It was great to be a part of the annual open house held on October 28th at the Hacienda in Santa Ana. I meet some wonderful couples with whom I hope I will be working as their photographer on their wedding day. I also had a chance to get caught up with all of my vendor “friends” with whom I have worked over the 28 years I have been referred by the Hacienda.

The Hacienda is owned and operated by June Neptune, who conceived the idea of turning this beautiful space into a venue that can be shared for many special weddings and events and has directed operations for over 25 years. Under June’s direction, the wedding coordinators and event planners are available every day of the week.
The Hacienda is an historic ranch estate built in 1901, complete with balconies, courtyards, fountains and grand staircases. It is the perfect setting for a romantic wedding and reception, corporate event and other special occasions.
To find out more about the Hacienda and June’s other wedding locations in Laguna Beach, visit their website at http://www.tivoli-too.com/TheHacienda/tabid/59/Default.aspx

I have had the pleasure of photographing several company owners who Sunwest has featured as part of their customer appreciation initiative. The images and a stories about these executives and their companies are featured as part of Sunwest’s advertising campaign which runs in the Orange County Business Journal. I really enjoy doing this work and later reading about these success and relationship stories in the OCBJ. November 1st, is another event that I am returning to photograph for Sunwest. It’s their Annual Economic Outlook Event at the Balboa Bay Club, Newport Beach.

Sunwest Bank, headquartered in Tustin, California, is the premier small and middle market business bank in Southern California. Its aim is simple - provide entrepreneurs with a banking experience akin to one found in a private banking environment.

To find out more, visit their website at http://www.sunwestbank.com/index.aspx

My wife, Karen and I were honored to join Elaine R. Levin, current Secretary and past President of the Board of Directors of Girls Incorporated of OC, at her table for the third year for the annual fundraising event at the Balboa Bay Club and Resort in Newport Beach on October 29th, 2010.

Joining us at our table was one of the girls that was featured at the event, Mitzi Hermann. After becoming a member of Girls Inc. of OC in 2000, she receiving a National Scholarship from Girls Inc. and now will be graduating from the California State University, Fullerton with a degree in Domestic Violence Counseling and Addiction Counseling in May. She will be entering a Master program in the Fall.

The Girls Incorporated Mission Statement is: Inspiring all girls to be Strong, Smart, and BoldSM
Go Mitzi, and all the girls involved with Girls Inc.,OC!
To see how you can get involved with this great organization visit their website, http://www.girlsinc-oc.org/