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alice {girl vs. grown up}

By now, you have most likely concluded that I am a wedding and lifestyle portrait photographer.  Here is what you probably don't know:

In addition to (or maybe instead of) my photographer persona, most of my neighbors recognize me as the lady being pulled around town by my three dogs (or as I like to call them "the girls").  Ironically, I still think of myself as a girl, but really I'm a grown woman.

In addition to being creative, running my business has lots of grown up responsibilities that I happily greet on a daily basis.  When I have a shoot, I arrive early, with back up equipment, a second photographer, and over fifteen years of experience.  But the minute I start taking pictures, I suddenly personify my absolute favorite part of the job... I become a girl with a camera. 

The girl in me remains enthusiastic, creative, warm, and ever enchanted with sharing photographs.  The grown up is experienced, professional, and reliable.  So over the many years of being self-employed, I've learned that the whole girl vs. grown up is not a contest. Rather, it is a rare combination that makes me uniquely talented in photographing life's big events and little moments.

p.s.

My sister wants me to tell you that I'm a graduate of Brooks Institute of Photography located in Santa Barbara, CA.  From there, I went on to build my wedding and portrait business in San Francisco and Los Angeles.  Currently, I'm finding my latest niche in the amazing state of New York! 

Thank you for coming by.  I hope to hear from you soon!

newlyweds {alma + david}

Back in early November, I had the extreme pleasure and honor of photographing Alma and David, during a photo workshop led by Kurt Gerber.  It was yet another perk of attending Pictage’s PartnerCon in New Orleans.  At the time of the photo session, Alma and David had only been married for two weeks.  They had a cowboy and indian themed wedding, and these are their actual wedding clothes.  Definitely a fun diversion from the traditional.  When you start looking at these photos there are two things that will strike you immediately.  First off, they are a drop dead gorgeous couple, and secondly it’s very clear that they are totally in love!  Here is our gentleman cowboy David…

Alma and David

And his stunning bride Alma…

Alma and DavidAlma’s eyes are strikingly beautiful…

Alma and DavidWe walked through the ever enchanted French Quarter for our photo shoot. Ahhh, the architecture and character of New Orleans…

Alma and DavidSpeaking of architecture, I love how this building became such an important compositional element in this next photo.  Love it…

Alma and DavidSometimes I see a photograph of an adult, and I feel like I get a real glimpse into what that person might have been like at age 5 or 6.  For some reason, that is totally going on in this adorable shot…

Alma and DavidMy three favorite G’s… gorgeous couple, gorgeous location, gorgeous sunlight…

Alma and DavidThese next three images hold a lot of emotional punch.  Yep, some of my new faves…

Alma and David

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Alma and DavidThanks a million for being so much fun to work with!!! xoxo, Alice

David - I really like the antique look! Cool pictures!

Alana - Great Photos! Very fun.

derek jenkins - these look fantastic. i really like the feel of them. great work!

Mindy - I TOTALLY love your work! I might have to get remarried!

courtney bowlden - i love how you captured their personality in the photos. great job!!!

laure - Sweeet!

Miguel Serrano - Amazing job! I love how you matched the look of the photographs with theirs.

alice - Hi Sophie, Thank you so much for stopping by... such a nice surprise!!

Sophie - WOW!!!!!

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