GoodEye Photography + Design Blog

New Dishes @ Pasta Pomodoro (Bay Area Food Photography)

Chris Schmauch — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:14:34 +0000

“They” say food is the hardest thing to shoot. Well I guess “they” never had to deal with screaming toddlers and stressed out parents during a photo session! I suppose if my client was a fast food joint and the food they serve looks decidedly less erect than shown in marketing materials, then yeah, I can see how that would be really hard. But I believe photography is about truth, and that a business should a) be honest in portraying their product to consumers, and b) avoid using stock imagery in lieu of actual product, and c) strive to produce a product that looks/tastes/performs as well as the marketing material promoting said product.

I’m lucky to be in an area where clients tend to agree with A, B and C – and know the only way to achieve it is to hire a professional. Pasta Pomodoro is a local “chain” (26 restaurants in California), but they truly care about providing good, quality food. My job is to make sure the food looks as good as it tastes, and I love working with chefs to make this happen. Here’s a selection of all the dishes we shot this morning – narrowed down to one shot per dish. Let’s just say I didn’t leave this assignment hungry. Enjoy.

Looking for an on-location food photographer in the Bay Area?
San Francisco / Bay Area Commercial Food Photographer Chris Schmauch makes food look really yummy!
Call (831) 216-6210 for serious inquiries only.

If you haven’t already, feel free to review our portfolio site, browse past food & restaurant sessions, check our romantic {and FREE*} engagement sessions, follow our business on Facebook (like us while you’re at it!), or read our awesome Yelp reviews.

Pasta Pomodoro: Remodel (Restaraunt Photography) in San Francisco Pasta Pomodoro is under new ownership and is completely remodeling...
Las Montañas Restaurant – Desserts (Food Photography) Karina Barragan, owner of Las Montañas Restaurant in Concord, needed...
Las Montañas Restaurant (Food Photography) Karina Barragan, owner of Las Montañas Restaurant in Concord, needed...

Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.

Eye Center of Silicon Valley (San Jose Portrait Photography)

Chris Schmauch — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:24:26 +0000

Dr. Bindi needed some updated portraits of himself and his staff at Eye Center of Silicon Valley (which, I might add, is a stellar company). Everyone is very friendly, and even though nobody was fighting to be first in front of the camera, everyone gave it their best. Thanks guys, see you next time!

Looking for a headshot or portrait photographer in San Jose?
San Francisco / Bay Area Portrait Photographer Chris Schmauch makes everyone look their best!
Call (831) 216-6210 for serious inquiries only.

If you haven’t already, feel free to review our portfolio site, browse past portrait sessions, check our romantic {and FREE*} engagement sessions, follow our business on Facebook (like us while you’re at it!), or read our awesome Yelp reviews.

UPS Store Group Photo (Television Commercial Photography) Scotts Valley The UPS store chain has an upcoming television advertising campaign,...
Bella, First Communion (Aptos Portrait Photography) I had a portrait session with Bella last year at...
JointVenture: Silicon Valley – 2011 State of the Valley Conference (Corporate Event Photography) I had the pleasure of covering the 2011 State of...

Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.

GoodEye Photography Wins Award: Honored Among Top 5% of Wedding Photographers in North America

Chris Schmauch — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:32:04 +0000

Santa Cruz, CA – January 23, 2012 – For the second year in a row, WeddingWire, the nation’s leading wedding Marketplace, is excited to announce GoodEye Photography + Design has been selected to receive the prestigious WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2012 for Photography!

The esteemed annual awards program recognizes the top local wedding vendors from the WeddingWire Network who demonstrate excellence in quality, service, responsiveness and professionalism within the wedding industry. While many industry awards are selected by the organization, GoodEye Photography + Design was selected based on its stellar reviews from past newlywed clients.

GoodEye Photography + Design is recognized as part of the top five percent of wedding professionals in the WeddingWire local vendor community, comprised of over 200,000 wedding professionals throughout the United States and Canada. The Bride’s Choice Award recognizes the best local wedding vendors across 20 service categories, from wedding venues to wedding photographers, based on their overall professional achievements throughout the past year.

“WeddingWire is thrilled to honor the success of the top-rated wedding professionals within the WeddingWire Community,” said Timothy Chi, CEO, WeddingWire. “Since the launch of the Bride’s Choice Awards™ program four years ago, thousands of outstanding wedding professionals have been recognized by the bridal community for their supreme service and dedication to the wedding industry. It is with great pleasure that we congratulate GoodEye Photography + Design for their continued professionalism and commitment to enriching the wedding planning experience for engaged couples.”

We are happy to announce that GoodEye Photography + Design is one of the very best Photographers within the WeddingWire Network, which includes leading wedding planning sites WeddingWire, Project Wedding, Brides.com, Martha Stewart Weddings, and Weddingbee. We would like to thank our past clients for taking the time to review our business on WeddingWire. Thanks to their positive feedback we were able to receive the WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ for 2012.

For more information, please visit our WeddingWire Storefront today.

To learn more about the Bride’s Choice Awards™, please visit www.WeddingWire.com.

About WeddingWire, Inc.
WeddingWire™, the nation’s leading marketplace serving the $70 billion wedding industry, is the only online wedding planning resource designed to empower both engaged couples and wedding professionals. For engaged couples, WeddingWire offers the ability to search, compare and book over 200,000 reviewed wedding vendors, from wedding venues to wedding photographers. WeddingWire also offers a comprehensive suite of online planning tools for weddings, including wedding websites and wedding checklists, all at no charge. For wedding professionals, WeddingWire is the only all-in-one marketing platform for businesses online and on-the-go. WeddingWire offers one simple solution to build a professional network, improve search visibility, manage social media and reach mobile consumers. Businesses that advertise with WeddingWire appear on WeddingWire.com, ProjectWedding.com and other leading sites, including MarthaStewartWeddings.com (NYSE: MSO), Brides.com and Weddingbee.com.
###

Laura + Kalen (Seabright Beach Wedding Photography) Santa Cruz With a wedding in the morning at Seabright Beach in...
Lila + Dylan (Chaminade Wedding Photography, Santa Cruz) What a fun group of people Lila and Dylan invited...
Danny + Rachelle (Engagement Photography, Stow Lake and North Beach, San Francisco) Even though I’m a Santa Cruz-based wedding photographer, I’m often...

Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.

Erin (Santa Cruz Portrait Photography) @ Wilder Ranch

Chris Schmauch — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:17:06 +0000

I shot Erin’s fabulous Roaring 20s wedding last year, and the cool thing about doing great work for clients is that they come back to you. It so happens that Erin needed some portraits for career purposes, so we set a date in January. We almost postponed due to the forecast for rain, but we went for it anyways amidst my promises that she’d love the photos or we’d reshoot on my dime next time. One thing I love about Erin is she’s a girl who knows what she wants. When we met in the Wilder Ranch parking lot she handed over a stack of printouts – inspiration, stuff she likes. This kind of thing is helpful as it sets a tone and style for my approach. It was really cold, but not rainy, and being the diminutive but powerful woman she is, Erin bravely faced the forces of nature with a snarky grin. She’s a lot of fun to work with, and I only hope I captured her personality to her liking. My faves are below, all the proofs are at www.GoodEyePhotography.com.

Looking for a professional headshot and portrait photographer in Santa Cruz?
San Francisco / Bay Area Portrait Photographer Chris Schmauch makes everyone look their best!
Call (831) 216-6210 for serious inquiries only.

Saje & Sophia (Children Photography) @ Wilder Ranch, Santa Cruz I think Wilder Ranch was at its peak today, the...
Erin and Son Jacob (Family Photography) @ Lighthouse Field, Santa Cruz So a mom, her 14-year-old son and their one-eyed pit...
David Lawson (Portrait Photography) In these connected days, we’ve got personal and professional profiles...

Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.

UPS Store Group Photo (Television Commercial Photography) Scotts Valley

Chris Schmauch — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:38:45 +0000

The UPS store chain has an upcoming television advertising campaign, and the last five seconds of each corporate commercial is devoted to the local store owners. They needed a shot of some of the owners from the Santa Cruz area in a group shot, so they all convened at the Scotts Valley location tonight after the store closed. I wanted a wide shot that showed the context of the store, but the group also had to look great in case the designers wanted to crop the photo tight on the group. I think the shot below worked best, and look forward to seeing its 5 seconds of fame on TV.

Looking for a professional headshot and portrait photographer in Scotts Valley?
San Francisco / Bay Area Portrait Photographer Chris Schmauch makes everyone look their best!
Call (831) 216-6210 for serious inquiries only.

Joe + Christine (Scotts Valley Hilton Wedding Photography) I have an affinity for black hot rods (since I...
JointVenture: Silicon Valley – 2011 State of the Valley Conference (Corporate Event Photography) I had the pleasure of covering the 2011 State of...
Bella, First Communion (Aptos Portrait Photography) I had a portrait session with Bella last year at...

Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.

Bella, First Communion (Aptos Portrait Photography)

Chris Schmauch — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:34:39 +0000

I had a portrait session with Bella last year at Natural Bridges, but both mom and grandma wanted a formal portrait of Bella in her dress that mimicked the photos they have of themselves from their first communions. Being nine and growing like a weed, we had to get the shot done quickly before she outgrew the dress! It was a fun project to create the similar setup, pose and lighting to what Bella’s mom and grandma had, and I’m sure the three framed prints will look great hanging together on the wall.

Need professional photos of your child’s first communion?
San Francisco / Bay Area Wedding Photographer Chris Schmauch makes everyone look their best!
Call (831) 216-6210 for serious inquiries only.

If you haven’t already, feel free to review our portfolio site, browse past family portrait sessions, check our romantic {and FREE*} engagement sessions, follow our business on Facebook (like us while you’re at it!), or read our awesome Yelp reviews.

Shari + Cary = Gavin > Caden > Reesa (Family Photography, Aptos, California) I had a wonderful family photography session with the Johnson...
Emma (Senior Portrait Photography) Senior portrait photography is kind of a new pursuit of...
David Lawson (Portrait Photography) In these connected days, we’ve got personal and professional profiles...

Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.

Christian + Catherine = Veronica (Family Photography) @ Capitola Beach

Chris Schmauch — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 23:12:33 +0000

Oh. My. God. Little 2yo Veronica is simply adorable! She was a little shy at first, not sure what to think about me (see first photo below), but after a couple minutes she was all smiles. It doesn’t hurt that I’m not ashamed to dance for small children. Or anyone, really, but I digress. I do whatever it takes to get genuine smiles from people, and I just love it when it’s this easy. We met under the Capitola Wharf and just stuck to that general vicinity for this one-hour family portrait session. Here’s some of my favorite photos from the shoot, more to see at www.GoodEyePhotography.com.

Looking for a family photographer in Capitola?
San Francisco / Bay Area Family Portrait Photographer Chris Schmauch makes everyone look their best!
Call (831) 216-6210 for serious inquiries only.

The Ruizes (Family Photography) @ 4-Mile Beach, Santa Cruz I’m good friends with Jennie, we love to meet up...
Amy + Elliott (Engagement Photography) @ Capitola Beach Even though it appeared to be an overcast, dreary day...
Jay + Annie = Saige > Kai (Family Photography) @ Gray Whale Cove Beach This was a stand-out family portrait session for me –...

Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.

Peggy + Lance (Couples Photography) @ Fall Creek, Felton

Chris Schmauch — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 22:36:55 +0000

Peggy and Lance are both into cameras, Lance himself specializing in nighttime architectural photography. But as is always the case in this situation, they really don’t have any photos of the two of them together. Enter: Me. We took a stroll during their lunch break through Fall Creek, just off Highway 9 in Felton. Here’s a few of my favorites below, more to see at www.GoodEyePhotography.com.

Looking for a photographer in Felton to capture you and your loved one?
San Francisco / Bay Area Portrait Photographer Chris Schmauch makes everyone look their best!
Call (831) 216-6210 for serious inquiries only.

If you haven’t already, feel free to review our portfolio site, browse past couples portrait sessions, check our romantic {and FREE*} engagement sessions, follow our business on Facebook (like us while you’re at it!), or read our awesome Yelp reviews.

Katie + Wesley (Felton Wedding Photography) I really hope Katie’s sister starts using her property in...
Meghan and John (Felton Wedding Photography) @ Roaring Camp Railroads Meghan and John are big into the outdoors – hiking,...
Jared + Jasmine (Roaring Camp Wedding Photography, Felton) After our smokin’ hot engagement session at the beach, I...

Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.

Samantha + Anthony (Engagement Photography) @ Sutro Baths and Palace of Fine Arts, San Francisco

Chris Schmauch — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 19:22:18 +0000

We had so much fun with our first engagement shoot at Panther Beach we decided to do it AGAIN! Ok, so most brides that hire me are usually content with just one engagement session before their big day, but Samantha says she never gets photos of the two of them – and of course I’m always game for more photos! We explored the ruins at Sutro Baths on the west coast of San Francisco, then I led them the loooong way to the Palace of Fine Arts (I missed an exit, not the best navigator). The sun had set by the time we got there, but I just kicked up the ISO and balanced my lighting to take advantage of the breathtaking architecture on display there. Sexy, romantic, and lots of fun is pretty much how I sum up this e-session. Check ‘em out below. Full gallery of photos at www.GoodEyePhotography.com.

Looking for engagement photographers in San Francisco?
San Francisco / Bay Area Wedding Photographer Chris Schmauch makes everyone look their best!
Call (831) 216-6210 for serious inquiries only.

If you haven’t already, feel free to review our portfolio site, browse past weddings, check our romantic {and FREE*} engagement sessions, follow our business on Facebook (like us while you’re at it!), or read our awesome Yelp reviews.

Angela + Josiah (Engagement Photography) @ Palace of Fine Arts, San Francisco Angela and Josiah’s wedding is coming up next month so...
Danny + Rachelle (Engagement Photography, Stow Lake and North Beach, San Francisco) Even though I’m a Santa Cruz-based wedding photographer, I’m often...
Amy + Elliott (Engagement Photography) @ Capitola Beach Even though it appeared to be an overcast, dreary day...

Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.

Jon + Kim (Maternity Photography) @ Panther Beach, Santa Cruz

Chris Schmauch — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 06:55:38 +0000

You know how pregnant women often have that special “glow” – well Kim brought her glowiness and fantastic attitude to this remote, semi-treacherous beach to get some photos taken with her hubby Jon. They hadn’t ever been to Panther Beach so it was exciting to introduce this seductive little cove to them. I’m sure Juliana will love these photos of her parents (once she’s born and grown up a little). The quality of light was fantastic and they were very natural in front of the camera. Here’s some of my faves, more to see at www.GoodEyePhotography.com.

Got a bun in the oven that needs some photographin’?
Santa Cruz / Bay Area Maternity Photographer Chris Schmauch will capture the earliest moments of your family!
Call (831) 216-6210 for serious inquiries only.

If you haven’t already, feel free to review our portfolio site, browse past maternity photography sessions, check our romantic {and FREE*} engagement sessions, follow our business on Facebook (like us while you’re at it!), or read our awesome Yelp reviews.

Kyle and Stephanie (Maternity Photography) When Kyle called about 30 minutes before we were supposed...
Laura + Kalen (Seabright Beach Wedding Photography) Santa Cruz With a wedding in the morning at Seabright Beach in...
The Ruizes (Family Photography) @ 4-Mile Beach, Santa Cruz I’m good friends with Jennie, we love to meet up...

Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.

GoodEye Photography + Design Blog

New Dishes @ Pasta Pomodoro (Bay Area Food Photography)

Looking for an on-location food photographer in the Bay Area? San Francisco / Bay Area Commercial Food Photographer Chris Schmauch makes food look really yummy! Call (831) 216-6210 for serious inquiries only.

Eye Center of Silicon Valley (San Jose Portrait Photography)

Looking for a headshot or portrait photographer in San Jose? San Francisco / Bay Area Portrait Photographer Chris Schmauch makes everyone look their best! Call (831) 216-6210 for serious inquiries only.

GoodEye Photography Wins Award: Honored Among Top 5% of Wedding Photographers in North America

Erin (Santa Cruz Portrait Photography) @ Wilder Ranch

Looking for a professional headshot and portrait photographer in Santa Cruz? San Francisco / Bay Area Portrait Photographer Chris Schmauch makes everyone look their best! Call (831) 216-6210 for serious inquiries only.

UPS Store Group Photo (Television Commercial Photography) Scotts Valley

Looking for a professional headshot and portrait photographer in Scotts Valley? San Francisco / Bay Area Portrait Photographer Chris Schmauch makes everyone look their best! Call (831) 216-6210 for serious inquiries only.

Bella, First Communion (Aptos Portrait Photography)

Need professional photos of your child’s first communion? San Francisco / Bay Area Wedding Photographer Chris Schmauch makes everyone look their best! Call (831) 216-6210 for serious inquiries only.

Christian + Catherine = Veronica (Family Photography) @ Capitola Beach

Looking for a family photographer in Capitola? San Francisco / Bay Area Family Portrait Photographer Chris Schmauch makes everyone look their best! Call (831) 216-6210 for serious inquiries only.

Peggy + Lance (Couples Photography) @ Fall Creek, Felton

Looking for a photographer in Felton to capture you and your loved one? San Francisco / Bay Area Portrait Photographer Chris Schmauch makes everyone look their best! Call (831) 216-6210 for serious inquiries only.

Samantha + Anthony (Engagement Photography) @ Sutro Baths and Palace of Fine Arts, San Francisco

Looking for engagement photographers in San Francisco? San Francisco / Bay Area Wedding Photographer Chris Schmauch makes everyone look their best! Call (831) 216-6210 for serious inquiries only.

Jon + Kim (Maternity Photography) @ Panther Beach, Santa Cruz

Got a bun in the oven that needs some photographin’? Santa Cruz / Bay Area Maternity Photographer Chris Schmauch will capture the earliest moments of your family! Call (831) 216-6210 for serious inquiries only.

Looking for an on-location food photographer in the Bay Area?
San Francisco / Bay Area Commercial Food Photographer Chris Schmauch makes food look really yummy!
Call (831) 216-6210 for serious inquiries only.

Looking for a headshot or portrait photographer in San Jose?
San Francisco / Bay Area Portrait Photographer Chris Schmauch makes everyone look their best!
Call (831) 216-6210 for serious inquiries only.

Looking for a professional headshot and portrait photographer in Santa Cruz?
San Francisco / Bay Area Portrait Photographer Chris Schmauch makes everyone look their best!
Call (831) 216-6210 for serious inquiries only.

Looking for a professional headshot and portrait photographer in Scotts Valley?
San Francisco / Bay Area Portrait Photographer Chris Schmauch makes everyone look their best!
Call (831) 216-6210 for serious inquiries only.

Need professional photos of your child’s first communion?
San Francisco / Bay Area Wedding Photographer Chris Schmauch makes everyone look their best!
Call (831) 216-6210 for serious inquiries only.

Looking for a family photographer in Capitola?
San Francisco / Bay Area Family Portrait Photographer Chris Schmauch makes everyone look their best!
Call (831) 216-6210 for serious inquiries only.

Looking for a photographer in Felton to capture you and your loved one?
San Francisco / Bay Area Portrait Photographer Chris Schmauch makes everyone look their best!
Call (831) 216-6210 for serious inquiries only.

Looking for engagement photographers in San Francisco?
San Francisco / Bay Area Wedding Photographer Chris Schmauch makes everyone look their best!
Call (831) 216-6210 for serious inquiries only.

Got a bun in the oven that needs some photographin’?
Santa Cruz / Bay Area Maternity Photographer Chris Schmauch will capture the earliest moments of your family!
Call (831) 216-6210 for serious inquiries only.