Its Finally Up - Click Here to See the New BLOG

It's faster, better looking, smarter, and much more powerful! My New Blog is Finally live!

First thing I need to say is THANK YOU for being so patient with me - I know it took so long to get the new blog (click here) up and running.  I think I just got a bit too ambitious with programming the back end of it, made it too complex, added to many 'widgets', and it just wasn't very good.  I finally ended up using a ProPhoto Blog template and my world suddenly got better! If you're also looking to update or get a new blog, I highly recommend ProPhoto hands down.  The new one is faster, sleeker, way better, and definitely more powerful when it comes to being visible on the internet.  The best feature for me is that it is much easier to tweak now.  After all, I'm a wedding photographer not a web developer.  Check it out: Bumatay Studio Blog

Thank you for checking by, and be sure to update your link to the new blog, which is also my main url: http://bumataystudio.com

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New Blog Coming Soon!

Last Post!
Well, last post before the new blog announcement. I've been working feverishly to complete a bigger better smarter newer photo blog for your viewing pleasure. It's almost done, but I just need to tweak a few more details. Stay tuned to be the first to see it.

Trash the Dress Photography by Greg Bumatay

OK so here is the video clip of the Trash the Dress photo shoot I did for That Morning Show on E!



Clip edited by Mon Villacorta - YOU ROCK - thank you for getting this to me so quick!
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E! Entertainment segment on Trash the Dress

I was contacted a few weeks ago by E! Entertainment about a new morning show they're creating that will air this Fall season. The new show will be (tentatively) called The Breakfast Show, airing nationwide on E! Entertainment. The new show's producer Stacey wanted to do a segment on "Trash the Dress" (TTD) and so what better way to learn all about this bridal trend than to experience it for herself?!

The premise behind Trash the Dress: if you're a bride you're probably going to spend a considerable amount of time (and money) finding the perfect dress that you'll fall in love with. Sadly after your wedding day, you may never put on that dress again - after all, your husband is your one and only true love right? And realistically, your (future) daughter will not want to wear your dress. There's no future occasion to put it on again, unless you create a reason to. In planning a Trash the Dress session, you'll have the most amazing time wearing your wedding dress a second time, but you'll be free from worrying about keeping it in pristine condition. This gives you the freedom to be creative, daring, sexy, and adventurous! Afterward, you have the option to donate the dress rather than storing it forever. A great organization to donate a wedding dress: Brides Against Cancer

Stacey and Wil wanted to see what it's all about so they dressed up like a bride and groom then headed to Laguna Beach with me for a "Trash the Dress" photo shoot!







We totally had a blast in the water, on the rocks, and all over the sand! But that wasn't enough - Stacey wanted to go all out. What else could top a frolic on the beach in a wedding dress? I think the next segment would make most brides gasp and cringe at the thought of what we had planned...

We picked up some paintball gear, the same wedding dress, a box of paintballs, then headed for the woods to shoot. With guns.





At the end of the day Stacey was exhausted and bruised up, but the dress actually held up fairly well.

Keep an eye out for the video clip once it airs!
Tags: TTD, Trash the Dress, Wedding Gown, portraits in a wedding dress, beach photos, Laguna Beach Trash the Dress, Orange County Wedding Photography, E! Entertainment, E! Online, television, bridal pictures on the beach

Featured in The Bride & Bloom

Congratulations to Linda and Kevin for their wedding feature on Bride and Bloom Magazine!"An Old Hollywood Romance"

It was one of the grandest weddings I've ever photographed, and certainly one with the most intricate details. Linda Ly of Grand Soirees Event Design & Coordination (yes she's both the bride and event designer) put her creative talents and passion to good use as she hand crafted most of the wedding decor, props, and giveaways. Being a fabulous wedding planner herself and having seen some amazing weddings, Linda had a grand design. "Once the ring was on her finger, Linda begain planning her wedding immediately."
She managed to combined elements from Chinese and Vietnamese cultures, and old Hollywood glamour. You can see the original blog post here and their slideshow here.
That's right, you see FIVE dresses that she wore on her wedding day. "How many opportunities do you have to do as many crazy and zany things as you want?" - Linda
For the complete article, pick up this month's issue of The Bride and Bloom magazine!

Tags: Linda and Kevin's wedding pictures at the Millennium Biltmore in Downtown Los Angeles, Wedding Photographer Greg Bumatay photos featured in Bride and Bloom Magazine, wedding details, decor, cake, centerpieces, Chinese cultural qipao, Vietnamese attire, old Hollywood glamour

Michael Jackson Memorial Service

Tuesday July 7 at 10am in the Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA.

There is still speculation as to where when or how the Jackson family will hold Michael Jackson's memorial service. The best source I've found so far, and it seems to be confirmed by CNN, is here: Michael Jackson Memorial Service

*** Update on how to get tickets (click here) ***

Here is a short clip of the last rehearsal by Michael Jackson and his dancers. All I can say is WOW!

Tags: Michael Jackson memorial service information, last dressed rehearsal, Michael Jackson rehearses with dancers, Staples Center in Los Angeles to hold the memorial service on Tuesday July 7 at 10am. You have to register for a drawing to get tickets.

LaCie d2 DVD±RW 22x with LightScribe disc labeler

I got the LaCie Lightscribe disc labeler for the Mac! It didn't work the first time I tried it though, but found the solution on the web: LaCie support
It's the only lightscribe burner that works for the Mac (that comes with the software) that I've found. So far it's working great!

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Looking Back at 2008

I know it's kind of late to do a "year end recap" but I wanted to share my favorite images from last year's weddings. Click here to see the 2008 slideshow!
A few favorites:








Tags: wedding photography in Orange County and Los Angeles by Greg Bumatay, Bumatay Studio

The New Bumatay Studio, Prelude

As in a new studio location! I've been blessed with the best career and business that has been so much better (and more fun) than I had ever imagined it could be.  It's been a remarkable journey during the past three years that I plunged into photography as my full time career.  I've learned so much along the way, met many inspiring people, and had the opportunity to photograph some gorgeous weddings. And during all this time I would meet people in my home "studio" in La Mirada or in a Starbucks.  Soon we'll be moving the gallery/studio to a dedicated space in Fullerton.  It's actually a townhouse, and it's gonna be a place where all clients new and old can come visit, have more of my killer iced mocha, chill out, and check out my products.  As I come closer to completion I'll post more before and after pictures.  For now here is what we got so far:

Tags: The New Bumatay Studio in Orange County, CA
Townhouse in Amerige Heights, Professional Photographer in Fullerton, Greg Bumatay,

Bliss! Weddings Market

Ben and Kristi's wedding was featured on "Bliss! Weddings Market" - how awesome is that?! The editor Cheryl has a blog that features some fantastic wedding tips and DIY tutorials called "Bride" Ideas. She did a short interview with me talking about my wedding photography style and wrote a really cool article. Be sure to check out her site!


Thank you so much for the cool write up Cheryl!
Tags: Real Weddings in Bliss, Bliss! Weddings Market, Bride ideas, tips for the bride, DIY, Sherwood Country Club wedding pictures

911

Not sure what to say. Just please don't ever forget.

Trash the Dress in Los Angeles

I finally have some pictures up from Ruby and Sergio's TTD shoot (trash the dress)! The term doesn't exactly mean we're trashing her Pronovias dress, it's just a shocking name for doing a photo shoot in places that most people wouldn't want to risk getting their designer gown dirty. We make it risky, romantic, and totally sexy! We had to hike for this location, but it was so worth it because where else are you going to find a waterfall in Los Angeles?









A HUGE THANKS to Ruby and Sergio for braving that ice cold water!!!
Tags: TTD Trash the Dress in Los Angeles, Ruby and Sergio's wedding dress by Pronovias

Red Rock, NV

Note to self: Come back to Red Rock and plan to stay there all day (or two)

Just before leaving Las Vegas I decided to check out Red Rock, NV just west of the city. Oh man I was blown away by the beauty and immensity of this place! I managed to get a few shots before the sun went down, and left with regrets that I didn't come here sooner. I will definitely be back...

The Balloon

I'm back in Orange County, CA house hunting. The area I'm looking at wraps around the future Great Park in Irvine. (This is also the site of my future dream home). As I drove around I noticed the Great Park Balloon overhead. I've been meaning to go up in it months ago but just never had the chance to. Well, here's my chance! All it took was a little detour. So I finally got to get in it and I'm glad I had my camera with me. Check it out!


They estimate that it's gonna take about 3 years to remove the over 500 acres of runway concrete. The neat part about it is that they will keep one of the main strips that will be incorporated into the park. The image you're looking at below will soon be history. Literally.