Wow... what a busy week home. After barely making it out of Amsterdam I came back to Santa Barbara to a FULL week of shooting... two weddings (that I helped on with two dear friends... more to come later)... and THREE photo shoots...
Two days after landing I was running around a back yard... crawling into "spaceships"... and playing musical instruments with Cosima and all her friends for her 4th birthday party...
Then... a few days later I was stoked to do Meredith and Tim's engagement pics in their new home together on the beach. These two exude such joy and laughter.. I couldn't get them to STOP kissing for the camera... even when I wasn't looking they were embracing and kissing (and goofing around)... Meredith & Tim... I had a blast with you guys and can't wait to visit again!!
And then I rounded off the week, just the other day with a drive out to Santa Ynez valley in order to photograph Koehler Winery for their new brochures and marketing campaign. Ohhh it was such a beautiful spring day... fresh cut grass... sun shining... and an amazing drive (I just love the valley)!!
Okay... its almost one in the morning... I'm a tad bit tired and blurry eyed... but pretty proud of myself for getting these three shoots up here so quickly. I am off on another adventure on Friday... Chicago (for an engagement shoot and some meetings)... then to Ibiza Spain (for a wedding... yippee!)... then to New York (to see the family and a couple magazine meetings in NYC)... should prove to be quite a busy but productive trip.
I may go to bed tired every night but when I do I remember that my day was full... visiting with friends... meeting new people... and taking pics!!
May you all rest your head at night knowing your day was a full one full of at least a few smiles!!
Love
A
Two days after landing I was running around a back yard... crawling into "spaceships"... and playing musical instruments with Cosima and all her friends for her 4th birthday party...
Then... a few days later I was stoked to do Meredith and Tim's engagement pics in their new home together on the beach. These two exude such joy and laughter.. I couldn't get them to STOP kissing for the camera... even when I wasn't looking they were embracing and kissing (and goofing around)... Meredith & Tim... I had a blast with you guys and can't wait to visit again!!
And then I rounded off the week, just the other day with a drive out to Santa Ynez valley in order to photograph Koehler Winery for their new brochures and marketing campaign. Ohhh it was such a beautiful spring day... fresh cut grass... sun shining... and an amazing drive (I just love the valley)!!
Okay... its almost one in the morning... I'm a tad bit tired and blurry eyed... but pretty proud of myself for getting these three shoots up here so quickly. I am off on another adventure on Friday... Chicago (for an engagement shoot and some meetings)... then to Ibiza Spain (for a wedding... yippee!)... then to New York (to see the family and a couple magazine meetings in NYC)... should prove to be quite a busy but productive trip.
I may go to bed tired every night but when I do I remember that my day was full... visiting with friends... meeting new people... and taking pics!!
May you all rest your head at night knowing your day was a full one full of at least a few smiles!!
Love
A
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My first slide show of 2010 ... remember that beautiful and sweet wedding last month in Kona... take a look.
One quick shout out to Kathleen Akaka... she was their AMAZING wedding coordinator. so wonderful to work with. If you or anyone you know is getting married in Kona.. this is the woman you want coordinating your beautiful event... Divine Goods Hawaii
Rachel & Elie... doing this slide show took me right back to Hawaii... thank you again for asking me to be a part of your intimate and touching wedding. Enjoy!
Love,
A
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One quick shout out to Kathleen Akaka... she was their AMAZING wedding coordinator. so wonderful to work with. If you or anyone you know is getting married in Kona.. this is the woman you want coordinating your beautiful event... Divine Goods Hawaii
Rachel & Elie... doing this slide show took me right back to Hawaii... thank you again for asking me to be a part of your intimate and touching wedding. Enjoy!
Love,
A
Click HERE for the slide show...
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So I had mentioned last week that I was so excited to be heading to Kona Hawaii to photograph Rachel & Elie's wedding. It was even better than I had imagined. It was so fun to see these two again. The last time I saw them Rachel was a bridesmaid at her best friend Michelle's wedding on Mackinac ... and here I was months later with them in Hawaii... man I love my job!
I arrived to the rehearsal and was instantly welcomed by their family and friends. Everyone there was so incredibly warm and welcoming. It is just a testament to Rachel and Elie. The ceremony was one of the most intimate ceremonies I have ever witnessed... everyone circled around the hoopa.. everyone was involved with the ceremony by reading and just by being so close. It was incredibly touching.
Now I'll be honest I don't usually go through all the pics before I blog... I quickly pic a few of my favorites and that's it. Well, for some reason this time I've already looked through all the pics... and you know... I have never felt this way... I walked away feeling like I know Rachel and Elie even more ... seeing the procession of images... the looks they give each other... the little touches between moments... it is clear that these two are not only madly in love... but incredibly comfortable and happy with each other. Some couples are bubbling over with excitement... some couples are filled with butterflies in anticipation... Rachel and Elie seemed to be truly serene. I loved it!!... then again being on Hawaii doesn't hurt!!
Rachel & Elie, thank you so much for asking me to be a part of this incredibly intimate and beautiful celebration of your love. I truly feel honored. I can't wait to meet up with you again.. maybe for a little reunion in SF!!!
Love,
A
I arrived to the rehearsal and was instantly welcomed by their family and friends. Everyone there was so incredibly warm and welcoming. It is just a testament to Rachel and Elie. The ceremony was one of the most intimate ceremonies I have ever witnessed... everyone circled around the hoopa.. everyone was involved with the ceremony by reading and just by being so close. It was incredibly touching.
Now I'll be honest I don't usually go through all the pics before I blog... I quickly pic a few of my favorites and that's it. Well, for some reason this time I've already looked through all the pics... and you know... I have never felt this way... I walked away feeling like I know Rachel and Elie even more ... seeing the procession of images... the looks they give each other... the little touches between moments... it is clear that these two are not only madly in love... but incredibly comfortable and happy with each other. Some couples are bubbling over with excitement... some couples are filled with butterflies in anticipation... Rachel and Elie seemed to be truly serene. I loved it!!... then again being on Hawaii doesn't hurt!!
Rachel & Elie, thank you so much for asking me to be a part of this incredibly intimate and beautiful celebration of your love. I truly feel honored. I can't wait to meet up with you again.. maybe for a little reunion in SF!!!
Love,
A
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As I'm sitting in my hotel room in Kona Hawaii... prepping for my wedding tomorrow... and of course getting my "work" ready for the beach.. I am ALSO prepping for an amazing event I am going to be a part of next Saturday March 27th at the University Club in Santa Barbara, CA.
Santa Barbara Wedding Couture is going to be a wonderful place for brides who are getting married in the Santa Barbara, Central Coast, and Southern California areas to meet some of the best vendors the area has to offer... and have fun!! I promise... Armando of Alegria by Design along with the Santa Barbara Wedding Guide always put on events that are classy, elegant, and of the utmost quality. I feel quite honored to be a part of it and among the vendors that will be there.
You can check out more information on the website at http://www.santabarbaraweddingcouture.com
Alright... off to the beach to do some work... and take some pics.. of course!!
Santa Barbara Wedding Couture is going to be a wonderful place for brides who are getting married in the Santa Barbara, Central Coast, and Southern California areas to meet some of the best vendors the area has to offer... and have fun!! I promise... Armando of Alegria by Design along with the Santa Barbara Wedding Guide always put on events that are classy, elegant, and of the utmost quality. I feel quite honored to be a part of it and among the vendors that will be there.
You can check out more information on the website at http://www.santabarbaraweddingcouture.com
Alright... off to the beach to do some work... and take some pics.. of course!!
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It is that time of year again.. time for the annual WPPI conference in Vegas...
.. and here I am again... almost midnight... the night before I leave... unpacked... and of course what am I doing... PROCRASTINATING... I've been on facebook .. twitter... and now blogging... and I think its all because I don't want to face the fact that I HAVE to fit 4 pairs of boots, a pair of heels, tennis shoes, and flip flops (along with my clothes) into my small suitcase... but come on... doesn't everyone take all of these shoes for 4 days in Vegas!! You never know... it is Vegas baby!!
I'm starting to get excited... seeing old friends... meeting new ones... and hopefully learning A TON from all of the amazing speakers... and of course maybe a little equipment shopping (granted there may not be room in my suitcase for more camera gear... but a girl can always make it fit)!!
Have a fun week...
Love
A
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