Wedding Photography Engagement in Los Gatos
Wedding Photography -Engagement in Los Gatos I had the opportunity to photograph Hannelore&David for their engagement. David&Hannelore are beautiful couple. Their wedding occured 2 months after this photo was taken in Los Gatos which is South of San Jose, California. Their engagement session photo's turned out really well. Since there was so much photo's and I can't choose which one to put up, I opted for a collage. A little quasi black & white photo of them. CLICK HERE - To get back to wedding package. CLICK HERE - To see my Wedding Portfolio. Filipino Wedding Photographer
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Wedding Photography Engagement in Los Gatos
Wedding Photography -Engagement in Los Gatos I had the opportunity to photograph Hannelore&David for their engagement. David&Hannelore are beautiful couple. Their wedding occured 2 months after this photo was taken in Los Gatos which is South of San Jose, California. Their engagement session photo's turned out really well. Since there was so much photo's and I can't choose which one to put up, I opted for a collage. A little quasi black & white photo of them. CLICK HERE - To get back to wedding package. CLICK HERE - To see my Wedding Portfolio. Filipino Wedding Photographer
FAMILY PORTRAIT While in Hawaii
Family Photography -Family Portraiture in Hawaii I don't speak a word in Hindi and had the translation on but don't know why it writes it in Hindi vs English so I turned it off. Here is the translation: We were in Maui about two months ago and it was our eight visit to Hawaii. We've been to all the island except Molokai. This was probably our last vacation there since we might move to the island in the next two years. If we don't, we will be going somewhere else for vacation. Since this might be ...
Portrait Photography of Vidal
Portrait Photography -Portraiture of Vidal Portrait Photography of Vidal / Portrait Photographer: Michael of Benipayo Photography When taking photographs of you, I collaborate to find out what you want specifically so that you are satisfied with the results. I find that if you're relaxed and comfortable in front of the camera, the outcome is best like Vidal. Vidal loves to be photographed. This portrait photograph was taken in San Jose, California Japanese Garden. Vidal wanted several photos of himself in different outfit. To the left is the traditional Cameroonian outfit. He is a nice fella and I just found out that ...
Portrait Photographers Portrait of Fernando
San Jose Portrait Photography -Portraiture of Fernando Portrait Photography of Fernando: Fernando is another great guy for this shoot. This portrait photograph was taken in San Jose, California. He had a very interesting skin tone. His photos looked better in black and white than in color. So here, most of the photos are in black and white to show off his good looks :) As a San Jose wedding and portrait photographer, it was my pleasure shooting Fernando. CLICK HERE - To get back to wedding package. CLICK HERE - To see my Wedding Portfolio. Michael Benipayo Benipayo Photography email: michael@benipayo.com website: http://www.benipayo.com
Hiddenbrooke Golf Course in Vallejo – Brooke and Jimmy
Wedding Photography - Hiddenbrooke Golf Course in Vallejo It was a sunny day during Jimmy and Brookes wedding. J&B are likable since both are easy going and fantastic couple who loved to be photograph. It was a joy covering their wedding day. This wedding was photograph at Hiddenbrooke Golf Club in Vallejo, California (near San Francisco, Oakland, Marin, and Napa). The gold course wedding venue had fantastic views and it is a nice location for a wedding. Their bathrooms were very ornate and very clean. This is definitely a 4 to 5 star golf course or a wedding venue. San ...
Piedmont Community Center in Oakland – Daniella & Jason
Wedding Photography -Piedmont Community Center - Oakland It was a pleasure to photograph Daniella and Jason's wedding. They were just soooo good couple and very comfortable in front of the my camera. Their wedding was at Piedmont Community Center, Piedmont, California. Piedmont is just East of Oakland and approx 30 min or so from San Francisco and 50 min from San Jose. I've posted black and white wedding photo of them. Enjoy. [caption id="attachment_101" align="alignnone" width="900" caption="Why is his tongue out? Donnno."][/caption] [caption id="attachment_100" align="alignnone" width="899" caption="She was great playing her instrument."][/caption] [caption id="attachment_99" align="alignnone" width="898" caption="Best man cracks ...
Portrait Photography of Josh
San Jose Portrait Photographer - Portraiture of Joshua Portrait Photography of Josh / Portrait Photographer: Michael of Benipayo Photography / Hairstyle by Miranda (http://www.stylistmiranda.com/) who is a hairstylist / makeup artist and available for weddings. To prepare for this portrait, Josh received a haircut from Miranda. I did not know that it takes about one hour of painstakingly making Josh a pretty boy. Thanks to Miranda, it looks like I was taking portrait photographs of a high school senior. The magic of good hairstyle and makeup can make you look so young again. Now, I ...
Gilroy Wedding Photographers – Wedgewood Wedding and Banquet Center at Eagle Ridge Golf Club – Wedding Venue
Wedding Photography - Wedgewood Wedding and Banquet Eagle Ridge Golf Club – Wedding Venue aka: Wedgewood Wedding and Banquet Center As a wedding photographer, I always like to check the wedding venue prior to taking photography of the wedding so that I get familiarize with the place. Click here to see the wedding that I have photograph at Eagle Ridge Golf Club / Wedgewood Wedding and Banquet Center in Gilroy. Eagle Ridge Golf Course in in Gilroy, California. The wedding venue is in a gated community. It is about half a mile from the entrance and it is on your left hand side. The ...
Gilroy Wedding Photographer – Eagle Ridge Golf Course Wedding Rehearsal
Wedding Photography - Eagle Ridge Golf Course Vanessa & Jon's Wedding Rehearsal at Eagle Ridge Golf Club in Gilroy, California It was a beautiful day considering it was freezing cold one to two weeks prior to today. Lucky for everybody. The wedding venue was not too busy for a Saturday. Sunny and it is a perfect day to be out. Enjoy the wedding rehearsal photos. Gilroy Wedding Photographers. Thanks for looking at this wedding photography rehearsal. Benipayo Photography 408-717-3670 CLICK HERE - To get back to wedding package. CLICK HERE - To see my Wedding Portfolio. Filipino Wedding Photographer
San Jose Wedding Photography – Alex and Stephanie
Wedding Photography - Monterey Wedding of Alex and Stephanie It was a real pleasure meeting Alex and Stephanie. I thought that they will be both shy type but untrue. Both are really cool, easy going, and very comfortable in front of the camera. Their wedding was at Monterey. It was a long drive but worth it. This wedding photograph was taken at Lovers Point, Monterey. I know that I have to get a KILLER photo for them. The picture below will show you some of the killer photos I shot. Very lovely and scenic place. Once again, a San Jose ...
Wedding Disc Jockey – The best and nicest guy I know
Wedding Photography - Wedding Disc Jockey As a San Jose Wedding photographer, I meet plenty of wedding professionals. So, I met John, Sir Dancealot, during a bridal show in January and February. I just have to write about this guy, John, since he is perhaps one of the nicest guy I've ever met. I have not worked with him but I know it will be a pleasure to work with him in the near future. He is easy going and very pleasant. So if you need a pleasant, good disc jockey with 30,000 music in his arsenal, then he is your ...
Milpitas Wedding Show
Wedding Photography - Milpitas Wedding Show As a San Jose Wedding Photographer, I have to market my business. I just finished a bridal show and it was a lot of work and very expensive. I had to spend so much for 3 hours worth of show but I hope it pays off. Unfortunately, it rained like crazy and not to mention, cold. However hard it was, I just hope it pays off. I might just do another one late this year.....then again maybe not :) [caption id="attachment_1020" align="aligncenter" width="900" caption="My samples"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_1021" align="aligncenter" width="400" caption="Me standing in front of my booth."][/caption] [caption id="attachment_1022" ...
San Jose Wedding Photographers – Portraiture of Karissa
San Francisco Wedding Photographer - Portrait Photographers : Benipayo Photography Studio Supermodel: Karissa Anne Make Up: Wendy Hong Tran It was a pleasure photographing Karissa in San Jose. She is young, smart, and beautiful. The location of the photoshoot was in San Jose. The photos were just a sample of about 100 photos I have captured with my camera. All photos were lighted with one studio light except when indicated. [caption id="attachment_1506" align="alignnone" width="480" caption="karrisa"][/caption] The photograph below and the next was lighted with a studio light to camera left and a 580 at the models 5 o'clock position to high light her hair. Karrisa ...
San Jose Wedding Photographer / Portrait Photographer – Portraiture of Phebe
San Francisco wedding photographers and San Jose studio photographers: Portrait of Phebe San Francisco Wedding & Portrait Photographer : Benipayo Photography Studio (San Jose Based Photographer) Supermodel: Phebe Make Up: Wendy Hong Tran It was a tiresome day since Phebe was one of the three beautiful women I had to photograph. My darn photography studio does not have AC so we had several fans blasting while we did the shoot. Here are some beautiful photographs of Ms Phebe. San Francisco wedding photographers - San Jose wedding Photographers
Portrait Photographers Portraiture of Anna
San Jose Photographers - Portraiture of Anna San Jose Portrait Photographers- Michael Benipayo Model - Anna Make-Up-Artist - Wendy Hong Tran The following photographs are of Anna who is a Senior in High School residing in San Jose. The photography was done in my San Jose studio using three studio strobes unless it is indicated. All of the photographs was photoshop and a make up artist was hired to make the overall look of the model much more beautiful than she already is. Thank you for viewing my portrait photographs. Contact me if you have any questions. San Jose Photographer
San Francisco Wedding Photographers – Janet & Steve Engagement Portrait
Engagement Session with Steve and Janet Locations - Hakone Gardens in Saratoga San Francisco Wedding Photographer - Benipayo Photography Studio (I'm actually a San Jose Wedding Photographers but San Francisco get more search result so that is why that is written there) Steve and Janet is getting married in November 7th of this year. Yeahhh. They will be having their ceremony in an old mission church named Mission Carmel Basilica (also called San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo Mission) in Monterey and will have their reception nearby. The Esession was to also create a STD.... no, no, no, not the bad kind but SAVE THE DATE ...
San Jose Portrait Photographer – Portraiture of Keri
San Jose Photographers - Portraiture of Keri I have been wanting to shoot a portrait of a beautiful woman for a boudoir photography for sometime now. I finally got the chance last week when I was fortunate enough to be able to arrange a shoot with Keri. Boudoir Photography is "A great deal of "boudoir" is now created in the photographer's studio, where it has become very fashionable to create a set of sensual images for ladies of all ages, shapes, and sizes in the "boudoir style". This often takes the shape of partly clothed images or images in lingerie, and has become ...
San Jose Portrait Photographers – Portraiture of Wendy
San Jose Portrait Photographers - Benipayo Photography Studio Model: Wendy Makeup-Artist: Mizz Perfectionist Here is beautiful Wendy, a San Jose resident, who wanted to have a quick shoot for her portfolio. She wanted a fashion style portraits in my San Jose studio. All the photos turned out pretty good. I used three studio lighting on most of the photos shown here. I also used only one studio light to show more contrast and shadows which turned out pretty well. Please see the rest below. If you are looking for a San Jose Family PHotographer, San Jose High School Photographer, San Jose Children ...
My Son the SCUBA Diver
My Son had a Blast SCUBA Diving at Monterey Aquarium When my son's senior therapist, from ELCA, told us that there was a SCUBA diving program at Monterey Aquarium, we took the opportunity for my son to get into it. It's free for those who has physical handicap and learning disability. We prepared our son for a good week telling him about SCUBA diving and what he will expect. He was noticeably a little excited, which he doesn't get excited that often unless he is watching Marvel cartoons. He was very patient, sitting still and listening attentively to the three SCUBA instructors. I ...
Baker Beach-San Francisco – A Great Place to Have Your Portrait Taken
Baker Beach - A Great Place to Have Your Portrait Taken I am a wedding photographer and portrait - family / children portrait photographers from San Jose. Available for portraits outdoor or in my studio. We recently went to Baker Beach in San Francisco to spend sometime together as a family. Baker Beach has a beautiful panoramic view of the Golden Gate Bridge and the Marin Headlands. Here is a quote from the National Park Service about Baker Beach: "Mile-long Baker Beach lies at the foot of rugged serpentine cliffs west of the Golden Gate. Large waves, undertow and rip currents make the ...
Wedding Photographers – San Francisco – Keri&Bassam
San Francisco Wedding - Keri and Bassam San Jose Wedding Photographer: Benipayo Photography Studio Last month's wedding was in San Francisco at Saint John of God Church and their reception was at McCormick and Kuleto's Restaurant. Saint John of God Church was smack in the middle of everything. Chinese grocer across the street and surrounded by condos. It was a little noisy at around 630 since the dude that works at the Chinese grocery store was closing and he was making plenty of noise. That was the only bad part since the inside of the church was adorn with fancy stained glass ...
Save The Date Card
Save The Date Cards Hello. I am a wedding photographers in the San Jose, San Francisco, Oakland, Monterey, and the rest of Bay Area. I offer save the date the card with any client that includes engagement session with me. Save the Date Cards, also known as STD, are a good way to tell your friends and families when you will get married in advance of the actual wedding invitation. I offer cards or save the date magnet cards. The STD magnet cards are a good way to send your potential guess so that they can stick it up on there ...
Hayes Mansion Wedding: Leah and Shane
Wedding at Dolce Hayes Mansion: Leah and Shane Leah and Shane are the nicest couple I've met so far. They had their ceremony and reception at the only mansion in San Jose - Hayes Mansion which is operated by Dolce International. Hayes Mansion: "The Hayes Mansion is a hotel resort in San Jose, California, United States. It was originally constructed as a mansion and has been referred to as one of the finest examples of late 19th-century architecture in the Santa Clara Valley. Originally the sprawling estate of the Hayes family, it replaced the family’s wooden Queen Anne style house that burned to the ground in 1899. The matriarch of ...
Garden Wedding – Pulgas Water Temple
Lovelyn and Paul's Garden Wedding at Pulgas Water Temple Pulgas Water Temple is located in Redwood City, just south of San Francisco. "San Francisco built Pulgas Water Temple as a monument to the engineering marvel that brought Hetch Hetchy water more than 160 miles across California from the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the Bay Area. The Hetch Hetchy Project had taken 24 years to build through the Great Depression at a cost of $102 million." Click on the link to read more about it. Pulgas Water Temple is not your usual garden but better. The water temple is made up of a ...
Family Portrait: Carissa & Kiana
Children Photography in San Jose with Carissa and Kiana I was fortunate enough to photograph these two beautiful children of Connie. Kiana will be turning 7 and Carissa is 8. Both are very smart and adorable children. Connie is lucky to have such bright kids. Here are some of the photograph in Santana Row, San Jose, California. Both Children were photograph in their natural play area. I made sure that it was fun / playful time while I took photographs of them. Since they are playing while I took pictures of them, it was not hard at ...
Filipino Photographer – Cherrie and Frederick
Filipino Photographer - Cherrie and Frederick I have recently photograph Cherrie and Frederick's wedding. It was a nice wedding and it went smoothly for them. I, on the other hand, got a big scratch on my face from the limo grab handle. As I was getting out of the limo, I grab the handle to pull myself out when it came off and hit me in the face! Luckily, it was superficial and I did not get KO. It is still healing but I'm crossing my fingers that it will not leave a bad scar. I just can't believe ...
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