Kendall & Anthony - Culpeper, Virginia

It was a long way from home to get too this rural venue in Culpeper, Virginia, But…it did not disappoint. It was a beautiful day and it was quite hot, but I managed to stay hydrated and find enough shade to take a lot of beautiful shots of Kendall and Anthony.

They gave their vows before the ceremony while holding hands on both side of the barn door, they held an unforgettable ceremony with the groom’s mother as the officiant, and they managed to still have enough energy to dance through the night with all the other guests.

Having Mission BBQ as their caterer was also a nice treat for all the vendors and I had a lot of fun even though I was absolutely exhausted on my long drive home

Lassen Volcanic National Park

When I moved to Northern California, one of the few parks I really wanted to visit was “Lassen Volcanic National Park” because it looked majestic, unique, serene and seemed pack with adventures. My quick trip to this immaculate destination ended up definitely being an adventure.

After looking for a campsite online and not finding a single spot available for my travel dates, I assumed everyone had the same idea, and they had all reserved a campsite months in advance. However, I was dead wrong. The campsites were not full, they were just not opened yet. Campgrounds in and around the park only open at the end of June because, to my surprise, the entire park is still covered with snow at this time of the year, and the road going from the south entrance of the park to the North entrance of the park was completely closed except for the small portion leading up to “Sulphur Works”. They had heavy machinery on the road to clear the snow but they had just started the process and they had barely made a dent.

Not knowing this important fact, I ended up booking a small cabin in Mill Creek, a few miles outside of the park, and I was the only person staying there that weekend.

After talking to the rangers, I quickly realized that hiking to the top of Lassen Peak was out of the question on this trip, but I was lucky enough to still be able to do the other hike I had intended to try when I drove up to this park: The Cinder Cone Hike.

On my way to the trailhead, I stopped in Chester (the only town on this 1h30 drive to the other side of the Park) and bought a pair of overpriced snowshoes because I definitely hadn’t come prepared (I later realized that I had also forgotten to bring rain gear on this trip)

It was actually my first time ever wearing snowshoes and when I climbed the steep ascent to the top of the Cinder Cone, it was a slightly frightening experience.

Once I made it to the top, all these hours of driving and the struggle to hike to the top were rewarded with the most amazing view of the crater, beautiful colors, and a breathtaking view of the lava fields blanketed with snow. I was also happy to find out there was a route on the backside with no little, which made the descent much less challenging than I was expecting.

Even though this trail is somewhat short, walking in snow and volcanic sand made this walk a little strenuous, but It was an absolutely mesmerizing experience and I was so happy that I could check this hike off my bucket list.

As I drove back to my little cabin, I stumbled upon a winery (Indian Peak Winery) where I spent some time chatting with the owner/winemaker and enjoyed some of his fabulous wine. The owner was selling cases of his wine at a discount because he was retiring and he was trying to sell his property I had no Idea they had wineries in the region and it was a pleasant way to end the day.

The day after, a snow storm was expected in the region with up to three feet of accumulated sow on the road…. so I left my cabin in a hurry and never looked back.

I do hope that I get the chance to go back to this magical part of California one day.

Note: All the pictures on this post were taken with my Iphone

Alex and Isabel - Berkeley

It was a beautiful ceremony for Alex and Isabel. They were surrounded by their friends and family in the most unique setting and everyone seemed to be enjoying the celebration until the neighbors complained about the noise. I was lucky to capture this memorable day and to be part of another unforgettable wedding.

Birthday in Berkeley, California

This little girl celebrated her first birthday and their parents hired me to capture the celebration in Berkeley. It was a colorful event filled with dozens of relatives and friends who gathered to wish her a happy birthday while eating some delicious Indian food. There was an entertainer for the kids and glitter make-up for the girls, and a beautiful cake that was the centerpiece of the event.

Senior Pictures - El Matador Beach

Our day at the beach started a little late and it just happened to be one of brightest and warmest day of the year, so the light was a bit harsh and we tried to make the best of it. It was my first time doing a “High School Senior” photo session and I had a lot of fun trying to get the perfect shot with Faith who was such a pleasure to work with. She couldn’t wait to be out of High School and she was enthusiastic during the entire shoot and was never afraid of the oncoming waves that managed to get both of us wet. It was only a matter or minutes before we were dry again though, and we managed to get a lot of fun images. We wish her the best on her journey after she graduates high school.

Venice Canals, California

NEW BEGINNINGS

Welcome to the new and improved BeusPhotography Website. 

Going through the years of pictures on my numerous hard drives to present you this new website was a long and strenuous process but it brought back a lot of amazing memories.

The amazing trips around the world in the search of the perfect shot, the festive events I was invited to capture, the beautiful families posing for a priceless family portrait, the couples in love who trusted me to shoot their weddings, and all the people I met along the way are all reasons why I love photography so much

Along the way I also learned to appreciate underwater photography a lot more. It brings out new challenges and requires a lot of patience but I have enjoyed it tremendously and I hope to add much more underwater work in the future.

I hope you enjoy this new website and I invite you to share the link with anyone who is looking for a photographer