An adventure in Palm Springs

Finally I am getting around to posting some of the photos from my trip to Palm Springs. It was 114 in the shade. Sometimes vacationing in Palm Springs in the summer is brutal. I had lot of fun despite having to drink 2 cases of water to stay alive.


No This didn't turn out to be the most scenic thing in Palm Springs!

Nohea & Duncan -- Redondo Beach Wedding Photographer--

Given the crazy weather this past summer, Nohea and Duncan were extremely blessed with their beautiful day. Redondo Beach is one of our favorite places to photograph and that defiantly includes weddings. Their lovely reception was at the Seaside Lagoon in Redondo Beach. Their ceremony was Hawaiian inspired and the guys got to wear Hawaiian shirts and flip flops. What more could you ask for? Also the cake was made by the wonderful chefs at Lisa's Bon Appetit. It was a extraordinary wedding. Congratulations to Nohea and Duncan!!

Coffee Table Book - Christina & Lester

For quite some time now I have been meaning to upload sample albums from past clients. I hope to have more up in the coming weeks.

Click on the image to see the entire book layout.






http://www.eriksoto.com/books/christina_lester/album/index.html

Christina's Headshots -- Torrance Headshot Photographer --

Jinx's Headshots -- San Diego Headshot Photographer --

I had the wonderful pleasure of working with "Jinx" Carroll recently. She is the daughter of my brother's high school friend, Adriane Nodzak Carroll. Jinx did a fantastic job for her first professional photo shoot. It was a very very early morning in Chula Vista but we all had a great time and finished up with a fantastic late morning breakfast.

Adriane and I united through Facebook. You've got to love Facebook and reconnections with fellow high school alumni. Facebook has been fabulous at reuniting so many old friends. If you are on Facebook please add me! Thanks again to Jinx and Adriane. Jinx your beauty shines through!

It's that time of year again! Order your Holiday Portraits and Cards

I don’t want anyone to get flustered but in actuality the 2009 holiday season is just around the bend!!

Once more it’s time to prepare for your yearly photo Christmas Cards & Christmas Portraits. Your friends and family will be in awe about how unique and special your holiday cards and portraits are. See below for all the details…and then call Erik R. Soto Photography today to schedule your session!

Silver Package - $125

One hour location session

• Standard Resolution CD

• Two Sheets of prints

Each sheet contains:
1 - 8x12
2 - 5x7s
5 - Wallets

Gold Package - $225

Two hour location session

• Standard Resolution CD

• Three Sheets of prints

Each sheet contains:
1 - 8x12
2 - 5x7s
5 - Wallets

Custom card designs are only $15. If you prefer us to design and print your holiday cards visit http://erikrsotophotography.instaproofs.com/enterEvent.php?id=80145


This is just a small sampling of our holiday cards. Visit our entire store online at http://www.erikrsotophotography.etsy.com

Amy and Steve's Wedding -- Torrance Wedding Photographer --

Amy and Steve’s day was amazing. From the beautiful portraits at DelThorne Park to their lavender and blue themed wedding reception at the wonderful Double Tree hotel in Torrance, to their personalized menus displayed at the reception tables. We loved every minute of their wedding, but as always, and especially with this wedding it never really is about the location or the cool centerpieces, or the amazing outfits ( see the guys cool kicks ). For us it’s about the couples we get to work with. These two were so sweet and an absolute joy to work with. So without further ado, on with their wedding photos!

Georgio's Pizza, always a winner

Starved as we were, we went to one of my favorites; Georgio's Pizza. Always great pizza but this time I went with the calzone. A yummy blend of mozzarella, ricotta, pizza sauce, mushrooms, artichokes and feta cheese. A wonderfully thin crispy crust made this calzone shine. Kristine had the chicken strips and a diet coke. How could you go wrong? So here are a quick couple of food photographs from lunch. I recommend this place to everyone. Best part is, THEY DELIVER!!

Georgio's Pizza
4964 W 190th St
Torrance, CA 90503

(310) 371-4874

The lovely actress Robyn Springer

Photos my assistant Kristine took of actress Robyn Springer

Beautiful Baby Andrew

Mike's Headshots - Torrance Headshot Photographer -

Sandy & Jaime's Engagement Session - Redondo Beach Engagement Photographer -

My good friends Sandy and Jaime are finally getting married!!! I am SO happy for them. I can't wait for their wedding in Sept. and I am very honored to be the photographer. Congrats!!

Lee's Headshots - Torrance Headshot Photographer -

Roya's Family Portraits - Palos Verdes Portrait Photographer -

Maria & Moises Wedding - San Pedro Wedding Photographer -

Kat's Session - Torrance Photographer

It's HERE!!!!

I mentioned recently I was working on updating all of the galleries. I posted the newest wedding gallery today. Stop by and check it out.

Vital Tea Leaf - Food & Product Photographer -

Among our ability to photograph weddings and portraits, we offer product, food and real estate photography as well. In June we were able to capture some great photos for Vital Tea Leaf in Seattle, Wa.

Vital Tea Leaf offers a modern twist on the age-old tradition of Chinese tea drinking. Modeled after a wine bar, with complimentary "Try before you buy" tastings, and with an inventory of more than four hundred teas in our stores, Vital Tea Leaf offers the finest and most varied selection of teas from China, Taiwan, and Japan available on the West Coast of the United States.

Visit them on the web http://www.vitaltleaf.com/

By the way, I bought about 1/2 dozen varieties of tea while I was there. It was an absolutely fabulous experience and their tea is delicious. You can buy their tea online. I highly recommend it.

Custom Photo Cards

Vist Us Here for Designs & Pricing

We now offer custom photocards for all events! Birthdays, graduations, weddings, holidays and more.

Katie & Travis Wedding Sneak Peak

Here is a sneak peak for Katie & Travis' wedding. Keep an eye out for more soon!!