Clearly, bad at blogging

It’s been forever since I blogged here! The past few months have been such a whirlwind. Portrait bookings, wedding bookings… the year definitely kicked off to an amazing start!

Here are some shots I took of the beautiful and talented Blair Hansen. I have worked with her before and every time we come together it seems like I get some of my proudest shots. Working with entertainers is my absolute favorite as they are performing for you as you shoot them. You are capturing their music. Their style. Their soul in the photograph.
Many thanks to Blair’s girlfriend, Tara for assisting with lighting in this shoot. You helped make such amazing images!

Taken at her parent’s home in Castro Valley, California.

Be sure to check out her music via myspace at www.myspace.com/blairhansen

Thank you so much Blair for giving me the oppurtunity to capture you in pictures.

 

Ryan K.

A few weeks ago I had the privilege of shooting promotional photos for upcoming singer Ryan K. Make sure to check out his myspace page (that I also designed!) at

http://www.myspace.com/iheartryank

This turned out to be my favourite photo from the shoot. Captured so much depth and detail in his face along with the moody lighting. He was amazing to work with – followed every direction and put his own input in so that he got exactly what he wanted.

Today I have a shoot with a woman named Jennifer and her son.  Right now I’m just taking a few minute break from cleaning up the studio a bit and setting up the set I have in mind for the first set of shots. I have missed doing children/family fine art photography so I’m pretty happy to be doing it again =)

I have two art shows coming up this month : A booth at the TMS Kawasaki Expo going on in Tracy…. as well as a showing at the Self Clothing Boutique in San Francisco. I just purchased about 30 prints for both shows… and I still feel I am a bit short.

Until next time~

 

Marlena + opening business

Taken of Marlena a month or so ago. It’s been so long since i posted here!

Many changes in my life have happened in the past month.. allowing me to pursue my photography full time. I am finally taking the plunge into making a business for myself in doing something that I love and am truly passionate about. I have the skills I just need to get my name out there a bit more and I think that the future could look quite bright for me =)

I am really looking into doing more of my creative, conceptual work. It’s something that I absolutely love doing but with client work… I never quite have the chance to put it together. Hopefully this week I will have time to do such things.

Look for my updates coming soon. I told myself I will use this thing more often!

 

Glowing

So I don’t have a perfectly symmetrical face.
So sue me! =)
I have so many choices with lighting now. So much to experiment with. Truly the best money I have spent in a long time. 2 Soft boxes, back lighting, and 1 reflector.

It’s not the best… but I’m proud.

 

I have a thing for…

Intense black and white portraits.
Model : Brittany.
Taken near Cal State Hayward, CA =)

I will be having an 8-12 piece art feature at The Valley Pub in the heart of the Noe Valley. So Excited! It will be my first time having my art on display since highschool. I am choosing from more of my conceptual and nature photography. Perhaps one or two portrait pieces. It’s gonna take me forever to choose! I over-think too much =)

Have two shoots set up for this weekend… and a possible 2 during the week. 3 of them paid client shoots. Things are finally looking up for me and my artwork.

 

I had better days

February 13th, 2008.

 

And I wanna hear what you have to say about me
Hear if you’re gonna live without me
I wanna hear what you want
What the hell do you want?

 

Valentines Day photo <3

I took these photos for my guy for Valentine’s day ❤ I hope he likes it.  All different Heathers =]

It was refreshing to play with my lighting again. Be creative… make pretty things 🙂
It’s refreshing to know that this year I’m in love with a guy that truly wishes he could make me the happiest girl on Valentine’s day. I wish I could be with him on it =[

sad panda.

I think I need to get glasses for my computer. My head has been pounding every night for three days now.  My insurence should be going through in the next week or so. Will be nice to be able to finally go and get checkups, medication, etc without worrying about the cost (quite so much).

WoW is becoming way too stressful. I get too attached to my friends just for them to ditch out.  I’m a silly girl.

Ramble Ramble. So Tired.