Docuvitae Blog

Obama supports Gay Marriage

Laurak — Fri, 11 May 2012 00:10:19 +0000

AT LAST! I was beyond excited to read about Obama’s announcement yesterday. It’s about time!

The very first wedding I shot in Los Angeles was a gay wedding. One of the grooms is a very close friend of mine. His trust in me gave me the confidence to approach the day with creativity and wonder and the beautiful pictures of his perfect day inspired me to create Docuvitae. I post the below photo in honor of Johnny and Bill. I’m thinking of you both today.

-Laura

Winogrand’s photos from the 1960 Democratic Convention in the NYT

Laurak — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 22:29:34 +0000

This series of Garry Winogrand’s photographs from the 1960’s Democratic Convention held in LA is worth your time. Winogrand’s innate ability to capture moments stands the test of time.

On a personal note, I lived in Washington, D.C. for a brief stint to try out political photography. I still wax poetically about my experience photographing President Clinton on Airforce One, but after a few days of being elbowed in a press pool of mostly sweaty, aggressive men with bad fashion sense, I decided political photography was not for me and I moved to LA where the men are better groomed and the town and weather much more to my liking. Within my first few months in LA, I shot my first wedding and shortly thereafter, launched Docuvitae. The experience in D.C. gave me a great appreciation for those who make art in the midst of a political landscape and this series by Winogrand was a treat.

Happy Friday. Enjoy your weekend!

-Laura

Santa Monica Beach Wedding

docuvitae — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 16:03:22 +0000

Captured by Rebecca of Docuvitae, this chic affair is a new favorite, from the fancy flowers to the sunset ceremony under a chuppah. Please Click here to head over to Style Me Pretty to read more about this wedding and view their images.

Boca Raton, Florida Wedding featured on Style Me Pretty

docuvitae — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 22:26:52 +0000

Docuvitae photographers are traveling! One of our latest weddings took Rebecca to Florida where she photographed Haley & Lucas wedding in the bride’s parent’s sleek, contemporary home in Boca Raton. To read more about her adventure and this multi-cultural wedding, click here.

Flying Baby by Rachel Hulin on Time Lightbox

Laurak — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 22:16:20 +0000

As a mom myself, I couldn’t resist sharing this. I wish I had thought of this myself.

Hat’s off to Rachel (who, coincidentally, we spoke to about photographing her wedding in 2010) for creating such a creative (and fun) way to document her child. I actually told a friend last week that I’d like to buy a new house – so I’d have a NEW BACKDROP to photograph the girls in! But considering we just signed STACKS of loan documents with our refi last week, instead I’ll thank Rachel for the inspiration to document my girls more creatively – and to always think outside the box.

To see more of Hulin’s work, look at Time Lightbox or Hulin’s personal site.

Do you still believe in Love? Docuvitae does…

docuvitae — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 18:25:17 +0000

Expectations run high today, it seems to be one of those holidays where everyone has there own idea of what should happen. How about just taking a moment to make a gratitude list to share with someone. I am grateful for all of the smart, creative, funny and intelligent women (and men) that I come in contact with through my work at Docuvitae. Thank you so much. Love you. Happy Valentines Day.

Don’t forget to watch Kristin Banta in the upcoming special “The Ring Leader” tonight on Bravo.

XO,

Francie

Santa Monica wedding featured on Style Me Pretty

docuvitae — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:01:39 +0000

Docuvitae and Kristin Banta’s collaboration for this Santa Monica Wedding is now featured on Style Me Pretty. Click here to see it. Congratulations to Kristin for her TV special that is going to air tomorrow night on Bravo.

P.S. This beautiful shot was made on one of Hannah’s first weddings for Docuvitae.

Francie

Laura is a C Magazine contributor

docuvitae — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:47:54 +0000

Docuvitae featured in C Weddings

docuvitae — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:38:21 +0000

Sidney Poiter’s wedding to Dorian Heartsong was photographed at the Church Estate in Malibu by Hannah and Laura for Docuvitae. Thank you C Weddings.

Docuvitae’s Crate and Barrel Wedding on Style Me Pretty

docuvitae — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:04:45 +0000

We are thrilled! Style Me Pretty just published Laura photos from the Crate & Barrel Ultimate Wedding. Laura and Hannah went on Halloween weekend last year (see the last shot below) which added an extra layer of fun. They had a great time with Stephanie and Michael and made some beautiful pictures for the lucky contest winners. I wish I had known about the Crate & Barrel contest when I got married!

A special thanks to Yifat Oren, the planner extraordinaire, who shared our work with the lovely couple.

Below are a few of our favorites, or click here to see the post on SMP’s Little Black Book Blog. Or click here to see the full gallery on SMP.

-Francie