“Absentia” – Coming to your home soon!

UPDATE!!! Check out how you can watch ABSENTIA

This time last year I was in the middle of filming “Absentia.” In the past several months since the film has finished post-production, we have picked up several awards including Best Narrative Feature at the Sonoma Valley Film Festival and Best Horror Feature at Phoenix International Horror & Sci-Fi Film Festival. The film has also received many great reviews including one in Variety!  Below you can see a poster with some of our press clippings.

absentia press poster

Recently “Absentia” has been picked up for North American distribution by Phase 4 Films and International distribution by Moving Pictures Film and Television.  Starting this Friday, July 1st,  “Absentia” will be available through Video On Demand on Comcast, Cablevision, Cox, & Insight in your home!  Later in 2011, or early 2012, you will be able to see “Absentia” by picking up a copy of the DVD at your local Wal-Mart, catching it on iTunes, Netflix, and many other services!  Below is the art that you should be looking for if you are trying to catch it through On Demand.

absentia vod poster

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Los Angeles Engagement Photography – Brandi & Court

This past Saturday I had a blast trekking around Downtown Los Angeles to shoot Brandi & Court’s engagement session. After several attempts to shoot this session over the past several weeks we were finally able to line up good weather and free schedules to make it happen. Brandi & Court are part of the amazing public servants at LAPD that help keep this city safe. I am so thankful what they do day in and day out. I can’t wait for their August wedding at the Vibiana!

Here are some of my favorites from the shoot.

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A few from Union Station

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A few from a private patio that overlooks City Hall.

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[…] at The Vibiana in downtown Los Angeles.  You may remember Brandi & Court from their amazing engagement session posted here on my blog a few months ago.  Their wedding day was even more amazing!  Keep reading […]

Zoie PulkkaJune 13, 2011 - 1:26 pm

Absolutely stunning work. The lighting in all of these is beyond amazing. I really love the silhouette shot. Great job!

larry pearsonMay 25, 2011 - 3:50 am

Rustin,I thought that all of the shots were great,what a couple to work with.

RUSTIN MICHAELMay 24, 2011 - 11:19 pm

Thanks!!

Jen May PastoresMay 24, 2011 - 6:23 pm

Hi Rustin! The grainy one and the light in the holding hands shots are my favorite!

Villa Cascata Wedding Photography – Malibu – David & Erica 05/07/11

Last Saturday I had a blast capturing Erica & David’s wedding day at Villa Cascata in Malibu. Villa Cascata sits high up in the Malibu hills overlooking the Pacific. This breathtaking private residence in Malibu has been used for many Hollywood productions and photoshoots; among the most recent is the America’s Next Top Model season 16 premiere.

Erica is originally from Texas and David is from the United Kingdom. Both came to LA for separate reasons but I can see how they make a perfect match with David being a very talented graphic designer and Erica being in the printing business.

The amazing vendors from Erica & David’s special day
Wedding Coordinator: Carina McLaughlin of TeaLight Wedding & Events
Venue: Villa Cascata
Bakery: Hansen’s Cakes
Florist: Holly Flora
Live Band: Jimmy Dale Band

I always love when my couples opt for a 2nd photographer for their wedding day. My amazing 2nd shooter for the day was Doug McNamee. Doug captured some amazing images, more than enough to make this post twice as big. Make sure you don’t miss two of my favorites from him in this post.

Here are some of my favorites from this “across the pond” couple.

These pins were being given out to celebrate the new couple’s wedding day.

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Erica and the girls getting ready in one of the 2 guest houses at Villa Cascata

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One of Erica’s bridesmaids working on the menu board for the wedding

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Doug captured this awesome image of David overlooking the ceremony site before he started getting ready for the day

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The guys just before the ceremony.

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The ceremony

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The new couple

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I love how Doug captured the recessional using his Canon tilt-shift lens

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The girls

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The guys

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Such a good looking and fun wedding party

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Erica made a beautiful bride

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I love this shot of David

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Erica made sure I knew that she wanted at least one good picture of her and David together. I always do my best to go above and beyond what my clients ask. Here are just a few of my favorites of Erica & David.

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Just before entering the reception

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Two of my favorites from the first dance

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Some from the toasts

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The reception at night

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Details, Details, Details

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ElenaJuly 24, 2011 - 10:59 pm

Beautifully done!

EricaMay 31, 2011 - 2:19 pm

Rustin – We had such a wonderful day and you really captured every part of it perfectly. We got shots that the family loves, quirky ones that Dave and I love. Just a beautiful mix. You and Doug did an amazing job. Thank you!!!!!

MomMay 14, 2011 - 8:56 pm

How blessed this couple is to have their day captured with such beautiful photos. I love every one of them!

Linda SortinoMay 14, 2011 - 10:19 am

I’m Erica’s Mom. Beautiful wedding photos. Can’t wait to see the rest of your photos. You are truely a fantastic photographer, capturing intimate details. And I might add a very nice person.

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