Posts Tagged ‘Fashion Editorial’
Wayfarer’s Chapel Wedding, Rancho Palos Verdes & Hotel Portofino Yacht Club
As you drive toward Rancho Palos Verdes, the tension of the larger cities gives way to a relaxed, almost magically natural environment. Thanks to Lillian & Mike, we were able to discover the beauty that exists at the Wayfarer’s Chapel by the sea. It was designed in the early 1970′s by Lloyd Wright (Frank Lloyd Wright’s son) to be a natural sanctuary in the midst of a beautiful forest, allowing visitors to be closely connected to the trees, sky, and surrounding environment. What a perfect location to hold a wedding for such a down-to-earth couple!
From the moment that Mike first saw Lillian, he was head-over-heels in love with her. He was totally blown away by how gorgeous she was!!! They had originally planned to hang out for a couple hours on their first date, but it turned into an all-day event and they couldn’t get enough of one another! From that day forward, they’ve been completely inseparable. It is so cool to see a couple that is always on the same wave-length, and so lovingly supportive of one another. We really look forward to hanging out with them as both our families grow! ;)
On the wedding day, Lillian just glowed– the sunlight illuminated her bird cage veil as she posed for bridal photos in the lush gardens outside the Chapel. Mike was nervous, but that gave way to pure joy the moment he saw Lillian arrive and walk down the aisle toward him! We especially love the zen-like feel of the trees rising above the altar, framed perfectly by the glass windows of the chapel. The dappled light coming through the trees made exposures very contrasty, but the shadows served to make our wide shots even more dramatic. It would be so fun to shoot weddings here at various times of day, as there would be a completely different feel depending on where the sun/moon are! One of my very favorite shots was the moment after they were married when Mike stopped to wipe is forehead as if to say “whew, I am glad that is over!” Classic.
We wish Lillian & Mike our best as they embark on adventures in parenthood with their new little boy!
Locations:
Rock the Dress – Destination Wedding Moab UT & Arches
One of the most beautiful and otherworldly places in the United States is Arches National Park located near Moab, UT. Incredible rock formations soar thousands of feet out of the ground forming natural towers, bridges, and arches — a landscape that is truly awe inspiring. Years ago, Shane and I camped and hiked throughout the park and always hoped for an opportunity to come back and photograph it with clients. When Lynn and Peter contacted us and asked us to travel to photograph both their destination wedding AND a Rock the Dress Session here, we were floored!
The day after their amazing wedding was held in a natural canyon just outside Moab, we headed back out with the goal of creating some incredibly unique bridal images in Arches National Park. Weather moves quickly across this state, and the perfect blue sky day quickly became tumultuous and stormy as we drove through the entrance gates. We had originally envisioned landscapes with full sun and vivid colors, but the soft light and cloud cover revealed a romantic and unexpected glow that we find to be captivating.
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
Spring Fever 2010 for Reinventing Beauty Magazine
It’s so much fun when the new Reinventing Beauty Magazine comes out each quarter and we get to see our shoots come to life in print! Here are the tear sheets from this Spring’s fashion and beauty. We were fortunate to work with an incredible team of people who really made these shoots rock!
San Diego Wedding Photographers
Location: La Costa Resort & Spa www.LaCosta.com
Makeup & Hair: Flora Wade www.FloraWade.com
Wardrobe: Linda Varol www.LindaVarol.com
Models: Courtney & Annelise, Next Models www.NextModels.com
Makeup: Flora Wade
Hair: Aurora Dewey
Flower Arrangements: Art Quest Floral www.artquestfloral.com
Models: Yuki, Marksie, Danielle
NEW Winter Fashion & Beauty Shoots for Reinventing Beauty
The new winter Reinventing Beauty Magazine is out! Check it out at CVS, Rite Aid, and Walgreens nationwide.
This fashion shoot was a lot of fun because it presented a special challenge: How to shoot in Southern California, on location (in 80 degree weather!) and somehow portray a sense of winter. After a lot of brainstorming, and wishing for snow in San Diego(!), the epiphany of shooting at Disney Concert Hall materialized. The clean, sleek architecture and slate gray palette set the mood for an icy cold feel, without being too literal. It is also a perfect compliment to the winter inspired (but not covered head to toe!) wardrobe. We wanted to show what to wear under the coat, hat and scarf this season to look sexy, stylish, and cool.
Special Thanks to Flora Wade for her amazing hair and makeup, Arekah C for the wardrobe, and Tiffany and Korrina for modeling!
Also featured this issue are the Winter Beauty “Do’s and Don’ts” featuring the stunning Nathalie. Hair and Makeup by Flora :)
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
