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Los Angeles Wedding Photographer, Hal Jurcik, Weddings of Distinction Photography, 562-646-6179 bio picture

Welcome!

Hello and welcome to my blog/website.

I really hope you like what you see on these pages.   My style is a combination of fun, journalistic ( no posing) and fine art. My background in advertising gives me a unique perspective when shooting weddings.  I try and capture moments and emotions of the day, all with a fun and relaxed style.

By design,  I only accept 25 wedding commissions per year.  This allows me to have a hands on, and personal approach, taking as much time as necessary  to design and deliver a powerful visual story of your day. 

If you like what you see, please call me at 562-646-6179 or email at info@wdphoto.com and we can set up a time to meet.  I have quite a few sample albums you can view, we can talk about your wedding and design a package to fit your day.

Thanks, Hal

Vacation Images and a few Wedding Fashions from Italy!

And now for something completely different.  Fun Vacation images.  It’s been more than a year and I’m finally editing the images from our sojourn through Italy.  We were actually able to earn enough mileage on our credit card to take a free trip.  Yahoooooooo!!!!!  

 

Welcome to Italy, here’s your rental car.  Oh, and by the way, can you drive a stick shift?????    Talk about culture shock! 

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Wedding album highlights 2009, a visual trip thought some of my favorite wedding images of the year

Hey it’s 2010, and a new wedding season is fast approaching.    We had lots of fantastic weddings in 2009 and now that the albums are all complete I thought I’d upload some of my favorite highlights from recent designs. 

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I love windows,  One of my favorite shots of the day is the bride looking out the window at her ceremony.  A quiet moment in anticipation of your ceremony is a memory you will always appreciate in your album.  Twenty years from now when you look at this image, you will remember exactly what you were feeling and thinking at this moment in time. 

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

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Kaitlyn and Eric, an engagement session at Callaway Vineyard and Winery in Temecula

To all the wine aficionados in Los Angeles and Orange county, Temecula is just an hours drive away.  Eric and Kaitlyn wanted a romantic setting for their engagement session, and Callaway Winery graciously volunteered their vineyard as the perfect location.  Here’s a sneak peak of a few favorites from the session.  Check back for the full Signature Guest book design.  If you’d like to see more, the proofs should be up in a week.  Kaitlyn and Eric will have the password.  Until then, Enjoy!

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Lisa and Jason, an engagement photo session at Disneyland

Finding the perfect location for an engagement session can be almost as stressful as planning your wedding.  I always like to find someplace that’s special for each couple.  Something that relates to their personality or relationship.  For Lisa and Jason it was an easy decision.  Jason popped the question at the castle on one of their many trips through Disneyland.  What a perfect opportunity to have a little fun in the park while its decorated for the holidays, and make some great personal images.  We also had the chance to play with some great Disneyland props that we might use for the photobooth at their reception.  Enjoy the preview.  If you want to see the rest of the session, Lisa and Jason have the password.  See you in March!

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John and Laurie, a perfect match. Thanks Match.com

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Here’s a sneak peak from John and Laurie’swedding at Cannons Restaurant and the Blue Lantern Inn in Dana Point.  They met on match.com, and from the sheer joy in the air Saturday evening, they are definitely a perfect match.  While they are off to the South Pacific for a fabulous honeymoon, I thought I’d post a few images for all to enjoy.  The proofs should be online upon their return.  Give’em a call for the password.  Until then, Enjoy!

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Hrush and Amir, the engagement party

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Hrush and Amir gave an engagement party and everyone came.  We started on location, with a fun couture engagement shoot, featuring Hrush in a stunning red gown.  When we finished, it was off to Palladio for the formal ceremony and party.  Here’s a sneak peak, just a few images from the session.  The proofs will be up in about a week.  Check with Hrush and Amir for the password.   Until then, Enjoy! 

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Jaime and Chris finally tie the knot in Lakewood. Thanks Sara and Eric!

I’ve been amiss with updates lately,  It’s been a very busy summer and I’m finally getting caught up.  For a honeymoon send off, here’s a few images from yesterdays wedding in Lakewood.  Introduced by Sara and Eric, and with a lot of encouragement, Jaime and Chris tied the knot at Emmanuel Reformed Church.  It was a perfect day, with special thanks going to Jaime’s father for arranging the weather.  Those Discovery Channel connections finally paid off!  The proofs should be up in about ten days, just in time for their return from Hawaii.  Check with Chris and Jaime for the password for a sneak peek!   Enjoy!
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Ethnic Weddings, a wedding at Renaissance

Southern California is a center for Ethnic weddings.  Although many of my clients have lived here most of their lives, parents and grandparents have their roots elsewhere.  Weddings, first and foremost represent families coming together to become one.  Mixing old and new traditions is very popular among many couples, both for the experience, and to pay tribute to family customs and past generations.   Often clients choose to have the best of both worlds and combine two ceremonies.  This is where the photography becomes fun.  It’s a long day, but, very interesting to see and photograph.  Edward and Nora had their reception for 400+ of family and friends at Renaissance in Glendale.  Armenian, Greek, Turkish, Middle Eastern, or Indian.  If your planing a large ethnic wedding, Renaissance is worth a look, and the food is fantastic!

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Day in the Life family portrait album

I just finished designing a new style of family portrait album.  The newest digital albums allow custom designed and personalized covers as well a slew of options for page textures and finishes.  Vivian and the gang are restoring a California Bungalow in a historic section of Los Angeles.  For their album I decided to use textures and design styles that relate to their personalities and lifestyle.  Children grow up so fast and their personalities seem to change even faster.  One of the great features of this style of album is their portability.  Once designed they can be reproduced easily and in multiple sizes.  We can now offer extra copies that can be given as gifts to grandparents and saved as keepsakes. 

If your interested in the idea of  “Day in the Life” photo shoot or just some updated casual family portraits, drop us an email and we can set up your session.  Enjoy!!

 

Front and Back cover for a family portrait album

Here is the Album cover, front and back. We used a soft luster for the finish.

And here is the intro page with the cast of characters.  I try to keep these family sessions on the casual side and
make them fun and stress free.  When kids are young the attention span is short, very short.  By keeping things
lively and playful, we can get a lot more interaction and capture a bit of their personality.   
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