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The week of Bethany and Brian’s engagement session was just grey and cold – you could tell the skies were just anxious to let it pour… I hoped that for her session it actually stayed the same and that the rain would hold off a while longer. Mother Nature didn’t see things our way… apparently the rain doesn’t care if only have that one day to do a session – lol! As it turns out, we had to do their session in a couple of ‘stages’. We would take a few shots, and then run inside to wait a little longer for the rain to settle a bit. At one point we made great use of the weather and grabbed some umbrellas – those turned out to be my favorite images from the session!
I know I always say this – but I love getting to know my clients – I always feel blessed to be able to work with such amazing couples!!!! Bethany and Brian are a sweet and laid back couple… I can’t wait to shoot your wedding in a few weeks!!!
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From the moment that I met Harrold & Prisillia they expressed their love for Disneyland and everything magical about it!! When they told me that they would like to do their engagement session there, I just knew we were going to have a blast!!!!!!!! Even though I grew up in California, I actually haven’t been to Disneyland for a LONG time – I think I was like 15 years old the last time I was there – so it’s definitely been a while (although I would like to think I’m still 25 at heart! LOL!!!). We made a trip out of it – so my son, my mom, and my sisters went with me … so after I finished working I could go ‘play’ a little bit!!! 
. It was so much fun (even if my son decided that he didn’t really like the big characters walking around – they kind of freaked him out – LOL!!!!).
Anyways… back to the engagement session … It rocked!!! hahaha! Harrold and Prisillia are such kids at heart!!!! I loved their sweet innoncence… their laughs… and their excitement!!! Even after a security guard almost kicked us out – they still had such a positive and fun attitude!!! hahaha! (oh.. and this security guard even claimed that she had seen me taking pictures there often before and that’s why she wanted to kick us out!!! haha!!! she wouldn’t believe me that I hadn’t been to Disneyland since I was in high school!!! hahaha!)
Thank you guys for taking me to Disneyland!!!!
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When Sara contacted me about doing her engagement session, she kind of already had in mind that she wanted to look and feel fabulous… and from the moment I saw her and Luis – I knew they were an absolutely FABULOUS couple!!!!! When I do engagement sessions I really like to get to know the couple, just because I know that most of the time it’s the very first time that they’ve had a professional photographer follow them arround while they act all love-y… LOL!!! We walk, we talk, I act goofy and silly – and usually everyone ends up having a blast – and I end up getting to know their love fairly well (I love my ‘job’!!!!!… what other ‘job’ lets you document ‘love glances’ … lol!!!!). I absolutely LOVE that Luis would just glance at Sara and you could see his eyes would just glaze over with love.. I know that sounds all silly – and Luis (if he’s reading this) is probably saying I’m silly and exaggerating it… but the way that he looks at Sara is just heart-melting!!!!!!
Thank you Sara and Luis for allowing me to capture that love and your fabulous style!!!
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Several weeks ago I had a blast getting to know Nancy and Junior. They’re such a sweet and kind couple… very laid back and super super cute! … I know, I know… I say that about all my couples. But, hey, what can I do if I attract the sweetest and most fabulous couples! lol!
These two are sooo laid back and so easy going… I love that about them. When I arrived at their engagement session in Laguna Beach, they had already spent quite some time with their videographer… so I was honestly a little nervous. I was just really worried that they would be tired and ‘fed up’ of the camera by the time I got there… I was so pleasantly surprised that they are such great troopers!!! they didn’t even seem tired at all… they were smiling and as sweet as ever!
They have this sweet shy-ness about them that is just endearing. But, as most of my couples, that quickly faded away as the sun started setting… check out their ultra steamy and fabulous sunset shots!!! Maybe it was that sultry and romantic sunset, or the fact that it was getting dark, or that the beach wasn’t as crowded by thend – I don’t know what it was, but boy did things get nince and steamy by the end of our session!! haha!
Nancy was actually the bridesmaid at a wedding I did just last week! and she looked absolutely stunning as a bridesmaid… so I can only imagine how gorgeous she’ll be as the bride!!! Junior looked really handsome too! lol! I’m soooo excited for their upcoming wedding!!!!
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I have always loved getting to know new people, sharing in their moments, and capturing amazing memories for them. I photograph all sorts of couples - I have couples that are shy… energetic… sweet… sophisticated… funny…. giggly… AND ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS. Whenever I meet a couple that is just dripping with fabuliscious style I feel like I’m in photographer’s heaven!!! A few weeks ago I had a blast photographing one of the most stylish little families that I have ever encountered! Meet Shavonne, Ron, and their fabulous little boy…. OMG I love them!!!
Shavonne and I discussed the locations in depth.. she really wanted something that reflected how funky and stylish they really are. So after much deliberation, we settled on starting off at the Pomona Train Station for some sophisticated looks, then off to Reche Canyon for a more soft and romantic feel. Seriously… this shoot was all about STYLE. FLARE. FUNK. I mean Shavonne coordinated the wardrobe flawlessly – you rock, girl!!!!
What I absolutely loved about them was how much trust they had in me. I always tell my potential clients – you absolutely HAVE to trust your photographer. Trust that they know what their doing… trust their creativity… trust their vision (and make sure that vision is in line with your own vision, of course). If you trust them, and you guys collaborate - you’re bound to capture some magic!!! And that’s exactly what happened with Shavonne and Ron – they never questioned what I suggested AT ALL. Even when I asked them to go into those fields that might have had some snakes or critters… hahaha!!!!
Shavonne and Ron – you guys are such a fabulous couple!!! Thank you guys for having so much fun with me and allowing me to capture the essence of your stylish family!!!
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When I first met Alcira and Jose I knew two things right away…. I knew they were super sweet and I knew they were super shy. So when Alcira picked the Santa Monica Pier as her engagement session location, I just knew that she would be willing to have some fun! I love the Pier… so many colors, so many lights, so many people!!!
Alcira was a little camera shy at first – but what I absolutely loved about her is that she totally trusted me and WANTED to have fun. She didn’t even mind laying down ON the sand!!! Now that was a first for me!!! most girls are like ’sand… in my hair… no way!’. So she gets super gold points for suggesting that! (yeah… not my idea… how awesome is that?!?!). Jose mentioned to me that Alcira had been looking over my blog and was getting herself ready for what to expect – I LOVE that!!! I love that they both went into the session with completely open minds and open hearts… even if they felt a little shy at first.
Of course…notice how as the sun went down, they suddenly came out of their shell!?!?! LOL!!! Can we say FABULOUS!!!!!! We definitely had some fun with the fabulous lights of the pier… those were definitely my favorite pictures of all! not only because of the fab lights… but because I knew Alcira and Jose had totally gotten into it! haha!
Love you guys!!! I can’t wait for your wedding!!!
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Last month I had a great time getting to know Cindy and Michael during their casual and super sweet (and funny at times) engagement session. They decided on a simple park setting at Craig Park in Fullerton - and boy was it a great choice!!! I loved that we could walk around and had tons of fun with all sorts of beautiful greenery backdrops!!!
Besides loving the location – it was so much fun to see how much fun Cindy and Michael have together (and how Cindy has a hard time keeping a straight face! lol!). I love to see couples that laugh so much… I know in my marriage, laughter is such an important part getting through those rough patches. So I absolutely love the chemistry between couples that truly enjoy to giggle and be silly. Cindy really truly tried to keep a straight ‘model-y’ face… no worries girl, you still rocked it even though the straight face would only last a few seconds!!! LOL!!!
I can’t wait for your wedding in October!!! We’re going to laugh and giggle some more!!!
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I absolutely love exploring new places with my couples … especially when they absolutely ROCK!!! LOL!!! Adela and Will’s engagement session was nothing short of fabulous! We had so much fun getting to know each other, talking about their wedding (which is coming up shortly!!) and simply taking some amazing images of them.
Adela and Will chose to have 2 settings for their engagement session – so we started off at the South coast Botanic Gardens (in Palos Verdes) then we headed down to the beach for a quick beach setting. It was my first time at the South Coast Botanic Gardens… and I totally fell in love with them… so many places to walk around! I love gardens that have areas that look like a natural forest… not so manicured… such a beautiful and romantic setting. Trust me… romance was what this session was all about – Adela and Will are simply romance and passion. Seriously… they had absolutely no trouble getting into the romantic shots… AT ALL!!! LOL!!! Will… I know we all giggled about how passionate you both are with each other… but that’s what it’s all about – I can totally see you guys in your 60’s, still lovin’ on each other!! how cute is that?!?!?!
I can not wait for your fabulous wedding!!! I’m already imagining how fabulous and romantic your pictures will be!!!!
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I was so excited when I met Stephanie for the first time… from that very first moment I knew she was all about style, all about glamour, and all about fabulousness – my type of gal!!! LOL!! Her wedding will seriously be AH-MAZING!!! No joke!!! I didn’t get a chance to meet Louis during our first consult, but how could he NOT have style with such a fab girl by his side… lol!
Stephanie was envisioning an old-hollywood glamour feel for her engagement session – but filled with that ultra-hip modern feel. So she chose to go to the Griffith Park Observatory and then to the Union Station in Downtown Los Angeles… just to get 2 different looks for the day. I loved how she decided to go all dressed up for the session… ultra-fab!!!!
Everyone knows I love getting to know my clients… I love getting to know what makes them laugh, what makes them blush, and what makes them love. Every engagement session is totally different for me… some are sweet, others are sleek, others are romantic – it all depends on the fabulous couple and their personalities. Stephanie and Louis are such an ultra modern couple… and ultra sleek. Stephanie thought Louis would be a little shy in front of the camera, but Louis was such a pro – he embodied GQ style! lol!! Both of them rocked it!!!
Thank you guys for sharing those moments with me… I know we’re going to have a blast on your wedding day next year in Camarillo!!! I can’t wait!!!
Seriously everyone … can everyone just take a quick second to recognize this being my 3rd post in 2 days!!! seriously. wow. Haha!
In all honesty – I’ve been so swamped with processing images and designing albums for so many weeks now that I took the day off today to catch up on my blogging and facebook-ing… just to change it up a bit! LOL! Oh… if you haven’t checked out my facebook page - check it out… I usually post things there before I blog them (just cuz it’s easier and faster to post images there – blogging takes me a LONG time to get the darn post ready! lol!). So if you want to see the latest and greatest – that’s the place to go!
Here’s the link to my official Studio Eternity Facebook Page - I won’t ask you to fan me, since apparently that was too much pressure or whatever the facebook people said… lol! – but feel free to ‘Like’ me… (pretty, pretty please… like me… please like me – LOL )
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I know… I know… once again I’ve totally slacked off with the blogging thing. I know. But if you guys would have seen what my calendar looked like in June… you wouldn’t blame me. Seriously. My calendar looked like it had chicken pox for the month of June… I can’t even count how many consultations, appointments, engagements, weddings I did all together!!! I really, seriously, deserve a break! lol!! Unfortunately, with wedding season in full swing – that much needed break will just have to wait. haha!
So I need to catch up seriously… I know.
Slowly, but surely, I’ll catch up… for now – let me share a fabulous engagement session I had.
I actually did Ezekiel’s brother’s wedding back a couple of years ago (LOVED Yvette and Kabir… thank you guys for being so awesome!!!) – so when Shannon and Ezekiel called me, I was beyond excited to see their beautiful family again!!! I can NOT wait for their fabulous wedding – THIS WEEKEND!!! (that’s how behind I am… lol!!).
Shannon and Ezekiel chose a fabulous section of Malibu beach – it was actuall where they got engaged!!! yes… let’s all do an ‘awwwww’ together (I know I sure did!!!). We talked, we laughed, we got to know each other, and we captured some beautiful images! … oh.. then we had a fabulous (and extremely delicious dinner!!! – thanks guys… you guys are soooo amazing!!!).
Seriously… check out this fabulous section of Malibu – we had so many backgrounds when we started walking around… I love it!!!
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