my name is Gabe McClintock. i am an observer. i am a photographer. i am a dreamer. i am a traveler. i am a husband and most importantly i am a Dad. i shoot anything and everything. i capture the connections between people. the connections between families and the connection within yourself. i tell stories through imagery. i hope you like my stories enough to let me tell yours.
this is their story. this is my story.

take the time

no matter what you've done for yourself or for humanity, if you can't look back on having given love and attention to your own family, what have you really accomplished. - lee Iacocca

personal
03.01.2010
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it’s important for me to get out. get out with Jen. get out with Aisha. get out as a family and just enjoy life. i feel we all get caught up with work sometimes. we spend too much time on Twitter, on Facebook on Chat, having digital relationships with digital friends, instead of experiencing a true human connection. a connection with loved ones. with family. we need to enjoy the company of those closest to us more. we need to make more time for family. i needed this outing for myself. for my family. for my girls. with another one on the way in less then three months, it will be more important then ever to make that time to be together. to slow down the race of life and enjoy my family. take the time because no one ever says, i’d wish I’d spent more time at the office.















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jess@studio3z: so incredibly true... your girls are both beautiful. :) love the belly shot (hope we get to see more in the months coming!) and that last shot of Aisha is just gorgeous. you are truly blessed! 03.01.2010

michelle: beautiful family, beautiful pics and your words could not be more true. We say the same thing around our house sometime and it's nice when we just STOP and focus on each other. 03.01.2010

heather smith: Gabe, your girls are so incredibly beautiful, and your work never ceases to inspire. Your images evoke emotion because they are so real and raw and lovely. Can't wait to meet you next week, and please tell your girls hello and give them hugs for us. 03.01.2010

Chris: The last one, IMG8522, is a really great capture. Period. 03.01.2010

Vanessa Day: I adore that last image. 03.01.2010

wei: cool how big she is now. but is this where i think it is? again? =) 03.01.2010

brett@studio3z: yes. connection....a true measure of success. all the best of success to you and your family Gabe! 03.01.2010

Martin Haseman: A beautiful and heartwarming set, Gabe. Just lovely. 03.01.2010

amber - smitten: gabe! i adore these! the first one is so beautiful and when i have a daughter, i want a photo like this with her. <3 stunning work, as usual. 03.02.2010

Rich: Three things: 1) you have the right perspective on life. 2) you have an extremely beautiful family. 3) that last photo is just absolutely amazing. 03.02.2010

Michael Escalera: The older I get, the more I find this to be true. Thanks for having the courage to post this. 03.02.2010

Rachel Clarke: Beautiful - I just love your images! Will you be my mentor? haha 03.04.2010

Mom/Grammy: Oh my Buddha!! Beautiful, love filled photographs!! My heart soars!! 03.05.2010

Sergei Belski: Great photographs! Love you work! 03.09.2010

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who am i

i think people are isolated because of the nature of human consciousness and they like it when they feel the connection between themselves and someone else - james taylor

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02.28.2010
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a year ago i sat and watched Ron Dawson talked about the importance of showing clients who you are on a personal level during his WPPI presentation. i knew then a promotional video was something that i wanted to have. something i wanted for my business. it would allow viewers to get to know who i am before they met me. it would give my online presence a personal feeling. i wanted a video that showed what was important to me. what my goal is to capture while i shoot. it had to give viewers a glimpse into who i am. so Ron flew up from Atlanta to create a promotional video for me. he understood what my goal was. he understood what i wanted to capture. i wanted substance over style and he was able to give me both.

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so here i am. doing what i love. taking about what i love to do.

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jenniferjc: That was perfect, so wonderful to watch!! 02.28.2010

Heather: Long time reader, first time commenter. I love this - what an amazing thing you do. Your photography inspires me to be more free; to enjoy what I love about photography instead of someone else's rulebook... thank you. 02.28.2010

carly: So beautiful. So you. Thanks for sharing this. :) 02.28.2010

Jennifer Pinkerton: This is so wonderful! I love getting to know photographers on a more personal level and I feel that the willingness to share yourself really makes you better at what you do. Love, love your work. Very inspiring. 02.28.2010

Blair Gable: Hi Gabe, I stumbled across your work sometime last year and have been following your blog every since. I really dig your style and approach to wedding photography - Calgary is lucky to have such a contemporary photographer. The video looks great! 03.01.2010

amber - smitten: i LOVE this video gabe! the videographer did an amazing job of capturing who you are and presenting that. i just adore it. i so wish you weren't so far away. i want images from you of my husband and i so so much! 03.02.2010

Claudia H.: Gabe! This video is so wonderful and expertly captures all of the heart and soul you put into your work! You are an amazing artist and I am so happy more people will be able to understand just how incredible you are... congratulations! (also, I am so touched you used the photo of me and my grandma, it truly is one of the most amazing pictures from a wedding I have ever seen and a keepsake I will have for the rest of my life! thanks again for everything!) 03.08.2010

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a connection in Vegas

when we get too caught up in the busyness of the world, we lose connection with one another and ourselves - jack kornfield

connection
02.15.2010
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connection sessions now booking for WPPI Las Vegas. please contact me for details and the date desired. hope to see you all soon.



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i smiled

you have brains in your head. you have feet in your shoes. you can steer yourself in any direction you choose. you're on your own. and you know what you know. you are the guy who'll decide where to go. - dr. seuss

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02.12.2010
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as i sat there looking out the window of the plane, i smiled. i smiled because of the job i get to do. i smiled because the connection i had just witnessed the day before. i smiled because of the family i had waiting for me when i landed. i smiled because i am living a blessed life. a life that only a few years ago seemed out of reach. a life that allows me to stay at home, to see my daughter grow up, to have spontaneous holidays with my wonderful wife, a life that allows me to capture and witness beautiful connections year round with strangers who turn into friends. i smiled. i smiled because it’s my life.


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Chaucee: Beautiful. 02.12.2010

ali: very beautiful reasons to smile :) 02.12.2010

Mom: I smile because your sweet sensitive soul has allowed you to live such a joyful life. I am very proud of you Gabe! 02.18.2010

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sima & ab // connection

true Love is indescribable, yet self-explanatory - anonymous

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02.09.2010
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when Ab and Sima asked if i would mind if we shot their connection in Los Angeles, i of course said “not at all”. an abundance of new locations, warmth not felt here locally in February and soft California light. all this plus a wonderful couple, i knew it was going to be amazing. so the days leading up to my flight, i had been watching the weather and all forecasts were calling for rain, rain and more rain. oh well, what can you do? the couple and their connection will still be same, locations will be new and rain in L.A. will still be warmer then sun back home. so you go with the flow. i landed and it was raining. we went out for dinner. still raining. go to bed. still raining. wake up. still raining. i watch a few satellite radar forecasts online and it seems that it’ll clear up. we were on the edge of the cloud. fingers crossed we headed out with hopes of clearing. and it did. the day was perfect. soft light, moody clouds and warm California sun. Ab and Sima you two were incredible and i thank you for going with the flow. for putting your trust in me. for driving around without question when i asked to go to O.C. then downtown, then Long Beach then to catch the sunset in Hollywood. it was a wonderful day and you two created some incredible images.























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Sarah: How you come up with these ideas and "poses" I know not. They look so carefree, yet sweet. Romantic, yet serious. Stunning! 02.09.2010

Andrea Wiseman: You are an artist & a master at what you do. I am moved by every single image you take... None of your work is ever a repeat of a past session or another photographer, and to me...that says a lot about what kind of photographer you are. Just pure amazing. 02.09.2010

ali: gorgeous session. 02.09.2010

Eliud Matos: WOW! I love the way you see! 02.09.2010

Sergei Belski: Very beautiful work! Great job Gabe! 02.09.2010

Robert: Are. You. Kidding. Me? Wow! 02.10.2010

Ab Uppal: To be very honest – it’s hard to use words to describe the feeling Sima and I had after viewing the final images. Even when faced with adverse weather conditions and the 676 miles traveled you found a way to capture the “Moment.” No question – your drive and passion for the next shot is what makes you so successful. Thanks for the laughs Gabe – see you at the wedding!! 02.10.2010

Sima Modi: GABE. I can't wait to see the rest! We're so happy to know you're the one that is capturing our session and our special day! Thanks for coming out to Cali, not only did we have fun but the pictures are amazing:) 02.10.2010

Camilla Photography: Nice! Especially the sunset ones. SO beautiful! 02.11.2010

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della & dino // married

being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage - lao tzu

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01.30.2010
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an incredible day with another incredible couple. Della and Dino’s day was planned with the help from the amazing Terra Law with Inspired Occasions and it showed. beautiful details, a wonderful location and what seemed to be a favorite of many guests, a candy bar. thanks to both of you for allowing me to capture and witness your beginning and i wish you much love and happiness going forward.


























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Rob Her: Gabe, wow, the bride is beautiful. the solo portraits of her are on another level. 02.02.2010

Duane: Love the shot of them in the hall! Really nice work Gabe! 02.02.2010

fer juaristi: amazing wedding! cheers from Mexico 02.02.2010

Matt Allen: so many beautiful ones in here gabe...you seem to outdo yourself from each wedding to the next...LOVE the shot of her just before the hallway...freaking awesome :) 02.02.2010

Terra Law: Gabe, you did an incredible job of capturing Della and Dino's wedding day! The creatives are beyond stunning and I especially love the images of Della dancing with her grandfather. You have a genuine talent for capturing real emotion as it unfolds. 02.02.2010

daniel usenko: you rock, man. The shots of the bride solo are amazing 02.02.2010

alicia: stunning as always gabe! LOVE the ones of her on her own. u r awesome :) 02.02.2010

della & dino: Gabe - there beautiful!! We can't wait to see the rest. And you actually made it look warm in some of the photos ;-) Love the expressions you captured in the dancing and candy bar photos - they are perfect!! Thanks! 02.02.2010

Janessa & Brett: Absolutely Awesome! Gabe, you did it Buddy - you captured all the moments Dino and Della will never forget!! I love the grass in the background of the hotel, i knew as soon as you played with the lighting it would turn out amazing and it did! I also love the hallway shot, and the red shoe photo as well - stunning! 02.02.2010

Mori Ford: what an amazing wedding - della you are a stunning!!!!! congrats and all the best! 02.02.2010

kayleen t.: Wow! amazing! Those 3, right below and above the orange hallway are like BAM, crazy cool! 02.02.2010

Sarah: Gorgeous, as always. You never cease to amaze me. 02.02.2010

Shannon: Della and Dino's wedding = beautiful, amazing, happiness and LOVE! Not hard to get a perfect shot everytime!! xo 02.02.2010

Michelle: Amazing. You never cease to amaze me. 02.02.2010

cora: WOW - it was a beautiful day and Gabe, you captured it perfectly!! It's amazing what photographers can do and the ideas they have. I am so excited to see the rest. Della and Dino looked amazing. Job well done!! 02.03.2010

Liz: Just stunning work. Wow. 02.05.2010

Evelyn: Wow Gabe! And they don't even look cold at all in these photos -- LOL! 02.05.2010

wei: terrible! terrible!! heh! JK 02.14.2010

Kim: BLOWN AWAY by these images! 02.28.2010

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