La Costa Living Magazine | Kuepper Family | Marcy Browe Photography
So glad I finally got to photograph the Kuepper Family for La Costa Living Magazine. I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Claudia and her daughter Delaney since I photographed Delaney for one of the first issues of the magazine. She was profiled as Athlete of the Month — she’s a rad stand up paddle surfer…
Read MoreFamily Beach Portrait | Rebelo Family | San Diego Portrait Photographer
This was a special portrait session for the Rebelo family because they’ve all moved to California from South Africa. This photo represents this family’s new chapter as Californians. However, let the record show that Gabriel and Marcia’s youngest daughter Angela, who is a professional ballerina living in Geneva, is not in this photo. Gabriel has spent his…
Read More30 Days of Gorgeous | Marcy Browe Photography | San Diego, CA
I believe that every woman deserves the opportunity to feel beautiful. The reality is that, as women, we don’t always feel amazing in our own skin. We all know that magazines and advertisements often distort the concept of beauty. However, I’m looking to show that beauty comes in all shapes and sizes. Beauty can increase…
Read MoreMy Personal Philosophy on Re-Touching Photos
Ok, people, let’s talk about Photoshop. Re-touching, air brushing, a digital facial … whatever you call it, the power of Photoshop in the right hands can be etherial. But if your re-toucher over-uses Photoshop it can make your photos look very un-natural. Fake, dated, blurry, altered, cartoonish … these are NOT words you want people…
Read MoreLa Costa Living Magazine | Klawans Family | San Diego Portrait Photographer
This month’s Featured Family for La Costa Living Magazine is the Klawans Family. Originally this family is from Baltimore, but they now call Carlsbad their home. Ken and Emily Klawans love living in the La Costa Oaks neighborhood, and I was able to spend time with them at their beautiful home to capture their family bond. Their sons,…
Read MoreLa Costa Living Magazine | McClain Family | San Diego Portrait Photographer
Travis McClain & Melissa Kao are proud parents to their 1-year-old son, Jadyn. Their little man is quick to smile and giggle, he loved to dance and wiggle around. And with such a cute face and toothy smile, it’s easy to giggle right back at him. Travis and Melissa are new residents of La Costa Oaks. We took these photos for…
Read MorePersonal branding portraits | Debbra Sweet | San Diego portrait photographer, Marcy Browe
Trailblazing. Edgy. Dynamic. Movement. These are the words Debbra Sweet used to describe how she wanted to appear in her personal branding photos. Words and emotions are important to Debbra. She crafts messages for a living. Debbra is the powerhouse behind Sweet Marketing Solutions, and we recently collaborated on photos for her re-branded marketing materials.…
Read More3 Generations Family Portraits + Video | Oceanside, CA | Marcy Browe Photography
The Powers family traveled from all corners of the country to gather in Oceanside to celebrate their mother / grandmother’s 80th birthday. From Massachusetts and Oregon, three generations of this family came together a few days after Christmas, and I was lucky enough to document them and capture their connections. Not only did I do…
Read MoreHeadshot portrait session | Rex Hindrichs | Marcy Browe Photography – San Diego, CA
“Tough guy”, “Thug”, “Menacing”. These are the types of characters Rex Hindrichs is looking to get casted for. Although when you meet him, that’s not at all what comes across in his warm, gentle personality. And then … he switches into character. He drops his smile and stares at you through his lowered brow and immediately…
Read More2015 Year in Review: San Diego Portrait Photographer | Oceanside, CA
Wow! looking back on all of the photo projects I’ve done in 2015 makes me realize I’ve had the chance to capture a whole lot of wonderful faces. What an incredible year it has been. I was looking through my favorite photos from 2015 and thinking about how not too long ago I was…
Read MoreClue – Brattleboro, VT Edition | Family Project
My family gathered at my Aunt Mary’s house in Brattleboro, Vermont this summer. The house, which was built in 1885, is full of history and has been lovingly restored by Mary. The original owner of the house was George Dunham, of the Dunham Boot company. Each room has a story to tell, so we were…
Read MoreFamily photo shoot + video | Orfila Vineyards, Escondido
When Kristi and I started talking about capturing her family for portraits, we knew we had to choose the perfect location. A location that reflected the stylish and friendly nature of this close-knit family. As a wine lover, Kristi fell in love with the idea of having her family photographed in the romantic rustic setting of a…
Read MoreLa Costa Living Magazine Year in Review | Marcy Browe Photography
Over the past year I’ve had the pleasure of being a photographer for the La Costa Living Magazine, which is distributed to the residents of the La Costa Oaks neighborhood in Carlsbad, CA. The magazine, which is produced by Nick DeNinno of N2 Publishing, hits mailboxes every month and features a neighborhood family, athletes, pets, local business owners and…
Read MorePortrait session | Katelynn | San Diego Portrait Photographer
I asked 17-year-old Katelynn when she felt most beautiful, and she answered “I feel most beautiful when I’m comfortable in what I’m wearing and how I look”. Yes! I love that answer. And I agree that being comfortable in your own skin allows you to ooze confidence and that is the pathway to feeling…
Read MoreFamily portrait session + video | Stabler Family | Oceanside, CA | Marcy Browe Photography
When I photograph families with little kids, I LOVE interviewing them on video. I ask them to tell me their age and their name (or in this case, four-year-old Finely gave me all of her names: Finley Ella Adeline Stabler!) And I ask the kiddos to tell me what they love about their mom and dad — which…
Read MoreLa Costa Living Magazine | Gail and Howard Sachs | Carlsbad, CA | Marcy Browe Photography
I recently photographed Howard and Gail Sachs for the La Costa Living Magazine at their home in Carlsbad, CA. The Sachs share their home with their young dog, Beau, who’s a Lab & Golden Retriever mix. Beau was happy to be included in the family photos. Howard and Gail spend most of their time at home enjoying their…
Read MoreEngagement portraits | Kieran & Lauren | Marcy Browe Photography
The “save the date” notices have gone out. That means I can finally share the engagement photos I took of my cousin, Kieran, and his fiance, Lauren, this summer! Here is a video with scenes from their portrait shoot, which took place on a perfect summer evening in a grassy field in Brattleboro, Vermont. Personally…
Read MoreVideo Tip for the modern man – how to dress for your professional portrait
I teamed up with Lauren Castle, an Image Strategist and Style Advisor with Impress Express, to discuss how men should dress for their professional portraits. We brought along our mutual client, Daniel Gawrys, to model for us. Daniel is an Executive Coach & Educational Consultant. In my opinion, Daniel defines the modern business man. In his…
Read MoreThe Modern Beauty Portrait Event
You’re invited to celebrate the glamorous, modern, gorgeous you! Every woman deserves the opportunity to feel beautiful. To feel fabulous. During this portrait experience, you will be styled and photographed like a model. You’ll receive gorgeous photos that showcase the best version of you. Photographs that you’ll be proud to show off and that reflect…
Read MoreVideo Tip: How to strike a flattering pose in photos
I call this move the “Slender-izer” I’m letting you in on a photographer’s posing tip. It’s quite simple, and it’s guaranteed to give you a more flattering body shape in photos. And let’s be honest, who doesn’t want to look their best in a photo? You know how people say the camera adds 10 pounds?…
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