Posts Tagged ‘fashion photography’
Catamaran Resort Wedding, Bahia Belle Reception
We love being able to give the gift of gorgeous images to our clients, especially when our clients also happen to be friends! Kevin and I have known each other since the very first day we moved into “Camp Snoopy” as freshman at UCSD. We were instant friends and he quickly became someone that I could rely on to help me study, make me laugh, and be there as a shoulder to cry on. When he called me up to say that he had met the woman of his dreams, I was so happy! Ashley is absolutely beautiful, incredibly sweet, and they compliment each other perfectly.
Kevin & Ashley put a lot of hard work wedding, planning the whole thing together and finding ways to compromise along the way. They wanted to stay true to their personalities– classic, and elegant with a casual feel. at the Catamaran couldn’t have been more picture perfect. The morning clouds broke to reveal stunning turquoise skies and azul water, making Ashley’s colorful bouquet even more vibrant. Every detail radiated a sense of carefree elegance – Ashley looked lovely as she tiptoed barefoot down the steps to the ceremony, her lace train trailing behind. After the ceremony and taking photos around the Catamaran, we all boarded the Bahia Belle for a romantic reception on the water!
For these guys, the past year was not what you would expect a typical first year for newlyweds to be like. Kevin was deployed to Iraq while Ashley has been pregnant! They have had to rely on email, skype, and phone calls to be together. We want to thank them and all of our service men/women who sacrifice so much everyday so that we can enjoy our liberties and freedom! We hope to see Kevin come home safely, and can’t wait to meet their baby when the little one arrives!
Dress – Alfred Angelo
Bridesmaid dresses – J crew
Ceremony flowers – Jennifer Bennett My Fair Lady’s Flowers
Cake – Sweet Cheeks
Reception – Bahia Belle
Ceremony – Catamaran Resort
Hair & Make-up – Flora Wade
Torrey Pines Gliderport Engagement Session
We love shooting engagement sessions in new or different places, so we decided to go to a somewhat hidden spot called Torrey Pines Gliderport in La Jolla. It’s an excellent alternative to shooting at the much more popular (read: crowded) Torrey Pines State Reserve, especially on weekends. There is a really cute grassy hill behind the glider launch that overlooks the cliffs and is perfect for photos with lots of blue skies and simple green grass… it reminds me of warm summer days, flying a kite, or running through the sprinklers as a child. After shooting some playful photos on the hill, we made our way down the path to the beach for more romantic images as the sun set.
Rachel is a fantastic wedding coordinator with AR Affairs, and we’ve had the pleasure of working with her on quite a few weddings. She is always hard-working, very professional, and extremely organized. We quickly realized that she was head over heels in love with Tyler, as he definitely brings out a whole new side of her! She was constantly giggling, smiling ear to ear, and couldn’t take her hands of that tall, dark, and handsome man of hers! Although being a male model wasn’t exactly on Tyler’s list of hobbies, he totally worked it for the camera!!!
Keep an eye out for the upcoming blog post about their beautiful wedding at the Catamaran Resort in Mission Bay!
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:
The Westgate Hotel, El Cortez Reception, and Grace Lutheran
If you’ve spent any amount of time in San Diego, you will have heard about what locals call “June Gloom.” Basically there is a time period right around June when you would think that the weather would be absolutely perfect in San Diego… however, it actually tends to be overcast and cloudy! This was the case for Katie & Tim’s wedding, but with good planning, we were able to shoot in locations that worked really well with the weather.
We started out at The Westgate Hotel for getting ready, bridal party photos, and romantic portraits. The Westgate is a luxurious hotel decorated in 18th century style — it has a refined elegance that is perfectly suited for weddings! Shane took the guys down to the USS Midway for groomsmen portraits (the guys are almost all in the Navy- thanks for your service!). After that, we all met up at Grace Lutheran Church for the beautiful ceremony. One of the things we love about shooting with the Canon 5D MKII in conjunction with fast L-series Canon prime lenses is that we were able to shoot 90% of the ceremony with no flash at all!
The reception was held at the El Cortez Hotel. I absolutely love the intricate ceiling detail and polished black floors in the Don Room. The light was just gorgeous coming in through the windows, creating reflections across the floor for the first dance. It’s a very beautiful venue at night, but we really loved how the light filled the room in the afternoon, creating a truly romantic ambiance.
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
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
Bella Legs featured in Phoenix Woman Magazine!
This month’s issue of Phoenix Woman Magazine features the gorgeous and talented Shannon Hinkson with photography by Acqua Photo! We were thrilled that they chose to use images from our latest Look Book shoot for the cover and contents.
Check out the entire issue on their website: PhoenixWoman.com/magazine
Congratulations, Shannon!
Credits:
Photography: AcquaPhoto.com
Hair & Makeup: FloraWade.com
Legwear: BellaLegs.com
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
Bella Legs Look Book 2010 – Fashion Photography
We are always thrilled when we get the opportunity to work with Bella Legs! Here are some of our very favorite images from their 2010 Look Book shoot. We were in love with this innovative product from the first moment we saw them and with the introduction of the LEATHER Bellas this year, we are totally smitten!!! It’s not often that a product comes along that is affordable, super easy to travel with, and can completely transform your outfit – Shannon, you rock!
To see more, go to: www.BellaLegs.com
Photography by Jen & Shane Fellows AcquaPhoto.com
Special thanks to:
Shannon Hinkson Bella Legs www.BellaLegs.com
Model: Kiersten Brada-Pitts (Ford Models)
Makeup & Hair: Flora Wade www.FloraWade.com
Wardrobe: Diana Lee
Bella Legs – New Fashion Photography!
We had the opportunity to shoot for an exciting new fashion line called Bella Legs this past Summer. Up until now, the images have been top secret while they prepared for their launch, but now we are thrilled to be able to share them! This line of leg wear and accessories is fun, inventive, and sure to take the fashion world by storm. Check them out at www.BellaLegs.com
Congratulations, Shannon!
Photography: Jen & Shane Fellows AcquaPhoto.com
Bella Legs products & styling: Shannon Hinkson
Makeup & Hair: Flora Wade
Models: Kiersty & Sarah
Scooter Girls – New Fashion Photography
Last week we had the pleasure of shooting for Scooter Girls, an awesome new line of fashion forward jackets for scooter and motorcycle wear. Here are a few screen shots from their rockin new site!
Check them out at www.Scooter-Girls.com
Photography: Jen Fellows for Acqua Photo
Hair and Makeup: Flora Wade
Models: Yuki, Cat, Nikki
Creative Directors: Arlene, Desiree, Rene
Thanks for an amazing shoot and we wish Scooter Girls much success with their launch!!!
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
Spring Tear Sheets for Reinventing Beauty
You know you’re behind on blogging when the new issue of the magazine you shoot for is going to press before you have even had a chance to post the past issue’s editorials! Well, what can I say, it’s been a very busy Spring :)
Check out my Spring Fashion, Beauty, and Fitness Editorials in CVS stores now!
– coming soon, a special summer fashion spread with Survivor star, Sydney Wheeler!
Spring Fashion:
Photography by Jen Fellows, Makeup & Hair: Debbie Ramos, Wardrobe: Casey Lum, Models: Aimee & Suzie
Lower Back Fitness:
Photography by Jen Fellows, Model: Chelsey
Prom Beauty:
Photography by Jen Fellows, Makeup and hair: Flora Wade, Model: Ashley
