BellaDiva Photography by Melissa Coetzee - Southern California Modern Lifestyle Portrait Photography

Friday, January 9, 2015

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 !

Monday, January 5, 2015

2015 Bucket List Top 5 {San Diego Wedding & Portrait Photographer)

I know, it's January already, and I probably should've started thinking about this stuff a few weeks ago, but what the hell ... call it my virtual vision board. Here is the stuff I want to do and if your plans match up with mine, then let's talk ! There's one HELL of a deal in it for you ! Maybe even .... sssshhhh..... FREE !!

#1 SHOOT A PROPOSAL

Thinking of popping the question or know someone who is ? Let's brainstorm some great ideas and I'd love to capture it for you !

#2 SHOOT A WEDDING IN THE SNOW AT YOSEMITE CHAPEL

Ever since I visited Yosemite a few years ago, I have just loved this little chapel. And the photos I've seen of it in Winter are just too die for !

#3 SHOOT AN INTERNATIONAL WEDDING

Getting hitched on top of a Mayan temple in Mexico ? On a glacier in Canada ? Surrounded by elephants in South Africa ? We need to talk!

#4 SHOOT AN INDIAN WEDDING
4 Days ? No big deal ! I'm a huge fan of all things Bollywood !

#5 SHOOT A SWEET, OLDER COUPLE'S 50+ YEAR WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

That kind of commitment needs to be celebrated, BIG TIME !

If these items match you or someone you know, then send them my way ! They can email me their story at melissa@belladivaphoto.com

Tuesday, December 30, 2014

BEST OF 2014 - WEDDING EDITION {Escondido-San Diego Wedding Photographer}

2014 was such a fun year for BellaDiva Weddings. We got to meet and photograph some fabulous and fun couples! It's always interesting to see how each couple's wedding is tailored to their individual personalities, with unique touches and details.
Here's a wrap up of the best of my 2014 weddings:

Best Cake/Dessert
Mindy & Ron's Wedding at Admiral Kidd Club - San Diego, CA
Cupcakes Squared - San Diego, CA