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Hello & Welcome!

Thanks for taking the time to stop by my blog!

I am a Southern California based photographer, specializing in weddings, intimates, and portraits. My relaxed and candid approach to photography allows for a more genuine and honest representation of your personality through my lens. I strive to capture moments as they happen, and love building a photo session around you.

My blog is essentially an extension of my portfolio, and a great place to learn not just about my photography but also me. It's updated frequently, so bookmark my site, or subscribe for updates. Comments make my day, so don't be shy, I'd LOVE to hear from you!

WPPI: The Recap

It’s only been a few hours since I returned from WPPI, but the to do list in my head just keeps growing. I went with a very specific plan of action, but man am I returning with much more then I expected! I certainly have many goals and projects to keep me busy and moving forward over the next few months. What I am reminded of the past few days is that there is no quick fix in photography or life. No matter your goals, you must keep at it and never lose sight of how much progress you’ve made.

I’m pumped to get started and share with you my journey each step of the way! I can’t wait to show you what’s in store. ;)

Here’s view from the MGM taken with my iPhone and processed with the RetroCamera app! Cool huh?

joel - great to see you there Kaysha- isn't it such a brain exploder?? so inspiring but also a bit overwhelming ... now you've got to decide which information will work for you and which won't- the toughest part.

Erich Chen - I'm so glad you went and it was good seeing you even though it was for a short period of time!

Rachelle - Glad you enjoyed it! Can't wait to hear about what you have in the works! :)

Vegas here we come!

So I have a confession… I’ve lived in Orange County for almost 5 years and I’ve never been to Las Vegas! I know, I’m totally lame!! So I’m using WPPI to kill two birds with one stone: geek out at a photo convention and FINALLY go to Vegas!!! Yay!

For those of you who have no idea what I’m talk about, WPPI stand for the Wedding and Portrait Photographers International, which has a giant yearly photo convention and trade show in Las Vegas. My email has literally been exploding with emails about WPPI for the last week, EVERYONE is going and I can’t wait to hit the trade show floor! I’ve heard stories about this event for the last two years but this will be my first time going! I beyond pumped for the next few days and I can’t wait to see what all the hype is about.

I will be out of town until Wednesday, so blogging will be on hold until I return! Hang tight and I can’t wait to share with you what I discover in Vegas! ;)

Rachelle - Have fun, try not to buy every photo product you see and be safe! Can't wait to hear all about it!

Ashley: Spring Portraits

All photographs start with some sort of inspiration, maybe its a piece of clothing, an era or a feeling. Regardless of what the inspiration might be, there has to be a reason to press the shutter and capture THAT picture. When getting ready for my shoot with Ashley, I only had one thing in mind: fresh green grass and laying down pictures. It’s as simple as that! Everything evolved naturally from there and I am thrilled with how it came together! I had to exercise some serious restraint, other wise this post would have 60+ photos!

I’ve been talking about photographing Ashley, for well, months! It was just a matter of getting our schedules together and hoping for good weather! Turns out it was worth the wait, because the day and light were amazing! I wish I could recreate light like this on call, but since I can’t, I took full advantage!

I was feeling especially sun deprived because I was lovin’ me some flare!

I asked Ashley to bring different clothing options which resulted in the purple dress, grabbed a blanket because I figured the grass would be wet and picked a few wild flowers earlier in the day… little did I know that everything would come together and look like this!! The idea in my mind was completely blown out of the water, in the best possible way!

Ashley was so much fun to work with, we were literally laughing the entire time! I love shooting portraits because not only do you have time to really nail a picture, you can relax and enjoy the shoot!

This photo makes me think of Alice in Wonderland, Ashley would make a perfect Alice, but better! ;)

Now for a different look!

Hello gorgeous!

These last two images make my heart smile!

Ashley, you were a dream to photograph! Thank you for turning my idea into an amazing reality! :)

To see more of Ashley’s shoot, be sure to watch her slideshow HERE!

Contact KayshaView Portfolio.

Jackie Jones - i love the lighting of the first one, i want to know if there was a trick to doing that! :) they look great, this makes me want another photo shoot with you even though i already had my turn haha

Mike Johnson - Very NICE session! Your work is kickin' into high gear in 2010 already. #5 and #8 are my favorite. Keep shootin!

Mapuana - Great photos!!!

John - Love the pictures! Great job!

Rachelle - Wow, beautiful shots! She would make a perfect Alice! :)

Moments like this. . .

If I ever tire of the exhilaration and excitement of a shoot, please hit me!

If I ever lose my passion, please help me find it.

If I take for granted what I do, please remind me.

For moments like these are fleeting glimmers of perfection. All elements come together seamlessly to create something… beautiful.

I never want to forget the joy of doing what I love. Moments like this, make everything worth it!

Jeni - Beautifully said. It is easy to take for granted the little things in life, that when added make us who we are, and make life wonderful. Never loose your passion...it is what keeps us going.

Haters

A few days ago I read a great blog post about haters and it really got me thinking. We all know what a hater is, and I’m sure most of us have hated on someone, for one reason or another. I know I am guilty for putting down another’s work for no other reason then my own insecurities. In the fast changing and highly competitive world of photography, it’s easy to judge one another and downplay success because they had xyz (whatever it may be).

Honestly, I struggle with this all the time. My competitive drive gets carried away and before I know it, I’m trashing someone’s work. Do they deserve it? Of course not! Deep down inside I know this, but still I’m threatened! In this photo driven world there are literally thousands of great photographers just in Southern California, the talent can become overwhelming.

But where is my place among the thousands? As much as I want to be “different” or “better” then the masses, I’m really just another “me too” trying to figure out where they belong. So the next time you get the urge to hate on another artist, stop and analyze where your insecurities are REALLY coming from. Does another person’s success really make your own somehow less attainable?

Know that everyone’s path in life is different, concentrate on your own!

Just because posts feel naked without a photograph, here’s some of the most heavenly clouds I’ve ever seen! Happy Friday!

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Rachelle - Great post! I love this line from the article "Minimizing other’s achievements, integrity, and creativity only demeans the photographic industry." So very true! You said it very well with "Know that everyone’s path in life is different, concentrate on your own!" This is one of my favorite quotes relating to this topic "It is better to live your own destiny imperfectly than to live an imitation of someone else's life with perfection" The Bhagavad Gita

Jason - I feel you Kaysha. In thousands of photographers, there is only one you. And that's where your value is. Besides, you're only hated on if you're really good... that being said... I hate you! LOL ; ) "Let your haters be your motivators!" Seriously, I don't like to hate on anyone, but of course there's a tinge of jealousy when you see success in someone who you don't think is up to par, but the way I see it, if "that guy" can do it.. then I can too!

Jeni - You SO totally rock!!! Well put...very well put!!!