Meatoga Photography

I have always loved pretty pictures. Who doesn't appreciate a beautiful photo? So last year I finally broke down and bought myself (okay well David bought me) a Cannon Rebel EOS 3 DSLR Camera. Sounds fancy doesn't it? Well, it is. It came with 2 different lenses, a tripod, 3 filters, extra batteries, a camera bag, and 2 more lenses to put on top of the lenses. I was in HEAVEN!! I would finally have the ability to take those amazing pictures that you see in magazines and billboards. Or so I thought... :) I came to understand that A LOT more goes into a picture than just point and shoot. So over the past year I've been practicing, reading, and practicing more, and I am happy to report that my photo taking skills have improved so much, along with my editing skills. So, all that being said I had the opportunity last month to do a paying gig for a family member of a friend. It was a wedding, and I was a wreck the night before. I remember my wedding day, and remember how I loved the pictures. I knew that this was a big deal for any woman in her life, and I didn't want to mess it up. So as it went I took the pictures with the help of a friend (Randy) and prayed for the best. I must say that I am pleasently pleased with the results.

In this picture the Dad's hand was blocked by a railing, so I had to get creative in putting his hand in there and making the railing disappear. 

Mother & Bride

The sky was overcast and completely white that day, which lead to many of he photos looking washed out. Thanks to the internet, I learned how to put a little color in and make it look natural. 

Sisters + Cousin = Best friends

The happy couple Mr. & Mrs. Shelvin Lal

Once again adding the little bit of blue helped so much to balance the picture. 

These two ladies are hilarious. They were some that kept making the jokes to keep everyone smiling in pictures. 

First dance together. 

Thus the birth of Meatoga Photography. You may ask, "Why Meatoga?" Well I wanted to use my maiden name, but there were far to many Thompson photography out there. But I still wanted a name that was from my family. I was going to use the name Penina, but that was taken as well. So I chose Meatoga to remember my family and to pay tribute to my nephew Tamatoa Meatoga Moreno who taught us that life isn't always sure, so I want to capture as much of my family as I can. My hope is that I will be able to continually have the opportunity to capture those special moment for others as well.