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A Beachless Weekend

We didn’t make it out of the house this weekend because I got sick. I knew something was coming on on Thursday night but I went to the Staples Center on on Friday anyway because I had a bunch of people I needed to talk to. I paid for not resting by being knocked out in bed all weekend. It was awful!

In lieu of a beach trip this weekend, I went through some beach pictures from Seal Beach.

Deep Blue
I can’t get enough of the ocean.

Chucks
Love my shoes. Haha.

Chainlink Fence
I always take pictures of fences. It’s just what I do.

Matty
My love looking all cute under the pier.

Hoping for some time at the beach next weekend!


Black and White

Waiting

Isn’t this grandpa cute? I love how perfectly content he was, sitting there reading his paper. I love it when people are in their own little world and don’t notice the camera.

Security

This guy, though, he noticed. At first I thought he was radioing for help to remove me and my camera… but nothing ever happened. After I snapped this, I walked past and realized he wasn’t talking to anyone… I think he was posing. Haha! Love it. :)

Both pictures taken at Union Station in Los Angeles, CA.


Learning to Shoot

The other day I noticed that Christine Meintjes (my favorite wedding photographer) had re-tweeted Henry Chen’s request for an assistant at an engagement session in LA. I totally freaked out because not two months ago I told Matt that I really wanted to start shadowing/assisting some professional photographers but I really didn’t know how to go about doing it. Rather than just reading about the photography biz, I wanted to experience it and learn from someone. I quickly sent a reply and was pumped when I heard back. We were to meet at Union Station in LA and then come back out to Pasadena (where I live). Sa-weet!

I took the afternoon off work (if you know me, you’ll understand how badly I wanted to do this!) and met Henry downtown. He is such a cool guy… very laid back and encouraging! My task for the afternoon was simple, carry his bag ‘o lenses and help swap them out when he needed a different one. He said I could take as many pictures as I wanted as long as I stayed in the background. I’m so glad I grabbed my camera at the last second!

Looking Good

Here’s Henry working his magic. I’ve got to say, the couple was a good looking couple! They are getting married in a couple of months and it was fun watching them giggle with each other in front of the camera.

Smokin

I love this shot… sexy, sexy!

Tunnel Love

This shot was off to the side but it works for me. I never think to get silhouette’s (that’s Matt’s department) but thought it fun trying it out.

Let's Go!

The couple teased each other a lot…

Lovers

This one was taken on Suicide Bridge in Pasadena… I’m enamored with sunsets. I can’t get enough of them… it’s kind of ridiculous really.

Yellow

Another favorite of mine… I love couples who love each other. It makes me all warm and fuzzy!

Working with Henry was great. It gave me a lot to think about and also highlighted areas where I’m lacking (um, hello, I still don’t shoot manually). I can’t wait to work on a few things, assist again, work on a few more things and keep on assisting.

Let me know which photographs you like… and why… and, please, I welcome constructive criticism!


Mast Brothers Chocolate

Chocolate makes me happy. Learning how things are made makes me happy. Seeing the process of making chocolate from bean to bar at Mast Brothers Chocolate in Brooklyn made me ecstatic! Aren’t they the cutest? And their shop the coolest? I can’t wait to try their chocolate sometime!

[via: unruly things, via: the selby]


February in SoCal

Hi friends! I thought I’d share this picture of Matt and I at the park yesterday. 80 degrees on Valentine’s Day is okay by me! Matt studied and I read. It was so beautiful.

80 Degrees in February

Also… Matt and I have been watching more of the Olympics this year than ever before. Go USA!!


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