PHOTO GALLERY | In the presence of a lovely family and in the wonderful setting of a Central-California vineyard, April and Ivan tied the knot. Playing host to the Friday event was Croad Vineyards outside of Paso Robles, Calif.

Explore this full wedding album from the delightful getting ready stages to the dancing at the reception. Lead Photographer Bryan Toh delivers an incredible array of images mixed with snap shots by myself and even a few by Hectic Films director Rickey Bird.

Check back in the next few weeks for the video that Bird and I filmed during the sweet event. Croad Vineyards and this endearing couple are making for a great wedding video.

Hectic Films make-up and special effects artist Nick Reisinger has collaborated with director Rickey Bird to bring Bakersfield a live cinema thrill experience. Described as 4D, Cinema House will host an audience that is blasted with realism during the showing of a movie. Check out the full article for more information.

Urban portrait settings are some of my favorite, especially when the family you are photographing have as much love as this one does. Kent, Bethann and Corinne spent a morning with me exploring the nooks and alleys of downtown Bakersfield. Smiles were abound and laughs were shared.

View the gallery and enjoy the emotion of this beautiful group of people. I look forward to the honor of photographing this little one as she grows and learns the love of her parents.

The Bellingham Farmer's Market bustled on the brisk morning of Oct. 16 as local fresh vegetables, breads, meats and cheeses filled baskets and bellies. Like many areas throughout the nation, the community supported agriculture movement in Bellingham is a passion for many small farmers and artisans. This gallery is a selection of snapshots taken while I experienced my first Bellingham Farmer's Market. In true Benjamin Franklin fashion I bought a loaf of bread and enjoyed the scenery as I explored the vendors' variety of offerings.

This gallery is a set of images from the business portrait session of up and coming Keller Williams Realty agent Brandon Ridley. Formerly the office manager for the Bakersfield region, Ridley is taking his knowledge of the business side of real estate and applying it toward helping clients buy and sell their properties.

The Hectic Films Guerilla Marketing Team rolled two-zombies deep downtown this past Thursday during the 2011 Saint Patrick's Day festivities at Fishlips Bar.

Green flesh was the theme of this undead publicity bum-rush as Hectic Films director Rickey Bird and technical grip Anthony Galland stormed the stage and streets with their scare antics and promotions of Cinema House - Terror in 4D. The live-action event features the special effects of Hectic Films in-house makeup artist Nick Reisinger.

Live music was provided by an awesome lineup of several Bakersfield favorites including kilt-wearing Celtic music band 1916 and local latin legends Mento Buru. Check out this photo gallery of the great show and the zombie street antics.

You can see more information about Cinema House at: http://HecticFilms.com/cinemahouse.html

Sandrini's was packed elbow to elbow this past weekend for the now traditional Beatles Tribute Show. Included in the set was a rendition of the entire Abbey Road album. Thank you to Chris Carton, Therese Muller, Paul Cartwright, Joey Romley, Tyler Evans and Rob Ruiz for the awesome collaboration of musical talent that made the event possible.

There is one event that takes place in downtown Bakersfield nearly every month that revitalizes my hopes for a deeper cultural experience. First Friday and the celebration of local arts brings citizens out of their suburban existence and into the streets for the appreciation of beauty.

Here is a gallery of images that I shot while enjoying the wonderful feeling of a crowded street corner in our very own arts district. The Metro Galleries, The Padre Hotel and The Foundry are just a few of the participating organizations that have continued to support and push for a more tasteful Bakersfield.

Blasting from the past with an ear full of funk, Seattle-based Wheedle's Groove permeated the jam-packed crowd and stage at the Wild Buffalo House of Music on Oct. 9 with the music only history could make.

Click on the title to check out this review I wrote for the November 2010 issue of What's Up! Magazine in Bellingham, WA.

The Hectic Films and Cinescope Media production crews spent a busy Sunday this past weekend filming a music video for Bakersfield country singer Rickey Bird's newly recorded song. This gallery is the full set of photographs from the behind the scenes events of the production.

Photos by David Karnowski & Lauren Rynders