Last week I found myself down in Laguna Beach again for an engagement session at Moss Point. We trekked out on some rocks to shoot in the shade while the sun was too bright. Thankfully no one slipped and killed themselves or broke an ankle. It would suck to have to limp down the aisle at your wedding, but sometimes you've gotta take some risked to get some good photos. Safety third I always say!...

Last week I was down in Oceanside at the Camp Pendleton Marine Base for a very special portrait session. I was contacted a while back by the Hearts Apart organization and they asked me if I'd be interested in donating a session to a couple who would soon be separated due to a military deployment. Brandon is heading back to Afghanistan next month and Amy is due with their first baby boy just a...

My 2012 is already off to a very fast start. I've already been to New York, London, Paris, Munich... everyones talking about... Pop Musik! Apologies to M and no, I didn't make it to Munich on this trip, but I've already been to the other 3 cities named in the song. If fact, I am writing this post from my hotel suite at the 7 hotel in Paris, the night before I head back to London to catch a long...

Merry Christmas friends! I hope all that read this have a happy holiday filled with love & fun and I wish you all a prosperous 2012. For the 4th edition of my digital Christmas card, here's a look back at my 2011 through Instagram. All 500+ of these images were shot on my iPhone. You can find me on Instagram @thebecker. And here is the annual Engelken family photo (my sister's idea):

I started the Four Hour Body diet one year ago today and I am thrilled with the results. Take a gander at this video to see how I did: If you'd like to join our Four Hour Facebook Support Group, CLICK HERE. And if you don't have the book yet, you can get it here. Also, watch this video that I shot & edited on my iPhone to see how I make my veggies taste delicious and prepare them...

***WARNING: THIS POST CONTAINS FULL FRONTAL NUDITY. IF YOU ARE OFFENDED BY THIS KIND OF STUFF, DO NOT ENTER THE PASSWORD TO SEE THE REST OF THE IMAGES. INSTEAD... YOU CAN READ ABOUT MY BURNING MAN EXPERIENCE HERE, THEN CHECK OUT THE "SAFE FOR WORK" IMAGES ON MY FACEBOOK PAGE. THE PASSWORD IS: playa (all lowercase) I can't believe it's taken me so long to share these images. It's been a crazy...

Last weekend I closed out my 15th season as a professional wedding photographer by shooting an exquisite wedding at the incomparable Pelican Hill Resort. It was one of those picture perfect Southern California days... the weather was gorgeous... as was the bride and the details & decor were simply stunning. Square Root provided the florals and Laurie Davies from Five Star Weddings coordinated the...

Last week I shot a last minute engagement session down in Laguna Beach. These two are tying the knot next weekend in Newport Beach at the exclusive Pelican Hill Resort and I am really looking forward to their day. These guys were so cute together and had a lot of fun on the shoot. Should be a really nice wedding!

My dad turned 60 today, which means he's now officially old! We had dinner with the family at my sister's place tonight, and I took a few portraits of him so he can look back and remember what he looked like when he turned the big 6-0. He's actually still pretty young looking and full of life. My dad is my best friend and he has been for a long time. I know I've mentioned it before, but my sister...