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G and D : Long Beach Engagement Session

admin — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 20:41:31 +0000

Ayaayayayaa! Super fun Long Beach engagement session is here! G and D had places all over the city picked out, and we found even more cool locations as we drove around.

Here are my favs…(you’ll see some photos taken at G’s work place. She’s a school teacher and that’s where she met her future hubby)

J & A : Engagement Session

admin — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 02:54:04 +0000

J & A met in middle school…Stephen M White Middle School to be exact. Back then the walls weren’t screaming LAUSD blue and I’m sure there weren’t any bungalows taking up space on campus. Nevertheless, we had a fun time walking around school and trying out different poses.

Here are my favs from last weekend’s engagement session.

Congrats J & A! I’m SO excited for your wedding!

Vintage Styled Shoot

admin — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 04:57:25 +0000

It’s been over 3 years since I’ve started my photography business. In the beginning, I was afraid and uncertain. All I had were my ambition and my eagerness to learn and soak every information. My husband (then boyfriend) was my biggest supporter and I remember coming home crying after what I thought were horrible sessions. Since then, I have attended countless workshops, conventions, mentoring sessions and photographer meet-ups. To this day, everytime I think that I’ve mastered a skill or a technique, I am constantly humbled by the work of other photographers, and I am thankful for their willingness to teach.

Last weekend, I had the opportunity to join a bunch of photographers for a Shoot Out in Fullerton. The shoot started around 4pm and focused on using off camera flash. Unfortunately, I didn’t have my flash with me (being pregnant can cause you to be very forgetful), so I took the opportunity to practice my sun flares and rim lights. I learned a lot by watching fellow photographers pose the models, and play with the lighting. Here are my favs…
ORGANIZER : Joelle Leder
SPEAKER – Kerry Garrison with http://CameraDojo.com/ & OC Photo Club
GROUP LEADERS – Kerry Garrison, Allen Taylor, Derrick Yazzie, Lloyd Graves, Isaac Trotter, Stephanie Albao & Sarah Caperton
MODELS- Rachel Amara, Megan Bibbo, Lindsey Cloud, Devon Ligus, Chelsea Tados, Mera Zero, Ashley Rush, Maite Imbert, JK Delapp, Dean Karasinski, Harper Allen, Evan Harney
MAKEUP & HAIR ARTISTS – Michelle Cheng, Julia Cheng, Sheena Rush Roark, Jamie Elise & Reanna Rozunko

Engagement:Irvine/Montage

admin — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 05:14:58 +0000

I could go on and on about this girl…you all know her as my go-to model, the girl I call when I need someone to shoot to try out my new camera, or my new lens. Or to scope out a new location. Whatever the reason may be, she never fails me. NEVER.

Well, here we are. My girl is engaged and she is basically the happiest person I know. And I only wish her the best.

Here are my favs from Jenny and Kris’ engagement session. We started off with their gorgeous apartment complex…

opps…gotta wipe off the lipstick…

I couldn’t decide if I like the color or the black & white, so I’m going to post both…

ahhh…you all knew it was coming…the solo shot.

We even got hot and steamy in the club house kitchen.

We did our best to keep it PG for you!

Our girl is all grown up…we started with the solo shot, but she couldn’t wait to get her man in the photo!

The happy couple.

Bringing in TIGHT!

Ok, so Jenny couldn’t wait to show us her wedding dress. We ended up with some mock-studio images.

After a quick change, we headed to the Montage for a different feel.

Jenny & Kris – congrats! Have a great time in Bora Bora! May your love bloom and grow…

**special thanks to my bestest friend Carol for helping me out!**

T & J

admin — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:29:46 +0000

This was one of those engagement sessions where as soon as we got in the car to leave, Jimmy and I looked at each other and giggled. Giggled from the excitement to photograph their wedding in October, and because we knew that T and J were the kind of people we like to photograph. Fun, care-free, stylish, playful and loving. I can’t wait for their wedding!

This is their fun side.

Bringing it in tight!

This is their “stylish” side. Totally rockin’ it!

…still rockin’ it…

This is their playful side.

This is their loving side.

T & J – hope you had fun as much as we did! See you in beautiful La Jolla!