Maloman Photographers Blog

Wedding at The Grand Bay Club, Key Biscayne: Kimberly & Mark

admin — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:24:27 PST

There are weddings we shoot where I just know when I have a “winner” as soon as I arrive or take my first images, this wedding was one of those. We photographed the engagement party, rehearsal, wedding and then the Sunday brunch. At the end, we truly felt like family! Although there was a wardrobe malfunction with Kim’s dress, everyone stayed cool, calm and collected… That was the running theme of Kim & Mark’s wedding. Thank you for having us there to document this amazing day for you. This is officially one of my absolute favorite weddings we shot this year.

Hope you guys are having a blast in Spain, I know Kim will be at the computer checking my blog daily for this post….well here it is!

Love, love this moment. (almost got in a fight with the lady who fixed the dress when she said “let’s get the bride dressed in the bathroom”) Let’s NOT!

Huge thanks to Ricardo for 2nd shooting with me at this wedding, he was with the guys.

Hi, my name is ____ and i love to party!!

People behind the scenes:
Photography: Maloman Photographers, Church: St Augustine Roman Catholic Church, Venue: The Grand Bay Club, Planner: Eric Trelles, Gown: Oscar De La Renta, Video: Utopia Video, DJ: Infinite DJ, Saxophone: Mike Kennedy, Hair/Makeup: The Makeup Mob, Cookies & Milk: Cookie Monkey, Engagement Shoot: Coral Gables

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38 Years of married bliss

Stephan Maloman — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:35:37 PST

I wanted to take a moment and wish my parents a wonderful happy anniversary. Not many people these days are married for that long and they are truly showing us all how it’s done. Here are some images from a recent shoot I did with my parents back in December. I love you guys, we’ll see you soon!!

Beach family session & studio sexy maternity

admin — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 11:21:25 PST

Deidre, Matt and little Hayden are expecting a new addition to their family. We met them out at the beach for a photo session and then went to the studio for a few sexy maternity images. Deidre was the referral from a few different past clients. I know we will be doing lots more shoots for you guys, especially with the new baby on the way.

Please contact the studio to book your family editorials or to find out about our family/baby steps sessions.

The Maloman signature maternity session….sexy!

Wedding at The Fontainebleau, Miami Beach: Kathy & Jesse

admin — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:07:07 PST

Kathy & Jesse came from Atlanta to have their wedding in sunny Miami. It unfortunately wasn’t so sunny, but it still turned out to be a fabulous event. We’ve photographed many of Kathy’s friends in the past and have been looking forward to her wedding for quite a while… This is one of many brides that actually booked us before she had an official venue! Thanks for having us document your day! Also huge kudos to the fabulous Jackie Ohh for making things look so pretty and for the surf & turf ;)

People behind the scenes:
Photography: Maloman Photographers, Venue: The Fontainebleau Hotel, Planner: Jackie Ohh, Gown: Vera Wang, Shoes: Oscar De La Renta, Groom’s Suit: Calvin Klein/Hugo Boss, Flowers/Decor: Petunia Flowers, Linens: AB Covers, Furniture: Room Service Rentals, Video: Artex Productions, Hair/Makeup: Nicole Rodriguez & Crystal Cadahia

Jesse’s girl…looking ah-mazing.

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Published in Palm Beach Weddings Illustrated

Stephan Maloman — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 10:25:18 PST

Congrats to TJ & Rip Hamilton. Published again, this time in the very elegant glitzy Palm Beach Weddings Illustrated. Hurry, go pick up your copy to check out this amazing magazine. Stoked to be part of it.

Wedding at The Biltmore Hotel, Miami: Gabriela & Miguel

admin — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:32:28 PST

Gabriela and Miguel tied the knot on one of the coldest days in Miami history. The temperature got down in the low 30’s during their wedding. However, the reception was anything but cold with all the dancing and partying inside the beautiful Biltmore Hotel. We felt like we were at watching a dance competition with all of the awesome dancers at this wedding, especially the groom, Miguel! Thanks guys for having us at your wedding!

People behind the scenes:
Photography: Maloman Photographers, Church: St Hugh Catholic Church, Venue: The Biltmore Hotel, Band: Clavella Diez, Flowers/Decor: Parrish Designs, Bridal Gown: Chic Parisien, Hair/Makeup: Millers Studio, Cake: Ana Paz

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Cool kids shoot film!

Stephan Maloman — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 11:46:57 PST

Back when I was studying photography at the Art Institute in 1995 I had many dreams… one of them was to own top notch Hasselblads like the 203 FE. Well my dream came true a few weeks ago when I took all the money I made from my Canon gear blow out sale and invested it in a new Hasselblad system. Why am I going back to film? Because it’s cool…. shooting film for me is like eating chickens from the farmer, where digital is more like McDonald’s nuggets. There is something about shooting film that is so raw, so organic so beautiful that only someone that has shot film can understand, especially the medium format Hasselblad. There are so many shooters in the market place these days, sometimes I feel that everyone is doing the exact same thing. Same poses, same “rad” actions and nothing looks unique anymore. Shooting medium format film will set me apart from the rest with a more unique look that can only be achieved from film. You don’t realize how amazing film is until you shoot digital for years and go back to film. Only then you realize how limited you are and how much time you waste at the computer trying to “fix” or make your digital images look like film instead of being out there shooting.

I have been shooting more film recently and I think I am falling in love with photography again. The way it was meant to be. Now don’t get me wrong, digital is a solid part of my business, however don’t be surprised to see me whip out those babies for some old school awesomeness at my next weddings. I think I am well equipped now with the Nikon/Hasselblad combo.

Without further chit chat, here are my film images. All these images were shot on 120 film (Fuji Pro 400H & Kodak Plus-x) and scanned on a Fuji Frontier scanner at Richard Photo Lab in Los Angeles. I also insisted on posting them “as is” without any post production in photoshop. Hard to believe, but all these images are from 3 rolls of 120 (12exp) film. Thanks to Ling & Chris for letting me experiment.

One thing I love about film is that there is always detail and amazing tonality in the shadows and highlights. No blow out whites like in digital.

Say hello to my new Swedish girlfriends!

Help Haiti Earthquake Victims

Stephan Maloman — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 12:49:11 PST

Donate on iTunes or on American Recross directly. You can also help by texting “HAITI” to 90999 and make a $10 donation to support the American Red Cross Haiti relief efforts. Donations will appear on customers’ monthly bills or be debited from a prepaid account balance. Let’s help those people out in Haiti.

Wedding at The Tides Hotel: Ling & Chris

admin — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 08:20:55 PST

So our last wedding for 2009 was the wedding of Ling & Chris who came here from San Francisco to get married on Christmas Eve… which happens to be my birthday. I could not think of anything better to do on my birthday than shoot a fab wedding on the rooftop at the Tides hotel in South Beach. This wedding reminded me of my own wedding 5 years ago, very intimate, beautiful Asian girl and only people we love. A few days later we went over to Vizcaya for a day after session. Thank you guys for having us document your special day.

Happy Monday!

People behind the scenes:
Photography: Maloman Photographers, Venue: Tides South Beach, Reception: La Marea Restaurant, Gown: Peter Langner, Groom’s Suit: Zegna, Hair/Makeup: Brownes & Co Salon, Day After Session: Vizcaya Museum & Gardens

I love the first look here. Groom, bride and mother of the bride ;)

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Wedding at The Biltmore Hotel, Miami, FL: Christina & Jose

admin — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 12:06:45 PST

This year I will try to be a better blogger and blog more. Right before Christmas we had the pleasure to document the sweet and intimate wedding of these two lovebirds. Just a dozen guests to witness the marriage… and then a decadent five course dinner reception at Palme d’Or in The Biltmore Hotel. We want to thank you for including us in your beautiful wedding and the fabulous dinner. Happy New Year everyone!

People behind the scenes:
Photography: Maloman Photographers, Church: St Raymond Catholic Church, Venue: Palme d’Or at The Biltmore Hotel, Gown: Marta Torres, Flowers/Decor: The Blonde Tulip, Makeup: Karla Lola, Engagement Shoot: Miami Dolphin Stadium

I love this moment between Jose and his grandma.