BKM Photo Blog

Lauren and Mike

Ben and Kirin — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 08:06:49 +0000

Lauren and Mike’s wedding was a big, warm, Italian hug of a wedding. It was sweet, raucous, loud and happy, and reminded Kirin and I so much of our own familes. I know I sound like a broken record saying this, but Kirin and I are so lucky to be in a business that allows us to meet so many genuinely warm and loving people. Lauren and Mike are no exception to this. Here’s to you, guys!

The Wedding of Jackie and Joe

Ben and Kirin — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 08:55:54 +0000

Jackie and Joe are easily one of our favorite couples. They were up for almost anything we threw at them. They had a great engagement session. And our aftershoot session with them at Torrey Pines State Park was poetry. We love you guys! We’re just sad that you couldn’t get married to each other again so we could do this some more!

Laurence and Cherryl: Engagement Session

Ben and Kirin — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:21:12 +0000

It was cold! When we shot these engagement photos of Laurence and Cherryl, it was at the tail-end of Summer, and we just finished a string of days with 80+ degree weather. Laurence and Cherryl chose to do their photoshoot in the late afternoon by the water, at Coronado and in San Diego along the harbor. Of course, the day of the shoot turns out to be unusually cold–downright chilly!

Laurence and Cherryl made the best of it, though; they gutted out the cold, and we managed to get some pretty good shots from that session. I felt so bad for them, working so hard to keep their teeth from chattering so as to not interrupt the sexy! Extra kudos to Cherryl for getting through that icy harbor wind in that short dress!

Now check out the pix…

Jaclyn and Joseph, the Post-Wedding Portrait Session

Ben and Kirin — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:36:30 +0000

During the big day, time flies by fast. Although we captured wonderful images from Jaclyn and Joseph’s wedding day(post to follow), they planned early on for a post wedding shoot, when they were relaxed and could simply enjoy each other.

We shot at a favorite spot for many photographers, the Torrey Pines State Park. It’s a beautiful place, and has become a favorite hiking spot for us. Jaclyn was such a trooper, walking in her dress. It was fun having so much time to work with.

Photos from the wedding day will be up soon, we promise.

Jasmine and Ryan

Ben and Kirin — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 07:29:21 +0000

Early on, when Ryan posted one of the photos we shot from his wedding onto his Facebook profile, he wrote the caption, “I’m home now.” I thought that was the most simple, profound way I’ve heard someone describe their marriage. I wish I thought of that!

Double Dragon (formerly Hip Hop Disciples)

Ben and Kirin — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 06:01:52 +0000

Double Dragon, formerly known as the Hip Hop Disciples, approached us to do their promotional shots. They liked the vibe from the work we had done for Mag Flux. We revisited a spot we had shot Ferchil’s photos a couple of years ago, but this time Ben wanted to make use of some neat lighting tricks up his sleeve, whereas Ferchil’s shoot was done in available light. They came out pretty darn well. ~Kirin

Support our local artists and be sure to check Double Dragon’s music at www.myspace.com/hiphopdiciples619.

Allie Baby

Ben and Kirin — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 05:27:33 +0000

We ran into my old friends from high school, Sally and Allen, who have been together for as long as I can remember. Surprisingly, they told me they’ve checked out, and love our work. Kinda neat hearing that from people I haven’t seen in a million years. We were even more flattered when they asked us to commemorate their little girl turning one with a photo shoot, which we happily obliged. She is the cutest thing ever. Even better, she’s got this deep, raspy voice! Love it, just love it. ~Kirin

Hip Hop is Not Dead

Ben and Kirin — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 02:15:08 +0000

I just had to share this; this is too good:

Kirt and Anna

Ben and Kirin — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 07:38:53 +0000

Kirt and Anna are a wonderful young couple who had their ceremony at Point Loma and their reception at the old El Cortez. These two adore each other, and being around couples like this warms my heart.

Kristine and Ramon’s Family

Ben and Kirin — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 07:10:37 +0000

It never ceases to amaze us how this business brings us back into contact with people we haven’t seen in years. All the time we run into former friends or acquaintances who just happen to be new brides-to-be in search of a photographer. Or, in this case, old classmates looking for someone to shoot their family portraits.

Kirin knew Kristine from way back in the day in high school. Now Kristine is married to her husband Ramon with two beautiful children.