Category Archives: Seniors

Workshop Goodness: Zach & Jody Gray

A couple of years ago, when Zach & Jody Gray came to Los Angeles, I wanted to go to their amazing photography workshop. I had just attended a 3 day workshop with Dane Sanders and bought my wonderful 7D, so another workshop wasnโ€™t in the budget. I have seriously regretted not attending this highly praised…

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  • Noel Del PilarNovember 7, 2011 - 8:24 pm

    I am very happy for you! Lighting is 90% or the image! I conduct similar seminars in spanish here in Puerto Rico and I was a WPPI spanish platform speaker in 2009. Just one question… what soft box they use? I really like the soft of the shadows.
    https://www.facebook.com/NoelDelPilarPhotographer

  • Cheryl JoyNovember 8, 2011 - 4:06 am

    I am just dying to attend their lighting workshop! These shots are just so gorgeous!

    I just purchased a large soft box to attempt similar lighting. I’ll have to try and figure it out because there isn’t going to be a workshop near me anytime soon!

  • Tira JNovember 8, 2011 - 9:05 am

    Awesome stuff Amber! I have taken one of their workshops and they really are excellent teachers. And, wonderful people. Love them and love you! xoxo

  • Blair Van BusselNovember 8, 2011 - 4:24 pm

    Amber these are STUNNING!!! I need off camera lessons ASAP, where do I sign up friend? ๐Ÿ˜‰

  • Prema BuckNovember 8, 2011 - 4:40 pm

    Lovely images Amber! It was great meeting you ๐Ÿ™‚

  • breanneNovember 10, 2011 - 6:19 pm

    it was so great working with you, and even just being able to hang out was sssoooo much fun. i believe i was blessed to be able to meet all of the photographers, especially you Amber
    ~love ya girl,
    bree ๐Ÿ˜‰

  • Clare BrehenyNovember 11, 2011 - 8:35 am

    Love the images and also LOVE your branding! Glad to have stumbled across your website! Cx

  • GailNovember 14, 2011 - 6:54 am

    Lighting is one of my weakest areas! I’ve heard nothing but great things about their workshops, so you’ve put another bug in my ear to attend! Thanks for sharing what you learned Amber!

  • jaquelinefariaNovember 15, 2011 - 3:19 pm

    ahhh so luck these came out so beautiful.

  • Patty BrownJanuary 28, 2012 - 12:10 pm

    Would love to do a workshop with you both if you come to fl…

Halloween Photo Booth

Halloween in my Fullerton neighborhood is a BIG deal. Hundreds of families go door-to-door asking for candy, showing off their costumes and being scared from the many haunted houses that adorn my street. Since this was the first Halloween in our new house, I wanted to introduce my photography business to the neighborhood. And rather…

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  • GailNovember 1, 2011 - 9:44 am

    GENIUSSSSSS marketing idea girl!!! I so need to hear from you what equipment you used! I want to do a photo booth for fun sometime and am curious about what to use for stands for backdrop and the lighting set up! Hope you drum up some great biz from this!

  • Blair Van BusselNovember 1, 2011 - 10:50 am

    So happy to hear it worked out great! ๐Ÿ™‚ Hope you get lots of bookings!

  • Tira JNovember 1, 2011 - 11:11 am

    So awesome Amber!!! I can’t wait to hear more!!!

  • katieNovember 1, 2011 - 11:15 am

    Amber this is so awesome! Last night I was thinking about having a birthday party, and realized I would totally want to set up a photo booth in my front patio… and you inspired me even more to do it! Although I’d have the be the photographer, but still… ๐Ÿ™‚

  • Carol DayNovember 1, 2011 - 4:59 pm

    Setting up a photo booth on Halloween is a terrific idea! I hope you get a lot of business because of it… and it’s a wonderful gift to the families who participated. I also want to let you know that I think you did an outstanding job with the photo shoot for my family; Scott, Manpreet and of course, my grandson, Liam!! You are really talented. The photos are sooo special and gorgeous. Grandpa and Grammy Day had their heart’s melt while viewing the shots! Thank you for a magical and permanent reminder of a very special time in our lives.

  • KatieNovember 1, 2011 - 6:52 pm

    So cute my friend!!! Love love love it!

  • JessNovember 3, 2011 - 3:09 pm

    What a fantastic idea and a fabulous night!! Well done my friend, I’m so proud of you with this- you rocked it!

Modern Products: Senior Gallery Wraps

Contemporary teens deserve modern products. I just got this breathtaking gallery wrap of Darcy, who is one of my favorite seniors from Brea Olinda High School and I had to show it off! Itโ€™s just G-O-R-G-E-O-U-S! ย And yes, I had to spell that out for you all. One of my favorite things about these super…

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  • Blair Van BusselOctober 4, 2011 - 3:53 pm

    Beautiful canvas, gorgeous model and photo!

  • Eric Von LehmdenOctober 5, 2011 - 6:10 am

    Amber, that is a beautiful canvas. Great work. I love the detailing you did on the sides of the gallery wrap…GREAT IDEA. I do some work with Canvas Press (we do gallery wraps and photos to canvas) and I really love that idea. Check us out sometime at http://www.canvaspress.com. I would love to chat with you.

Fullerton Senior Portraits: Chandra, Rosary High School

Chandra just started her Senior year at Rosary High School in Fullerton and I was so excited that I got to do her senior portraits. Full of personality, Chandra is super well rounded, funny as heck and what I love about her most, is that she is willing to try anything!ย When I heard that Chandra…

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  • GailSeptember 26, 2011 - 6:45 am

    AMBER!!!!!!!!! These are GORGEOUS!!!! (I remember the nautical dress we found shopping that day and I have to say, I think I’m a bigger fan of these outfits Chandra pulled together b/c they are PERFECT! (says the girl who loves stripes!)

    Chandra, you are beautiful and these photos make me think of a classic retro spread in a Vogue magazine from the 1950s or 60s. LOVE the pixie cut too!

  • Tira JSeptember 26, 2011 - 8:27 am

    These are INCREDIBLE!!!!!! What an awesome session!!!! They belong in a magazine. xoxo

  • jaquelinefariaSeptember 26, 2011 - 10:53 pm

    ahhhh! these are incredible. These turned out amazing and absolutly gorgeous. I’m in love love love!!!!

  • TracySeptember 29, 2011 - 8:30 pm

    I am officially in love with this post. SO gorgeous & fun! <3

  • TrudeSeptember 30, 2011 - 2:11 pm

    Wow wow wow, this could be a lifestyle shoot for a magazine! Love!! I think the high key effect on the sailboat is my fave. ๐Ÿ™‚

Nautical Senior Portraits: Sneak Peak

I love this young lady and I LOVE this shoot! I canโ€™t wait to show you all my favorite pics from this epic sailboat Senior Portrait session, but I want my clients to get the first peek at their amazing collection of photos! So for now, I leave you with one of my favorites.

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  • Jen DisneySeptember 19, 2011 - 9:07 am

    Fun! I can’t wait to see the rest!

  • jaquelinefariaSeptember 19, 2011 - 10:14 am

    ahhhhh! so gorgeous! love love love

  • Blair Van BusselSeptember 19, 2011 - 10:38 am

    sooooo cool! ๐Ÿ™‚

  • Charla BLUESeptember 20, 2011 - 6:10 pm

    That’s pretty much awesome! Can’t wait to see the rest. ๐Ÿ™‚

  • JessicaSeptember 22, 2011 - 8:12 pm

    Ahhh.. beautiful!!!!

  • NoelleSeptember 24, 2011 - 9:14 pm

    You are amazing! I LOVE that you did this shoot on a sailboat! Thanks for capturing how beautiful my sister is! xoxo!