Desert Fashion Shoot at Windy Point

My wife and I had lunch in Palm Springs with photographer Tom Brewster the other day. After lunch we drove out to Windy Point, which Tom had told us had small sand dunes and a nice view of the electric generating windmills. I wanted to shoot some dramatic high-fashion shots on sand dunes, and I was too lazy to drive 20 miles out to Bermuda Dunes.

Fortunately Windy Point was terrific. Not only were we completely alone - since weekdays aren't popular for off-road enthusiasts, but the temperature was pleasant too. In fact it was only 80 degrees in the middle of July! But naturally we got sand blasted, which is to be expected.

I am very excited by these dynamic fashion photos. There's nothing like having bright colors and high wind to help create a compelling fashion photo.

Palm Springs Weddings: Our Lady Of Guadalupe Catholic Church

Palm Springs Weddings: Our Lady Of Guadalupe Catholic Church: "On January 8th Laura and I photographed the wedding of Alejandra & Jimmy McEvoy at one of Palm Springs' most lovely churches, Our Lady..."

Our Lady Of Guadalupe Catholic Church

On January 8th Laura and I photographed the wedding of Alejandra & Jimmy McEvoy at one of Palm Springs' most lovely churches, Our Lady Of Guadalupe Catholic Church, on Calle Segundo. Alejandra and her parents are from Peru, and the rich colorful interior of the church added to that culture. They had about 150 guests for the ceremony so the place was packed.

After the ceremony I took the wedding party to a natural rocky area with rugged mountains in the background, for some casual photos. Then we went directly to the reception held at Indian Canyons Golf Club, with a great dinner by Leon's Bar and Grill.