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2010 Year in Review: Orange County Family Portraits

Lori — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 05:15:25 +0000

Happy Tuesday, folks! 2011 has definitely started off on the right foot. Keith and I have been busy planning a few tweaks to the website. We’ve also been studying the calendar planning dates for upcoming mini-sessions (e-mail us if you’re interested in one!). We’ve also had fun taking a look back at all the family, maternity, and newborn sessions we shot last year—32 in all! We thought it would be fun to post one photo from each session. So grab yourself a snack and prepare to scroll…it’s a long post, but one that’s full of the fun, friendly, and casual photography style we’re known for.

The Y. Family - Irvine

The B. Family – Irvine

The K. Family - Irvine

The Y. Family – Orange County

The S. Family – Aliso Creek Beach

The G. Family – Irvine Regional Park

The T. Family – Orange County

The Y. Family – Mission San Juan Capistrano

Megan + Stuart - Los Rios Street, San Juan Capistrano

Instigator – San Juan Capistrano

The L. Family - Anaheim Hills/Yorba Linda

The K. Family – Aliso Creek Beach

The S. Family – Irvine

Stephani + Alex – Seal Beach

William – Orange County

The L. Family - Los Rios Street, San Juan Capistrano

The A. Family – Dana Point Ocean Institue

The Y. Family - Irvine

The C. Family – Los Rios Street, San Juan Capistrano

The L. Family – Los Rios Street, San Juan Capistrano

The F. Family – Orange County

Baby Elle – Brea

The V. Family – Irvine

The T. Family - Dana Point Ocean Institute

The C. Family – Dana Point Ocean Institute

The S. Family – Irvine

The P. Family – Irvine

The B. Family – Orange County

The T. Family – Los Rios Street, San Juan Capistrano

The A. Family - The Lab, Costa Mesa

The B. Family - The Lab, Costa Mesa

The K. Family - The Camp, Costa Mesa

2009 Year in Review: Bursting with Color

Lori — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 04:44:00 +0000

The O.C. is a great place to live if you intend to pursue photography. As Orange County family photographers, we spend a good amount of time at various parks and beaches where our clients enjoy spectacular natural backdrops that add a certain something to their portrait experience.

But last December, we had a family approach us to do their holiday pictures, and they wanted something different. Something colorful. Something funky. Something like…the Lab and the Camp in Costa Mesa.

We previously shot an engagement session at this fun little “anti-mall” located on opposite sides of Bristol, south of South Coast Plaza. The L. family included Jenny, Pat, and their fantastic four-year-old son, Harrison, who all showed up wearing coordinated, but not identical outfits (and they got extra style points right off the bat for that).

If you have the time you could probably spend all day exploring the artsy nooks and sitting areas at just the Lab or the Camp. But during our short time with the L. Family, we picked about 10 locations that lended some flair to their pictures. We think the results speak for themselves.

On a side note, Keith and I both agree that four years old is just about the perfect age for children to really participate in a family session. Harrison is proof of that. This four-year-old was super cute, well-behaved, and took direction. Plus he looked polished in his button-up shirt and woven sweater.

Much thanks to the L. family for allowing us to work outside the box on this one! We can’t wait to figure out where we’re going to photograph your 2010 photo session.

2009 Year in Review: Orange County Engagement Photos

Lori — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 18:15:46 +0000

It’s not everyday you can find a hammock, an oil drum fountain, and a cute couple in love—all in the same location. But last May, we did just that when we met up with April and Matt at the The Lab and The Camp in Costa Mesa, CA to shoot their engagement photos. You might remember the original post we included with several images from their session. But thanks to our new ProPhoto3 WordPress theme, we can now display the photos as a slick slideshow.

April and Matt were awesome to photograph. When we arrived to meet them they first wowed us with their great style—April’s mustard sweater and shoes added pop to the photos and complimented the blues and grays in Matt’s sweater and jeans perfectly. Then we were wowed with their willingness to have fun with each other in front of the camera. Using the Lab or the Camp as a background for engagement or family photos may be not the top choice for every couple or family. But for those up for some fun in a funky and colorful location, it’s perfect. Just view the slideshow and see for yourself.

Sneak Peak: Change is Good!

Lori — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 23:37:45 +0000

As 2009 winds down, Keith and I would like to thank all of you—our loyal blog readers—for keeping up with us this past year. We’d especially like to thank those of you who’ve noticed our new blog design and sent us notes. Yep, change is happening on this site and we’re pretty excited about it. We have been helping to beta test a new version of the ProPhoto WordPress theme. If you’re a photographer or a WordPress junkie then this theme is for you! The new version offers built in slideshow capabilities and over the next few weeks we hope to use this new feature to update our portfolio galleries.

But change isn’t just limited to our website—it’s also in our photos! This month Keith and I had the awesome opportunity to photograph the L. Family. But this was no ordinary family session. Instead of heading to a park or the beach, we opted for the Lab and the Camp in Costa Mesa. The urban, eclectic backdrop offered a ton of color and texture that just can’t be found anywhere else. You may remember that we photographed April and Matt’s engagement session at these same spots earlier this year. But this sneak peek photo proves that the Lab and the Camp isn’t just great for couples, it’s also perfect for families.

Do you know of a hidden gem like this in Orange County? If you do, don’t be shy. Tell us about it. We’d love to meet you there for a session.

Sneak Peek: April & Matt

Lori — Fri, 22 May 2009 20:52:43 +0000

I don’t think life gets much better than this—hanging in a hammock on a lazy Sunday afternoon. Last weekend, Keith and I had the pleasure of meeting up with one of my old friends from high school, Matt, and his beautiful fiancee April. These two are getting married in October, so it seemed fitting to get together and snap a few engagement shots. We met up at The Lab and The Camp in Costa Mesa. These two outdoor malls are fabulous for engagement sessions. Almost every corner has some unique texture, background, or sitting area including this awesome hammock. Like these shots? Stay tuned. There’s plenty more of this fab couple to come. Happy Friday!