Thursday, August 28, 2008
Monday, August 25, 2008
Some girls collect shoes....
oh yeah, and did I mention my honey made my coffee this morning so when I walked down the stairs it was into the fine mist of freshly brewed joe....now, that's the good life.
Sunday, August 24, 2008
August/September Promotions
1. Capture Your Cutie - Book a session before August 30th (session dates available for late Sep/early Oct) and receive 48 free wallets ($90 value). Sweet!
2. Prom Night Fashion Shoot - seniors - book The Ultimate before Sep. 15th (session dates available for late Sep/early Oct) and we'll come meet you on prom night for a mini fashion shoot. Limited availability.
To book a session or for questions, please email studio@llfotos.com.
Things We Love!
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Taking Our Style to a Whole New Level
Monday, August 18, 2008
SNEAK PEEK!
It's just a great package deal all the way around with this family because mom (Anissa) is so easy-going and so wonderful to work with. Both times we've had a session, I've walked away thinking - wow, I so need to learn to talk to my kids that way! She is clear and precise yet brief. And totally calm - which made our session an effortless work of collaboration because I'd explain what I was hoping to do and she'd help communicate it to Marv. I love this! I know some photographers prefer that parents stay in the background or even out of sight and with some children, this definitely works. I like parents around though because they know best how to talk to their kids. And often times, these little verbal exchanges provide the best smiles or little characteristic looks especially when parents get on a familiar subject or bring up a favorite character or subject of conversation. Then it's fun for me to just step back and watch for the moments.
Anyway, I'm rambling as usual so I'll sign off here by just saying - check out this cutie!!!
Me, taken by Cindy
ps- I took total liberties with post-processing - we were playing with overexposure when we took these but I took it to a whole new level for fun!
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Beautiful Ellie
ps - what I wouldn't do for a little slice of town like this around here! Just look at all the textures and colors...so cool! I can't wait to go back - there wasn't enough time (and Cindy has four more gorgeous children who I hope to rope into modeling for us next time (hehe - that's a warning :)) and seriously, can you believe this lady carried FIVE children and still looks like this?! Wowzers!
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Who's Your Celebrity Face?
Friday, August 15, 2008
Just a little blue...
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Jeannie: SKD
And I can't end this post without giving props where they are due - something people may not know about Jeannie besides the fact that she's obviously gorgeous - she's an absolute sweety! Although I met her earlier this year for this project, this was the first time I worked with her one-on-one and it was a blast!
Special Shout-Out Request
Two, a member of my own family is at the hospital today having tests done for a spot that was found in his lung a few weeks ago. Several of our family members are there as he will be there most of the day for testing.
So, this is my special shout-out request - I strongly believe, no matter what your personal belief system is (God, Buddha, etc) that positive community thinking (praying, etc) can have an extremely powerful effect. If you know me or even if you don't but stumbled upon this blog by accident, please take a moment to do your own form of a shout out for these two people and their families.
It's very appreciated! Thank you! :)
Monday, August 11, 2008
New Monarchs Player!
Things are busier than ever here - lots of cool things in the works, details to follow shortly. I'm on my way to SF today for a workshop with the extremely talented and cool David Jay and Jasmine Star. Now call me a weenie, but I'm a bit nervous because I have to navigate getting to the Wharf all by my little self. It's been some time since I've done the city drive, so wish me luck (and safe driving especially since the workshop doesn't end until 10pm which means I'll be doing the midnight drive!).
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Back from Georgia!
And check out my hot mama friend!!! Isn't she stunning? She told me she was awkward in front of the camera - yeah, whatever! I don't know about you but I don't see anything awkward about these.
I love these last images...we were driving around with Cindy showing me some of her favorite shoot spots plus ones she has looked at and never explored. This was one of those. As we drove up, she said "you can see it, can't you?" I will probably never forget that because I remember looking at the field of grass and dirt and long buildings with no color or any particular character and saying "uh, well, I trust whatever you see." But we hopped out and began to play and before long, I was seeing all kinds of cool things. It reminded me how fun it is to just go for it sometimes - not to overanalyze, but just jump in and see what happens. Cindy is awesome at this - she told me she often takes her seniors and says 'lets just drive and see what we see.' I took her attitude to heart and brought it home with me. Thanks for the great reminder Cindy!
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Au Revoir!
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Speaking of the personal touch...
Monday, July 28, 2008
What's Rocking Your World Right Now...
Friday, July 25, 2008
Rainbow Light
I'm not sure what it is about an image sometimes - maybe that it fits all the rules so nicely or it hits on a purely emotional level or sometimes even because it's the complete opposite of everything you expect to see in an image...whatever it is, this picture hits me...or maybe it's the personal experience and remembering the sound of Coley's adorable laughter as we took this image.
Thursday, July 24, 2008
The Personal Touch
So, how cool is it to send out your own personalized note card? Well, I'm officially addicted. I usually have several on hand and always include them with orders as well as notes to friends and family and anyone else that I can say hi to and show off (usually) my cute kids. :) Hey, I said I love bragging about the people I love so there you go. And speaking of....recognize this cutie? Just had these made up with the saying (which you can't read in this image) "Put a little sunshine in your life."
Monday, July 21, 2008
Sacramento Monarchs Shoot - University of Phoenix
At this particular shoot we were after a few key shots - as this was classroom-themed, we needed one of all looking at the camera, one of them while coach taught the classroom, and one of them laughing and goofing off supposedly behind the 'teacher's back.' This last shot proved to be a little too much fun at the expense of everyone in the room at some point being pummeled by paper balls and squishy hand basketballs. I think the laughter in the room reached throughout the building and provided a good show for the fans who showed up. I know I had a blast and I was stuck behind the camera! :) In any case, here are a few from last week's shoot...
This one just makes me laugh - being the fun group they are, I asked the creative team to jump in for a last shot and this was our very last one of the day after a sequence of them being pummeled by the players. From left to right - the man in the middle throwing the basketball - Dhon S., on the floor Casey C., and standing above Heather V.
Friday, July 18, 2008
Peace Out
Yah! Don't you love the weekends? I know I do. Ever since I was a kid, Friday signaled something special - when I was little, we skipped the formal dinner routine and would eat in front of the TV and watch movies. And our prime time treat was frozen yogurt with syrup drizzled on top. Maybe because of those times, I've alway associated weekends with at least one night of watching movies and having a special dinner (or non-bake, easy dinner, aka: takeout). Usually, it's Fridays for us but tonight was a work night for moi (edit, edit, edit) so the weekend party will start tomorrow instead.
In any case, it's 11:30pm, my kids will be up in less than 7 hours energeticlly calling me from their room and requesting breakfast be served upon the spot :) so it's time for me to high-tail it to bed!
Peace out all my beautiful people! Have a great weekend!
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Meeting with the President
As mentioned in a previous post this month, he is one of the firefighters who has been working insanely long, dedicated hours fighting all these fires in California. Last week his crew of six were picked to meet the President on a visit. I'm so proud!!! I mean, I don't care what your political affiliations are, that's just cool. :) And I so wish I could be there...hum! (that's me stomping my foot). Have fun today Nick!
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Like a Kid at...
In any case, if you're a Sacramento Monarchs fan (and why wouldn't you be? :)) then you may have known about a little event taking place at The University of Phoenix yesterday, but if not, I'll be posting more later this week. Needless to say, we had the best time photographing the players who showed up after a long day of practice and straight from another photo shoot with smiles and good humor.
I also had the pleasure of working with a couple of my favorite people - Heather V., Casey C., and Dhon S., from the Kings/Monarchs team. As if that wasn't awesome enough, they showed up with these posters (photo below)! These are from a photo shoot awhile back and I have to say, I have been, like a kid at Christmas, anxiously awaiting their release (just ask Heather who I hounded more than a few times :)).
For posterity's sake, a picture of my goofy happiness. I realize I'm probably supposed to act more blase' about these things, but that'd make me a total poser and I'd rather be a goofball than a poser, know what I mean? :)