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the digital orange photo blog I like to think of myself as a tuxedo t-shirt because I want to be formal, but really I'm here to party.  

I'm Mike Cunningham and this is my photo blog.  
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02.18.10
I said it once before and I'll say it again, individually they are amazing, but together they are incredible.  Two great people I like to call my friends.  Thank you E and WarDav for letting me document you're greatest day together.

Ceremony:  Newport Beach Temple
Flowers:  Melissa McGowan
Videography:  Ryan Southwell
Venue:  Harborside Pavilion - Balboa Peninsula


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Erin Hawley Davis:

omg. amazing! thank you sooo much for being our BFF mike! and for being our photog. i was so happy to be able to have you there with us ALL day on the most important day of our lives!! the images look amazing - you are amazing (as always). thank you thank you thank you!! we love you.

(02.18.10)
sarah thompson:

i've been waiting for these so thanks for posting them. they're beautiful.

(02.19.10)
Kiley:

Beautiful Pics!

(02.19.10)
A $cott:

I LOVE THE PICS! Beautiful couple and beautiful work mike. Lisa--- sorry if I hurt you in my victorious attempt of dominating the flowers

(02.19.10)
stephanie:

GORGEOUS!!!

(02.19.10)
Hayley Burk:

Bang-up job, Mike. These are wonderful :) Esp love the ferris wheel ones.

(02.20.10)
Melissa McGowan:

Erin & Warren you look incredible!! Mike these photos are amazing!! Truly a work of art...

(02.23.10)
Lisa Ward:

These are great Mikey!! And Arin, you nearly killed me but... apology accepted.

(02.24.10)
Aubrey Messick:

Incredible pics as always Mike! Had to wipe the sweat from my brow after looking at all that hawteness!

(02.24.10)
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To say yesterday's wedding with Megan and Dave was amazing would be a negligent gross understatement of the facts.  The day was incredible.  Here are a few previews.

Dear Megan, you killed it all day.  Dave is one lucky man.

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Dear Wedding party, I don't think I've ever laughed as hard at a wedding than I did yesterday.  I hope we hang out again.  Soon.

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And in case you're curious, the Bride's amazing mother made Megan's dress AND the Bridesmaid's dresses.  iLovetalentedpeople.
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I've worked with a lot of wedding videographers before, but this guy is in another league.  Ryan Southwell of Ryan Southwell Films came and shot Erin and Warren's wedding with me last Saturday.  He sent me this short video clip yesterday.  What a stud.

A day with Mike Cunningham from mike cunningham on Vimeo.

I had the chance to work with Ryan Southwell from http://ryansouthwell.com on a wedding in Newport Beach. He was kind enough to create this short promo of me in my element.



His work is killer.  Next time you need a wedding videographer, be sure and give him a call.

p.s. Back in my High School days, I memorized all 12 min of "Rapper's Delight" by The Sugarhill Gang.  Good to know I can still break it down.


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Nancy:

I stumbled upon your photography blog a while back... you don't know me but after watching that video, I wish we were friends. There is much more I can say about that.

You do great work and I am inspired (just diving into the photography world myself) every time I stop in to see your latest work.

(01.26.10)
Mike - Father of the Blog:

Thanks Nancy! Good luck on the new venture. You're going to love it. And let me know if you have any questions.

(01.26.10)
Nancy:

Questions!? I have a million of course, but you seem like a busy guy (duh), sooo how about this- what is your best piece of advice for beginners such as myself? And how in the heck did you get so good? haha

(01.26.10)
wardav:

mike - this is a great video showing off some of you talents. besides taking incredible pics you're way fun to work with and really know how to work the crowd!!! what more could you ask for in a photographer?!!

(01.26.10)
Clayton Austin:

Um..Ive never felt this way about another man but that video makes me heart you....

(01.26.10)
Ashly Lark:

thats like the best thing i have ever seen...and i am thoroughly impressed that you knew all those words. now that is talent.

(01.26.10)
lisa Trent:

THAT was impressive.

(01.27.10)
Meridith :

Ryan is a friend of mine from Thousand Oaks.....he did my sister's wedding video, he is awesome!

(01.28.10)
The Starnesitos:

Mike, thats why we love you! Miss your ugly mug.
love the Starnes

(02.17.10)
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These two are going to rule the streets of Mesa.  They're hotter than an Arizona burrito from Filiberto's with a side of carne asada fries. 

Ceremony:  Newport Beach LDS Temple
Reception:  Tustin Hills Racquet Club
Assistant:  Jessica Heiner





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I had some ideas I wanted to try out yesterday at Erin and Warren's wedding.  Warren loves to run and Erin loves to look hawte.  I tried to combine the two, boom.  Here's what I call "The Runaway Groom." 

e-w_001.jpgIn case you missed this glorious event, here's a sneak peek at how insanely beautiful Erin was yesterday.  We snapped this one in about two minutes while we waited for the Balboa Island Ferry.

e-w_002.jpgThis last image goes out to all the radness present at the reception.  Hands down one of the funnest receptions I have been to in a LONG time.  I love you all.  Let's party again soon, like real soon.

e-w_005.jpgiSpy Mike D, Shannon F D, Sugar, Dustin & Kaitlyn, Beckster one-niner, Jon & Jill, Pearson & Kate, A $cott, Mini, Maeve, Melmor86, WeeeeeeeeeMan, and Aubs.  Did I miss anyone???





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A $cott:

what a tease, I want to see more. I'm done wearing socks, cus you keep knocking them off. amazing work!

(01.17.10)
MelMor86:

you never cease to amaze me, MC. SO good. YTQ

(01.18.10)
Dre:

bummed i missed this wedding. these are great shots!

(01.18.10)
Ryan Southwell:

I've got a little somethin called Mike's Rappers Delight that the masses here might be interested in seeing. Maybe I can send it your way and you can post it at your discretion. Ha! Thanks Mike, you are an awesome photographer and I love your energy and style.
-Ryan

(01.18.10)
Elise Cpaener:

Mike, I LOVE the runaway groom portrait. I LOVE IT! Inspired me for sure.

(01.20.10)
Elise:

Mike, I LOVE the runaway groom portrait. I LOVE IT! Inspired me for sure.

(01.20.10)
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