A little bit of Ranch with my Cookies.

Hello,

My name is Allen and I am a cookieholic. I constantly crave, desire and love them. I must have them, they will be mine! Okay, maybe not all of them. I do have some standards, but many pass it and my lips.

At this moment I have been cookie free for 20 minutes.

Some of my favorites include classics like Oreos (My fiance guts them and only eats the outer shell. Then refuses to let anyone eat the spoils from her efforts. I shed a tear each time this occurs.), Oatmeal Raisin, Fig Newtons, the misnamed Animal Crackers, Chocolate Chip and Nilla Wafers (my mom used to make a banana creme pie with them in at as the crust). 

Then there are the more elusive ones such as Danish Butter & Wedding cookies,  Russian Tea Cakes-another misnamed type, Ice Cream, Chinese Almond, Macaroons, and the annual Girl Scout Somaos and Tagalongs.

Let us not forget the tried and true Fortune, Sugar, Peanut Butter, Pecan Shortbread, and many more precious varieties that I couldn't possibly list all of them here.

So what does this have to do with these portraits I created of these wonderful models (in order from the top: Karin Lorene Larsen, Kristin Keating, Eryne Shan, Crystal Leland, Ashley Gregory, and Allyson Hoehl) ?

Granted I do enjoy being around both. 

(Thanks to the MUA's Melody Rachunok, Brandie Bedell, Kacee Geoffroy)

Though in reality they don't have a damn thing to do with each other! I just really like cookies.

So now I'm off the cookie wagon. 

(Special cookies go to Hanssie Trainor, Rob Ninja-Nicholson , Gavin Wade, Erin Wade, Sarah Frenzel, Derek Frenzel, Teale Landstedt, Matthew Saville Baldon, and Yvonne LeBrun.)

Mmmmm shortbread....

Smo mhich cookmie is your favmorite?

Boudoir deux

As promised I've selected a few more to Boudoir images to highlight.

As shown above, there is nothing like the traditional boudoir image in the bedroom, after all that is what the word Boudoir means. However, I just can't help but love offering and doing something a little different with outdoor shoots as well. For me adding in the natural beauty of the landscape with that of the subject not only makes them that much more unique, but even more special. 

I touched on this previously, but it can't be said enough. You don't have to have supposed model looks to look great and feel great about a boudoir shoot. That is one of the wonderful things about them. It can truly change your outlook about yourself. 

 

Again, the end result can reveal the beauty that you might not have known you possess. 

No matter how you think you look and whether you do this for yourself and/or for another I can promise that you will be happy and feel good about the outcome. 

Would you..... Boudoir?

I have been asked if I would shoot Boudoir photography. The answer is, "Of course!"  While I like to think I have my specialties, I also believe I'm not limited in my versatility.   I love to photograph all subjects.  Through the lens, new discovery is found.   

Boudoir can be very intimate and special.

True it can be a bit intimidating for the subject at first.

 

But the end result can reveal the beauty that you might not have known you possess.

When the opportunity presents itself, I also like to add a twist with Boudoir and go outdoors for a little adventure. 

 

  

  

  

  

More to come. 

SoCal Photog ShootOut - Couples & Bridal

Admittedly this is probably my favorite part of the wedding to shoot. The beuatiful bride and the new couple. There is nothing like capturing the bride or the lucky couple in the perfect pose and look. Here are some of my favorites I photographed last week:

  

  

  

 

  

 

  

  

  

  

  

 

Pictured are: Ashley Snyder, Sean Smetona and Jenn King

SoCal Photog ShootOut - Ceremony & Engagament

Last week I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to shoot in Pasadena with a great group called SoCal Photog ShootOut.   The shoot was organized by  Hannsie Trainor and Matthew Saville who both did a fantastic job putting everything together. They brought in some wonderful vendors (listed below) that made the event extra special and very worth while.

Venue: Ron Hobbs of the Romanesque Room
Wedding Coordinator: Amanda Auer of In the Now Weddings
Florist: Honey and Poppies
DJ: Marcel Gonzalez of First Choice Entertainment
Videographer: Nick Bowser of Crafthouse Productions
Stationary: Alison Howell
Rentals: Town & Country
Catering: Jay’s Catering
Venue Concierge: Mary Lallande
Bakery: Colette at Fancy That! Cupcakes
Linens: Wildflower
Styling: Michelle Cunningham
Hair/Makeup: Kacee Geoffroy & Becca
Hair/Makeup: Alisha Baijournas

I also would like to thank the rotation and lighting leaders for their direction and always keeping things running smoothly. I really enjoyed bouncing ideas of them and they were always receptive to questions.  All of us attending were also lucky to have some fantastic models who were all extremely generous, beautiful/handsom, and worked very hard. The event would have been nothing without their talents.

Models: Kacee+Erik Geoffroy, Joanna Calderon, Shane Johnson, Mike Salmon, Timothy Wilkins

Now for me the best part was meeting other photographers and getting a chance to talk about the business and fun surrounding our mutual love of photography. There is nothing like sharing experiences and ideas with fellow photographers.

 Models: Derek Frenzel & Sarah Frenzel

I'm happy to say I have many new Facebook friends now!