Hey brides and grooms! Come join us at the Beverly Hills Montage this Sunday, March 21 2010 for the Festival of Brides show! As a Tosti Studios special, we are offering all of our awesome followers a complimentary invite to the show.  That’s a $35 value! Just print out the invitation below and bring it with you to the show for free admission.

Tosti Studios will be located at the center of the main ballroom (look for the hip modern lounge with Fleur de Lis Events and the amazing ice sculpture curtains) so please drop by and say hello!  Hope to see you all there!

This past weekend I had the opportunity to hang out with Jenny Lee, her sweet staff, and some fabulous brides at the Jenny Lee Trunk Show.  I offered a drawing for a free engagement shoot to all of the brides.  And the WINNER IS…… MICHELLE LIU!!! Michelle came in to try on some gowns and was back out the door on a flight to Hong Kong.  Hope you had a good flight! I look forward to working with you two!  Please email or call to schedule the shoot.  Phone: 949.715.9621  Email: studio@tostistudios.com

Thank you to all of you who came in, I hope you found the dress of your dreams,  Jenny Lee’s style is all world!

I spent the day with the wonderful Jenny Lee, her lil dogs, Biance’ and BB, and her girls (staff) at their flagship store in Crystal Cove.  I had the opportunity to meet some really genuine, sweet brides.  Honestly, it was if they were the “good” force fighting the evil of the bridezilla’s out there.   There is a FREE engagement shoot drawing going on for the brides, I’ll be announcing the winner soon.  Check out a few images here, I really had fun with these, especially the reflection images.  If you know anyone looking for a wedding dress, this is the SPOT!  We’ll be there tomorrow 11am-4pm. Join us!

Here it is, once again for your photographic learning pleasure…TOSTI 101.  This is a digital photography class for the beginner who has purchased a digital SLR (single lens reflex, = you can interchange lenses).  The class meets for 3 consecutive weeks at TOSTI STUDIOS.  We spend time learning inside and outside at main beach, here in Laguna.  The class is small, so you’ll be sure to have all the attention you need to get you reassured that you can be an even better photographer!

With thousands and thousands of digital SLR’s purchased every month, someone you know needs help and I am here, ready to be a catalyst for better photographs! TOSTI 101 digital photography class begins September 14th and is only $149!  Where else can you leap from “How the heck do I use this camera?” to “I rule this thing” in just 3 weeks?

Here’s what some past student’s are saying:

“Tosti’s talent, technique and unique style is a true gift which he shares generously to inspire and teach those of us to pursue our own…..” -Debbie Dodd

“I definitely needed the accountability that Tosti 101 provided. I couldn’t let a week go by without using my camera, and without thinking about how I was using it. Tosti 101 gave me a base from which to grow, and I look forward to being a better photographer because of it” -Mikaela Zach

Sign up now!  Call the studio at 949.715.9621 to reserve your seat or email us.  The address is here below on the flyer.

Madia and Brendan are some of the sweetest people I have ever had the priviledge of working for. This was a spectacular day on the coast.  Madia looked amazing didn’t she!?   She kept asking me in her wonderful Portuguese accent, “Are you hungry? You must have something to eat.”   Thank you both for your generoisty! There wedding was held at Laguna Cliffs Marriott in Dana Point, Ca. It was small, intimate, and there was an evident deep connection between the two of them and with their family. Here are a few shots from the wedding, the slide show will be up soon as well.  There were a few insane moments, my favorite was the “sparkler shower.”

Check out the shots from our ONE year anniversary celebration! It was really an amazing night for me.  I’m so grateful to our clients, the artists that we have worked with showing fine art all year, the community relationships that have been built, thank you! Many thanks to Reza for being the one behind the camera that night! Thanks to Riviera magazine for covering the event, Tutto Amore Gelato, Kik Entertainment for playing some great music, and Ms. Chocolat for the wonderful desserts! This is a quick slide show, enjoy.

YES! It’s here! I have a new promotional video showing yours truly, at work. Bruce and Tao came in from Arizona to have me photograph their vow renewing. It was quite the intimate occasion. Just the couple, a minister, and then we shot for a few hours getting some new images of them on the beach. We were lucky enough to be able to shoot at a private beach here in Laguna which allowed for an open beach. It may take just a few seconds to load, that way you won’t have any skipping. Enjoy!

David Tosti works with couples from all over the world photographing the moments as well as creating scenes which bring out his fashion influences.

Maddie, Keaton, and Sarah had their “decent” birthday party on April 25th at Seven Degrees.  Ok, it wasn’t “decent,” it was insane!  These girls had the party of a life time, at 13.  I wonder what their fourteen or even their sweet sixteen will be like?!  The dance floor lit up, the theme was as neon as you could possibly be,  get all jacked up at Keaton’s Kandy bar and send a text to the huge text message board.  Check out the shot of the cakes, where Maddie’s mom send her a text to the large text board.   I was impressed with their dancing most of all, because, just like any 13 year old’s party, it started with the the boys on one side and the girls on the other. However, thanks to some good tunes and the candy bar, I think they got out there pretty quick.

I had so much fun photographing these kids,  they had a blast and didn’t need to drink cocktails, just a lot of sugar:)  Happy birthday girls, you rocked it!

A few weeks ago i had the privilege of working with an author whom i really respect. I was given a book a few years ago by rob bell (a pastor/writer) who told me that i would love this book The Gospel according to Moses (what my Jewish friends taught me about Jesus). It IS a great book. Then a few weeks ago i received a call from Athol who coincidentally I go to church with here in Laguna. (I shot most of the work on that site) Here are a few of my favorites from the shoot. Make sure to check out Athol’s site and get ready for his new book “Winter Haven” which will also have one of these photos inside!