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{Engagements} 2nd Post- Malibu

May 16, 2010

One of the best parts of the day was getting to carpool up with KrisDMauga and her assistant Amanda. I felt free! Free to have an adult conversation without the constant interruption. Don’t get me wrong, I love my girls, but I also love GIRL time.This was only the second time I had met KrisD but from the moment I met her at her home I felt at ease. She’s a fellow photog, and does amazing work. Check out her post from the day, you’ll love it. We ended the day sharing a bottle of wine, and sharing stories from the shoot. I can’t wait to take these girl up on our night out at George’s soon!

I mentioned in my previous post that I raffled off a free boudoir session. Well, Claire won it, and believe me Steven is super excited. Their wedding isn’t until next year, but I’m so excited to do this for them, and I know Claire will have fun with it.

Meet Claire and Steven:

I loved the teasing, whispers and laughter that they shared between them.

Meet Nichole and Casey:

Nichole’s eyes were stunning as you can see…and they are so sweet and kind to each other. I loved their chemistry.

Look at those eyes…beautiful.

Meet Julia and Tom:

They were easy going, and carefree. We shared a few drinks after the shoot. Julia’s a fashion designer and starting her business. She looked stunning.

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{Engagements} Charity fundraiser- Malibu

May 14, 2010

I shouldn’t have been surprised by what an amazing event this turned out to be, knowing that Jen O’Sullivan was the mastermind behind this production. Around 50 photographers and 50 engaged couples, matched up by the engaged couple’s budget and the photographer’s pricing was a brilliant idea. Here the engaged couples get free photos from several different photographers, and the photographers get to meet these amazing couples and have a fun day shooting with the potential of booking them.

The most important part of the event was the fundraiser for Let me Sail “which was founded in 2005 by Gary Spindt, a father of an adult daughter with intellectual disabilities, who after finishing school at the age of 22, became withdrawn, insecure, lonely, and bored. Realizing a lack of meaningful social and recreational opportunities for individuals with disabilities residing in their North Los Angeles community of Santa Clarita, Gary united with other parents to form LETMESAIL.”

The photographers donated amazing gifts to the event, from free full engagement sessions, to boudoir sessions and free guest books. The engaged couples bought raffle tickets which then raised money for this amazing organization. I donated a free boudoir session and a simple black photo album including 24 5×7 prints.

The event was held at the beautiful Sunset Restaurant in Malibu.

This is going to have to be two separate posts since I had the opportunity to photograph 5 different couples.

Meet Julia and Seong:

Julia had this infectious smile, the most beautiful sweet spirit and you can see how Seong is so affectionate and loving towards her.

Meet Brittney and Brandon:

They were engaged in Greece, and going back there to get married. I loved their playfulness.

Check back for the last three couples and the winner of the boudoir session.

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Belmont Park- SD Photoshoot

October 1, 2009

What do you get when you combine roller coasters, ice cream, 30 photographers, and a dozen models? You guessed it, a great time! Back in March I joined a photography group that gets together to learn, grow, and help each other. The group has grown in membership. They just started a San Diego group which I had the privilege of joining up with on Tuesday.

Each time I attend I walk away from the experience with more knowledge, along with the knowledge that I have so much more to learn. I find out my strengths and weaknesses on these shoots and this pushes me to be better and to continue to hone my craft.

Stephen Knuth and Yvonne LeBrun organized a great event. Thank you both for an amazing evening of learning, laughing and growing. All the models were amazing and so patient with all of us. You make our job look so easy. A big shout out must go to The Youngrens, Jeff and Erin, who spent the entire afternoon and evening with us teaching us about posing, lighting and giving us a fabulous presentation. Oh, and I can’t forget Evan Bishop and his wife for opening up their beautiful home.

By the way…can you please let me know which one is your favorite image. The Youngrens will be picking out their favorite image from those submitted.

Make-Up: Kacee Geoffroy

Models: Rachel Amara and Mark