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Pictures anyone?

Ok so yesterday I had a bridal shoot with a really sweet couple and in the middle of the session I started having some ideas. Now normally I would jot them down in a little red journal that I have but for obvious reasons I couldn't. Well luckily something finally stuck with me and I was actually able to remember! (this does not happen often)

Ok now to the point. I think there are maybe one or two of you out there that actually read my blog lol I need your help. If you or someone you know is willing to help me out on a project I need you to email me with a picture at info@araxiphotography.com. I will probably be doing two of these sessions for now. You will receive a disk of images from the session along with an 8x10 print.

Requirements:

1. Must have a wedding dress (please no puffy shoulder dresses, I need something a little more modern :P )
2. Willing to get the wedding dress dirty. Not trashed just a wet and a little dirty.
2. Photogenic and comfortable in front of the camera! You need to be open to trying something different.
3. Available in the next month on a weekday.

Here is one of my favorite shots from yesterday that got me thinking.

[Chuck and Nancy] I do

I love weddings! I had the honor of shooting Chuck and Nancys wedding a little over a week ago and let me tell you it was a blast. Its great when couples incorporate cultural traditions into their wedding. It was easy to see that Chuck and Nancy made sure that their guests were going to have a great time and they would be taken care of the whole night. They were married in a beautiful church in Pasadena, followed by a reception at Twin Palms. Their DJ Dann was awesome and kept the party live the whole night! Chuck and Nancy thank you so much for trusting me with your special day! Have fun on your honeymoon and Ill see ya when you get back.

The gorgeous bride.

He could not keep his eyes off her. So sweet.

I shot this through the carving in the door of the church.

I love this one.

Nick was kind enough to be my second shooter and he was amazing. He got this shot of Nancy that I think is just so sweet.

Chinese Tea Ceremony

They also had the Immortals do a traditional Lion Dance. This was the coolest thing EVER!

I have so many more pictures look for the slide show soon and some more shots that Nick took!

Its Marathon Time

A fellow photographer Brian Khang (i dont know him personally but I do admire his work) is offering a photo session with him if you make a $250 donation to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. You can read his story on his blog and the details of the session.

If you know me and have followed my previous blog you will know that this is something personal for me as well. This is a great opportunity not only to give to a wonderful cause but to get a session with a rockin photographer!

I'll take two please

One of my dearest friends is expecting TWINS. Yes twins. She is the second person I know who's second pregnancy has been twins (and those around me wonder why I haven't tried for a another) Well a few weeks ago we did a mini maternity shoot with her. Here she is looking all cute and very pregnant.

She came up to me last week and asked if a person could die of heartburn. lol

the rest of the gang

So rather than posting all the pictures I have chosen a few to share and I made a slideshow of the rest. The slide show can be seen HERE Thank you again for letting me spend some time with your family.

Here is the crew. They all share the same beautiful smile!

Here is Bucket's mom isn't she hot?

He deserved his own post

I photographed a very special family this past weekend, some faces you all might even recognize from previous posts but I felt like their dad deserved his own post. He was quiet and didn't say too much while I was there, but you know when you look at someone (especially through your lens) you feel like they are telling you a story. I feel like that with everyone I shoot. I really truly feel a connection. Im not just standing behind the camera pressing a button and checking exposures. I feel like the people I shoot are telling me something. Teaching me something. Well he is no different. You can tell he love his family and is deeply proud of his heritage and his culture. He still rides horses in Mexico every other weekend, and was proud to take a picture in his charro outfit. Not only did he get to take a picture in his charro outfit but he had his grandsons dress up as well. Of course they are teenagers and giggled, and laughed, and thought it was hysterical, and to be honest for a second it was really a crack up to see them walk out in their outfits, they were so cute. I can tell you this though they are so blessed to have such a grandfather, and I hope that when they look at the pictures years down the road that they too will be proud just like their grandfather.

Here are a couple of shots of him. Ill share more of the family tomorrow. Their mom is beautiful!

Chuck and Nancy Engagement Shoot

Last weekend I had the wonderful opportunity to meet up with Chuck and Nancy for their engagement shoot. They were awesome! Its great to be around couples who are planning one of the happiest days of their lives. You can see how much they love each other just by the way the stare at one another. When I say stare, it's not just an oh I see you standing there. When these two look at each other they are actually seeing the other person. I love that most about them, not to mention they were kind enough to go on the ferris wheel when it was really cold out. Thank you both for a fun afternoon and I am really looking forward to your wedding next month!

Here are a couple of favorite shots. CLICK HERE for the slideshow.

One

I can't believe he is one already. My best friends son, hes such a cutie and she rarely lets me take pictures of the boys. She tells me " just take a normal picture you don't have to get so into it, I just want one picture" Apparently I take too long.

Adamson House

On Sunday I got to photograph a family at one of my favorite places, the Adamson House. There is such a variety of places to shoot and its just a fun place where you can run around. Not to mention it was undeniably the most beautiful days of the year.There's hardly anyone ever there on a Sunday during this time of year, which is always nice so we almost had the place to ourselves. I had so much fun with this family, because everyone was such a great sport, even the little ones! Thank you for allowing me to share part of your day with you I had a great time.

This is just pure cuteness.

Not so tomorrow

Ok so Im late posting but Im coming down to the wire at my day job and my last day is Monday so things have been rather insane around here. I cant wait! Ok so here are some more pictures from the last shoot I had. I really love this family not only is everyone so sweet and so much fun but they sent me home with a bunch of goodies. Like dinner from there local Italian place that has the BOMB pizza. Its really unbelievable I could smell the dough and it was much like the dough in Italy. I have never had anything that close. Never. I told Nick it would be worth the drive out there just for the pizza so Im sure we will be visiting their neck of the woods again soon. So thank you we loved it!

The lovely couple

Isnt this dog adorable!?