Celebrate Life | Griffith Park Merry-Go-Round 1st Birthday {Mia}October 28th, 2011This face may be familiar- or maybe not since she has changed so much over the past 11 months. Mia celebrated her first birthday earlier this month and I had the pleasure of joining the family again to capture this very special milestone. Mia is one of the happiest little girls I know. I had [...] |
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This face may be familiar- or maybe not since she has changed so much over the past 11 months. Mia celebrated her first birthday earlier this month and I had the pleasure of joining the family again to capture this very special milestone. Mia is one of the happiest little girls I know. I had such a blast photographing her portraits and her carnival themed party that was held at the Griffith Park Merry-Go-Round.
Engagement Sessions: Breaking it Down.October 26th, 2011Brides have been asking lots of questions about engagement sessions lately. Everyone wants one, but isn’t quite sure how to go about making theirs unique. So I put together a quick reference for all of you lovebirds. Location The first hurdle is figuring out where you should have your photographs taken. Parks, historical landmarks and [...] |
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Brides have been asking lots of questions about engagement sessions lately. Everyone wants one, but isn’t quite sure how to go about making theirs unique. So I put together a quick reference for all of you lovebirds.
Location
The first hurdle is figuring out where you should have your photographs taken. Parks, historical landmarks and homes are almost always safe bets, but don’t forget to think outside of the box. Think about where you met, your first date, where he proposed. All great spots!
Not feeling it? How about a quirky location like a bowling alley, amusement park or an ice cream shop?
Torn? Some photographers will allow two locations for your engagement session if they are within reasonable distance. Just ask!
Theme
A theme is a fun way to spice up an engagement session and make being in front of the camera a little bit more comfortable. Are you and your honey into old black and white movies? Cuddle up on a couch with a bowl of popcorn for your session, or gear up in your modern day Casablanca ensembles. Are you sports fans? Head out to an empty stadium, with all of your fan paraphernalia of course. Self-proclaimed foodies? Get in the kitchen and whip up something amazing. Whatever you are into, run with it!
One of my favorite theme additions is recreating a moment in time. Find a picture of your parents or grandparents when they were your age and recreate the pose!
Props
You’re bringing your beautiful faces and the bling ring, what else do you need? So you have a location and a theme, so now its time to add some detail. If you are having your session at a park, bring a blanket and a few goodies a la picnic in the park. If Union Station is the location of choice bring along some newspapers, magazines or a custom map… destination: wedding. Costume changes and personal items like love letters and gifts always make a session more interesting too. I always advise couples to bring 2 outfits, an every day outfit and something a little more formal.
Now that you’re going to have amazing engagement photos, don’t forget to use them to personalize your wedding. Engagement photos make great save the dates, photo guest books or decorations for your reception. Get the prints enlarged and display them on easels at your sign in table or desert bar or project them in a digital slideshow.
Celebrate Love | Thousand Oaks Engagement Photography {Sara & Todd}October 6th, 2011We went back and forth on locations. From hotels, to nature preserves, to gardens, finally deciding to meet at Conejo Creek Park in Thousand Oaks. Being that I’m not very familiar with the Conejo Valley I immediately did a Google Map search for this location. As the little red drop pin on the map came [...] |
We went back and forth on locations. From hotels, to nature preserves, to gardens, finally deciding to meet at Conejo Creek Park in Thousand Oaks. Being that I’m not very familiar with the Conejo Valley I immediately did a Google Map search for this location. As the little red drop pin on the map came into view, I have to admit my heart rate sped up just a little bit… and I don’t mean in the I’m so excited kind of way. The green triangular splotch right off the 23 freeway was causing a slight panic attack as I realized it was a park. For some reason all I could imagine was a baseball field and direct sunlight. A photographers nightmare. So I did what I thought was best… I tried not to think about it.
When the day came around to capture Sara and Todd, I pulled up to the park and my sense of panic was amplified when I parked in one of 8 parking spots. EIGHT. As I sat staring at a picnic area that was occupied by a family reunion, I realized car after car whisking behind me. I thought to myself, where are all these cars going? I started my engine and followed a white Corolla into an oasis. Well, almost. The open space, the baseball field, the direct sunlight, that was all there. But so were these beautiful weeping willow trees and a fountain, and perfect backgrounds for an engagement session. PHEW. Good thing I didn’t panic or anything…
Sara and Todd were such a fun couple to work with (with a great sense of style too!). I’m glad they introduced me to my new favorite place in Thousand Oaks!
2011 Holiday CollectionsOctober 4th, 2011I wasn’t planning on offering a holiday package this year, but I was so flattered when people started inquiring about holiday portraits. SO by popular demand, I had to do a little something-something for everyone who supports my business. This is a steal, so consider it an early Christmukkah from me to you. |
I wasn’t planning on offering a holiday package this year, but I was so flattered when people started inquiring about holiday portraits. SO by popular demand, I had to do a little something-something for everyone who supports my business. This is a steal, so consider it an early Christmukkah from me to you. 
