The Fugees ft. Steve Marley - No Woman, No Cry
Steve Marley singing his dads song. Check out Ziggy on the bongos.
Monday, March 31, 2008
SONG OF THE WEEK
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March Kids Photo Contest
Hi. I took some really cute pictures of my little cousin at a field near our house, and i just thought i would try to send them in before it was too late!:)
Thanks!
Katie from Trabuco Canyon, age 14
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Saturday, March 29, 2008
March Kids Photo Contest
Hi Val,
My name is Brynn Clarke and I am 13 years old. I would like to make an entry into your March kids photo contest. These are a couple of pictures of our close friend's baby boy. I think he is just adorable! The photos are attached. I hope you like them!
Brynn Clarke

baby photography
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Friday, March 28, 2008
Shot of the Day
Friendship is a sheltering tree.
Samuel Taylor Coleridge
Annie, Ellie and Zachary in the flowers.
children photography
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March Kids Photo Contest
Emily Billow Age 12 Eureka Montana.
My friends have a litter of 10 yellow lab puppies and they are so much
fun. They were a lot of fun to take pictures of. 

Our puppy Nibbler in his bed.
Emily Billow
We were at a fishing derby and we were waiting to get prizes and this
little girl fell asleep on the four wheeler her dad was driving. I
thought that it was cute. Emily Billow Eureka


My Favorite Puppy picture. I like the droopy eye.
Emily Billow
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Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Shot of the Day
If you can DREAM it, you can DO it.
Walt Disney
3 year old Payton in the flowers.
Rancho Santa Margarita California children photography
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Tuesday, March 25, 2008
March Kids Photo Contest
Hey Val,
This is a photo I took of a child playing on the beach at Huntington. I wasn't sure of the age range, but I thought it was a funny shot. Let me know what you think.
Gabby (13yrs)
Costa Mesa, California
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Shot of the Day
The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.
Eleanor Roosevelt
Dave and Blythe, Laguna Beach, California.
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Monday, March 24, 2008
Shot of the Day
“Other things may change us, but we start and end with family”
Anthony Brandt 
The Diaz family, Laguna Beach, California
Laguna Beach California Family Photography
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Sunday, March 23, 2008
Friday, March 21, 2008
Shot of the Day
The important thing is not to stop questioning.
... Albert Einstein
Justin and Carly, Rancho Santa Margarita, California.
children photography
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Thursday, March 20, 2008
Shot of the Day
A friend is a present you give to yourself.
Robert Louis Stevenson
Miss. Adler on vacation from Phoenix Arizona takes a break from her high school senior photo shoot to cuddle with her sisters new little puppy.
High School Senior Portraits
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Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Shot of the Day
Children are the reward of life.
- Congolese Proverb
Little Corden came out from Huntington Beach California, to be photographed in the spring flowers.
Children photography
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Monday, March 17, 2008
March Kids Photo Contest
This months theme is "babies". Remember you can email us photos of any kind of babies, animals or people.
My little spring cousin is as sweet as these flowers.
Haylie call age 10 Ladera Ranch
baby photography
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Song of the Week
Time to Say Goodbye Andrea Bocelli
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Shot of the Day
Our truest life is when we are in dreams awake.
Henry David Thoreau
Sean and Stephanie, all I can say is "Wow", what an incredible wedding. Thanks for letting me be a part of your special day.
Sean and Stephanie were married downtown L.A. and the reception was in Belmont Shores.

Destination Wedding Photography
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Composition for Digital Photography Tips
Composition for Digital Photography Tips
Composition for Digital Photography Tips
By Al Sanez
One of the most important things that you need to use for composing for digital photography is the lines and shapes. Lines and shapes are everywhere and knowing how to capture them in a pleasing and eye catching way is basically what can make some photos look really great.
Lines are very important for composing for photography. The lines should always be looked at and thoroughly thought about when taking photographs. Where do these lines in the photograph lead the viewers eyes to? Is it relevant for the effect you are going for?
Think of various examples of pictures that have lines in them. The pictures of roads shows the lines of the road and how they approach a point in the distant area. These are very strong lines that lead the viewers eyes.
It is actually really easy to start using lines in your compositions effectively. Try to have the lines actually lead to an object of interest. Having the lines lead to an object that is of no importance is very bad photography. Be sure the lines are used for a reason besides to look good.
There are many different lines everywhere. Not all are as obvious as the road lines. You can use the lines of peoples bodies and position models so that the lines of their shoulders lead to their face. Or if they are sitting down have their legs lines point to their face.
One of the best way to see how lines is used is by looking at how the pro photographers take their pictures. See how they use the lines in their photographs and try some of the techniques that they do. And don't go complex when using lines. A few lines is enough. Keeping it simple is always better than having millions of lines.
Al Sanez has a great program that teaches you how to take better photos. He also teaches people how to sell photos online.
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Saturday, March 15, 2008
Shot of the Day
Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow.
Helen Keller
For those of you who know Jina from our studio, this is her beautiful 9 year old daughter, Emilie.
First communion photography
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