Bridal Shoot: Alice In Wonderland

On May 8th, I atttended  a bridal themed event: " Alice in Wonderland."  This photo shoot  had all the elements of the classic storybook: magical, creative, and fun. Thanks to all the people that made it a success:

Organized and Lead: Elizabeth Luna www.elizabethluna.com

Event Design, Coordination and Florals - www.amadorevents.com

Linens - BBJlinen.com

Rentals - persianoevents.com

Stationary Design - Lou Liebau + lou@scratchandsniff.com

Make Up Artist: Crystal Roberts

Hair Stylist: Jessica Hale

Hair accessories: www.rachellarraine.com

Gowns: www.elysereuben.com

Guest Speaker: Ming Chien

Harmony Ayala Ruiz

Rita Clifton

Duc Duong

Alicia Salcedo

Here are a few of my favorite shots. Enjoy!

Sexiness......

A treat is coming your way...... She is blond, fun, outgoing and in charge.

Kristie and Louis: Young and in Love

"From every human being there rises a light that reaches straight to heaven. And when two souls that are destined to be together find each other, their streams of light flow together, and a single brighter light goes forth from their united being."  Anonymous

    What is the definition of love? One ponders the meaning of a word that has casted many emotions through generations and lifetimes. Many individuals go on a quest to discover and unravel its mystery, but the answer is found in the eyes of someone that penetrates the inner walls of our soul. Someone that set us free, makes us feel like a child, and gives us wings to fly and conquer the world.
     Love is a stare, smile, embrace, desire, inner aching, and a dream worth holding on to.
If you are fortunate to experience the bliss it provides, it will provide a lifetime of happiness and purpose.
     This is what you discover when you meet Kristie and Louis. Every minute shared is a moment worth capturing. Nothing is staged; their love comes through their smiles, tender kisses,  playful ways,  laughter, and mesmerizing gazes.

Cruisin The 101: A Wild ride and Some Old Fashioned Love

I have driven past the 101 Cafe countless of times and never stopped in. There are many excuses that mindlessly pop in my head, but the truth is that it never intrigued me. That is why this shoot is unique, exciting and rewarding. One of my mottos in life is to continue to explore new places in order to discover treasures and new adventures. Yes, I discovered a great new location.


For this shoot, David Avalos contacted me to photograph a personal project that he is currently working on. I was more than happy to oblige, since he is also more than willing to help you out. The 101 location was chosen as a last minute resort, but it was ideal for photographing old fashioned 40’s cars.

So, what is the 101 Cafe? It is named after the famous highway 101; which has always attracted many tourists. The diner was first established in 1928 by the Ekkren Family. This location has history and continues to attract many visitors. Check them out: http://www.101cafe.net/

Even though, we were shooting in a challenging situation: direct sunlight, constant traffic, and surrounded by the Saturday morning crowd, it was a lot of fun. ( In order to  master your craft, you need to continue to challenge your capabilities).  As a highlight, The owner of the café YouTubed  the shoot and visitors enjoyed the show.

This shoot showcases pieces of the 1940's: social crowds, bikers, couples, and the Oceanside locals.

Thanks to David Avalos and The 101 Café!