June 29, 2008
I got back this evening from spending a fun weekend up in the Bay Area visiting my friend Kevin. I shot quite a bit and just went through some of the images, more of which I’ll post soon, but this image quickly popped out at me…
Hope you all had a wonderful weekend!
June 25, 2008
As I posted yesterday, I spent Sunday in and around Cerritos, CA with Thuy and Marc. Thuy is the sister Viet (of Viet and Amanda whose engagement shoot can be seen here) and will be marrying Marc in August. Unfortunately, I will be unable to shoot their wedding, but I was still able to shoot a great engagement session for them.
Fun fact: Thuy and Marc met when they were both in the Army stationed overseas. I so admire them both for their time served in the military. It is something I know I could have never done, but I appreciate and admire all the people who make that commitment to our country — including my amazing cousin Maribeth who is currently serving her 4th year in the Army (she can be seen in this post).
Thuy had the brilliant idea of starting the shoot at their house by doing somewhat of a lifestyle shoot of them just hanging out. Here are a few shots I got at their home…
I think this is my favorite one of Thuy. Check out those amazing eyes!
Hanging out at the dining table.
We tried to get a simple portrait of them with their dog Obie, but he was just too full of energy to sit still long enough! I think this one is great and shows the little guy’s energy.
After shooting around the house, we went out to brave the heat (I’m sure it was 100º) and shot some photos at the nearby Cerritos Library.
We took a break from shooting so that we could take a break from the heat and visit the neighborhood Jamba Juice. It was the perfect treat on such a hot day. Can you believe that Marc has never tried a Jamba Juice before this day?
After our break, we went back to the library for some more shooting in better light. 
I love this shot.
This is possibly my favorite shot from the entire shoot of the both of them.
Great light.
At the end of the shoot, it was still pretty warm outside and well– there was this great fountain… Earlier in the shoot, Thuy had mentioned that she wouldn’t mind going in the fountain. Um, never tell your photographer (especially if I’m your photographer) that you’ll do something wild and crazy for a few shots if you don’t totally mean it! Haha. Luckily, Thuy and Marc were totally game to dance around in the fountain for a bit at the end of the shoot. I so love my clients!
I loved that the little boys playing in the fountain were totally oblivious to the fact that two adults were splashing around in the fountain fully-clothed.
A great moment right before we left totally soaked.
Click here to view the slideshow and more images from this great shoot!
Congratulations, Thuy & Marc! I’m sorry I can’t be there for your wedding, but I have no doubt that Lillian will take great care of you.
Thanks for a great Sunday afternoon, and for the Jamba Juice!
June 23, 2008
I spent a very warm evening in Cerritos last night with Thuy and Marc for their engagement session at Cerritos Library. More will be posted soon!
June 20, 2008
Yesterday was hot. When you get into your car at 8pm and see that the nifty dashboard thermometer reads 91º, you know it’s hot. Even though tomorrow is the first official day of Summer, I’m starting the celebration early with this shot I got of my sister last weekend. We spent the Father’s Day weekend at home with our parents… we had a bbq and went swimming in our under-used pool. Something tells me, though, that this Summer will require more frequent pool days!
Hayley’s boyfriend Garrett brought over his scuba gear so we could try out the equipment in the pool. It’s a weird feeling to be able to breathe under water…
Thank goodness I get to get out of the desert today and away from these killer triple-digit temperatures! I’m photographing a fabulous wedding at Shutters on the Beach in Santa Monica. The weather lady just said it’s going to be in the mid-80’s at the beach. Bring on that lovely beach weather!
Happy Friday!
June 19, 2008
Here are a few more images from Donna and John’s housewarming party last month. I’ve been playing around more with the new TRA2 actions… I can’t wait to apply them to some wedding images I’ve been waiting to blog!
Me. Brooke. Donna.
Brooke.
Donna.
Hillary.
Of course Shoebox (aka “Shoobie”) had to get it on the photo action!
More of that precious little ball of fur…
Shoobie and John on the couch.
Donna and Nicole. Sisters.
Donna.
Donna and John– the proud new homeowners — being their normal dorky selves. 
haha. Love you guys!
Fun times. We need to do that again soon, ladies!
