Kareenas Trends Shoot

June 10th 2011
A long wonderful day of shooting.
There was a team:  Make-Up + Assistant / Hair + Assistant / Stylist / Me + 2 Assistants and of course, The Model!
I got in contact with a Clothing Designer and Jeweler and they both let me borrow some pieces for the shoot. Our model Quinn was so sweet and easy going so we had a break in the middle of the shoot for lunch.

 

Rahe and Lindsay Wedding

Rahe and Lindsay are from Arizona but they made a special trip down to Laguna Beach to elope. Their closest friends join for the ceremony and then we had some fun Bride and Groom photos. Lindsay was willing to jump off of rocks and even play in the water to get the best shots! Both Rahe and Lindsay were glowing with happiness (I was totally smiling while editing the photos! hahaha)

Muahahahah we're so cheesy!!!

MUA AND HAIR!

As a photographer, building a strong relationship with Make-up Artists' and Hair Stylists' are key to amazing photos.
So, The lovely Erin (MUA), Lauren (Hair) and I had a shoot to test their abilities in different areas of make-up styles.

Hair and Make-up by Lauren 

Hair by Lauren / Make-up by Erin

Brandi and Scott's Wedding

Brandi and Scott had a very intimate wedding at Shelter Island in San Diego with about 20 friends and family. They united they're children together with the sand pouring ceremony and it was very comforting seeing teenagers from different families coming together and actually caring for one another (I remember when I was young, angsty and avoiding anything my parents wanted me to do! haha) Before we were done I took some photos of just the bride and groom and they were  tons of fun. I can only wish the best for them because everyone was very nice and it was humbling.

 

Hahahha I love my job!

Forget me not...Zeplo Designs

After organizing my 2011 photography I noticed that I had forgotten a few photo updates for the blog! I know I know, shame on me! (didn't forget to send to the client of course!) Anyways.. here's a preview from the spring/summer collection with models Cathy and Harmony.

Louisa and Johan's Wedding

Louisa and Johan had their lovely ceremony and reception at the Langham Hotel in Pasadena on a warm Sunday afternoon.  I started with the groom's room first (bride's room had about half of her family inside helping her prepare for the big day) Louisa wanted to shoot all the of posed photos before the ceremony so it was a little different for me but not as stressful since we had so much time. After the ceremony I ran over to the reception hall to capture the scenery before guests arrived. Everything was running on time and the MC did his job very professionally. Cheers to the happy couple!!

I loved his shirt, Johan has a great sense of humor

After the Ceremony Louisa and Johan had a traditional Chinese tea ceremony in which they exchange red envelopes and gave tea to family members and others who were important in their life.

Louisa's maid of honor hand her a cup for Louisa's father

Everything set up and ready to dazzle the guests

A relative's son sits with the bride for the garter toss! hahaha

Make-up Catalog Shoot

May 25-26th 2011
A Make up artist and skin consultant Nigate Mamo invited me to shoot for the Modern Basic catalog which includes Step by Step tutorials following with a mini shoot, side by side with Modern Basic's products. Day 1 we used an inexperienced model to do a funky hippie style and Day 2 we realized that we had to get an experienced model only because there were a few people in the studio watching the shoot happen (It catches models off guard to have 5+ people at the shoot, at least I'd assume so)
At the end everything turned out perfectly and everyone involved outside of the Modern Basic staff were gifted a make-up kit!

A Birthday for a King...of Video Games!

May 21st 2011
Abie's 7th Birthday Party was the most insane kids party I've ever attended. At first I thought it would be a simple party with a few decorations and some friends and family. Never would I imagine that there would be a party game bus or present wrappings made into a gift itself. Abie is one lucky boy! The theme was Mario and almost every boy ended up wearing a Mario or Luigi hat with a little false mustache which were adorable to say the least!

Monthly RAW ARTIST EVENT

May 19th 2011
Raw Artists Orange County "INCITE" event was a blast! the venue wasn't as glamorous as Raw Hollywood but it made more sense to highlight the artists 1st and then the performances as they occur. Many artists chatted it up before the doors opened at 8pm and I joined in on the fun. The designer Alexis Evelyn and hair stylist Ashley Gannon were amazing! Looking forward to my next show in June and then officially opening with the Pomona venue in July!

Beauty Shots are always fun

May 9th 2011
Agency model Bianca Ferguson came up to the Los Angeles studio to shoot some clean beauty shots and then switch over the a glamor look. Our make up artist Erin Nakashima was awesome as usual, she makes time fly by I swear! The shoot went so smooth that I actually called in another model for a quick shoot before heading back to Orange County.