Holiday Sessions!

Looking to give a spicy gift check this one out!

also offering,

Pets!

$30

Includes:

Holiday sets

Unlimited Holiday Props

10 images saveable online

(10) holiday cards!

Holiday Gift Certificate!

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photo not actual gift certificate)

Starting to decide what to get family and friends of the holidays 

that will be different than every other gift?

Now you can purchase

ACROSS THE SEA PHOTOGRAPHY GIFT CERTIFICATE! 

Why not make someone happy by giving them their well needed family photos session, or spicy boudoir session?

Any gift certificate purchased during the holiday season will come neatly packaged and might even hold an additional surprise!!

Purchase your first holiday gift today!

 

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Receive 10% off next photo session)

Pumpkin Patch Mini Sessions!

It's that time of year!

Hey there,

this month I am offering Pumpkin Patch Mini Sessions!Guaranteed weekend days available for October are on the:7,14,19!Week days are also available for booking simply by appointment. (Which is very open)

This awesome deal includes:
20 minute session
15 edited photos of your choice
(1) 8x10 and (4) wallet prints
only $29 for up to 3 children
$39 for mini family session!

*2 Pumpkin Patches available of your choice!
1- Smith Farm in Knightsen- $8 entry which INCLUDES your pick of pumpkins, and harvest festival.
2- Brentwood Pumpkin Patch- open field style



Book ASAP to save your spot, and choose your patch :)
Can't wait!
ALSO 26,27,28 (last weekend before halloween available!!!

Chocolate chip toffee cookie dough DIP?!

Really now, okay Add A Pinch blog has definitely hit the nail on the head when it comes to knock out desserts. My step dad could eat a whole of raw cookie dough, and now he can without getting salmonella! I can't wait to whip this up for the future holiday mixers :) check it out, and leave some lovin <3

http://addapinch.com/cooking/2011/10/14/cookie-dough-dip-recipe/

PUMPKIN PATCH MINI SESSIONS!

It's that time of year folks! Yep, the beautiful harvest season has arrived. What better time to take advantage of the still warm weather, and book your session at the pumpkin patch! Grab a few pumpkins, and enjoy family company. Only an appointment away!

*2 Pumpkin Patches available of your choice!
1- Smith Farm in Knightsen- $8 entry which INCLUDES your pick of pumpkins, and harvest festival.
2- Brentwood Pumpkin Patch- open field style


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2013 GRADUATES!

Some of you might have seen my flyers floating around schools, so I wanted to post this up.

I never had senior portraits done the summer before senior year personally, because I thought I needed more maturing.. and a procrastinator!

Book your Senior Grad session any time before you walk :)

Whatever your style, or personality we can make a great session.

Some samples of previous Senior Grad sessions!

   

Dublin Hyundai Parts and Service Management

I got a call from Dublin Hyundai to take photographs of the Parts and service managers, and shot them today! My dad is one of them and it was quick and painless. Really nice professional gentlemen, and great cars. Head that way if you are ever looking for a great deal, and detailing :)

Prints and frames are coming in the mail and will be hung up in the Service Department!

How to be Successful in the Dressing Room

Feel good with your purchase, and yourself.

Alrighty, I have been asked on different occasions- how do I walk away from a clothing store with a BOAT LOAD of clothes? Well, to be honest some of the following shopping tips! I was actually shopping today, and started writing some general rules down that I like to do, and that some friends  might find to be helpful while hunting through the racks! Again, these are things that I do.. but might surprisingly be that next step to a happy shopping trip for yourself;)

1. Have an idea of what you are shopping for. 

If its for back-to-school clothes, think fall..2 months of summer left and do I really need a full priced sun dress when it two months I'll want a peacoat? A good idea to keep in mind while shopping during mid season is versatility. A dress that's great for summer, but also throw a pair of leggings under or knee high socks. 

2. Wear proper undergarments.. aka WEAR A BRA

Sounds a bit silly, however I seem to find myself shopping at times when I just got out of the gym or wearing a tight top that doesn't call for a bra. Cons for shopping- 1. clothes do not fit the same without one on period. 2. If you are shopping in a store that carries bras you can try on with, chances are they a.) don't have your size and b.) have a chunky-a** sensor tag on it. (trust me.. I know this). Also opt not to wear your I'm-doing-laundry-only-pair-left-wonder-woman-granny-panties. Adds bulk to the hinny, and adds a layer. General rule of thumb- wear undergarments you will wear normally under clothes.

3. Wear make up and style hair.

This is all about making yourself feel good, and look confident. You want to look in the mirror and be like "dang I look good in this" not "oh lord my bags are kickin' today". If you wear make up on a regular basis, don't skip it for shopping. Likely, going au natural while staring into a mirror will only bring the mood down. (Unless of course you have a great complexion and don't wear any. More power to you!) But for the majority of the group, swipe on some gloss and mascara at least. The florescent lighting is not flattering at times, we know this. So let us fight back ;)

4. Wear Heels.

This is definitely not for everybody. I like to wear heels when I try on clothes, because it makes me feel sexier and makes my legs look longer. (Come on 5'4''.. booster is appropriate!) If you are a shorty, or not as confident with your bottom half as you should, throw on a pair of wedges (For comfort) or for the go-getters some stilettos and dazzle yourself! After all, you are shopping for yourself. So why not look good for you? If you aren't a heel wearing bad ass, opt for a cute pair of flats.

5. Come prepared with your own tunes.

I've found myself in a shopping lull because of the whack radio station playing. (Really, Rihanna? Where have you been all my life ife ife ife.. Um on repeat on every radio station!) Quick fix, plug into your own ipod or pandora radio and jam out. This helps keep you in a shopping bubble and positive. Shoot might even inspire you to grab something out of the norm!

6. Grab multiple sizes.

Sizes are never the same in every store. Unless you shop at the same store for everything thing you own and any time you shop, you likely are well aware of rogue sizes. To stay in the swing of the shopping flow grab multiple sizes of items you are ify about. Sure, might take you a little bit longer to get through the dressing room but it will save you mucho mucho time by not having to run out and get a different size. Feel weird about being a medium but fitting better into a large top? Don't worry, most measurements are different and the only one that knows what size you are wearing is you. 

7. Mirror Shots

You are unsure you want an item, or you are shopping by yourself and need a second opinion. Enter mirror shot. Grab your phone and snap a picture of you in the outfit or have a friend take one of you. The perks of doing this: 1. You get an idea of what it looks like on camera! (lets face it.. many of us are guilty of "mirror pics". Plus side, you are doing it for a cause!) Duck lips.. are allowed.. I guess. 2.You are now able to send a picture to a friend for opinion. 3. If you decide to walk away from the item, you still have a photo of it. If you decide to buy it later on, you know what it looks like! Or what you could buy similar.

8. The more the merrier!

Try on more than one item at a time. I like to do a clean run through of the store and try everything on at once. That way, I have plenty of things to try on and the items that were sort of forgotten about are likely things you wouldn't want to buy! "Oh I grabbed this?..When will a Ke$ha cut off tank be appropriate.."  :( By trying on more items, you get to narrow down from more than a select few and have a plethora of things to choose from.

9. Nix it, Return it.

If you end up buying something and it has sat in your closet for a few weeks, Simply return it. There is no shame in returning something you will never wear!

Well there you have it folks, some easy and.. different ways to trying on clothes and being happy with what you have bought. When it comes down to it, you are trying clothes on for you. So dress up, ditch the ever-so-comfortable sweat suit, and head out with confidence. :)

Have any tips that you do? Comment and let us know!

Teenies and Tots Summer Deal!!

Ages- infant to 7 years old!

Locations around Brentwood/Antioch/Oakley

Tri-Valley area also limited

Only $10 for additional kids

Rebelo Wedding

Alright, I have to say Cristal and Chris are amazing! This lovely couple decided to participate in a contest I was hosting last year. If you got the most new fan likes to the page you would win a free hour long photoshoot with unlimited photos and edits. Sweet right? Half way through the week Cristal kicked it into high gear and got practically 80 new likes! Sadly, she came in second, but received a prize for playing. This lead to our "Twilight Inspired" Engagement session!

 This in itself was an adventure. We plan to meet at the Berkeley Botanical Gardens... 3 hours later we finally found each other!Lets just say, that place is WAYYY bigger than you'd think. Note to self: pick easy meeting spot. Anyway, once we got going it was all downhill from there!

Lucky for me, this wasn't our last session together! I got to see the couple on their big day.

July 14, 2012 Rebelo Wedding!!

The package chosen was the All Day Coverage. I started the day off meeting with Cristal at The Dollhouse in Brentwood, Ca for make up and hair with hairstylist Cat Perez and make up artist Priscilla Diaz. Who are, ahhmazzazzing by the way! 

Next stop was to Chris's house, and got some fun shots of all the groomsmen together. They were definitely entertaining!

Back to Cristal's house right before the Ceremony! 

The Ceremony was located at Holy Rosary Church in Antioch, Ca.

The ceremony was beautiful. The church had huge ceilings with big glass windows, and full of color. Cristal and Chris looked like the royal party in that place! (for reals though) 

Next stop, the BAD Ass.. reception! Located in , The Grand Island Mansion was a HUGE venue. With a 1900's vib, this place was amazing. Huge movie theater, pool room, cappuccino room, and huge dance and dinner halls! When we got there after one hell of a drive, the venue screamed classic beauty. 

Cristal had a creative idea of hopping in the bathtub!

(Flowers done by Liz http://www.elizabeth-flowers.com/)

I have to say, Cristal and Chris were such an easy fun couple to shoot. It was such a blast, and just by watching them you can tell they are meant for the long run with each other. Thanks guys for the fabulous night!