Val Westover

Incredible Moments!

2010-08-29T10:08:00.000-07:00

Click Here to see the "Incredible Moments" Slide Show

This slide show is a small collection of some very special moments... babies, children, kids with their horses, families and more! I have the opportunity of photographing some incredible people!!!

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Newborn Photography

2010-07-10T20:56:00.000-07:00

It was just about 2 weeks ago I was on the beach photographing this beautiful family celebrating the new arrival of baby Ashlyn. Here are some of the images captured of this gorgeous baby girl in her home with her Mom, Dad and big brother!

Family Photography at the Pier

2010-06-24T10:03:00.000-07:00

A family portrait on the beach before dad heads out over seas!

Family Photography at the Beach

2010-06-23T10:58:00.000-07:00

A spur of the moment family photo shoot on the beach while on vacation from Arkansas in beautiful California.

Portrait of a child

2010-06-23T10:49:00.000-07:00

High school senior photography

2010-06-23T10:45:00.000-07:00

Hey, high school seniors, bring your cap and gown and let's have fun!

A California Cowgirl!

2010-06-18T16:25:00.000-07:00

The beautiful Historical San Juan Capistrano Mission is the perfect place for a very fun photo shoot!

My Sisters Family Salt Lake City, Utah!

2010-06-17T14:55:00.000-07:00

Capturing True Emotion Photography Workshop!

2010-06-17T11:38:00.000-07:00

JOIN US THIS SEPTEMBER FOR AN EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME!

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION...

Photographer in the spot light

2010-05-28T20:02:00.000-07:00

Photographer April Stout is a photographer based out of Bozeman Montana. April joined us on our Spring horse drive workshop. She is not only extremely talented, she also is so much fun to be around! April has shared with us some of her beautiful images that she captured during our workshop!!!

Our next workshop is June 5th, 2010 and we still have spots available. All participants will each receive over a hundred dollars of gifts and lab credits!!!

I have watched the horse drive with my kids standing on main street every year since

they started running them through town. Having the opportunity to be right in the

heart of the action, close up and personal, was amazing. I love the images I was able

to capture and have received many wonderful compliments.

Val and Stephanie, thank you for putting your time and effort into creating such an

exciting experience. I learned a lot, had a blast, and can't wait to do it again

next year!

April

A Family Dog Pile!

2010-05-24T08:30:00.000-07:00

I met this beautiful family at the beach 2 nights ago and because of a freak storm somewhere in the pacific, the beach was completely under water, in fact, the waves were coming all the way into the parking lot! So, we all jumped in our cars and raced to find a beach that would still have a little bit of dry sand. Well needless to say, we found a beach and ended up having a great photo shoot!

Children Portrait Photography

2010-05-20T15:36:00.000-07:00

A good client of mine, Tania, shows up to my studio today and lets me know that she brought her daughter, her big dog, her big bunny and she was hoping to get a photograph of all three! Well, here is my favorite image from this FUN photo shoot!!!

Having fun under the pier!

2010-05-14T14:39:00.000-07:00

It's hard not to cuddle when your being photographed as a family at the beach.

Photographer Sonia Reid

2010-05-10T15:05:00.000-07:00

Sonia Reid is a professional wildlife artist and photographer, her work is incredible! Sonia has been to Africa several times and her mission is to record the story and pass the message along; a message of preservation, protection, and celebration of wildlife.

Born in Cullman, Al. in 1964, raised and educated in Gardendale, AL, Sonia attended Auburn University for 5 years and graduated at Winthrop College in Rock Hill, SC in 1988 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. She worked as an Interior Designer for 8 years before deciding to paint wildlife full-time.

To see some of her work
visit our photographers testimonial page.

Photographer Laura Horvath

2010-05-08T08:35:00.000-07:00

Laura Horvath has a contagious happy personality. She has a passion for photography and she is in the constant pursuit of educating herself on the complexities of photography. She has attended a couple of our photography workshops and always impresses us with her eagerness to learn and her ability to take professional images.

Great photographers rely on a learned knowledge that has been acquired through study. This is necessary to become a complete photographer which allows you to nurture and develop as much as you can. If you develop only one skill or talent and discard the rest as boring or unnecessary, you will miss out on what will make you successful in the complex world of photography today.

Laura is on her way of becoming a great photographer! To see some of her work
visit our photographers testimonial page.

2010 Montana Horse Drive/Photography Workshop Val Westover Photography & Stephanie Adriana Fine Art Photography Western Collection

2010-04-29T21:29:00.000-07:00

Dear Val and Stephanie

Have just watched the slide show of this year's horse drive. Absolutely stunning!! You two are phenomenally talented and you wear it so lightly and then POW! the power is in the pictures and it hits you smack between the eyes.
Every one is a winner. Love it, love it, love it!
It's amazing guys, thank you for sharing it with us. What a gift.
I'm going to watch it again!
Love Laura

"Hells' A Roarin"

"Spartan"

"Thunder"

"Magic"

"Cranky"

For fine art ordering information please contact Stephanie Adriana (949) 293-4987 or stef8@cox.net

Horses, wranglers, photographers and just down to earth good people. The 2010 Montana horse drive in Three Forks Montana draws in thousands of spectators to experience and see hundreds of horses that are moved over 37 miles through rugged terrain and through the streets of Three Forks. Wednesday, Val Westover and Stephanie Adriana helped set up camp and finalize preparations. Thursday, they picked up the participants at the airport.
Friday, they jumped on their horses along with the other wranglers and rounded up hundreds of horses across hundreds of acres and corralled them for the drive. Saturday, they picked up the photographers and shadowed the horse drive capturing incredible images. Sunday, they jumped back on their horses and helped move the horses 17 more miles to their final destination.
The horses, the incredible landscape, the photography, the people, the life altering experience... "It's too hard to put into words what we experienced."

CLICK HERE TO SEE SOME OF THE IMAGES OF THE THREE FORKS MONTANA HORSE DRIVE!!!

First Communion Photography

2010-04-14T08:13:00.000-07:00

First communions are beautiful!

High school senior photography downtown San Juan Capistrano

2010-04-08T09:29:00.000-07:00

What a beautiful girl! I love photographing high school seniors, we always end up having so much fun with so many incredible images to choose from.

Happiness!!!

2010-04-04T12:02:00.000-07:00

CLICK HERE to watch the "Happiness"slide show. So far this spring, I have had the opportunity to photograph many special, incredible, beautiful and happy people. This slide show will give you a glimpse of what I mean.
Enjoy!

Craig Duswalts Rock Star System for Success!

2010-03-25T09:21:00.000-07:00

How many incredible people can you fit into one room? Stephanie Adriana had the privilege to attend Craig Duswalts Rock Star Boot Camp in Los Angeles last week-end.

Craig Duswalts toured with Guns "n" Roses as Axl Rose's personal manager. Craig is the author of "How to achieve Rock Star status in your industry". Not only is Craig a close friend of mine, he helps me and my business with his knowledge and experience.

Stephanie was able to meet and rub elbows with some of the worlds "Top"movers and amazing personalities. Such as Eddie Money, Barbara De Angelis, Glenn Moreshower, Tom Antion (internet marketing phenomenon), James Malinchak (speaker and author of "The big money speaker") and Brendon Burchard (overnight sensation and author of "Life's golden ticket").

Stephanie has come back inspired and a little star struck!

Barbara De Angelis, Best selling author, T.V. personality and growth guru

Musician Eddie Money "Take me home tonight" and "Two tickets to paradise"

Glenn Morshower, actor in T.V. shows "24", CSI, Westwing and a long list of movies such as
"Transformers", "Men who stare at goats"...

JOIN US FOR THE EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME!!!

2010-03-18T17:21:00.000-07:00

PHOTOGRAPHY EXPEDITION OF THE YEAR!

2010 - Introducing the new PHOTOGRAPHY EXPEDITION in conjunction with the Annual Horse Roundup & Drive! We are proud to announce our new partnership with Val Westover Photography and Stephanie Adriana Fine Art Photography. Join them as your guides for the Photography Workshop "Capturing True Emotion,"
an exclusive opportunity to capture this event available only to participants. Read more...

High School Senior Portrait Photography in the Flowers

2010-03-18T09:54:00.000-07:00

The flower fields aren't just for kids. Our high school senior portrait photography sessions give people the option of being photographed in a location that is unique to them and their personality.

Everyone is getting married!!!

2010-03-17T18:19:00.000-07:00

Engagement Photography at the Marriott in La Jolla, California

It seems like everyone is getting married! Stephanie Adriana has been working hard and having a blast

photographing couples for their engagements.

As an engagement and wedding photographer, Stephanie has such a talent of
bringing out each couples personality and feelings towards each other.

Spring Children Photography

2010-03-16T18:49:00.000-07:00

Nothing makes a dad happier than to get photographs of his girls!

Engagement Photography at the Marriott

2010-03-15T15:33:00.000-07:00

I had the opportunity to spend the day with 10 beautiful couples for their engagement photography sessions. The engagement photography was shot at the Marriott in Anaheim, California. The Marriott has a tropical look which gave each couple the feeling that they were at a beautiful resort. Here are the images of the incredible couples I was able to meet. Needless to say, we all had a great time and each image portrays the love they have for each other.

Girls, Flowers & Bunnies!

2010-03-12T11:38:00.000-08:00

CALL TODAY TO SCHEDULE THIS
VERY SPECIAL PHOTO SHOOT!

Orange County, CA. (949) 367-0077
Salt Lake City, UT. (801) 847-0440
All other states toll free (866) 363-6900

"Capturing True Emotion" Photography Workshop at the Beautiful San Juan Capistrano Mission

2010-03-12T10:29:00.000-08:00

Our photography workshops are going to be hosted by the beautiful San Juan Capistrano Mission at 9 am to 12 noon on Sunday March 28th and at 9 am to 12 noon on Tuesday March 30th.

The theme of our workshop is "Capturing True Emotion" and we will be focusing on creating masterful fine art images. This workshop instructed by Val Westover and Stephanie Adriana, is for beginners as well as experienced photographers and we have included a list below of what will be covered.

Lighting - The creation of a photograph
Composition - Arranging the elements of a photograph
Aperture - Controlling light & depth of field
How to create masterful fine art images

Point your camera in any direction and photograph Spanish architecture, scenic landscape, nature, gardens and flowers.

Each participant needs to bring their own camera and we will provide them with everything else. For those who need help with their equipment, it would be helpful if they could also bring the manual to their camera.

FIVE BEST IMAGES FROM EACH PARTICIPANT WILL BE FEATURED ON OUR WEB SITE.

The fee for this half day workshop is $200.00 and we will provide all of the learning materials including note paper and pen.

Spend half a day with us and leave with images that you can use for art in the finest rooms of your home.

WE HAVE LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE SO PLEASE CALL TODAY TO SIGN UP FOR THIS INCREDIBLE WORKSHOP (949) 367-0077

CLICK HERE FOR DIRECTIONS TO THE MISSION

Please let us know if your interested in having
a photography workshop in your area

Orange County, CA. (949) 367-0077
Salt Lake City, UT. (801) 847-0440
All other states toll free (866) 363-6900

WWW.VALWESTOVERPHOTOGRAPHY.COM

Val Westover is an award winning photographer capturing
images of children, families and weddings for over 20 years.
Val is a teacher, a public speaker, an author and an expert photographer.

Val has residences both in South Orange County California and Salt Lake City Utah.
He works with an incredible team of photographers in Salt Lake City and around the U.S.
Val Westover will always be Orange Counties leading portrait photographer.

You can always get an appointment with Val in Orange County.

(949) 367-0077

"2010 Fine Art Gallery Collection"

2010-03-11T13:41:00.000-08:00

"2010 Fine Art Gallery Collection" An Amazing collection of Fine Art Images from "Stephanie Adriana Fine Art Photography" AND "Val Westover Photography" to be featured at The Historic Sacajawea Hotel Fine Art Exhibit/Gallery Opening for the 2010 Montana Horses Drive and Round-up!!!

Call or E-mail to Pre-purchase Artwork... or for Horse Drive Info
(949) 293-4987 stef8@cox.net

"Lost In The Storm" by Val Westover

"Elk Evening" by Val Westover

"Birds of A Feather" by Val westover

"Top Hat" by Stephanie Adriana

"The Roundup" by Stephanie Adriana

"Ram's Skull" by Stephanie Adriana

"Covered Wagon" by Stephanie Adriana

Capturing True Emotion in the Flowers!

2010-03-11T12:38:00.000-08:00

We have been photographing children in the flowers with bunnies to celebrate spring since 1994. Our passion is capturing a moment in time that you will cherish forever.

CALL TODAY TO SCHEDULE THIS VERY SPECIAL PHOTO SHOOT!

Orange County, CA. (949) 367-0077
Salt Lake City, UT. (801) 847-0440
All other states toll free (866) 363-6900

children photography, portrait photographer, flowers, bunnies, spring photography, outdoor photographer, on location photography

The Secret Formula to a Perfect Spring!

2010-03-01T11:31:00.000-08:00

Orange County, CA. (949) 367-0077
Salt Lake City, UT. (801) 847-0440
All other states toll free (866) 363-6900

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Call Today to Schedule this very
Special Photo Shoot!

Orange County, CA. (949) 367-0077
Salt Lake City, UT. (801) 847-0440
All other states toll free (866) 363-6900

SLIDE SHOW (some of last years images)
SLIDE SHOW ( Cute girls in the flowers)

Creating cherished family heirlooms world wide since 1994

One-on-one photography coaching now available in
Orange County California & Salt Lake City, Utah!

www.ValWestoverPhotography.com

“The Roundup” Wins Photo of the Year

2010-02-10T10:02:00.000-08:00

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Renee Daniels-Mantle
Montana Horses, Inc.
9700 Clarkston Rd.
Three Forks, MT 59752
(406) 285-2541 | (406)285-0918-fax
info@montanahorses.com
www.MontanaHorses.com

Attached: Photo "The Roundup" Copyright 2009 Stephanie Adriana

“The Roundup” Wins Photo of the Year

Three Forks, Montana – February 8, 2010 - Stephanie Adriana’s “The Roundup” has won the prestigious Cowboys and Indians magazine Equine Photo of the Year. The spectacular photo of stampeding horses was taken during the Montana Horses Annual Horse Roundup and Drive in Three Forks last year.

Stephanie, a photographer with Val Westover Photography in California, will be back in Montana this spring with Val Westover to lead a new Photography Expedition held in conjunction with the Three Forks Horse Roundup and Drive. The expedition is an addition to the event and offers photographers an exclusive opportunity to experience the Horse Drive while photographing the action from behind the scenes. Val and Stephanie are both award winning photographers, long-time photography instructors, and have guided photo safaris across the world. They will also conduct two more Photo Expeditions at the Mantle Ranch in June and September.

“The Roundup” will be featured during a gallery exhibition of fine art associated with the Horse Drive. Meet Stephanie Adriana, Val Westover, and other photographers on April 24 after the horses trail through town. The exhibit and reception will be located at the Drive headquarters in Three Forks at the newly remodeled and reopened Sacajawea Hotel.

Cowboys and Indians March issue is on stands now. For more information about the Annual Horse Roundup and Drive and Photography Expedition, or the Val Westover Photo Safaris at Montana Horses, see www.MontanaHorses.com or call 406 285-2541. Framed fine art productions of “The Roundup” and all of the gallery photography are available at Shop.MontanaHorses.com

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Kiddie Kandids

2010-01-12T08:34:00.000-08:00

Attention all Kiddie Kandid customers.
The great recession has taken out a photography giant. We know that so many parents had relied on Kiddie Kandids to update and document the images of their children.

*Val Westover Photography will honor any Kiddie Kandid portrait session or any Kiddie Kandid coupon that you have paid to kiddie Kandid.
CALL TO SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT TODAY!
TOLL FREE (866) 363-6900

Val Westover Photography has been photographing babies and children since 1994. With photographers all over the country, we offer studio, in-home and on-location photography sessions.

CALL TODAY
Orange County, CA. (949) 367-0077
Salt Lake City, UT. (801) 847-0440
All other states toll free (866) 363-6900

Creating cherished family heirlooms world wide
since 1994

www.ValWestoverPhotography.com

*Val Westover Photography will honor any Kiddie Kandid coupons for the portrait session only. The portrait session does not include any portraits.

Prepare Now for Valentines Day!

2010-01-06T13:44:00.000-08:00

The Ultimate Valentines Day Gift for him! photographers Stephanie Adriana in Orange County, California and Wendy G. Atkins in Salt Lake City, Utah will create a "Treasure Book" that will blow him away!!!

CLICK ON THE IMAGE ABOVE TO SEE A SAMPLE SLIDE SHOW PHOTOGRAPHED BY STEPHANIE ADRIANA.

Wings

2009-12-23T13:44:00.001-08:00

Here are some images that I took the other night right before photographing a group of 22 people. Needless to say, I didn't have much time to get these images but the birds were very cooperative and I have a huge soft spot in my heart for birds. These images are available for purchase. (949) 367-0077
Got a New camera? Need to know how to use it? We now offer one-on-one photography coaching...

Hallelujah

2009-12-01T22:31:00.000-08:00

Enjoy the slideshow below of some of the highlights of November!

The Wedding of Jon & Megan

2009-11-13T21:45:00.000-08:00

Enjoy this wedding with us. The beautiful bride is my niece, Megan. The day was fun,exciting and spectacular! Megan and Jon asked me and Stephanie Adriana to photograph their wedding so that we would capture their very special day. The slide show is just a very small glimpse of their wedding.

Beautiful People

2009-11-10T11:19:00.000-08:00

we get to see beautiful people every day. As photographers we get to photograph and document the lives of newborns, children, high school seniors, couples and families. It is very rewarding when we capture these moments in time.

You're Beautiful!

2009-11-02T08:41:00.000-08:00

Here is a very small glimpse of all of the beautiful babies, children, people and families I get to photograph on a daily basis. I have been a portrait photographer for over 20 years now and I get overwhelmed and feel so rewarded to be apart of such beauty.

Scotland 2009

2009-11-02T08:29:00.000-08:00

Stephanie Adriana came back from St. Andrews Scotland with incredible stories and beautiful images. Stephanie is not only an incredible portrait-wedding photographer, she is also a very respected fine art photographer. You can find her work in galleries and homes all over the country. Please enjoy this short slide show of some of her captured images.

The Mission in Sepia

2009-10-12T22:17:00.001-07:00

The Alleman family at the beautiful San Juan Capistrano Mission in sepia. The Mission lends itself perfectly for sepia photography because of all of the brick work, arches and the contrasty shadows. The Allemans did a great job coordinating the right colors and textures in their outfits for that perfect family portrait.

Margie enjoying the beach

2009-10-06T21:59:00.000-07:00

Margie in Laguna Beach, California.

Montana Horses Photography Expedition

2009-10-04T08:54:00.000-07:00

Here are some of the high-lights from our September 2009 Montana Horses photography expedition. Our adventures took us to Hollow Top Lake in Pony Montana, High school rodeo, a historic homestead ranch to photograph a family, the majestic Yellowstone National Park and the Mantle Horse Ranch. Our photography participants captured images of horses people and nature. The Mantle Ranch hosted our expedition and gave us countless opportunities to capture the perfect shot, What an adventure!

VISIT HERE TO SEE THE SLIDE SHOW

"The Michels in the forest

2009-09-12T10:44:00.000-07:00

Even though the Michels live in Texas, I still get to see them once a year. What an incredible family!

family portrait photographty

Shot of the day

2009-08-11T08:34:00.001-07:00

The shot of the day comes from Sarah E. Carter. Sarah is an incredible journalistic photographer in Indianapolis, Indiana. She specializes in portrait and wedding photography.

Please visit our web site or call toll free (866) 363-6900 to find out more about Sarah.

Photographer in the spot light

2009-08-09T08:23:00.000-07:00

Anthony Wang

We are very proud to have a partnership with Anthony Wang. Not only is he very professional, he is also a very talented photographer. Any clients of Val Westover Photography can request Anthony Wang for their portrait session.
To find out more about Anthony Wang or to schedule an appointment with him just go to www.valwestoverphotography.com

Tustin, California

Anthony Wang Photography provides professional photographic services for weddings, family portraits, beach portraits, modeling, and special events.
Tony has been a photographer since 1991 and is well versed in a multitude of different styles, and can accommodate any situation.

September Montana Horses Photography Workshop

2009-07-31T11:32:00.000-07:00

CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE DETAILS!

Photography Tip of the day

2009-07-20T18:52:00.000-07:00

Take your subject out of the middle

I think we have all been trained to center everything we photograph; however centering everything can be boring.

Following the rules of thirds can make your image much more interesting. An easy way to do this is to divide your frame like a tic-tac-toe board and place your subject at any of the intersecting lines.

I think that you will be happy with your artistic results.

Montana Horses Photography Workshop

2009-07-14T16:26:00.000-07:00

MONTANA HORSES PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP - August 6th-10th, 2009

For more details please visit Montana Horses or Call (406) 285-3541

Capturing true emotion…

We are passionate about giving participants in our workshops the tools and knowledge to become better photographers with a new ability to capture images that tell amazing stories and to come home with a new understanding of horses and an experience of a lifetime.

Montana Horses welcomes photographers and horse lovers for a three-day adventure-packed workshop in Three Forks, Montana.

Experience a real working horse ranch (Montana Horses is not a dude ranch) with more horses than you can count.

Capture images of horses running as a herd down mountains with dust hundreds of feet in the air and catch them running through water.

Create images of bucking horses, cowboys on bucking horses, round corral roping, riders racing through water, rodeo practice, hundreds of horses in a corral and learn horse 101 from the ranches owners, Kale and Renee Mantle.

Shoot over our shoulder as we photograph a portrait session of a real cowboy in front of his barn and a family with children.

Go on the ride of your life to Hollow top lake. This is a photo safari on horseback were you will ride through creeks, and experience untouched beauty. We will be going through the classic old Montana mountain mining town of “Pony” before the ride so be prepared to capture images of old abandoned buildings and barns. On our way back we just might stop for a spell at the small towns saloon.

Don’t put your camera down yet; we will be going to Yellow Stone Park to capture breathtaking images of rivers, canyons, landscape, animals and an outdoor portrait session of a family with children.

By the time you go home, we will have covered, lighting, composition, movement, horse behavior and herd mentality. You will have a new passion for photography and you will have once in a lifetime images that not only tell amazing stories, but also have captured true emotion.

2009-07-01T16:32:00.000-07:00

Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Val Westover Photography Receives 2009 Best of Laguna Niguel Award

U.S. Local Business Association’s Award Plaque Honors the Achievement

WASHINGTON D.C., March 20, 2009 -- For the second consecutive year, Val Westover Photography has been selected for the 2009 Best of Laguna Niguel Award in the Photographers category by the U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA).

The USLBA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USLBA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.

Nationwide, only 1 in 70 (1.4%) 2008 Award recipients qualified as 2009 Award Winners. Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2009 USLBA Award Program focused on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the USLBA and data provided by third parties.

About U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA)

U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA) is a Washington D.C. based organization funded by local businesses operating in towns, large and small, across America. The purpose of USLBA is to promote local business through public relations, marketing and advertising.

The USLBA was established to recognize the best of local businesses in their community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations, chambers of commerce and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to be an advocate for small and medium size businesses and business entrepreneurs across America.

SOURCE: U.S. Local Business Association

CONTACT:
U.S. Local Business Association
Email: PublicRelations@USLocalBusinessAssociation.com
URL: http://www.USLocalBusinessAssociation.com

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Addison & Willa

2009-06-25T16:20:00.000-07:00

Addison and Willa were married last Saturday at Scripps College in Claremont, California. This was a wedding that you would have wanted to be at! The people, the atmosphere, the band and the beautiful evening made for a night that I did not want to see come to an end. Willa and Addison's family made me feel like I was a part of their family, I'm pretty sure that I had as much fun and enjoyed the evening as much as thy did. This is going to be a tough wedding to top!
Thanks, Willa and Addison!

Megan & Jon's Engagement

2009-06-08T14:03:00.000-07:00

Megan is my 2nd niece who will soon be married. I have been photographing her ever since she was a very little girl. She sure turned out to be such a beautiful woman, inside and out. Her fiance, Jon is one of the nicest guys you could ever meet. Stephanie Adriana and I photographed the two of them last sunday, down town San Juan Capistrano.
Thanks Megan and Jon for such a fun photo shoot!

Congratulations to Galen Morrisey, Nashville Tennessee

2009-05-26T21:33:00.000-07:00

We are very proud to announce our partnership with Galen Morrisey.

Galen Morrisey - Nashville, Tennessee
Specializing in dramatic black & white headshots
She's about as casual and informal a person you would ever want to meet...

Galen is an incredibly affectionate person. She strives to bring that out in others in life and through her work as a photographer. She has love for all that was created with love. She loves horses and dogs and yoga.
She's known as the girl who absolutely adores Audrey Hepburn.
In her work as a photographer she has a gift of capturing that deep seeded emotion that lies beneath the surface. That is her personal endeavor in her work as a photographer. She strives for this so that she can share this with others through her art.
Her strong talent is black and white photojournalistic portraiture.
She's a Connecticut yankee with a California state of mind and a "free spirit." You may find her at a traffic light in her Jeep Wrangler with the top always down and the music always mellow as she ponders her next photo shoot.

We are just about to release our new web site and you will soon be able to see Galens beautiful work.

Thanks Galen for this very exciting partnership!

Stephanie's Horse Drive

2009-05-06T18:38:00.000-07:00

When Stephanie is not photographing weddings she always seems to have an incredible project going for her Fine Art photography. Stephanie just got back from Three Forks Montana were she was able to go on Kail & Renee's famous horse drive. Here are a handful of images that she captured during her 4 day adventure! Enjoy her slideshow.

Montana Horses

Jacob & Matthew in the Studio

2009-05-01T11:16:00.000-07:00

Don't worry, Jake is just pretending to let his brother beat him up!

Laguna Niguel California Children Studio Photography

Flowers Flowers Flowers!!!

2009-04-23T21:56:00.000-07:00

One of the Hausam girls enjoying a beautiful spring day in the flowers! Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

Happy Easter!

2009-04-12T12:06:00.000-07:00

The Geske kids enjoying their spring break! San Juan Capistrano, California.

san juan capistrano california children photography

Have you ever been kissed by a bunny?

2009-04-02T17:12:00.001-07:00

Children portrait photography

Spring Flowers... Spring Kids...

2009-04-01T09:40:00.000-07:00

Spring will be over before we know it and here is a glimpse of incredible moments that we have captured so far.

The Kirkendall Kids in the Daisies!

2009-04-01T09:17:00.000-07:00

Just another beautiful day in San Juan Capistrano... Thanks Kristi for driving all the way from Seal Beach! I always get so happy to see your very happy children.

Kellen and Sarah

2009-03-26T13:11:00.000-07:00

I didn't want this wedding to end, I just really enjoyed myself. I loved everything about it, the location, the people and most of all Kellen and Sarah!

My Pets!

2009-03-24T14:42:00.000-07:00

All of these animals are very dear to me! From left to right, Nigel, Beau, Bella, George, Finley, Daisy, Oakley, Lakota, Casey, Scarlet, Charlie, Spider, Maeve, T-Bird, Zoey, Gizmo!

Click on the image for a larger view!

Secret Wedding Proposal!

2009-03-23T06:47:00.000-07:00

This is something really fun and romantic that I would like to share with you! Last year Stephanie photographed a secret wedding proposal, Here's how it went!
American Express contacted our studio on behalf of Ron Biscardi who was looking for a photographer to photograph his secret wedding proposal. Stephanie accepted this fun offer and after secretly photographing the proposal, she was called over by Ron to ask if she would take a couple of quick photos because of their proposal. In the mean time Ron's new fiance Emily just thought that Ron had asked a complete stranger to take some photos of the two of them, she did not see Stephanie photographing their proposal. Emily just found out what Ron was up to after seeing this video for the very first time on their one year wedding anniversary. This video was Ron's gift to Emily... incredible!

The Montage Hotel and Resort, Laguna Beach California.

Engagement on the Beach from Ron Biscardi on Vimeo.

Ella in the Flowers!

2009-03-18T19:47:00.001-07:00

3 year old Ella hamming it up in the flowers!

Hair + Wind = Gorgeous

2009-03-17T16:15:00.001-07:00

4 year old ashley in the San Juan Capistrano flowers on a beautiful breezy day.

Flowers Kids Bunnies!

2009-03-16T20:51:00.000-07:00

There is something very special spending time with children in a beautiful flower field!

Kids in the Flowers!

2009-03-15T09:40:00.001-07:00

Beautiful children, beautiful location...
Here is a small glimpse of how I spent my day yesterday, capturing the coming of spring.

Mike & Christina

2009-03-13T17:27:00.001-07:00

What a beautiful night on the beach! Not a cloud in the sky and we had the whole beach to ourselves! Thanks Mike and Christina for making this such a fun photo shoot!!!

Beautiful San Juan capistrano

2009-03-11T22:22:00.000-07:00

I went on a photo safari with Stephanie Adriana in San Juan Capistrano today. We were able to see a very natural side of this beautiful town. Here are a few images of what we saw today!

Landon in the Flowers

2009-03-10T20:19:00.001-07:00

If there ever comes a day when we can't be together keep me in your heart, I'll stay there forever.
-- Winnie the Pooh

1 year old Landon having fun in the flowers!

Rancho Santa Margarita California Children Photography

Julia in the flowers

2009-03-05T22:10:00.000-08:00

Celebrate spring with flowers!

Shot of the day

2009-03-05T11:28:00.001-08:00

To be happy with simple pleasures is no simple matter.
~ author unknown

"I got my blanky and my kitty, life is good"

Laguna Niguel California Baby photography

Cesar & Norma

2009-03-04T21:25:00.000-08:00

What a great wedding! Thank you Cesar and Norma,the two of you are such a beautiful and classy couple. I had so much fun at this wedding, I didn't want it to end!

Shot of the day

2009-02-28T07:57:00.001-08:00

You cannot depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus.
Mark Twain

5 year old Jacob in the studio!

Laguna Niguel Children Photography

Shot of the day

2009-02-27T08:57:00.001-08:00

Love is a friendship set to music.
E. Joseph Cossman

Baby Aiden, a professional model at 6 months old!

Laguna Niguel Baby Photography

Benjamin, Audrey & Colin

2009-02-27T08:32:00.000-08:00

Stephanie Adriana and I spent time capturing these adorable children, just being themselves and hamming it up for the camera! Enjoy this cute slide show.

Kids Bunnies & Flowers!

2009-02-22T21:16:00.000-08:00

I know of only one duty, and that is to love. - Albert Camus, 1913-1960, French Author and Philosopher

2 year old twins, Ashley and Brianna in the flowers!

San Juan Capistrano California Children Photography

The Beautiful San Juan Capistrano Mission

2009-02-20T20:35:00.000-08:00

I spent a few hours at the beautiful San Juan Capistrano Mission testing the new Canon 5D MarkII camera. Needless to say, I was very pleased with the end results.

The Crinella Children in the comfort of their own home!

2009-02-15T13:22:00.000-08:00

You can see how much these beautiful kids like each other in the slideshow below!

Costa Mesa California children photography

Spring has come early to Southern California

2009-02-11T18:46:00.001-08:00

Savannah and her friend Erin were the first ones this year to be photographed in the flowers. Spring always comes early to Southern California.

This slideshow demonstrates how Spring was made for children.

children photography

Anetra & Nicholas, Happy New Year!

2009-02-06T07:34:00.000-08:00

What an incredible way to celebrate the new year! This beautiful couple, Anetra and Nicholas Were married this last New Year's Eve on a yacht in San Diego, California.

Enjoy the Slideshow of this very special wedding.

San Diego, California, Wedding Photography

Amie & Luke Sugarland Texas

2009-02-04T15:06:00.000-08:00

Stephanie Adriana had the opportunity to photograph Amie and Luke's wedding in Sugarland Texas. Stephanie says that they were a very down to earth couple with an extraordinary family.

Jessica and Jessie

2009-02-02T18:04:00.000-08:00

"When you are in Love you can't fall asleep because reality is better than your dreams."
~Dr Seuss

Jessica and Jessie in Laguna Beach, Cailifornia.

Shot of the day

2009-01-31T13:36:00.001-08:00

If one feels the need of something grand, something infinite, something that makes one feel aware of God, one need not go far to find it. I think that I see something deeper, more infinite, more eternal than the ocean in the expression of the eyes of a little baby when it wakes in the morning and coos or laughs because it sees the sun shining on its cradle.
~Vincent van Gogh

Baby Maggie in her favorite yoga position, Laguna Niguel, California.

Laguna Niguel Califonia Baby Photography

Diane and Anthony

2009-01-29T00:11:00.000-08:00

Los Angeles Wedding Photography

Matt and Lisa Engagement on the Beach

2009-01-28T13:03:00.000-08:00

Laguna Beach California Engagement Photography

Shot of the day

2009-01-28T10:27:00.001-08:00

Where there is love there is no darkness.
- Burundi Proverb

3 month old baby Michael with his mom in the studio. Laguna Niguel, California.

Laguna Niguel Baby Photography

Jessica and Jordan's Wedding Day

2009-01-27T15:24:00.000-08:00

Check out the slide show of this beautiful wedding shot by Stephanie Adriana.

Los Angeles Wedding Photography

Shot of the day

2009-01-27T14:04:00.001-08:00

"To the world you might be one person,
but to one person you might be the world."
Author Unknown

Check out this slide show of Kennedy and her baby brother Jake.

Shot of the day

2009-01-26T10:14:00.001-08:00

My heart is ever at your service.
~William Shakespeare

Getting ready for the wedding. Los Angeles, California.

Los Angeles wedding photography

Shot of the day

2009-01-22T08:02:00.000-08:00

Courage, determination, pride...that's what little girls are made of.
~Author Unknown

The Newkirk girls in the studio. Laguna Niguel, California.

Laguna Niguel California Children Photography

Shot of the day

2009-01-20T13:35:00.000-08:00

"Children are likely to live up to what you believe in them."
~Lady Bird Johnson

Little Mr. Bray in the studio. Laguna Niguel, California.

Laguna Niguel, California Baby Photography

Calling All Babies...

2009-01-16T10:11:00.000-08:00

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Shot of the day

2009-01-09T14:09:00.000-08:00

A friend is someone who knows all about you, and loves you just the same.
~Proverb

April & Trevor on their wedding day. Yorba Linda, California.

Enjoy a brief slide show of Trevor and Ashley

Cody & Cassie

2008-12-31T12:20:00.000-08:00

"What will survive of us is love.'' - Philip Larkin

I get a chance to photograph many couples and you can always feel the love that they have towards each other, but I have to tell you that Cody and Cassie have something that goes a little deeper than love! Their friendship is on fire!

Laguna Beach California Engagement Photography

Shot of the day

2008-12-23T21:17:00.000-08:00

A loving heart is the beginning of all knowledge.
- Thomas Carlyle

The Prukop Family. Laguna Beach, California.

Laguna Beach California Family Photography

Shot of the day

2008-12-22T09:07:00.000-08:00

Love comforteth like sunshine after rain.
- Shakespeare

The Munsons. Laguna Beach, California.

Laguna Beach California Portrait Photography

Shot of the day

2008-12-18T08:48:00.000-08:00

The pursuit of perfection, then, is the pursuit of sweetness and light.
~Matthew Arnold

The Green kids in the studio. Laguna Niguel, California.

Laguna Niguel California Children Portrait Photography

Shot of the day

2008-12-15T17:49:00.000-08:00

Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.
- Pablo Picasso

The Pruett cousins in the studio!

Laguna Niguel California Children Portrait Photography

Shot of the day

2008-12-12T08:26:00.000-08:00

To be secure, be humble. To be happy, be content.
James Hurdis

The Geddis kids. Laguna Beach, California.

Laguna Beach Portrait Photography

Shot of the day

2008-12-05T10:52:00.000-08:00

Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.
Buddha

The shot of the day comes in the form of a fun slideshow. My brother Sean and his family were visiting with us for the holidays so I was able to photograph this incredible family!