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Hi my name is Aaron Dieppa!

Welcome to my blog. I'm a professional photographer based out of Orange County, CA and available for hire worldwide. This is where I post photography and articles about my photo shoots, travels and various other interests. It should give you a good idea about who I am and what I'm all about! So stay a while and enjoy!!

THE BIG PICTURE - My Video Blog

Over the last couple of years I’ve seen many photographers commit to blogging every day. Well this year I’ve decided to try the same thing but with video instead! Tune in to THE BIG PICTURE, my video blog, where you can get to know me better and follow me on my journey through 2009.

I have so many exciting things in store, including interviews with other photographers, a secret WPPI project, video from my weddings in Cancun, a new promo video and website launch, my destination weddings in the Caribbean and Europe and my own wedding too!

So join me! Your comments, support and participation are truly appreciated!


The Lab and Balboa Fun Zone Engagement Photography of Candace and Dominic

Candace and Dominic wanted to have part of their engagement photography done at the Balboa Fun Zone, because that’s where Dominic proposed. It was a lot of fun just walking around the Balboa Fun Zone and capturing photos along the way. Balboa definitely has that really romantic “first date” feel to it with lots of activities like a ferris wheel, merry-go-round, boardwalk, and even an arcade. We made sure to get photos in all of the spots including the exact spot where they were first engaged!

Before we went to the Balboa Fun Zone, we stopped by a place called The Lab in Costa Mesa for some photos too. It’s basically a really small outdoor mall, with a few little shops and a super cool coffee shop called the Gypsy Den. What makes The Lab so appealing for photography is the varied textures and colors used throughout the outdoor area of the mall. It has a really unique look to it that makes for great photography.

The photos turned out amazing and I’m really looking forward to Candace and Dominic’s wedding.

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The Lab and Balboa Fun Zone Engagement Photography of Candace and Dominic - Sneak Peek

Here’s a sneak peek from Candace and Dominic’s Engagement photography session last weekend at the lab in Costa Mesa and the Balboa Fun Zone.

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Paper Heart

Check out this movie it looks pretty cool. It’s hard to tell if it is really a documentary or if it is a movie made to look like a documentary. Anyhow it looks romantic and I can’t wait to see it with Barbara. ;)

By the way, I found this trailer on Jen Berry’s blog. She’s a photographer, and she’s cool. Go see her blog.

Playa Del Carmen Wedding Photography - Nicole and Chris - THE BIG PICTURE - Episode 95

This past weekend I photographed Nicole and Chris’s beautiful wedding at the Reef Playacar Resort in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico. I brought Doug of Furious Photographers with me and we had a lot of fun getting to know the bride and groom and their families. I love getting hired to photograph weddings in Cancun, because it is such a naturally beautiful environment. The sun is bright, the sand is white and the water is blue, what more can you ask for!?

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And of course some photos of the Mariachi band!
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Dreams Resort Wedding Photography in Cancun - THE BIG PICTURE - Episode 94

I’m getting super excited about Nicole and Chris’s wedding I’m shooting this weekend in Playa Del Carmen. It’s just south of Cancun in Mexico and I fly out this Thursday. Preparing for it reminded me about Carrie and Daniel’s wedding I shot last year in Cancun. I found all the video clips from that trip and made this video for you guys! Check it out!

Photographing Tina Faris - THE BIG PICTURE - Episode 93

A few months ago I photographed Tina Faris in Old Town Orange, for her modeling portfolio. During the shoot we randomly ran into my friends Lan Bui and his wife Bonny. He had his camera with him so I asked if he would grab some video of me working. Here’s what he got. It’s cool when your best friend is a talented videographer.

The food in Trinidad and Tobago - THE BIG PICTURE - Episode 92

One of the things I like most about traveling is trying new foods. I’m always interested in trying the local cuisine, whatever that might be. I’ll eat just about anything, and I like just about everything! Shooting Aralia and Patrick’s wedding in Trinidad and Tobago was such a unique and truly authentic experience. Steel drums music, palm trees, crystal clear water, delicious food, driving on the left side of the road..;) SO MUCH FUN! And the food was like the best bonus ever. I tried, Bake and Shark, Curry Crab and Dumplings, and Roti. Confused? Watch the video… :)

Trinidad and Tobago wedding photography on the beach - THE BIG PICTURE - Episode 91

THE BIG PICTURE - Episode 90 - Trinidad and Tobago - Clip #5 - Photographing the Bride

THE BIG PICTURE - Episode 89 - Trinidad and Tobago - Clip #4 - Shooting the Details

THE BIG PICTURE - Episode 88 - Trinidad and Tobago - Clip #3 - Driving on the left side.

THE BIG PICTURE - Episode 87 - Catching Up

THE BIG PICTURE - Episode 86 - Trinidad and Tobago - Clip #2

In this clip I talk about meeting the bride and groom for the first time the night before the wedding.  They were from Toronto, Canada.  So, being that I am in Orange County, CA I wasn’t able to meet them until I got to Tobago. I also talk about preparing my photography equipment for the wedding.  I talk about what equipment I bring and how I carry it.

Trinidad and Tobago Wedding Photography - Aralia and Patrick

Aralia and Patrick’s wedding in Trinidad and Tobago on Pigeon Point was breathtaking from beginning to end.  The water in Tobago was so clear and warm and Pigeon Point was like a slice of heaven.  It’s like the whole island was designed to make for beautiful photography.  I’ll let my photos tell the story…

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Trinidad and Tobago Wedding Photography - Clip #1 - THE BIG PICTURE - Episode 85