Posts Tagged ‘portraits’
website portraits for Orange County designer | Marcy Browe Photography
Chris Ashley was ready to upscale his website and needed photos to match his new vision. He worked with the incredibly talented team from Cowlick Appeal to re-brand his online presence and they created a BEAUTIFUL new website for him. Take a look at the newly launched Chris Ashley Designs + Drafting website. I especially…
Read MoreBefore and after photos: the magic of a little glam
Everyone loves a good make-over story! From home make overs, to weight loss stories, to beauty transformations, the process of going from a “before” to an “after” is intriguing to see. When I watch my clients receive hair and makeup and wardrobe styling prior to their portrait shoot, it is truly a make-over happening right…
Read MoreFamily photos Escondido | Kris & Kurt
When Kris asked me to take photos of her husband Kurt and her at their home, I knew this was going to be a fun – and incredibly meaningful – photoshoot. Kurt has been battling cancer, and recently his diagnosis took a turn for the worse. Before he went back for an additional round of…
Read MoreBranding Portraits | Debbra Sweet | Oceanside, CA
Debbra Sweet is no stranger to being in front of the camera. We’ve collaborated on several photoshoots together over the past few years. But this shoot was extra fun because we had an amazing location to photograph in, the Springhill Suites in Oceanside. In addition to the hip, beachfront hotel location, Debbra enlisted the help…
Read More5 tips for getting a brilliant headshot portrait | San Diego branding photographer
As a portrait photographer I look at everyone’s headshot. I examine them. I study the images I love and secretly cringe at the images that are less than amazing. So, what do I consider a BRILLIANT headshot? What makes me think “you had me at hello”? A brilliant headshot will intrigue the viewer and make them…
Read MorePersonal Brand Portraits | Ashley Strong, Wedding & Portrait Photographer
I had the pleasure of capturing a fellow portrait photographer, Ashley Strong Smith. Ashley is a wedding and portrait photographer based in Oceanside, CA. Ashley wanted to have portraits taken in a natural, earthy environment. And lucky for us, we planned our shoot for a time following heavy rains in Southern California which resulted in such…
Read MorePersonal Branding Portraits | Holistic Pregnancy Coach, Kristen Strate
Kristen Strate is a holistic pregnancy coach, a Bulletproof coach, a fitness instructor, a mom, a wife … she embodies all things family and health. She launched her website last year and in preparation for her public unveiling we did a photoshoot in her hometown of Oceanside, CA to feature the many sides of Kristen.…
Read MorePersonal Branding Portraits | Find the Happy Now | Oceanside, CA
Beth is candid and vulnerable and loving. She is a Mama, a wife, a sister and friend. She is an artist. She started a company called Find The Happy Now, as an outlet for her art and for her desire to spread the message that we can find happiness each day, even when the days feel extra dark. She created…
Read MoreShelby and Dan’s engagement portraits | Balboa Park, CA
Everything about this engagement session left me feeling happy and light hearted!! You know when you spend time with people that leave you better than how you showed up?? That’s how I felt about photographing Shelby and Dan for their engagement portraits. The way they looked at each other, the way they treated each other,…
Read MoreDancer Portraits | You Can Dance Studio, Hermosa Beach, CA
One of my FAVORITE clients to photograph are the professional dancers from You Can Dance Studio in Hermosa Beach, CA. We collaborated on their latest set of marketing portraits which involved their ridiculously talented team of dancers who are masters of multiple styles of dance. The studio is owned by the dynamic mother/daughter team of…
Read MoreBranding Portraits | Personal Stylist, Lyndell Werling
I photographed Lyndell Werling, a personal stylist, for a feature in La Costa Living magazine. We chose the super rad and funky boutique in Oceanside called clothe+arrow. What a perfect backdrop for Lyndell’s shoot!! Lyndell came dressed in an incredibly beautiful purple dress and she truly took my breath away when I saw her for the…
Read MoreBranding Portraits | Wardrobe Stylist, Lisa O’Hearn
Lisa O’Hearn is a wardrobe stylist for Cabi, so of course she wore items from the recently-launched Spring Collection for her photoshoot. And how cute does she look in each of these pieces???!! We went to Balboa Park in San Diego for this shoot because Lisa wanted photos that were warm and inviting and playful…
Read MoreBranding Portraits | Curt Cuscino
This was such a fun photoshoot because it was a total departure from the style that I typically shoot! Curt is a DJ and he is also a principal with HypeLife Brands, progressive branding & marketing agency helping brands engage Millennials. So when he came to me for updated headshots to promote his DJ business, I knew this would be…
Read More2016 – Year in Review – Marcy Browe Photography
So, turns out I’ve had a busy 2016!! I didn’t realize just how busy I had been this year until I tallied the numbers: 139 photoshoots: 29,190 shutter clicks 65% Portraits and Personal Branding 35% Family Photography This has been such a fun year … I’ve photographed all kinds of women who responded to my…
Read MoreSan Diego real estate team portraits
Ok this shoot was super fun!! Not all business team portrait shoots involve the San Diego harbor, champagne toasts and jumping in the sand. But this team knows how to have fun and literally kick up their heels!! I had the honor of working with Mike Chiesl and his team of realtors and support staff…
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 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 MoreTake the survey: How do you feel about being photographed?
Why do some people love being photographed, while others feel vulnerable in front of the camera? According to Photographer Peter Hurley and Applied Scientist Anna Rowley, people fit into 4 categories when it comes to having their photo taken: Some people own it when they get on front of a camera. They’re grounded, they’re confident,…
Read MoreThanks to my grandfather for passing down the love of photography to me.
My grandfather, Bob White, was a professional photographer. So, I like to think that I was born with the shutterbug gene. Unfortunately I was very young when he passed away so I didn’t get a chance to learn directly from him, but photography was always accessible and encouraged in my family. My grandfather first opened a…
Read MoreCarlsbad realtor professional portraits and headshots
From the minute their sweet 12-year-old dog, Sophie greeted me at the door, I knew I was going to enjoy spending time photographing John and Lorene Rice at their beautiful home. Judging by Sophie’s relaxed and welcoming demeanor I knew she had like-minded owners. Sometimes you can just tell a lot about people from their dog,…
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