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If you’re looking for a sweet new furbaby, go visit the OC Humane Society at the OC Pet Expo this weekend! Here’s a little taste of some of the faces that they may be available…  King the redhead!  (L): Stella hamming it up (R): Nellie has SUCH a cheesy, toothy grin!  Sprout reminds me of the character in the door in the Wizard of Oz. "Not no way, not no how!"  Brownie
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 This image was created after the couple's ceremony, which took place in the middle of the afternoon so there was plenty of daylight left for pictures. The couple also allowed more than an hour in between their ceremony and reception to accommodate photographs. Q: Is it better to do take the family and “formal” pictures before the wedding, or after? A: Unless you are a very traditional couple (or the custom of not seeing each other until you walk down the aisle is important to you), then it’s usually more convenient to take pictures with both your families and bridal party before the ceremony. Generally I strongly advise couples to schedule most of their formal photos before their ceremony if: 1. Their ceremony takes place during or shortly before sunset. As photographers, oftentimes when doing pictures before the ceremony we still arrange for the couple to have a “moment” when they see each other for the first time so they still have that memory. I’ve often heard brides say it was actually more special that way, and as a result they could focus more on “not tripping” when walking down the aisle instead of their groom at the front! If, after reading all the reasons to schedule your photos before the ceremony, you *STILL* can’t let go of that special instant you’ve envisioned for when you walk down the aisle—then if I were you I wouldn’t change a thing, and do the pictures afterwards when you originally intended to do them. If your photographer is a true professional then he or she can accommodate your wishes regardless of what time during the wedding day they take place…and ultimately you will have no regrets! by Molly no comments
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Not too long ago my fabulous tax accountant Summer asked me to attend and photograph her grandson’s first birthday party. The theme was “little monsters,” though ‘monster’ would hardly fit the description of Chace himself. He was sweet, quiet, attentive, friendly, and enjoyed every minute of his party…from the delicious blue birthday cake frosting to his new red bike! Ah, it’s good to be one!
 This was something special indeed...it's a good thing Summer ensured I was there, because Chace took some of his first steps and we were able to get photos of it!  Chace's uncle J.R. playing with the piñata eyeball
 "Happy biiiirrrthday toooo you!"  ADORABLE homemade monster cupcakes! Each one unique! And Chace roaring like a monster
 Chace takes a whack at the piñata with his mama and daddy, and his great-great grandma acting a little "monsterish" herself!
Happy birthday to Chace! by Molly no comments
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Q: What are the different kinds of wedding photo sessions available? A: A Bridal Session is a professional photography session of the bride in her wedding dress, traditionally taken days or even weeks prior to the wedding. This session can take place outdoors or in a studio, and usually includes full makeup, hairstyling and occasionally even a bouquet. The idea behind a Bridal Session is that plenty of high-quality images will be taken of the bride in an unhurried and controlled environment before the wedding chaos begins, however over the past few years Bridal Sessions have begun to be viewed as overly-traditional and old-fashioned, and in some areas of the country they have fallen out of popularity.  Click the image to view more pictures of beautiful bride Wendy and her woodsy wedding! An Engagement Session is a professional photography session of the soon-to-be-wed couple, in nicer everyday clothing. It is much like a regular portrait session where the couple is well-groomed and often dressed nicely/fashionably in clothing that reflects their personal style at its best. Sometimes brides-to-be also utilize professional hairstyling and makeup for an Engagement Session. These types of portraits can take place in a studio or outdoors, though with the advent of digital technology, outdoor/on-location engagement sessions have exploded in popularity over last few years.  Click the image to see more from Amy & Coleman's beach engagement session! Some brides-to-be also consider Boudoir Sessions several months before their wedding, so they can present the photos to their partners as a wedding gift on their wedding day (or night!). Boudoir Sessions are private photo shoots that are often taken in a studio or other controlled environment, featuring the bride-to-be in lingerie, and incorporating a variety of flattering and daring poses. Some women opt to do their Boudoir Session after the wedding as well, to use the photos as a surprise anniversary present instead of a surprise wedding present.  Click the link to see the rest of this boudoir session (password: forhiseyes) Another type of session that’s growing in popularity is the Day-After/Day-Before Session. This type of session essentially operates as a more casual Bridal Session featuring both newlyweds instead of just the bride, and is usually scheduled at a site for which time and logistics do not allow access on the wedding day itself. It’s thought that Day-After/Day-Before Sessions originally developed during destination weddings, when the couple could be taken to an exotic picturesque location at their destination a day or two before or following their wedding, for a portrait session that incorporated the feel and beauty of the area. These types of photoshoots are now arranged even for domestic and local weddings. The couple can wear their wedding attire more casually, such as no jacket, tie, or veil; or it can be regarded as an Engagement Session at their wedding destination. The session is named as it can be scheduled for before the wedding or shortly afterwards.  Click on the image to see more from Carol & Pete's destination Day-Before Session in Greece! Lastly, a unique spinoff of Day After/Before Sessions is the Trash The Dress Session. Also known by a variety of other, gentler monikers (i.e., Douse the Dress, Mess the Dress, etc) this type of photoshoot generally appeals to a select group of people who believe that there are no other foreseeable uses for their wedding dresses following the wedding. So a Trash the Dress session is created with the intent of getting the couple dirty, wet, and messy resulting in some fun or sexy photos.  Click on the image to view more of Andrea during her "dog bath" Trash the Dress sesh! If you’re planning your own wedding, hopefully this helps illustrate the different kinds of options that are open to you and your fiancé when it comes to pre- and post- wedding photography. by Molly no comments
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A DIY paper-pinwheel tutorial we photographed for A Good Affair Wedding & Events has been published on the budget-friendly wedding inspiration/advice site The Broke-Ass Bride. Take a look!
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Our photographs of Natalie’s 30th Birthday Bash have been picked up as a featured idea on BirthdayWire, a brand-new site that operates under the EventWire brand. Exciting! Click on over to see.
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