Liberty Station San Diego {Classic Car Vintage Photo Session}

I just love this patriotic themed, vintage session at Liberty Station, San Diego ! And the classic Woody, Thunderbird and Roadster really helped make this session special ! It was my first time shooting cars, and I'm definitely going to incorporate them into sessions again ! With Michael being a former US Marine and involved with the Warrior Foundation Freedom Station, he and Kris seemed like the perfect couple for this session ! He is even the owner of the yellow '32 Ford Roadster ! And he arranged for a couple of his gear-head buddies to bring their sweet rides along too ! 

Omni La Costa Hair Contest Styled Session {La Costa Carlsbad Photographer}

A few weeks ago, I was asked by Salon at +Omni La Costa Resort & Spa hair stylist, Lora Farrell, to shoot for her on a styled session. The images would be submitted to a Eufora International Style Contest. 

Hairstylist: Lora Farrell

Salon: Salon at Omni La Costa Resort
Clothing provided by: La Costa Spa, Audrey's Boutique, Coastal Dunes

Models: Serenity Gonzales, Davyd Farrell, Marc Therrien, Lupe Urquidez & Rosie Samoy

Lora shot the "Before" images below, prior to their cut, color and styling. The "After" images were shot by me in one of the ballrooms at Omni La Costa Resort. Lora wanted an edgy look that would highlight the hairstyles and create an overall funky image. I think we did pretty good ! 

Promo Video Shoot: Janie & Louis Wedding Session at California Center for the Arts Escondido

Today I shot a promo video for my website and my South African friends Janie & Louis, who were married a couple years ago, kindly volunteered to be my wedding couple models for the shoot. We shot at the California Center for the Arts in Escondido, which I had never shot at before. I really liked the modern lines of the buildings and the funky bright murals which reminded us of an African Ndebele Village.  

Styled Bridal Session at Willow Creek Events & Ranch {Valley Center San Diego Wedding Photographer}

I have been planning this Styled Bridal Session since October of last year and it just kept being pushed back. I didn't realize how much work goes into organizing one of these until I decided to undertake one myself. I'm glad we pushed it back though, because it turned out so great ! All the vendors who signed on to add to the session rocked it out and it really was a fabulous day ! Thanks to everyone involved ! 

Venue and Decor: Willow Creek Events & Ranch

Cake: SelfExpression

Hair: Stephanie Barry - First Look Bridal Hair Design

Makeup: Stephanie Picazo

Flowers: Floral Designs by Bethany

Invitations: Custom Couture Creations

Model: Janie R.