Posts Tagged ‘beach fashion’
Hotel Del Coronado & Breakers Beach San Diego Wedding
You know that feeling when you first dating someone that you really like? You get butterflies in your stomach, you light up when you hear their voice on the phone, and you just can’t wait see them again… Well, that is what Tiffany & Alan are like ALL THE TIME! They have this fresh, sweet, joyful way about their affection toward one another… you can’t help but get caught up in the romance of it!
We started out at the Hotel Del Coronado for getting ready, family, and romantic portraits. After that, the bridal party hopped in a classic Old Town Wedding Trolley and rode over to Breaker’s Beach for the ceremony and reception. We loved how (instead of holding the ceremony on the deck) they invited guests to kick off their shoes and relax so-cal style for the gorgeous beach ceremony– now that’s how we do it in San Diego! Subtle details like the seashell lined aisle, beautiful candy bar, and bright color palette all came together so well to perfectly match the light breeze coming off the ocean.
Special thanks to all the vendors who made this beautiful wedding happen:
- Wedding coordinator: Yvonne Prout with California Party Divas
- Minister: Rev. Alan Ernst
- Ceremony Music: Russ Zinser
- Florist: Haydee’s Creative Flowers
- Reception Music: Primo DJs
- Catering: Navy Catering
- Cake: Sylvia’s Cakes
- Hair & make-up: Flora Wade
- Videographer: Jensen Studios
- Dress: The Bustle
Rock the Dress at Huntington Botanical Gardens & Leo Carrillo State Park
In the last ten or so years, there has been an awesome phenomenon in wedding photography called a “trash the dress” photo shoot. Brides all over the world have donned their wedding dress for a second time and modeled for a photographer while literally destroying their dresses. The theory behind this type of a shoot is that the wedding is over and the bride won’t ever wear the dress again. So why not trash it while making beautiful images instead of letting it collect moths in a closet? We think it is a fantastic idea, but what about all the brides who aren’t so eager to part with their most cherished of keepsakes?!?
We present to you: the Rock the Dress session! Rather than going for the shock value of a trash the dress session, give your (likely expensive) dress the respect it deserves by modeling it in a full-fledged fashion shoot. This is your opportunity to get breath-taking shots in incredible locations that would otherwise be difficult to achieve within the constraints of a wedding day. Afterward, you might need to get the dress dry-cleaned, which you should plan on doing after the wedding anyway! Who says you can’t have your wedding cake and eat it too?
This Rock the Dress session was sooooo much fun! We started out at the historic Huntington Botanical Gardens, where a kind groundskeeper drove us around on a golf cart so we could shoot in all of the best spots. For the second location, we drove out to Leo Carillo State Park (where the groom originally proposed to the bride), and were able to capture some really romantic moments during sunset.
Summer Fashion, Fitness, and Beauty Editorials Published!
Summer is my favorite time of year! Gorgeous weather, lots of fun weddings to shoot, and new tear sheets to share. Check out the latest Reinventing Beauty Magazine in CVS, Rite Aid, and Walgreens nationwide. Thanks so much to our amazing team of models and stylists who made these shoots a success!
Our fashion story was shot deep in an abandoned rock quarry. Our fearless ladies hiked, scrambled up rocks, and jumped across streams to get to the perfect locations!
Model: Niki Huey, Next Models LA
Makeup & Hair: Flora Wade
Wardrobe: Linda Varol
Photography: Acqua Photo
Our beauty story was shot at the incredible Grand Del Mar Resort. Everyone enjoyed a picture-perfect pool side day – what a life!
Models: Yuki Matsumara and Francesca Pittaluga
Makeup: FloraWade
Hair: Gwendolyn Sneed
Wardrobe: Francesca Pittaluga
Location: The Grand Del Mar
Photography: Acqua Photo
Last, we headed down to Moonlight Beach to demonstrate a fab outdoor fitness regime. Who wants to be stuck in a gym when the sun is shining and the waves are calling?
Model: Ashley Valenzuela
Makeup & Hair: FloraWade
Wardrobe: Chesley Tolentino
Photography: Acqua Photo
Lifestyle Portfolio Shoot
What photographer wouldn’t love the opportunity to do a lifestyle shoot with one of their favorite models? When Flora Wade (MUA), Jen Fellows (Stylist, Photography), Ashley Valenzuela (Model), and Chesley Tolentino (Wardrobe) gave me the chance to shoot for this one, they didn’t have to offer twice! I was like a kid in a candy store: “Me?!? Really?!?!?” Then I eagerly grabbed my camera bag and we set to it.
Ashley is such a sweet girl, but she sure can bring the attitude when she wants to! We hope you enjoy this small sample… look for more on the website to come.
-Shane
Be sure to check out the incredible Flora Wade’s website: FloraWade.com
Live It Up! Acqua Photo featured in Latter Day Bride Magazine 2010
We are excited to be included in the 2010 Latter Day Bride Magazine, in bookstores now! The theme of this year’s magazine is “Live It Up! Celebrate For Life” and our images were chosen as the main feature to help illustrate the overall spirit throughout the issue. We couldn’t think of a better couple to embody the joy and excitement of marriage than Jen & Rhett Walker. We had such an amazing time shooting their Rock the Dress session in La Jolla. To see more images from the session, click here. See below for tear sheets!
Special thanks to Jennifer Oldroyd & Emma Freeman at Latter Day Bride Magazine .
San Clemente Wedding at the Ole Hanson Beach Club
There are very few beach towns in Southern California that are even comparable to the quaint and beautiful San Clemente. We had the pleasure of photographing Lindsay & Chad’s wedding at the Ole Hanson Beach Club, a historical building that was originally built in 1928 by the city’s founder. With blue skies, a gentle breeze and the sound of waves breaking on the beach – conditions were perfect :)
We’ve had such a great time working with Lindsay & Chad that we’ve all become friends! One of the all time funniest wedding moments that we have witnessed was when Lindsay’s father and one of their best friends put on a surprise performance of “Business Time” by Flight of the Conchords. Our favorite improvised line was “there is a race for grandchildren, and we’re in last place…” ROFL
Lindsay and Chad are awesome together and we wish them the best in their new life!
Shane & Jen
Summer Fashion with Survivor’s Sydney Wheeler
I was browsing CVS today and to my delight found the new summer issue of Reinventing Beauty Magazine with my fashion editorial featuring Sydney Wheeler! For those of you who don’t watch Survivor, Sydney was the gorgeous blonde on the latest Tocantins edition of the show. She also happens to be a Cardiff by the Sea girl and a really cool chick.
Hope you enjoy these newest tear sheets! Get a copy yourself at CVS stores nationwide.
Credits:
Photography: Jen Fellows
Model: Sydney Wheeler
Makeup & Hair: Flora Wade
Wardrobe: Arekah C
Trash the Dress with Jamie & B
A few weeks ago, we received an email from an amazing young bride that brought tears to our eyes. Jamie was married to the love of her life 6 1/2 years ago with the hope of a fairy tale wedding and happily ever after. Not long after the wedding, she became pregnant with baby Brianna and felt that her perfect future was coming true.
Then began the toughest years of her life. Her husband was called away for two tours in Iraq and baby B was born without a dad at home. Living in a new town without family and friends, Jamie worked hard to stay positive and raise her little girl with joy. With her husband still away, Jamie was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent a partial mastectomy. Then, this past summer she miscarried her second child and fell into a deep depression.
The past 6 months have been extremely challenging for the whole family and Jamie has been searching for ways to honor the struggle she has been through and also find the inspiration to move forward.
When she contacted us, she said that she kept envisioning herself running into the ocean, barefoot and radiant in her wedding gown. She wanted to celebrate her strength and perseverance, and also create a fresh image of herself as a wife, mother, and young woman.
The resulting images are from our ocean Trash the Dress shoot. Jamie and B were amazing subjects, and I think her strength and joy burst through in the photos. I especially loved when they threw themselves on the sand and began making sand angels!
Thank you, Jamie!!!!
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