I hope you had a great weekend! More from this session soon :)
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Lindsay + Steve Sneak PeekFebruary 19th, 2012I hope you had a great weekend! More from this session soon :) |
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Happy Valentine’s Day!February 14th, 2012Truth be told, I’m not really into Valentine’s Day, or at least not in the sense of going out to a fancy meal or receiving a bouquet of roses. Of course, I LOVE romance, but something about having a day where it’s expected turns me off. My husband and I don’t make any plans; we’re [...] |
Truth be told, I’m not really into Valentine’s Day, or at least not in the sense of going out to a fancy meal or receiving a bouquet of roses. Of course, I LOVE romance, but something about having a day where it’s expected turns me off. My husband and I don’t make any plans; we’re both very laid-back and spending a night at home together is just fine with me :)
That doesn’t mean I don’t like the sweetness of Valentine’s Day, though! I’ve been dying to make these cookies for awhile and how ADORABLE did they turn out?
These are just like those big sugar cookies you see at the grocery store, with a new theme for each holiday. Except these are about a MILLION TIMES better! Seriously. 3 sticks of butter will do that to a cookie. 4, actually, if you count the icing.
No matter your views on Valentine’s Day, I hope you are enjoying it, in your own way, with those you love!
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Vanessa + Eric: Corona Del Mar Anytime ShootFebruary 2nd, 2012This was such a fun shoot with Vanessa + Eric in Corona Del Mar. My favorite aspect of shooting in cities is it really keeps you on your toes. Light changes pretty quickly, especially near sunset, which often means we’re walking around frequently to find the best light. Vanessa + Eric were lots of fun [...] |
This was such a fun shoot with Vanessa + Eric in Corona Del Mar. My favorite aspect of shooting in cities is it really keeps you on your toes. Light changes pretty quickly, especially near sunset, which often means we’re walking around frequently to find the best light. Vanessa + Eric were lots of fun to work with and willing to do pretty much anything for a shot. My kind of clients! Thanks for the fantastic shoot, guys!
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Noah: Mission Viejo Newborn ShootJanuary 31st, 2012Noah was just 8 days old when I took his newborn pictures in Mission Viejo! Isn’t he adorable? He slept through the first part of the shoot and then was a little more alert for the rest of the photos. You can’t be too upset with that when you get such sweet expressions! Enjoy! View Newborn Portfolio |
Noah was just 8 days old when I took his newborn pictures in Mission Viejo! Isn’t he adorable? He slept through the first part of the shoot and then was a little more alert for the rest of the photos. You can’t be too upset with that when you get such sweet expressions! Enjoy!
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Gloria + Michael: Oak Glen Engagement SessionJanuary 17th, 2012Boy, was I glad to see these two again! They booked me what seems like ages ago. I absolutely love engagement sessions as an opportunity to get to better know my clients. In Gloria and Michael’s case, I learned these two can WORK a camera! They selected Riley Farm in Yucaipa for their engagement shoot. [...] |
Boy, was I glad to see these two again! They booked me what seems like ages ago. I absolutely love engagement sessions as an opportunity to get to better know my clients. In Gloria and Michael’s case, I learned these two can WORK a camera! They selected Riley Farm in Yucaipa for their engagement shoot. Location plays a huge role in photography and I couldn’t have been happier with all the grounds had to offer. Although about 30 minutes into the shoot, one of the farm employees came up to us and said they would be closing shortly and to please be careful because there had been cougar sightings. We were out before sunset and fortunately did not run into any wild animals! I can’t wait for their June wedding!
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Vanessa + David: Pomona WeddingJanuary 6th, 2012When Vanessa contacted me about a New Year’s Eve wedding, I couldn’t have been more excited! If you’re thinking about what type of holiday is most fitting for a wedding, doesn’t New Year’s Eve make sense? A new beginning as husband and wife, and in Vanessa + David’s case, a new family. These two were [...] |
When Vanessa contacted me about a New Year’s Eve wedding, I couldn’t have been more excited! If you’re thinking about what type of holiday is most fitting for a wedding, doesn’t New Year’s Eve make sense? A new beginning as husband and wife, and in Vanessa + David’s case, a new family. These two were so much fun to work with at the engagement session that I knew their wedding day would be just as fantastic. And obviously I wasn’t the only one who knew this – their wedding was packed with family and friends who couldn’t wait to celebrate with them!
I started with Vanessa as she got ready with her family in the suite.
Vanessa + David chose to have a first look before their ceremony. We whisked around the Pomona Sheraton. This can be my favorite part of the day because often it’s the only time the bride and groom get alone (well, besides me)!
On to the ceremony! The ceremony was short but incredibly emotional and sweet. Vanessa and her father are radiating happiness – love this image!
Their cake was adorable! I loved the topper.
A picture of their first dance:
Vanessa and her dad had an incredible dance number! I’m not sure what dance they were doing, but they were amazing! I loved the moment afterwards when he hugged her.
You KNOW New Year’s Eve is a time to party! The guests had a great time :)
Congratulations, Vanessa + David!
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Happy New Year!*January 2nd, 2012*Okay, I know I’m 2 days late on this. But I was shooting a wedding on New Year’s Eve, so I have a good excuse! |
*Okay, I know I’m 2 days late on this. But I was shooting a wedding on New Year’s Eve, so I have a good excuse!
2011 was a great year for me, much in part to the wonderful clients I worked with. My love of photography continues to grow. When I first got into the business, one of the tips I received was the specialize, and indeed I first started taking photographs because I was interested in wedding photography. Each time I’ve worked in a new segment, such as families or newborns, I’ve felt a little nervous. Is this something I would enjoy shooting, and can I produce results to my clients at my own high level of standards? I can say at the end of 2011 I don’t feel any particular need to specialize right now. I love shooting everything and I will continue to do so for some time, perhaps branching out in other areas. Well, except pet photography. I don’t think I’m ready for that ;)
The new year is a good time to reflect and think of room for improvement. Last year I took a number of workshops and will continue to this year to improve my skills. Lighting is one of the most complex skills to master photographically and I’ve made great strides this year, but there’s always more to learn. Stylistically I’m happy with how my photos are turning out. When I first started, I used a lot of actions, but now I prefer to get the image as close to perfect in-camera, and use Photoshop to make subtle tweaks. I also plan to work more on posing and interaction; I love working with clients on engagement sessions and wedding days, and I plan to hone my vision to create more dramatic photographs.
This is the last photograph I took in 2011, at Vanessa + David’s wedding. I certainly wasn’t thinking this at the time, but this is a good photographic summary of how far I’ve come. I saw these pretty lights hanging from the hotel tree and wanted to show the effect while lighting the couple in a spotlight fashion. I was able to use off-camera flash to bring my vision together and couldn’t be happier with the final photo. There is no way I could have attempted this photo when I started my business!
Happy New Year! I hope 2012 is a wonderful year for everyone!