jimmy's Wedding at Los Gatos, CA

2010-05-21T11:38:00.000-07:00

Brenda & Jimmy got married on 5/15/2010.
The wedding was at Brenda's parents house in Los Gatos with amazing views.
It was a great party and I enjoyed it very much!

Here are few photos from the day:
You can see much more on my facebook fan page: Click here to see more photos

This blog has moved

2010-04-29T14:31:00.001-07:00

This blog is now located at http://blog.photostm.com/.
You will be automatically redirected in 30 seconds, or you may click here.

For feed subscribers, please update your feed subscriptions to
http://blog.photostm.com/feeds/posts/default.

Best of 2009's Wedding Photography is HD

2010-04-19T12:29:00.000-07:00

I compiled this video with my favorite images for 2009 weddings. Please view in HD for superior experience!

Fashion shoot with Ayumi Perry

2010-04-15T15:21:00.000-07:00

Ayumi is an amazing model!
We went for a fashion photo shoot at an interesting location (a cemetery).
I got some amazing photos...
Enjoy.

Check out the [B] School!

2010-02-09T16:13:00.000-08:00

[B] inspired, [B] networking, [B] a photographer - check out the [B] school - your one stop for photography networking and information. www.thebschool.com

Sausalito Photo Walk

2009-12-28T18:22:00.001-08:00

Check out some of the photos I took during the photo walk I organized in Sausalito, CA.

New Workshop: Engagement session with a real couple

2009-12-14T15:30:00.000-08:00

Hi all,

I doing a new workshop with a real couple.
We will be taking photos at Half Moon Bay, CA.
See more details and register at: http://www.bayareaphotogroup.com/calendar/12047047/

Jennifer & Francis Wedding day January 17, 2009

2009-01-22T15:28:00.000-08:00

Jennifer & Francis's wedding was my first wedding for the New Year.
Few months ago we shot their engagement session which was a lot of fun. But I have to tell you shooting the wedding was a BLAST!
The ceremony was at the amazing Saints Peter and Paul Church in San Francisco. The Reception was at the beautiful Westin Hotel.
Jennifer & Francis looked stunning! And the best thing was the large bridal party - awesome people - funny, cool, and great personalities!
So to keep this short, I had great time! Let there be many more wedding like this one to come this year.

Here is a sneak preview of some of the photos... :)
Enjoy.

The Great Bridal Expo @ FAIRMONT SAN JOSE

2008-11-24T20:32:00.000-08:00

Yesterday I had a booth at the Great Bridal Expo in the FAIRMONT SAN JOSE.
The show was a great success! I had over 150 people at my booth.
Here is a photo of my booth taken with Mark's iPhone.

Phuong Trinh Bridal & Tuxedo Model shoot, October 12, 2008

2008-10-14T18:39:00.000-07:00

Last Sunday I organized a special shoot for Phuong Trinh Bridal & Tuxedo store in San Jose. The shoot was with two GREAT models I got to know from Model Mayhem: Melody and Melisha.
We went to Stanford University to shoot on location. I took two assistants with me to help me with holding my California Sanbounce reflectors.
I also had an amazing make up artist from Model Mayhem: Marisol

We had a lot of fun creating amazing images that will be displayed at the store.
Here are the images we selected to go on the store:

Step it Up Seminar with Mike Larson and Brittany, October 6-7, 2008 Las Vegas

2008-10-12T11:43:00.000-07:00

Improving my skills as a photographer and as a business person is a continues goal of mine.
I am always looking for great opportunities to learn new techniques and new ideas.
I was very fortunate to win an entry to Mike Larson's "Step it Up" Seminar in Las Vegas!
I got to spend some amazing time with him and Brittany from Vegas's best photography studio - BLR photography.
I have to tell you all, this seminar was one of the best I attended! Mike and Brittany were pouring all their secrets on us, I was so overwhelmed I only took few shots the entire two days... so here are my favorites from the seminar.

Shiany & Felix wedding photography, Crystal Springs Burlingame CA, September 13, 2008.

2008-09-20T20:59:00.000-07:00

The big day has arrived, the wedding of my good friends, Shiany and Felix, was about to begin.
I have to tell you, it is a lot harder to perform when you know that this is for your friends! I was both excited and nervous and the same time, but hey, I have to do my best for my friends!
So I woke up at 6:30am, Shiany wanted me to come to the hotel, where the girls would get ready at 8am, but I like to be early, so I arrived at 7:15am and Shiany was shocked :) I immediately started taking pictures of the hair making, the make up and the details of the dresses. I used my new lens, the 85mm 1.2f, WOW what an amazing lens! I LOVE IT !!!
As always the preparation took longer then planed and we took of to Crystal Springs half an hour late...
When we arrived, we started taking photos for the bridal party! they are the funniest bridal party I had in a long time, hey knowing 50% of them helped :)
The ceremony started, and I was able to take all the artistic photos, since I knew my good friend, Adam Hays, a great photographer will take all the "must have" shots I was free to rome around and take all the artistic shots!
After the ceremony we shot few more portraits, and we headed to the reception area in Crystal Springs. Shiany and Felix performed several dances, some with all the bridal party and some alone... I must tell you, Felix you were the bomb, for someone who did not know how to dance 4 months ago you PERFORMED!!!
As I like to say - "say no more" here are the photos, Enjoy:

Jouney & Tim Engagement session September 14, 2008

2008-09-19T16:50:00.000-07:00

This day started with a smile when we headed to the legion of honors museum. Jouney and Tim were funny and they kept hugging each other, which was great for me :) We then went to Bakers beach, and San Francisco. I had Great time with both Jouney and Tim, it is too bad the wedding is not here and I will not be the photographer ....
I love the photos from our day, here there are:

Jennifer & Francis Engagement session September 10, 2008

2008-09-19T15:39:00.000-07:00

I love hanging out with my clients, get to know them better, and take some great engagement shots for them.
We started the day early, around 11am, we took of to Santana Row where we did some "paparazzi" style photos - I love these photos, they are so candid and the look great! then we headed down to Pacifica and finally we topped it of with a tour at the city - San Francisco. I had a blast spending the day with Jennifer and Francis, I can't wait to shoot their wedding soon :)
Here are some of my favorites shots from the day:

Helen & Lars Wedding on August 31, 2008

2008-09-09T16:33:00.000-07:00

Sunday afternoon I drove up to Willow Heights Mansion in Morgan Hill.
The place is beautiful! it has an amazing view of the valley, and the mansion is a piece of art.
It was a sunny day and I was lucky to have my assistant with me to help me with light control.
I have to tell you, the ceremony was very short, less then 10 minutes and boom the couple was married :) that was fast :) of course I got all the important shots... so I was happy.
then we had about an hour of shooting with the couple and I loved it, I got some amazing shots for them!
Well, I should say no more, here are my favorites. Enjoy!

Kari & Ann wedding on September 1, 2008

2008-09-09T16:23:00.000-07:00

On September 1, 2008 I took of to the beautiful Rengstorff House in Mountain View.
I went to shoot a same sex wedding for Kari & Ann.
This was a colorful outdoor wedding, both brides wore colorful cloths, and the entire setting was wonderful.
The day went by so fast since every moment was filled with fun!
Here are some of the images from that day: