Annika has such a sweet personality. It wasn't hard for us to find the perfect location to fit the adventurous, kind, and free spirited person she is! We started off with a professional makeup application prior to the shoot and the rest of the morning couldn't have gone better for her Senior Portraits. Annika, I'm so excited for you and what's to come this upcoming year. Senior year is going to be amazing!!
Hey Seniors! Fall is here and there are only a handful of spots left for the rest of this year! Beautiful orange leaves make for a fabulous backdrop ;) Also accepting RSVP's for next SPRING too! Don't forget to plan ahead for those gorgeous cherry blossoms ♥
Though it was cloudy Becca trusted me to do my work and get some beautiful portraits for her Senior Pictures. What I loved most about the session (aside from Becca's sweet personality!) was that she already had in mind a few options for her session environment and based on her outfits we totally made it all work ;)
**Update: Seniors! August is extremely booked. If you are still looking for some beautiful Senior Portraits please contact me ASAP to inquire about available dates. XO!!
I absolutely adored Rebecca and her Senior Session! Rebecca knew she wanted to start in her lovely home and venture out for a more nature inspired environment. I can't wait to share more...
Only limited bookings available due to the current schedule! Make sure you inquire for available dates to get your Senior Session in time for school :)
Sophia was such a sweetheart & she completely rocked her session! We had an environment that fit perfectly for what she was going for and what can I say.. we laughed our way through the entire session and captured some beautiful portraits for Sophia & her family. I'm so excited for her senior year and what life has in store for her. XO Sophia! So glad I got to capture these natural and beautiful portraits for you & your family to remember even years from now.
When I first met Katie I just knew there was something so special about her. There was a certain quiet, inner beauty and kindness I felt within the first few moments of talking to her, and I immediately knew I had to capture the beauty within. xox
**Update: Only limited bookings left for the months of September & October. If you're interested in RSVP'ing for your very own session make sure you email me ASAP! :)
Another gorgeous session where Annika completely trusted me throughout the entire process! Talk about laid-back, Annika was up for everything ;) Not to mention I absolutely love her free spirit and sense of adventure. Can't wait to share more...
Currently obsessing (aka working) on this sweet couple..
When I see images like this it reminds me just how important and valuable a moment like this is, especially, years down the road. Whether it's an engagement, senior session, or a portrait session for you or your family... words cannot describe how priceless a moment like this can be for you and your loved ones. And there's something about taking the extra step to cherish a portrait and seeing it daily in your home as a piece of your own life art. I know for myself personally, I've vowed to create and capture moments like this for me and my loved ones.
It's funny.. I hadn't planned on writing about 'life art' but when I saw this image that is truly how
I felt and hope everyone can feel the same passion for their very own moments :)
What can I say, they are simply sweethearts. Jie & Hyon have a love that is so whole that even in a moment of silence it's as if they are communicating.. loudly. And if you have ever met these two you know that is exactly how these two live! I love how they laugh with each other, tease each other, and at the same time there is this underlying connection these two have.
But most of all, I absolutely adore how they love each other... unabashedly.
Isla was so precious and loved even before she was born... like many (if not all) parents feel.
And that is exactly the kind of love I love to see. I've seen the way Irene & Michael talk about their
little girl - their eyes light up and I can hear the slight twinge of anticipation at the thought of their
little girl growing up each and every day.
Irene is a planner, which is why when I received an email from her asking me to document Isla's
room (yes, this was before Isla was even born!) and then Isla's first year birthday party, I was
touched. For someone who plans and is very detailed oriented it was an honor for me to
document such an important milestone in Irene & Michael's first newborn's life!
Here's a glimpse into the love, laughter, and joy this family has. Isla is so loved and to see the
same love reflected back to her parents is a beautiful thing.
I had the honor of documenting this wonderful, traditional Korean wedding between a kiwi and a
native Korean ;) Penny's parents flew in from New Zealand for the Korean traditional wedding
ceremony and it was such a blessing to see these two surrounded by their loved ones from all
over the world. More coming soon...
Traditionally the throwing of the chestnuts is for the Groom's parents, but it's such a fun tradition
Penny had her parents partake as well. I think they had some fun ;)
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*Edit: While this particular vendor is from San Francisco, I thought I'd share this post here
because of the insight Julianne provides regarding make-up in general ;) It takes practice and
sometimes a little professional help but make-up is so essential to photos and can help you to
become camera ready just as you put emphasis on clothes and hair.. Read on for more details!
I had the wonderful honor of witnessing (and documenting!) my dear friend's wedding ceremony
in San Francisco last month. Friends flew in from all over the world (NY, Hong Kong, Portland,
NJ, etc.) and it was such an intimate setting where only the most closest family and friends
were invited to see these two vow to love each other forever ♥ Aside from the silly and teary moments that can only come from these two (really..), I had the most fabulous time getting to know local San Francisco wedding vendors! These people were
like friends and we talked as if we just had lunch yesterday. One vendor I had a chance to
interview is Julianne from Pretty by Julianne.
Before I go on and on about how much we talked about loving make-up... here's an {in-depth}
interview of Julianne herself:
Q. What is your favorite breakfast food?
A. Eggs and bacon. Ok anything with eggs. I love egg yolk!
Q. Your go to morning drink?
A.Peppermint tea. Harney & Sons has the best peppermint tea on the planet.
Q. First word that comes to your mind?
A. I'm hungry. (not an uncommon state in my world)
Q. Ok, on to the real questions! What do you love about weddings?
A. The OPTIONS that makeup gives. I mean, why do so many women get excited about
makeup (like me)?? It's the chance to look different, to enhance, to improve, to create
beauty. To be the best they can be. That's what I love about makeup. :-)
Q. If you had only 30 seconds to speak with a bride, what would you tell them?
A. Practice. Makeup is all about technique and if you don't practice what you learn from a
makeup artist or on YouTube, you'll never be able to do it "right" if you don't practice. Also,
beauty is individualized. You can see a great look on YouTube or a magazine but you need
to own it and understand it to make it work for your face.
Q. What do YOU specialize in?
A.I specialize in making women feel beautiful with what they have. Enhancing their
natural beauty. Sounds so simple right? As I mentioned earlier, beauty is individualized.
Just like how every brow has it's own shape and must match the owner.
Q. What inspires you?
A. Eyes inspire me. Whether it be almond eyes with mono-lids or bright colored eyes... I
think about how I can enhance with different eyeshadows and eyeliner! I also get inspired
by moments. A happy smile that I see from a bride or a cute little baby to the blue sky. If I
am part of that happy moment, I am inspired. Is this too cheesy?? (SC: umm, NOT at all.. ;))
Q. Why is makeup essential to photo shoots? A. What our eyes capture and what the camera captures is very different. Makeup can
enhance eyes to make them stand out, a carefully applied blush will bring a healthy glow
to the face, and lip color can make someone look healthy... You get the idea. Makeup can
definitely enhance, camouflage, chisel, feature and brighten so that you are photo ready.
Q. What is the Client's reaction when they first see the finished look?
A.Do you know what I love the most? After I am done with makeup, and the client sees
themselves for the first time in the mirror. They have the biggest smile! Usually because
they are really happy with the way they look. I had a makeup trial with a bride yesterday.
She looked at herself in the mirror when I was done (she was dying to see) and she smiled
so widely and nodded up and down! She was really happy with the look! She hugged me
like 9 times before she left the appointment. Stuff like that makes me feel SO good.
Thank you so much Julianne!! I don't remember how many times I told her I wish I had her make- up set for my own personal use ;)
If you've never had make-up professionally done (whether it's for a shoot or not) I'd highly
recommend it. It's fun and you will always learn something a little fabulous! ♥
For the wandering heart who loves adventure, travel, and most of all.. love. I discovered this
amazing video and had to share it. I love you in 100 languages in 2 minutes ;)
Have a fabulous weekend with all of your loved ones.
Whenever I see pictures like this it reminds me of those small, quiet moments and why the
wedding day actually exists. It is to fall deeper in love with the person in front of you and seize
life's adventures...together.
