One for you, One for me

March 20, 2013

One for you, one for me. I heard this from someone recently, a friend who heard it from another friend perhaps. Who or where exactly is escaping me but it stuck with me…

One for you, one for me.

What a concept. When shooting for clients, my vision obviously is always there but sometimes, the client’s wants are different from my needs. I’m constantly trying to keep myself inspired, keep the creative process nurtured, which is where this concept comes into play. I take a photograph for you, then I take a photograph for me. So if we’re ever out on a shoot and I ask you to take a deep, intentional breath and close your eyes; or spin around like a crazy person so I can capture the motion in your hair; or to drape a white lacy curtain over your head, just go with it. We’re taking care of each other.

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Heidi R

Love this. And you.

Barbara Landin

So simple, yet beautiful. Love the RED dress!

natasha

So simple. So beautiful! Your very inspiring! x

Los Angeles Lifestyle : Veronica Valencia

March 18, 2013

Veronica Valencia has always lived an inspired life. She is creative, colorful, positive and wise beyond her years. One of the most talented girls I know, Veronica has designed projects for Style Network, MLB, Pepsi, Sony, Apple and most notably she was a designer for ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition for years. She is a warm and giving woman and she truly never sits still.

She recently launched a brand new website, blog and business so we met to photograph her in the space she loves most. Nestled in the artsy Silver Lake, her vibrant, eclectic and inviting home was the perfect backdrop to document her enjoying day to day life. Reading, drinking multiple cups of coffee and her favorite, arranging flowers on her deck. It was a perfect day to collaborate with Veronica, with hair & makeup by Lauren Partida, wardrobe by A.L.C. and styling by Alex Basch. I can’t wait for more projects with V!

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Erin

Wow! I’m blown away by this shoot! You did a fabulous job capturing her in her element, as well as her design aesthetic. Love it!

Megan Welker

ahhh…swooooning! I want her to style my whole life, and you to photograph it :)

Adrienne Gunde

First of all, her house is like, everything I love in life, and I would like the move in immediately. Second of all, these photos are absolutely amazing – so much beauty and color and light in every single image. Lastly, the new blog is gorgeous!! Modern, fresh, mature, and wonderfully functional. Love it all dear!!

Karina

Amazing shoot! Youved captured V.Valencias talented work!! Love every shot!

glady

hi ala! i love you and i love this entire shoot, and her home. wonderfulness all around. x

ari

LOVE this. so much color!

Lily

So beautiful ;) AND i loooooove the new look! I feel like it is so you!

alicia

i hope you know… like, really know, how amazing this session is. & what an incredible space!

Allison

Absolutely gorgeous! Awesome how you captured all the natural beauty and setting. And I am in love with EVERY SINGLE detail!

Ashley Perez

I just checked out your new website and it looks fabulous! Totally reminds me of a J.Crew catalog and I think that’s awesome. Just wanted to say hi!

Barbara Landin

Amazing talent, creative, and color…from both of you!!! I’m in love with the backyard…I want it!

Yolie

I love this so much it makes me want to decorate my backyard like this and take some pictures. Beautiful!

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Alyse & Erik : Adamson House Wedding

January 17, 2013

Along with having amazing golden sunlight, California is filled with some of the most beautiful wedding locations ever. This was my first time shooting at The Adamson House and it quickly became one of my favorite venues. The Adamson House is a Colonial Revival home filled with Spanish and Moorish influences – decorative tiles, hand-carved doors, bottle glass windows – steps away from the ocean. It’s a crafstman beauty and a perfect place for a wedding.

And what a wedding it was! From Alyse’s romantic Nicole Miller dress to Erik’s emotional vows to the crazy dance party with awesome 80′s cover band, The Young Guns. Alyse & Erik wanted a celebration and on that September day, they both brought enough energy to fill the Malibu air. It was truly a party from start to finish and I feel honored to have been a part of it.

dress Nicole Miller  |  catering Contemporary Catering  |  florals City of Commerce Flowers  |  music The Young Guns

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lily

I love this Ala! So beautiful :) They have to loooove their wedding pictures.

Kathrina

Such a gorgeous venue and that couple..hot dang. All of it so so so pretty!

Megan Welker

oh. my. gosh. Every single image literally had me gasping because of how beautiful it was! Ala, Adam is so right…you’re amazing :)

Ari

you killed it. duhhhhh.

Adrienne Gunde

The colors in here are seriously blowing my mind, so warm and beautiful and light-filled in every image! Gorgeous!

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