Aaron Feldman

Not to be confused with Aharon Feldman.
Aaron Feldman
Born San Diego, California, US
Nationality American
Alma mater Brooks Institute (B.F.A.) (2000)
Occupation Photographer
Years active 2000-present
Employer Founder and CEO of True Photography Weddings
Known for Wedding photography
Spouse(s) April Louzek [1]
Children 1

Aaron Feldman is an American professional photographer, best known as the founder and CEO of True Photography Weddings, [2][3] the largest wedding photo business in San Diego, California. [4] He is also a celebrity photographer and has captured notable figures and celebrities, including former President George H. W. Bush, Opus Lang Lang, Drew Brees, and the LA Lakers. [5][6]

Early life and education

Feldman was born in San Diego, California to Ed and Laura Feldman. [4] He attended University City High School in San Diego and graduated in 1994. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Brooks Institute of Photography. [7] His grandfather, Peter Grant was a LA Times photographer. [1]

Career

Feldman was trained in photography by his grandfather, Peter Grant, an LA Times AP photographer who photographed the Beatles on their first visit to the U.S. in 1964 [4] and formally at Brooks Institute. [7] After graduating in 2000, he received an offer to assist for noted photographer Annie Leibovitz but turned down it in favor of starting his own company, Aaron Feldman Photography. After a brief period on his own, Feldman added four staff photographers, and continued expanding the company. By 2010, he had rebranded the wedding photography division to True Photography Weddings, which is now the largest independently-owned wedding photography studio in the country.[8] His works have been published and featured in several magazines including ESPN Magazine, Exquisite Weddings, W Magazine, Martha Stewart Weddings, Ceremony, In Style and Modern Bride. [5][9]

As a celebrity photographer, Feldman has captured many notable figures, including President George H. W. Bush, Opus Lang Lang, Drew Brees, and the LA Lakers. [5][6]

Personal life

Feldman married April Louzek and together they have a son. [1]

Health issues

In December of 2014, Feldman was diagnosed with an extremely rare form of Leukemia and was recruited into an aggressive clinical trial at UCSD Medical Center. He is currently documenting his cancer treatment and sharing his story on his blog titled howibeatmycancer.com [4] On June 2, 2015, local event and wedding professionals threw a "Love Benefit" event in Feldman's honor, with over three hundred people in attendance. [10]

Publications

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Aaron Feldman of True Photography has taken a proactive approach in his battle with rare disease - Pg 2". U-T San Diego. January 23, 2015. Retrieved March 4, 2015.
  2. ↑ "Aaron Feldman - Photography of Extreme Weddings featured on KUSI TV". KUSI TV. Retrieved February 15, 2015.
  3. ↑ "Aaron Feldman at Jack FM interview". Jack FM. Retrieved March 4, 2015.
  4. 1 2 3 4 "Cancer an 'opportunity' for entrepreneur - Aaron Feldman of True Photography has taken a proactive approach in his battle with rare disease". U-T San Diego. January 23, 2015. Retrieved March 4, 2015.
  5. 1 2 3 4 "ESPN The Magazine gives fans press passes to attend sporting events". ESPN The Magazine. July 13, 2011. Retrieved March 4, 2015.
  6. 1 2 "Aaron Feldman Photography clients". Retrieved March 4, 2015.
  7. 1 2 "Exquisite Weddings Magazine - Contributors: Fall/Winter 2013". Retrieved March 4, 2015.
  8. ↑ "True Photography Weddings Website". Retrieved March 26, 2015.
  9. ↑ "Best Sandiego Photographers - True Photography". Retrieved February 16, 2015.
  10. ↑ "Local 'Love Benefit' Lives Up to Its Name". Retrieved June 8, 2015.
  11. ↑ "Ceremony La Wedding Events" (PDF). Ceremony Magazine. 2012. Retrieved January 20, 2015.
  12. ↑ "San Diego Wedding Events" (PDF). Ceremony Magazine. 2011. Retrieved January 20, 2015.
  13. ↑ "Vendor Spotlight: True Photography Weddings". December 26, 2013. Retrieved January 20, 2015.
  14. ↑ "Cover archive - Beautiful Bride Magazine". Retrieved January 20, 2015.
  15. ↑ "A Vintage Romantic Wedding in La Jolla, CA". www.theknot.com. Retrieved January 20, 2015.
  16. ↑ "La Jolla Wedding From Thomas Bui Lifestyle". June 6, 2010. Retrieved January 20, 2015.

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