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Thanks for stopping by. I'm Michael Corsentino, a lifestyle photographer based in beautiful Sonoma County California. Stylish, fun, creative and relaxed images are what my work is all about. Check out the drop down menus above for links to my weddings, engagements, portraits, album designs, resources, photography tips & web sites.
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Erin & Arian are in word - awesome! They both live in Eugene, Oregon and have family in the Bay Area. I'll be photographing their wedding on May 25th, the day after my birthday, hint, hint!! They're getting married in beautiful Carmel, CA. at the fabulous La Playa Hotel. They were in town visiting family and friends for Turkey Day so what better follow up than an engagement session.
Erin had suggested we do their San Francisco engagement session at a café or restaurant after seeing Katya & Josh's Engagement Session. I suggested the Park Chalet because it's so cool and it seemed like a perfect fit for this laid back couple. It's got a really relaxed atmosphere and an outside seating area with Adorondak chairs. You can sit outside, have a glass of wine, people watch, eat great food, and generally have a great time.
Well that's exactly what happened, we had a great time! Afterward Erin, Arian, Wendy and I, headed to San Francisco's North Beach for Italian food at their favorite spot - Trattoria Pinocchio. And my nose isn't going to get any bigger when I tell you that the food and company were amazing. What fun!! I can't wait to see you guys again in May :-) |
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This one's for you guys. Here's Queen's "You're My Best Friend". Click the iTunes button to hear the song.
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My photos of Iris & Geoff's wedding have been featured on Weddingbee, how cool is that! Weddingbee is a wedding blog updated daily by 20 or so real brides across the world. It's a fantastic site and one of my favorite Featured Vendors in the Bridal Resouces category. Stop by Weddingbee today for a visit, you'll be happy you did.
Thanks so much Mrs. Bee sharing this awesome couple's wedding with your readers!
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A great couple deserves a great song. Here's Natalie Cole's awesome "This Will Be (An Everlasting love)". Click the iTunes button to hear the song.
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This past year has been so incredible and I have so much to be thankful for. So many wonderful people and experiences have touched my life and art that I can hardly believe it. Thanksgiving is such a great holiday because it gives us a chance to stop and think about all the amazing good fortune that's come into our lives. It's an opportunity to savor and to express how lucky we all are for the many blessings that come our way during the year. This is my 2007 Thanksgiving list. I give major thanks to the following people and organizations for brightening my days and enriching my life. Happy Thanksgiving:
To my awesome clients for trusting me with their special once in a lifetime moments. I am truly blessed, touched, and honored to be part of them. I love my job so much!! I have been so lucky to have clients as amazing and special as you all are. You make it a pleasure! Much happiness, love, and success to you all.
Mom, for giving me the gift of life. Being a single mother isn't an easy job and you did it with grace, style, and infectious laughter. You showed me what art, taste, and culture are all about. You created an environment where I was free to explore and develop my own creativity. Whether you were playing Chopin on the piano with intense passion, painting large abstract expressionist canvases, or cooking up a massive Italian food feast for us and all your cool & arty friends, our home was always filled with art, laughter, and love. You've supported all my goals without judgement or reservation and always encouraged me to follow my dreams. Without you none of my achievements would be possible.
Dad for exposing me to the magic of photography at such an early age and helping to plant the seed for my lifelong love and passion.
Wendy for always being there and always saying yes. Yes, I'll come and take a twentieth look at the same image on the computer with some new tweak. Yes, I'll walk the dog and run the house while you work, and work, and work…. Yes, I'll run out and pick up lunch. Yes, you can do it - when that little voice in the back of my head is asking “can I do this?” Yes, it will happen - when I'm wondering if it will. Yes, go for it - when I need reassurance! I'm proud to call you my partner and I love you with all my heart.
Louisiana, Flash, & Wendy you guys help me realize everyday what's really important in life — love, family, enjoyment, and to taking time to stop and smell the roses. I cherish you all, you make my world a better place.
Dennis Urbiztondo for your endless encouragement and support “You’re doing all the right things man!”, always listening, being such an amazing and invaluable second shooter, taking such awesome head-shots of me, answering my never ending questions, and always heading straight to the computer when I call with something new I want to show you. Dude, you're a true friend and I appreciate your generosity and spirit big time!
Jonathan Mandle & John Vanek, my business building brainstorming buds! Thanks for your contributions, invaluable input, and energy during our amazing "ROWP" monthly meetings. So many great ideas, great friendship, and of course great food :-) Much success to you both in the coming year.
Andrew Hubbard for your lifelong friendship, love, support, incredible mind, and boundless humor. I can't wait to visit Japan again and meet your new baby girl Ayana. Much love to you, Aki, Kai, and Ayana.
Aaron Paul for your encouragement, laughter, and always positive energy. You're truly great and one of a kind. "Let's hate them together!"
Kathryn Hansen for being such a great friend, providing creative feedback and encouragement whenever I need it, and always pitching in with such a positive attitude no matter what the gig or how long the hours.
Sarah Miller for your friendship, support, and amazing spirit.
Brock Martin of Infinet Design for helping me create this awesome blog. What a super talented and super nice guy. Get your custom blog by Infinet Design today!
PPGBA for being such a great educational resource and continuously inspiring and supporting our amazing industry.
John Michael Cooper for being fearless and showing others the path. John, your individualism, boundless creativity, beautifully edgy images, and humanity are an inspiration. Thanks for always taking time to answer my questions, provide feedback, and give counsel. I appreciate your generosity very much. Dude, you're the bomb!!!
Alt-f book binding workshop attendees - for all positive energy, amazing art, and lasting friendships that came out of this great workshop. If you get the chance, get a tattoo, a few piercings, grab your sunblock, and run as fast as you can (in Converse All Stars or Dickies, please) down to John Michael Cooper's next book binding workshop in Nevada. Don't forget the lighter fluid!
Doug & Chenin Boutwell for your awesome artistry, cool software, and inspirational images, you guys rock!
Brian Crouch for creating the Skookskart, a fantastic product about which I can't say enough good things. Thanks for taking time to quickly answer all my calls and emails, I know your slammed creating more cool features for Skookskart as I write this.
Digital Wedding Forum for being such a positive force, fantastic brain trust, worldwide community resource, endless learning tool, and the reason why I don't sleep any more.
Joe Bussink for being such a positive force, all around great guy, creative genius, and tireless educator. Joe, you're the best!
Xtreme Cabo Retreat workshop attendees - for being a such a great group of super positive people, having so much amazing energy, and being open and willing to share so much of your knowledge and experiences. What an amazing learning experience and fantastic fun time. Great stuff, and great new friends. Sign up for one of these Xtreme workshops if you haven't already, or even if you have :-)
Jessica Claire for creating images that always take my breath away. There's nothing better for an artist than the motivation and inspiration provided by looking at great art and that's definitely what your pictures are Jess. You possess that rare quality of being able to create an emotional bond through your images. Your photographs are intimate and personal and make people feel like they know you just by looking at them, how cool is that!
Becker for being such a [b]ig influence with your [b]eautiful, colorful, crisp images. Thanks for taking time to answer all my questions, and [b]eing so generous. You're the [b]omb dude, you consistently inspire me.
Liana Lehman for her inspirational photography, business savy, encouragement, commitment to helping others learn from her experiences, and for being such a warm and gracious hostess during the Cabo retreat. Big shout out to your mom Cindy and sister Laurel as well!
Stephanie Deveau for being such an open book, positive influence on my business, mentor, and all around amazing person. Much love to you Stephanie.
Will Henshall for contacting me out of the blue and turning out to be such a great guy, talented artist, and super generous business mind. Nice to meet you Will! Wendy and I look forward to hanging out with you guys when I'm in LA next.
Jules Bianchi for continuously inspiring me with your amazing images, public speaking, marketing savvy, and sweetness. Thanks for your support Jules, you rock!!
Laura Novak for your amazing images, business mind, generosity, warm spirit, and continued inspiration, you're amazing!!!
Todd Watson for answering my 2 A.M. Showit Web questions with speed and humor.
Kevin Kubota for being such an amazing innovator, educator, and workflow genius. Your tools make my life and art better every day.
David Jay for creating such great tools for photographers and being such a positive force.
Marcus Bell for being a great educator, image maker, and software developer.
Jerry Ghionis for inspiring me with your fantastic images.
Adobe Systems for making such sexy software, listening to their users, and always pushing harder and harder to bring better products to market.
Apple Inc. for making such cool and human friendly gear, my 20 year love affair with Apple is going strong.
To those of you who've contacted me with good vibes, encouragement, assisting inquiries, or artists and vendors letting me know they're out there, thank you! To all the amazingly talented wedding professionals I've had the pleasure of working with, thank you! It's all about building a community, so thank you for reaching out and making a connection. Wishing each and every one of you much happiness and success. Happy Thanksgiving :-) |
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A turkey day song for a turkey day post. Here's Adam Sandler singing "The Thanksgiving Song". Click the iTunes button to hear the song.
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