It has been a busy year already and we are REDOING EVERYTHING for 2010. NEW packages, NEW products, NEW albums, NEW branding materials, NEW website, and a NEW blog. We have been very busy and we appreciate all the support and all of the referrals from our happy couples, friends, and family.
Wishing you the best in 2010.
-Mike Maez
I had the honor of shooting one of the more scenic ceremonies AZ has to offer this last month amongst the gorgeous red rocks of Sedona, AZ. Greg and Becky decided to tie the knot in the very heart of Sedona – within the Red Rock State Park and in fact not far from the world famous Red Rock Crossing. We were able to shoot in fantastic light with great color and clouds – and lets not forget the love in the air! Congrats once again Greg & Becky!!
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Thank you Mike for making the most wonderful day of my life even more memorable. You have a true gift, thank you for sharing it with us.
Mario & Patricia – Engagement Session – 5D Mark II from Mike Maez on Vimeo.
As my transition back to Canon has finally been completed, it was time to really put the 5D II through its paces and work video slowly into the workflow. One of the best ways to hit the ground running with this was to shoot an e-session first, rather than a full-on wedding. Mario and Patricia gracefully agreed to shoot some video sequences in addition to their statics, and I think we are all happy with the results. Shortly following the shoot I picked up a fluid ballhead and tripod setup and am working on some steadicam setups as well. I should be fully geared up for my next wedding, which is just weeks away in beautiful Sedona, AZ.
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Mike that was amazing, I really like the video walk into focus shot on the bridge, the Nikon seemed a bit sharper but I love the Canon 5D color, Thanks for posting this stuff, I really learn allot from it! I’m finally getting a bounce flash for my XTI and have been paying very close attention to the use of light in your photos. I’ll probably need a couple more strobes down the road but 1 is a start, Thanks again for posting. This sesh was great!
One of the things you have to love about Arizona is the fabulous desert landscape and scenery that the state has to offer. When Christina and Tom decided that they would allow me to capture their special day with the backdrop of the Saguaro National Forest in mind, I simply couldn’t refuse!
I had a few extra tools at my disposal for this particular setting, most notably the use of both a Canon 5D II AND a Nikon D700. In having shot the past 8 months with the Nikon body and lens lineup, I frequently defaulted to the superior focusing system and sharpness that the D700 had to offer.
Capturing the ever popular jumping shot proved to be a bit tricky as the sun went down. Exposing for the white dress while not blowing out the sky proved to be a test of quick wits and the ability to effectively meter exposure under pressure. Christina, Erin, and the rest of the bridesmaids were fantastic in working with me for this shot, and I am very happy with how it turned out!
I love giving things a dramatic angle every once in a while, but try not to overdo it to the point where it becomes a bit cliche. The setting sun and clean blue sky that grace Arizona’s horizon 350+ days out of the year never disappoint.
No wedding with the backdrop of the Saguaro National Forest would be complete without a shot like this. I loved the over the shoulder pose and would like to thank Blair and Colin for braving the prickly cactus for holding lights so we could properly expose this shot. 
As the night went on the dance floor was illuminated beautifully with reds, blues, and everything in between as Tom and Christina danced the night away. What an experience! Congratulations again to both of you!!
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I think your photos are so fricken cool! Automotive or wedding, they always have that Mike Maez look! Very Cool!
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