Author Archives: Sean

Sean Azul is Los Angeles based wedding photographer, who travels the United States and abroad capturing the best in wedding photography.

Manhattan Beach Family Photography | Vasquez Family

The amazing Vasquez Family came as a referral from good friend and frequent collaborator Mary Dann. We started off with a couple of headshot type photos to get the children relaxed and comfortable with the camera. Then headed to the Manhattan Beach Pier And ended with some awesome family shots.

How Much Will it Cost?

One of the most frequently asked questions is about cost. I recently found this great web site that helps couples plan for their wedding budget. Here’s some interesting information for the two areas I mostly shoot in: Palos Verdes couples spend between $44,470 and $74,116 for their wedding. Manhattan Beach couples spend between $39,891 and [...]

Captured: Reyn Lee

Several photographers who are considering the Nikon D700 have recently asked for examples. This was shot in Nikon NEF RAW format with the D700 and Tamron 28-75 F/2.8 lens. In this example, the focus point was his right eye. You can click to view the full size file.

Downtown Long Beach Engagement Session | Riko & Bill

I was thrilled when my co-work Riko asked me to be her wedding photographer. She and her gaigin boyfriend Bill are going to heat up Redondo Beach next month for their wedding at the Portofino Inn overlooking the gorgeous Pacific Ocean. For the engagement sessions, we headed down to the unlikely urban setting of Pine [...]

Palos Verdes Country Club Wedding | Cat & Alex

Yesterday’s wedding was in close-by Palos Verdes. The bride and her mother did all the planning themselves and the event was flawlessly pulled off by Michelle Nichol at the Palos Verdes Country Club. Here’s the amazing view from Cat’s parents house where everyone gathered to get ready. This is a detail view of our groom [...]

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