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2009-05-03T23:39:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone!!!!!!

I've moved.

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thank you & Enjoy!!!!

figure studies . one

2009-04-22T09:50:00.000-07:00

ooh la la . boudoir on LA Style Unveiled

2009-04-21T16:11:00.000-07:00

So honored... LA Style Unveiled featured my boudoir within The Lounge,

Click here to see the spread!

luca . my beautiful boy

2009-04-09T00:25:00.001-07:00

luca, you make my heart sing... thank you for your patience as i drag your little butt out of the car on a whim... because the wildflowers are so beautiful.... the alleyway is just too cool... your smile is so big... or the ocean is too blue to pass up... i just can't help but to photograph you... always. you are my world and i want to remember every second. i love you, my beautiful, beautiful boy.

baby maya . the billik family

2009-04-03T23:02:00.000-07:00

meet baby maya.

Last Fall, I photographed baby Maya's mommy sporting a beautiful belly so it was amazing to finally meet this sweet, perfect baby girl... I cannot wait to watch her as she grows within this big, big world with her big sister, Isabella...

the wedding . nichol + marissa

2009-03-28T01:39:00.001-07:00

nichol + marissa were married this past fall in front of their family and friends!!!!! we had such an amazing time celebrating; it really was an honor to see them legally marry. the decor was beautiful (gotta love Bobbe Vagell), food was yummy, and the party went so well...

enjoy married life and congrats you two! :)

ceremony + reception: Moorpark Country Club

floral: Bobbe Vagell Floral Concepts

the belly . the ross family

2009-03-23T21:34:00.001-07:00

anyone who knows me, understands that i revel in the beauty of pregnancy... i think growing a baby is the most amazing and beautiful time within a woman's life and being asked to capture those newfound curves and changes is an incredible honor.

Baby Rowan made his appearance this past week and i cannot wait to meet him in the coming months.

thank you for allowing me to share in your journey...

leslee + beny . the engagement

2009-03-13T23:50:00.001-07:00

Leslee & Beny will be married this Summer in Hawaii and I'm SO lucky to have ben asked to join them as they say their I do's... Until then, we had a couple of engagements lined up: engagement photographs in downtown LA and an engagement party in the OC. Once we return from Hawaii in July, we'll celebrate again in LA with a reception for the Los Angeles crowd... These two know how to party.

Together we explored downtown; hitting the Artist District, Union Station, and a fire escape within a friend of theirs' loft.

I'm proud to say that despite clenched teeth and white knuckles I climbed that fire escape ready to get the shot. anything for the photograph :)

hee hee. we had fun !

get married TV

2009-03-05T23:13:00.000-08:00

In case you missed it the first time around; set your DVR's!!!!

I'll be on Get Married TV on Monday, March 9th, at 4:30am PST discussing boudoir photography...

Thanks for everyone's support!

the wedding . trisha + richard

2009-03-02T16:28:00.000-08:00

these love birds have been together since they were sophomores in high school!

Now, 12 years later, their love is still palpable which is such a beautiful thing... they celebrated with their friends and family by becoming husband and wife this past winter and it truly was my pleasure to document their big day...

. the vendors .

bridal salon: Lifetime Wedding and Events

tux rental/purchase: Groom's suit MyTailor.com

bridal gown designer: La Sposa

bridesmaid designer: Bill Levkoff

wedding shoe designer: Nina Shoes

make up artist: Joyce Luck Style - Lin Breller

hair artist: Joyce Luck Style - Bella

wedding coordinator: Tim Kennedy from La Venta Inn

ceremony location: La Venta Inn

reception location: La Venta Inn

live music: Pat Maki Players

dj/emcee: AAA DJ Service- Allen Layton

favors: Donation to Heifer International

florist: City of Commerce Flowers

catering: New York Food Company

bakery/cake: New York Food Company

Officiant: Reverend Richard E. Chuman

frances . the baby session (3 months)

2009-02-24T21:26:00.000-08:00

So exciting to meet baby, Frances! I've had the pleasure of photographing Sylvia + Jimmy's boudoir, engagement and wedding so it was so amazing to meet their new addition! She has such a sweet disposition; such a beautiful baby girl...

This was also the very first shoot within the new loft; Exciting :)

Looking forward to seeing Frances grow at our 6 month session and beyond!

luca . rainy days

2009-02-14T21:58:00.001-08:00

hope everyone is enjoying the rainy days!

luca is finally able to break in his thomas the tank engine attire :)

I'll be heading to WPPI this week (Feb. 15-19) but will do my best to respond to all emails & phone calls while in the convention. vegas, baby, vegas!

wayne + julia . the engagement session

2009-02-08T23:30:00.000-08:00

Julia + Wayne will be married next weekend!!!!!!!

We visited UCLA for some photographs and had lots of laughs (see below!) love their chemistry and am seriously looking forward to their wedding at The Grand Del Mar

tobie + orrie . the wedding

2009-02-06T21:16:00.001-08:00

i'm a huge fan of the way Tobie + Orrie celebrated their union. they partied twice.

these two love birds were married last Fall in an intimate ceremony on the beaches of Hawaii and vacationed with immediate family and bridal party...

This past month, they held a reception for their closest friends and family at the beautiful Spanish Hills Country Club

while we were taking photographs; guests watched footage from their Hawaiian nuptials... so neat to have them finish the film and see the couple arrive for their grand entrance--officially starting off the party.... a beautiful celebration.

Congrats; Tobie + Orrie.. It's been wonderful to share these past months with the two of you. Enjoy married life; may it be filled with bliss! and stay in touch :)

. the vendors .

Reception Location: Spanish Hills

Coordination: Hallie Pierce, hpierce@spanishhillscc.com

DJ/Emcee: Bruce Barrios

Florist: Celebrate

Bakery: A Sweet Design

sloane . the baby session

2009-02-03T17:28:00.000-08:00

meet Sloane.

I've had the honor of photographing Nikki and Kirk's big moments over the past few years (boudoir, engagement, wedding, pregnancy) and am SO looking forward to documenting Sloane's milestones over the next year... It'll be amazing to watch her grow (and eventually have play dates with my son, Luca!)

Thank you, Nikki & Kirk, for allowing me to share in your moments, but also for becoming friends of mine. I've had sooooo much fun with our chats and visits... I cannot wait to introduce our munchkins soon; we'll cross our fingers that there might be wedding bells someday :)

enjoy her. soak her up. and try to get some sleep.

b.t. elements . martha stewart wedding magazine

2009-01-30T22:07:00.000-08:00

This past week; I was asked to photograph a sampling of B.T. Elements' collection for their newest ad within Martha Stewart Wedding magazine. We've been neighbors for a couple of years on Waverly Dr. now... It figures that we finally meet and collaborate a week after I move to another locale! B.T. Elements specializes in custom invitations and paper favor boxes; just beautiful... as a lover of paper, i was in heaven!!!!!!

I'm looking forward to staying in touch, Theresa, and photographing future collections!

connie + lucio . the wedding

2009-01-28T07:04:00.000-08:00

Connie + Lucio are married!!!!!

These two had such a beautiful look throughout the day, filled with color... I really loved their favors and asked Connie to explain their meaning:

"Traditionally, Korean couples incorporate ducks or geese in their wedding ceremony. Because ducks and geese have one mate for life, it is a symbol of faithfulness and of a long and happy marriage. After the wedding, they are placed somewhere in the couple's house. Their position tells of the couple's marital state. Face to face means the relationship is good. Tail to tail means there is something wrong. A couple is never to go to bed with the ducks tail to tail."

Congrats you Connie + Lucio!!!! It was sooooooo much fun and filled with eye candy :)

. the vendor list .

planning + coordination: Fresh Events, Amanda Ma
ceremony + reception: Altadena Country Club
cake: Pastries By Nancy
DJ + Emcee: DJ Peace, Mark Thomas
Florals: Kate Baker Floral Design
Videographer: Princess Bride
Hair + make up: Jessica Lee + Lucy 213-700-0004
Hotel accommodations: Westin, Pasadena
wedding dresses: Marisa dress purchased from The Ivory Suite in South Pasadena
bridesmaid dresses: Bill Levkoff dresses
duck favors: purchased in Korea by a relative and shipped here
invitations: designed and made by the maid of honor, Cynthia
programs: designed and made by the maid of honor Cynthia
table signs: photos during engagement session and made by Connie.
favor boxes: purchased in Korea by a relative and shipped here.

published . ceremony magazine 2009, part two

2009-01-28T04:25:00.000-08:00

Just thought i'd share the second set of featured pages within the current issue of Ceremony magazine!!!! pick up a copy today :)

(first two pages are solely my photographs. on this 3rd page, my photos are the fire truck & the indian horse procession, all other photos on that page have the photographer noted!)

the engagement . janel + jim

2009-01-26T15:53:00.001-08:00

So excited for these two to be married! We met up in Santa Barbara in Janel's childhood neighborhood, where Jim proposed!!!!!!! It was nice to photograph in an area they love and spend so much time in...

Stay tuned for their stylish wedding this spring full of vespas, italian inspiration & friends and family I've grown to love (& photograph) over the past years... (Sara + Austin & Leyla + Evald)

boudoir photography . as seen on the Lifetime network, Get Married TV

2009-01-18T06:50:00.000-08:00

This past summer; I was interviewed for the Lifetime network television show, Get Married TV to discuss boudoir photography. Kristen, a past boudoir client, was also interviewed for the piece as they showed off her curves!

Please be sure to tune in on January 20th at 4:30 am on Lifetime (I know, I know, sleep in and Tivo it!!!) to see the episode. Otherwise, by heading to their website; you can view the episode online (look for the original air date on January 6th in the archive)

I'm so proud to have been asked to speak about my love of boudoir; and Get Married TV, hosted by the incredible Colin Cowie, is such a cool platform...

Couples planning heir big day? you may want to begin watching this; it's filled with info from so many wedding vendors. Each episode is proving to be an extremely helpful resource...

the wedding . summer + nick

2009-01-16T06:00:00.000-08:00

I had the opportunity to photograph Summer & Nick's wedding this fall in beautiful Laguna beach... These two are so kind hearted; it was really easy to see their adoration for one another.

Thank you so much for making this day incredibly fun; and for giving Suthi & I such eye candy all day long... a treat! wishing you bliss!

the vendors .

Hair - Christen Cruz (Magnolia Salon)
Makeup - Mark Anastasios - Laura Mercier Makeup Artist
Dress - Melissa Sweet (Jilian design)
Shoes - Stuart Weitzman
Invitations - William Aurthur - Nick did the placecards and table numbers

Necklace - Jewelry by Angelo

ceremony: St. Catherine's of Siena, Laguna Beach

reception: Surf & Sand Resort, Laguna Beach

Coordinatin: Mint Julip Social Events

Florits: Floral Artistry

Videography: Meritage

Lighting: Infinity Lighting, Steve Shannahan

DJ/Emcee: Honored Occasions, Steve Shannahan

Rentals: Fusion Linens, Angel Monico

Cake: It's All About the Cake

the new studio . moving day

2009-01-15T04:49:00.000-08:00

. moving day .

It's official; a 100 year old renovated barn in Pasadena is the new home for Skye Blu Photography!!!!!!! After three years in the previous loft; I decided to make the move to another look; new year, new inspiration. The new studio will still focus on boudoir; however the look will be a beautiful & classic option for babies, pregnancy, and children sessions as well...

Once completed early next month; the new space will include:

a claw foot bath tub

two beds (I've added an all white, hand carved bed for a simple & pretty bedroom look)

a vintage window to shoot through

vintage furniture

high beamed ceilings

wood flooring

cream colored walls

natural light (once again; i'm lucky to have as locale filled with incredible natural lighting)

a meeting area to review albums, canvases, and such

a relaxing balcony to lounge on :)

and other goodies

Looking forward to an inspiring new year in this new locale...

Please contact me for any questions & to reserve a session within the new space!!!!!

published . ceremony magazine 2009, part one

2009-01-14T07:49:00.000-08:00

The 2009 issue of Ceremony magazine has just been released!

So cool to see Hila + Matt's beautiful wedding within the pages of a magazine... These two had an amazing wedding and are now expecting a baby this year!!! :)

the family session . the castellanos family

2009-01-12T08:03:00.000-08:00

I photographed Trish + Steve's wedding last spring so it was wonderful to see them again for their family portraits this winter!

published . the knot, spring 2009

2009-01-09T02:02:00.000-08:00

So excited; Sara + Austin's beautiful wedding at the Santa Barbara historical museum just hit the stands in The newest issue of The Knot!

More of their wedding can be seen here or within the gallery section of my website :)

I'm back!!!!!! Happy New Year!

2009-01-09T01:28:00.001-08:00

I'm back from a blogging hiatus of sorts....

The holidays were fantastic; I soaked up my time with my family and had a blast (I'll post more photos of Luca and the festivities soon!) I'm back and ready to begin catching up with wedding, portrait and boudoir updates & photographs... I'm so far behind so I'll be posting newest work to stay current but will mix in work that hasn't yet debuted as well!

it's good to be back :)

happy holidays!!!

2008-12-23T20:59:00.000-08:00

thank you to all for another beautiful year at skye blu!!!! i'm looking forward to the holidays and what the new year will bring.

Enjoy the season...

love,

Danielle

[click to enlarge] * thanks to laura turner for the photos of my family this past spring!!!! *

winter specials.... tis the season!

2008-12-03T22:14:00.000-08:00

. canvas wraps .

custom sizes available, beautiful... I LOVE them--here are a few pics from my home... they make a beautiful statement or look really cute sized smaller and arranged in groupings (square sizes available as well!) Enjoy 10% off this holiday season...

. gift certificates now available .

. boudoir .

Refer a friend! When you and a friend each book a session; each of you will receive $100 off the package! (Sessions do not have to take place on the same date; but each must be take sometime between now through February)

. pregnancy . baby . family .

Now through March, please inquire about our portrait packages... take $150 off a single session, or 10% off the milestone packages!

plus... a note to all past + present clients... please mail me a current address if you've moved since we worked with one another! I'll be sending something your way to help celebrate Skye Blu's 5th anniversary...

holiday portraits . mini sessions 2008

2008-11-21T12:36:00.000-08:00

I've been getting some requests for smaller portrait sessions for the holiday season! Please let me know if you'd like to reserve the following:

-50 images on high resolution disc

-up to 5 family members; group shots & individual photographs taken

-session in Valencia area or Pasadena area at a local park/field or architectural backdrop. A ranch in Malibu might be considered depending on interest level; OC is also a possibility...

-30-40 min. session

-one outfit & backdrop

-25 holiday cards; 5x7 in size with envelopes. some samples shown above!

-sales tax

$300

add 25 more images, an outfit change & a different backdrop (at same locale) $50

each addt'l set of 25 cards $40

very limited availability!!!!

Sessions to be held on:

Nov. 28th, 29th, Dec. 1st, 8th

Finished cards will be delivered one week after session.

Please email me at: skyebluphotography@gmail.com with your desired date and locale and to learn more!

the wedding . christen + benj

2008-11-21T11:44:00.000-08:00

christen + benj were married at the incredible Ojai Valley Inn; celebrating with their loved ones for the weekend... i LOVED the chandeliers at the ceremony site; so unexpected and romantic...

the proposal:

"The proposal took place on Sunday, October 21st. Benj planned a day trip for us to go up to Malibu, do some shopping, and was then going to propose at Geoffrey's restaurant overlooking the ocean. Unfortunately the Malibu fires started that morning and pch was shut down. He then suggested that we stroll around Venice and Santa Monica. Apparently a moment didn't present itself and he found himself still with a ring in his pocket at the end of the day. He was determined that was the day.... :) We went home to change and go out for dinner. I had just turned off the blowdryer when he yelled from the other room "christen, i need to tell you something".... i thought it was going to be bad news about the fires. Instead, he dropped to his knee, told me the sweetest most genuine things i've ever heard out of his mouth, and asked me to marry him. I cried, he cried, it was wonderful. Just us, in our first place together, at home on a Sunday Night (our favorite day). Simple, but perfect."

nikki + kirk, mina + nat, and summer + nick were there so it was fun to catch up with everyone!!!

location: Ojai Valley Inn & Spa

dress: Vera Wang

shoes: Valentino

Groom's Suit: Hugo Boss

Flower girl dress: Kaya Couture

Bridesmaid dresses: Vineyard, The White Dress

videography:Alex Hill, Elysium Productions

catering: Ojai Valley Inn

Floral & Decor: Square RootDesigns

Coordination:Michelle Buckley, Mint Julep

Cake: La Starr

DJ: Pete Carroll, Generations Entertainment

Invitations, Menus, Table #s: Oslo Press

Lighting: Bella Vista

hair: Mina Beckett, Magnolia Salon, Costa Mesa

make up: Christen (bride)

Rings: SN Queens Jewelry, Los Angeles

the engagement . tobie + orrie

2008-11-20T22:23:00.000-08:00

me on Castaic Lake :)

We visited Castaic Lake for Tobie + Orrie's engagement session and had a blast!!! Orrie worked as a life guard there for years so old friends took us around for photo ops! SO fun to cruise around on the life guard boat...

Tobie + Orrie were married in Hawaii this Fall but are having a wedding reception in January to celebrate with friends and family... Stay tuned!

the engagement . amy + barry

2008-11-16T08:00:00.000-08:00

. the proposal .

"We went to Jerry's Deli where we had our first date. After dinner Barry pulled out a box that had a beautiful strand of pearls and told me they were from my mom. My mom has this tradition that she gives a strand of pearls when her daughter's get engaged so at that moment I knew what was about to happen...Barry then pulled out a beautiful ring and asked me to marry him. It was the best moment of my life."

2008-11-14T08:57:00.000-08:00

suthi + i :)

this summer, suthi (my second photographer and close friend), became engaged to her long time boyfriend, sanjay!!!!!!

they had an Indian engagement ceremony to celebrate their upcoming marriage... we took a few engagement photographs and I even shot a bit with my digital camera...

the bump . the holt family

2008-11-12T11:30:00.000-08:00

I've had the opportunity to photograph Nikki numerous times now: boudoir, engagement, wedding and now pregnancy...

I'll be seeing a lot more of her over the next year as we document baby Sloan through the Skye Blu milestone package. I'll be visiting the Holts at various stages of her development: newborn, 3 months, 6 months, and as she turns 1 year!!!!!

I'm looking forward to it ;) Sloan will no doubt have her momma's beauty!!!!

the wedding . annette + cris

2008-11-11T07:50:00.000-08:00

Vegas, Baby, Vegas!

It was so fun to stay and play in Vegas... When my husband's co-worker (and friend) asked us to document their big day in Vegas, we were on board!!!!!

It was so fun to see friends and family together all weekend to celebrate...

the baby session . mia

2008-11-10T10:00:00.000-08:00

as promised... baby Mia.

beautiful, isn't she?

I visited the Everett family on Mia's 11th day; so sweet to see such little toes, tiny hands, and petite pink lips... I cannot wait to see her grow over the years...

the wedding . marisela + mario

2008-11-09T12:49:00.000-08:00

These two married in Marisela's quiet hometown near Bakersfield, CA... Their heritage has always been very important to them; and the nod to it even extended to their honeymoon in Mexico... They travelled through the Yucatan Peninsula saying, "We first have a deep love of our culture so found it completely natural to visit the country our parents come from and secondly, we feel we can get the relaxation we need and the adventure we're always looking for!"

I love seeing a wedding whose elements are special to the couple; whether it's celebrating at a locale special to them, including family tradition or honoring heritage... I think making the event personal is really special...

the wedding . mary + jay

2008-11-07T13:16:00.000-08:00

the proposal:

"We took a trip to Santa Barbara, where we went wine-tasting for our "first date" two years prior... Before our dinner reservation at the Four Seasons... we waded in the water and goofed around. Jay started writing in the sand "August 5, 2007, I love you," which I didn't think was weird since he had done the same in past times. Then, as I turned around to take my shoes off to truly take advantage of the surf, he was down on one knee! What was particularly cute was that he had asked a little girl to take pictures for him and she was snapping away. Because of this, we have pictures of this momentous occasion."

But let me back up... Jay and Mary attended a Singles/Sushi/Sake party that friends were hosting... They met that evening and Jay proclaimed that one day he'd marry her... Mary's thoughts? "Is this guy for real?"

He was. Three years later they married in the city of their first date, Santa Barbara in front of their closest friends and family...

Since many guests were from out of town; they did something sweet and memorable by having the SB trolley take out-of-towners on a tour of the city during the break between ceremony and reception. Such a thoughtful and unique way to pamper their guests... It was a hit!!!

--bridal salon: Marquis in Koreatown

tux rental/purchase: Men's Wearhouse

bridal gown designer: Monique Lhullier

bridesmaid designer: all had own designs

wedding shoe designer:ended up wearing "old shoes"!!

make up artist:Marquis

hair artist:Marquis

wedding coordinator: Marcey Liu, my sister (former event planner) and Min Pak

ceremony location: Our Lady of Sorrows

reception location: Hope Ranch Estates home

live music: Mark Filippo and Band

invitations: Paperwhirl in SF

favors: Godivas, pashmina scarves, personalized M&Ms

florist: Joey Molina, Cana's Flowers

catering: Min Pak, Kitchen for Exploring Foods 1434 W COLORADO BLVD, (626)-793-7218

videographer: Jeff Hauser (student)

bakery/cake: Phoenix Bakery

lighting:

ring designer: Family ring

transportation: SB Trolley

the bump . the everett family

2008-10-24T00:47:00.001-07:00

Baby Mia is here and I'll show her sweet face and tiny toes when my film is back from the lab!

Until then, soak up the beauty of Shannon's belly. Isn't she breathtaking? I am in awe of pregnancy and find it to be such a beautiful experience. Shannon grew a human being. weird. amazing.

We met a few days before her delivery to capture this exciting time. Luckily, I've had the pleasure of shooting the mommy-to-be and her sisters over the years, so it's an honor to be a part of this new adventure as she shares it with her husband!

Bryn, Shannon, enjoy parenthood!!!! cover Mia with kisses, always.

katayoon + mikael . the wedding

2008-10-19T20:17:00.001-07:00

These two were set up by friends two and a half years ago... By the end of that first meeting, Mikael told Katayoon that he loved her and would marry her some day... The feeling was mutual and four months later, they were engaged!!!!

bridal salon: Had dress made

tux rental/purchase: Bought suit at Saks

bridal gown designer: Dadson Elliott

bridesmaid designer:J.Crew

wedding shoe designer: Stuart Weitzman

make up artist: Hilla Peer

hair artist: Joy Tilk Bergin

wedding coordinator: Kimery Sherwood, 310.452.0230 (kimeryevents@verizon.net

ceremony location:Walt Disney Music Hall, Blue Ribbon Garden

reception location: Marvimon

invitations:Mia Bella Paperie

florist: Geidra Kiskis of GD Designs

table/ decor rental:Unique Tabletop, BBJ Linens

catering:Sason Catering

videographer: 36Zero

bakery/cake: Vanilla Bake Shop

lighting: G2 Audio & Lighting

ring designer: 123 Infinity Diamonds

a study in red . by benjamin james

2008-10-16T12:31:00.001-07:00

My great friend, Benjamin James, will be using the studio this evening to showcase his amazing work... the theme within the photographs is red; please join us! All proceeds from purchased prints go directly toward ProjectNightlight, a foundation Ben has been a part of over this last year. Project Nightlight uses short films, music and apparel to educate and give children the tools to recognize and report abuse. Tonight, Ben's art will be seen and available for purchase.

Visit us at:

Skye Blu Studio

55 Waverly Drive Suite 102

Pasadena, CA 91105

stagg street studio . thom douvan & friends

2008-10-15T16:49:00.001-07:00

I've had the pleasure of working with Thom in the past, so it was exciting to hear he was interested in some stills of the recording process as he and his fellow musicians (credited below) work on a new album. They played and I shot at Stagg Street Studio!

Thom plays jazz and soul music, having worked with some of the original Funk Brothers and the studio musicians at Motown. Thom's music is an eclectic blend of various elements of American roots music: jazz, soul, folk, and even bluegrass! Thom's first CD, "So Shall We Learn," will be released in 2008, with his second CD, "The Backstory" following shortly thereafter.

Thom is proud to feature Mitchel Forman on keyboards (who has worked with Mahavishnu Orchestra, Pat Metheny, John Scofield and Mike Stern), Trey Henry on bass (who has worked with Ray Charles, Willie Nelson, Flora Purim, Airto, Kenny Burrell and Herbie Hancock), and Michael Barsimanto on drums (who has worked with Billy Preston, Ivan Neville, Jethro Tull, Andy Summers and Freddie Hubbard). The lovely and talented jazz vocalist, Diane Hubka, will favor us with a Kenny Burrell song he wrote for his wife, "Then I Met You."

Thom Douvan http://www.myspace.com/thomdouvan

Trey Henry http://www.wilderjazz.com/bio-trey.htm

Michael Barsimanto http://www.myspace.com/mikebarsimanto

Mitchel Foreman http://www.myspace.com/mitchelforman

Diane Hubka www.dianehubka.com

Ricky Taylor wallybass@yahoo.com

curves ahead . the beauty of kristen

2008-10-09T08:48:00.000-07:00

kristen is a dancer... her grace is breathtaking; and her ballet slippers were divine!!!

She'll be a part of the interview for Get Married TV's upcoming boudoir!

thank you, Kristen!

the boudoir interview . get married tv

2008-10-09T08:09:00.000-07:00

A few weeks ago, Harmony Walton from Get Married TV (on Lifetime television) asked if we could discuss boudoir photography. I was so excited to sit down with her!

A condensed, written version of the interview was just released... Stay tuned; the video footage will air on the television network in the coming weeks. Until then,

Click here for my interview!

the wedding . linda + jacques

2008-10-06T23:09:00.001-07:00

Linda and Jacques have had such a fairy tale beginning; meeting in Turkey, they fell in love. He lived in LA, she in Istanbul. So for almost a year; they met up in a new country during each rendezvous... so romantic! a new city + a new adventure as they learned about one another...

They married this summer in Malibu in front of their loved ones; celebrating with a ceremony
spoken in 4 languages: English, Spanish, Turkish, Hebrew.

ridal salon:R-Mine Bridal www.rminebridal.com

tux rental/purchase:Mw Tux

bridal gown designer: Pronovias

bridesmaid designer:gowns from different designers such as Jovani, Vera Wang..

wedding shoe designer:Nine West

make up artist:Malin Miramontes from Luxe Lab www.luxelab.com

hair artist:Malin Miramontes from Luxe Lab ww.luxelab.com

wedding coordinator: Daphne Plump (day of coordination) www.dplump.com

ceremony location:Adamson House-malibu

reception location:Adamson House -malibu

live music:The Exclusives www.exclusivemusic.com

dj/emcee:

invitations:Willshire Fine Papers

favors: From Turkey

florist:Enchanted Garden www.egfloraldesign.com

catering:Truly Yours Catering

videographer:Video on Sight, www.videoonsight.com

bakery/cake:Pamela Dorsey, cake decoration Enchanted Garden

lighting:Truly Yours

ring designer: Antique, it was Jacques's grandmother ring

Place cards and table names: atheinert from Etsy

Rabbi: Hayim Mizrahi (the ceremony was in 4 languages: English, Spanish, Turkish, Hebrew)

the engagement . summer + nick

2008-10-03T23:08:00.000-07:00

Summer + Nick will be married later this month, so we headed to laguna beach for their engagement session a few months ago... we visited their wedding location, The Surf and Sand Resort, then went to a beautiful local beach to roam... i'm looking forward to the big day!!!!!

the bump . the bilik family

2008-10-01T22:51:00.000-07:00

I was thrilled when Mark and Sharoni told me they were expecting a little girl this Fall... I've photographed a family session and a boudoir session for this happy couple in the past; so it was wonderful to see them once again as they share this experience. I cannot wait to meet little Maya in the coming weeks for a newborn session...

Until then, get some rest, Sharoni, and prepare for Maya to rock your world!

You'll love mommyhood :)

the songstress . alex walton

2008-09-29T23:59:00.001-07:00

Alexandra sings a beautiful mix of country and pop... When she called for some photographs to freshen her portfolio; I knew exactly what I envisioned... Fields, backlighting, and a mix of fun, flirtatious laughs, and beauty. Alex knocked it out of the park; we had so much fun hopping from place to place...

Be sure to check her out at:
http://www.myspace.com/koesel

thanks, Alex!!! I had a blast :)

kim + annie . the wedding

2008-09-10T20:47:00.001-07:00

kim + annie were married on the 10 year anniversary of their very first kiss... does it get any sweeter? They've lovingly celebrated with three other commitment ceremonies in the past. Kim writes; "a domestic partnership in West Hollywood, domestic partnership with the state of California, and thanks to the trail blazing Gavin Newsom... married in San Francisco in 2004 after spending the night in the rain...that one of course was nullified."

I'm so proud to have shared this day with these two... I've photographed commitment ceremonies in the past; but being this was a legal same sex ceremony; there was just a beautiful & exciting energy to the day...

after all, love is love.

Congrats kim + annie; I'm so incredibly happy to have met.

Kim describes "that all though we've been together for a long time...this feels different. We've always thought that people who said that were odd, but all the planning, the decisions, the preparations, the vows...the loving energy and support from friends and family...it just somehow feels different. It just feels like we are married - which is for us more than committed. Whether that is the ritual or the public validation...we aren't sure, but we like it and we just don't want it to be taken away again. But if it is...we'll do it again until it sticks."

. the list .

bridal gowns: BCBG

wedding shoes: Manolo Blahnik, Christian Dior

make up artist: Amanda Jacobellis www.makeupmandy.com

hair artist: Maria Prendergast (updos) Rhett O'Donnell (color) www.helmetsalon.net

wedding coordinator: Mary Ellen Bivens www.acaweddings.com

ceremony location: private residence in brentwood, ca

invitations: William Ernest Brown www.williamernestbrown.com

floral: Kim, friends + family

catering: Basix Catering www.basixcafe.com

bakery/cake: Cathy Sudo, Lark Cake Shop www.larkcakeshop.com

the pink project . one more month

2008-09-01T01:58:00.000-07:00

As many of you know, the pink project has been a project very close to my heart... I've been so proud and excited to be apart of it by donating $100 from each boudoir session over the last year and a half... October 31st will mark the finish of this goal (and well, this dream of mine) In the end; that date will also mark one year since my mother-in-law's passing due to breast cancer. If you are considering the beauty of boudoir; please consider reserving a session before this date to contribute to their heartfelt cause; proceeds benefiting breast cancer and rape...

please pass this along we're close to my personal goal!!!!

much love

danielle

as a side note, i know i've mentioned their book is available for purchase; but if you haven't picked up a copy yet-- do so!!!! Valerie is an incredibly talented photographer and this book as is the end result to a lot of hard work and dedication by both her and Michelle... Proceeds benefit both causes and it makes a great gift for survivors and photographers alike...

the engagement . marisela + mario

2008-08-27T08:20:00.001-07:00

Mario proposed to Marisela as they backpacked through Spain.

Does it get any better?

After five wonderful years getting to know one another; they took a beautiful trip through Spain... Together they explored the country and even ran with the bulls in Pamplona (an experience that Marisela describes as the scariest experience of their lives!) During their two week journey, Mario kept the ring hidden in his backpack (which he kept strapped to his chest at all times; didn't want to lose that!!!) as he waited for the perfect moment... which ended up being on a beach as they crossed Southern Spain... Sounds like such a romantic and adventurous trip... after spending time with them; I feel as though those two words perfectly describe their relationship with one another: romantic and adventurous. the perfect combination.

We had so much fun roaming the streets of Downtown Santa Barbara during Fiesta weekend...

I was so excited to spend time there since this is where their romance blossomed; Marisela living here while Mario visited by train on the weekends...

Thanks, you two!!!