Natalie Keoshian: head shots

This semester I am taking a black and white film photography class at COC, and Natalie volunteered to be a model for one of my assignments. In return, I told her that I would be willing to take digital pictures as well. It ends up that Natalie needed head shots for college applications, so it was perfect! We met at 8 a.m., which is pretty early for a Saturday (but I never mind early photo shoots because of the good lighting), and drove to a spot in Newhall that I had wanted to use for a while. It was a surprisingly cold morning because I could actually see my breath, but we both were completely fine with that :). Natalie, thank you so much for helping me out on my assignment, and I'm glad I could help you out!

Ethan and Mary: engagement photos

It's been a while since I've posted an entry! I've been so busy with school and other things that I haven't had a lot of time to spend online or editing pictures!

This summer I heard the surprising news that Ethan and Mary were engaged! I couldn't believe that two people I had just graduated with were planning a wedding, but I am so happy and excited for both of you. You guys make me feel old, and now I feel like I need to hop on the whole boyfriend thing :). Thank you guys for giving me the opportunity to experience wedding photography!

And as you can see, I finally figured out how to make the pictures larger, thanks to Tyler :)

Sara Chaplin: senior photos (Manhattan Beach)

Last weekend Sara, Allie (assistant), and I made an early trip to Manhattan Beach for Saras senior pictures. I love this place during the sunrise because there’s hardly anyone there, although we saw some wedding shots going on, and because the lighting is perfect. After shooting for a couple hours we had a scrumptious breakfast at The Kettle. Warming up to a cup of hot chocolate and pancakes after spending time on the overcast, cool beach made it all worth while. Overall, it was a really fun, early day :)

The one and only, Hume Lake

Hume Lake is one of my favorite places in the world, although I haven't been to many of the places I'd like to visit. I like what a friend told me last week, "If I could have anything in the world it would be unlimited, free airline tickets and free hotel accommodations." That would be GREAT Mads. Anyhow, if you haven't been to Hume Lake I highly advise you go sometime in your lifetime. It's beautiful, there's great photo opportunities, a vast amount of stars, they have best milkshakes ever, and you'll never be disappointed by all the people who love the Lord there. This Labor Day was the Fullarton family's second annual trip to Hume. The McCains were so kind as to invite us last year and now we're making it a tradition along with many other families from church. On Saturday the country fair took place where they have a ton of great, cheap stuff to buy, a few auctions that take place, cinnamon rolls, fruit stands, games, etc. But my favorite part of the weekend is always taking photos, of course :). Stacey and Heather were awesome models, so thank you girls! I hope you got a few good photos out if it! I also shot a roll of black and white film for my class, but I won't see those until I develop them soon. I'm hoping they turn out good and if they do maybe I'll post a few.