3.24.2006 | The other side of the camera

We are supposed to be the ones taking the pictures right? Well incase some of you didn't know Erin and I are also engaged, and we wanted to have a little e-Session of our own. We called upon a good friend and also a super pro photographer, Eric J. Cotter from the OC. He provided us with an awesome experience and unbelievable images. By looking at these shots you can see why Eric has been a huge inspiration for me and has also enlightened us to what's it's like to be on the other side of the camera. Thanks again Eric for everything, you ROCK! To check out more of Eric's work, you can pay him a visit here.

This one (above) is our favorite! See you have to be brave and just go for it sometimes!


Awesome skies! Thanks again Eric.

Karla + Dan | continued...

Ok so I said I'd be back the next day, but everyone at home including myself has that nasty cold right now. Here are a couple more shots from Karla and Dan's e-Session...as promised. Hope you enjoy them.

3.22.2006 | Karla + Dan

Meet Karla and Dan. They will be getting married on September 16, 2006 in Newport Beach. We had a blast hanging out with them this evening completing their e-Session down in Laguna Beach. Dan had so much fun that he has decided to try out for the next season of "America's Next Top Model." Just kidding! Anyway check back tomorrow to see more of them, we just wanted to post a quick shot before bedtime. See ya.

3.12.2006 | Jody + Ron

Meet Jody and Ron. Today we had a bridal portrait session with this couple. They are actually having their ceremony on 3.25.2006. We took these shots in one of the coolest backyards I've seen in a long time. With all the palm trees surrounding us, it felt like we were on some island. We got a nice break from all the rain, and the sky looked awesome! They were a fun couple and were real pros in front of the camera! We look forward to seeing them again on the 25th.

3.4.2006 | Sarah + David

Ok we're back to work. Meet Sarah and David. They will be getting married on 6.10.2006. We had a really great time today with their engagement session. These two are really cool people and also huge fans of the tv series "24". We look forward to seeing them again in June for the Big Day. Congratulations again to both of you!

2.26.06 | Race Day California Speedway

Today was the main event for the weekend, The Auto Club 500. My favorite team #48 Jimmie Johnson finshed 2nd and my second favorite team #07 Clint Bowyer came in 14th. This was the best weekend I've had in a long time. I want to thank our special friends at MB2 Motorsports and Stacie G. for the sweet hookup of the garage pass that gave me all access to go and shoot anywhere I wanted! Not only did I take a few thousand behind the scenes photos of my favorite sport, I also met a few stars.



It would have been wrong to ask Nick Lachey, "hey Nick, hows Jessica doing" right? Don't worry I didn't! Nick heard I was a photographer and wanted to have his picture taken with me. I was like, "ok man, just don't stand in front of me and try to look cool."


He's also a big time Jimmie Johnson fan.



I know this was a dorky shot but it made everyone else laugh so why not! "Hey Jimmie do you have anymore Gatorade?"



Check out who else was in the house, X-Games Freestyle Moto medalist Brian Deegan! Not to mention my second favorite sport! Brain happens to be a #99 Carl Edwards fan. Brian just got back to California from Indianapolis promoting his new DVD -"Disposable Hero". For all you Freestyle Moto fans look for it this May 2006.



Behind The Wall! Talk about action packed excitement. Watching a race will never be the same for me. I was in the pit area the whole race, I was so close to all the action it was amazing.



Seriously I was so close, I could tap this crew member on the shoulder! "Hey man hows the car running???"



I have to say this weekend was a huge workout. It was a lot of fun but I don't know how those sports photographers do it. No doubt I'm so out of shape! With some weddings starting to come up next month, I'm looking forward to getting back in a more relaxed pace. Take care.

2.24.06 - 2.25.06 | NASCAR Weekend in California

This weekend I'm very fortunate to be at the California Speedway behind the scenes in the garage area! Among so many exciting events happening this weekend, I had the great honor of meeting many of my favorite drivers. Including Chip Foose custom car designer and star of TLC's "Overhaulin". Chip is at the speedway this weekend celebrating the race-day debut of his creative paint scheme, "Heat Waves & Flames" featured on the No. 24 DuPont Chevrolet driven by four-time NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Champion, Jeff Gordon.



The Heat Waves & Flames paint scheme is meant to mimic the look of heat radiating from searing asphalt.

Action Performance Companies Inc. is producing the official authentic die-cast replica of the the No. 24, as seen on the full-size race car. My die-cast was Chip's FIRST that he signed! I was very lucky to catch Jeff Gordon later to sign it also. This is for you Jett!!!

All photo credit and copyright - Louis Palos 2006. Except the one of me & Chip.

2.10.2006 | New Baby Slideshows

We have been busy creating Baby Slideshows for our clients. This is a great way to share your pictures with family and friends. These two slideshows are examples from our last Baby photo shoot with "Faith" and a slideshow of our very own "Gavin". Enjoy...

2.3.2006 | Meet "Faith"

Faith is 6 months old. Her favorite color is purple. Her favorite food is milk. She likes long walks in the stroller and teddy bears. Here you can see her slideshow.

1.20.2006 | Laguna Beach

We took an afternoon trip down to Laguna Beach to get away and enjoy some sun. This was Gavin's first trip to the beach. We ended up staying until sunset. Today was a reminder of how much I love living in California.

"One small step...."

Nice way to end the day.

1.14.2006 | Mindy + Brian

This weekend I had the privilege of working with Cynthia of Cynthia's Photography. The Bride & Groom are friends of Cynthia's. This wedding was a lot of fun, over 500 guests, photos taken in three different locations. Oh yeah we also had to dodge the rain every now and then too. The skies cleared up a little and the wedding turned out to be a blast. I really had a great time, learned a lot, and met some really great people this weekend.

1.11.2006 | Sumer + Alexei

Erin & I were "guests" at this wedding on a Wednesday night at Tavoli Terrace in Laguna Beach. They actually hired a Super Pro from the OC, named Jim Kennedy for their photography. Jim is an amazing photographer. I had Lex look him up on the WPJA website, and later on they booked. There were so many people taking pictures, I just tried to blend in and stay out of the way. This image was one of my favorites that I took in the mix of all the other flashes going off. (I left my flash off so I wouldn't interfere.) I've known Lex for a few years. We used to work together, and "once" in a great while, we would actually go to the gym! They make a great couple and I wish them the best in their new life together.