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We've Moved... New Blog!

2010-01-10T21:58:00.000-08:00

It is time to say goodbye to blogspot.com! When we first started this blog we had just entered the blogworld and what a whirlwind it has been. From our first post to this (our last official) post on this blog, we have loved sharing our lives and have enjoyed being a part of the families, friends and couples that have allowed us to document their stories!

We now have graduated to a new blog that we are more than excited about and are "moving" so please make sure you continue to follow us at our new address:

studio28photoblog.com

Let us know what you think of the new digs!! Thanks for all of your support and we look forward to seeing you at our new home.. studio28photoblog.com

Cheers!

Kyle, Allison + Chloe (the office manager)

Thanks again and visit us at our website as well... www.studio28photo.com

Christmas Road Trip... Part 2.

2010-01-05T20:30:00.000-08:00

What a Christmas... we opened gifts, ate great food and were very merry and blessed!! All said and done we had a fabulous time but soon we had to head back down the 101 freeway and start the trip home. Here's a little tip, if anyone can ever drive the Oregon coast.. DO IT! It is truly breathtakingly beautiful.

It was a amazing trip, first stop was Cannon Beach, Oregon, with beaches as far as you can see, crashing waves, and the best part these crazy huge rocks that line the coast on the beach. We traveled down the coast and decided to call it a night at the Surfrider Resort (Ha. resort is a bit of a stretch) but in the spirit of the adventure it was unexpected and fun!

The next day we continued down the 101 freeway and explored even more of the coast. We saw so many EMPTY waves, it was sad to drive past them without even the chance for a little surf... Summer road trip perhaps!! One of our favorite highlights of the second day was this little cove we stumbled upon while looking for a lighthouse (never really saw the actual lighthouse). We looked at the ocean and noticed hundreds of seals.. and the best part.. they were surfing.. we saw one little seal catch a wave almost all the way into the beach!! It was so cool to see animals in there element doing something we try to do but don't do nearly as well as these little pro surfer seals do!!

We saw so much of the coastline that it makes us want to get in the car and see where the road takes us! Hopefully we will do that soon again and of course we will share the photos!!

Cheers!

Our First Year As... Studio 28 Photo!

2010-01-01T18:03:00.000-08:00

Its a bit crazy to sit here and think, holy crap its 2010... where did 2009 go? For Kyle and I it has been a whirlwind of a year!

We started our business. We officially launched Studio 28 Photo, and it has been a labor of love, one of the hardest and most rewarding things we have undertaken together. We are so excited and proud of the things we have done and the things we have coming. We laid the foundation of our brand, discovered a new passion, officially became bloggers and tweeters, and during it all have been having a great time! 2009 was about the basics for us, and as we set goals for 2010 we are striving to be more creative, unique, fun, carefree, driven, loyal, passionate, original, outgoing, and continuing to build a brand that is meaningful to us and the people whose lives we are blessed to be apart of.

All in all 2009 was an amazing year. Looking back at all the photos we have taken threw the year we are excited to attack 2010 with a renewed vigor and passion. We feel so blessed to have family that supports us, friends that encourage us (and occasionally act as our fabulous models) and are looking forward to see what 2010 brings us. Here is a look back at 2009 and some of our favorite photos.

Cheers to 2010!

Make sure to check out our archives from this past year for the full posts of the selected photos above..!! We wish all the best for all in 2010!!

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Matt & Sara Engagement Teaser...

2009-12-27T23:21:00.000-08:00

This teaser had so many great photos to choose from that we felt that wanted to include 2 photos..! Here is the Matt & Sara Engagement teaser..

Enjoy and check back soon for the full post!!

Christmas Road Trip... Part 1.

2009-12-24T15:08:00.000-08:00

Kyle and I are not native Southern Californians.. Kyle is originally from Wisconsin and I am from Seattle. For us the holidays involve a lot of travel. Planes, and trains is normally how we get home for the holidays.. but this year we added automobiles.. We decided to take a different approach... "ROAD TRIP" and make it an adventure!

We started out and headed straight up to San Fransisco for our first stop.. arriving at our hotel, Hotel Vitale Chloe received the royal treatment, she got her own bed, bowl and bath towel, which made her quite the VIP doggie. That night we ventured downtown and for some night photography and explored the city.

From San Fran. we stayed on the 101 freeway and took our time heading up through the Redwoods.. and, "WOW," what an amazing drive!! Such a phenomenon.. with the rain and all!! We came upon a downed giant redwood and when a tree trunk base is larger than our car, that is something that is truly incredible!!

Now up in Seattle for Christmas it is so great to be home with family.. We hope that you all have a wonderful Christmas and be on the look out for our Christmas Road Trip.. Part 2. We will be taking the 101 freeway down the Oregon coast and from there we will see where the road takes us!!

Merry Christmas from Kyle, Chloe and I here at s28!!!

Amy & Jonathan Engagement Teaser...

2009-12-15T23:37:00.000-08:00

Here is a little sneak peek of the engagement shoot we shot in the rain this weekend!!

Check back soon for the full post..

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Reindeer... Maybe He Could Pass?

2009-12-14T00:10:00.000-08:00

It is the official start of the 12 days of Christmas... In 12 days Kyle, Chloe and I will be in Seattle celebrating the holidays with family, friends and lots of yummy calories (hheeelllllooooo moms cooking!) 12 Days.. How is it the Holidays already let alone almost Christmas!

With today being the official start of the 12 days of Christmas we decided to post a little holiday cheer on the blog in the form of... "Gizzy the reluctant reindeer." Meet Gizmo..

Year End 09.. With Both Ears Open...

2009-12-08T22:15:00.000-08:00

Some new music on iTunes here at s28!! Enjoy.. and hopefully it will inspire you for the last days of 2009 and the beginning of 2010.. This is the last playlist for the year and I think it is a great mix..

Cheers..

Leather Craftsmen Sample Album...

2009-11-29T12:59:00.000-08:00

It has finally arrived!! There is something about opening the box of a Leather Craftsmen Album that just says, "WOW!" We ordered our first studio sample album about a month ago and received it last week. We are so excited to now have it to show clients and help them understand what we mean when we say those simple words... Leather Craftsmen..!

When you say Leather Craftsmen it means, a custom, perfect, and immaculate way to display the photos of your wedding day. From the custom cover material to the embossing of the couples names, the thick flush mounted pages and the spine that allows each page to open flat, these albums are the "creme de la creme."

We can't wait to create more of them for all of our amazing clients and now with our sample we will be able to help them understand what we mean when we say, "Your Leather Craftsmen Album."

To put it simple... "These albums kick ass.!!"

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Dancing... Babies.. and UP!

2009-11-22T23:48:00.000-08:00

It was one of those weekends! Where every time I turned around there seemed to be a message that was being shouted at me over and over... "Life is an adventure, filled with moments big and small."

It started on Friday night, after a great dinner and some rowdy board games we had a dance party with two of our closest friends at their house. The spur of the moment, let loose, have fun dance and sing with all your heart kinda dance party! Saturday it was all about baby. A good friend had her shower in Venice and it was a day filled with laughter and celebrating a new little life coming into this world! To top it all off we watched the movie, UP, and let me just tell you I cried. no not the cute little tears that stream gently down your face, but the big soggy ones that make your nose run and your eyes puffy. The part that got me (without giving to much away) was when Mr. Fredrickson had reached his goal and while looking threw the "Adventure Book, Things I'm going to do," section, he saw a lifetime of shared memories filled with love.. and a note... "Thanks for the adventures together, now go make new ones!"

For me this weekend was about seeing and going after that adventure in life, from the small dance parties to celebrating a new baby! Life is a journey and this weekend reminded me to take the moments along the way and embrace them! With Thanksgiving right around the corner I feel happy, thankful and excited!

Cheers! Kyle & Allison..

(Because every post is better with a photo.. here is one from our recent trip to Hawaii that felt very appropriate.!)

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A Little Lifestyle...

2009-11-18T22:59:00.000-08:00

During our free time one thing Kyle and I love to do is shoot lifestyle photos of our friends. We love the fun and carefree aspect of just taking a afternoon, playing some tunes, and letting loose. Lifestyle photography is great because it allows us to take a different approach shooting and giving direction, and it takes a new kind of creativity. There's lots of laughter, the phrase "work it out" (has become a personal favorite of mine) and just plain fun! We have a little home studio and have been getting quite good use out of it!

It challenges us to evoke all types of emotion, and see the various ways to capture that emotion . Capturing that one frame that says it all.

So here are some out takes of a recent shoot! Never underestimate the power of a friend, a fan and a white seamless!

Cheers!

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s28 + Pasadena Expo...

2009-11-15T19:43:00.000-08:00

Sunday we headed up to Pasadena for our first wedding expo. We have spent the past few weeks getting everything ready. Printing, editing, gathering our supplies all in anticipation of our day today! One of our favorite stops when we were getting ready was My Sweet And Saucy Shop, where the Fabulous Melody had her amazing lollipop cupcakes waiting for us!

We had a great time at the expo and were lucky enough to meet with many different brides all unique and special with excitement in their voice and sparkle in their eyes when they told us about their upcoming Weddings! We are looking forward to getting to know some of the wonderful brides (and a few grooms) we met and be a part of their big day!!

Cheers!!

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A Shortbread Aloha Gift...

2009-11-08T19:10:00.000-08:00

It was a fun day, filled with laughter, talk of dogs, surf and meeting two new people we could call friends! They are an easy going couple that laughs freely and easily and Kyle and I instantly felt like we had met two kindred spirits. Vanessa and Joe were so much fun to shoot when we visited Hawaii last September.

Friday we were surprised to find they had sent us a little piece of aloha in the form of shortbread cookies covered in chocolate from the Hawaiian Cookie Company. So amazingly good, so thoughtful and so Vanessa and Joe.! It is with a warm heart and a big smile I write this post because that is what means the most to Kyle and I... genuine.. real people, real connections and real friends!

With that... Mahalo Vanessa and Joe, and A Hui Hou!! (until we meet again)

Keeping The Office Manager Busy...

2009-11-01T22:43:00.000-08:00

We have been very busy lately at Studio 28 and have a lot more coming up soon! As you can see the office manager has been so busy, we have caught her laying down on the job.. a few times! We can't wait to share all the things we have coming up.. so make sure to check back soon!!

Cheers..

Little Mr. Will...

2009-10-26T23:33:00.000-07:00

I am not going to lie I was a bit nervous, I flew home to Seattle to shoot a baby session by myself and I was surprised at the nerves tumbling around. I have become so used to shooting as a team, Kyle and I, that to be on my own was new and took a minute to adjust. I will admit when I arrived I was put completely at ease by the warm smiles of Brianne and Scott and the most adorable baby ever little Mr. Will..

Brianne and Scott met in junior high, we all went to school together and now these two adorable high school sweethearts are happily a married couple with a darling baby boy. Kids are a bit of a mystery to me, babysitting experience, nope, younger siblings, not so much, friends with kids, nada, I honestly don't know much about kids let alone babies. So I was more than excited when Brianne emailed me mentioning she wanted to do some family photos.

The day arrived and miracle of all miracles it was sunny in Seattle. I drove to Brianne's house and was greeted by her and Scott and met the man of the hour... Will! Will was a dream baby to shoot, in fact he was just a dream baby period. happy, giggly, cute, full of expressions and laughter, I was smitten with him. He was a little man in all sense of the words, he had action comics framed in his nursery, car mobiles, and a little truck tee to top it all off.

I had so much fun photographing the Prather Family. It's always great to catch up with old friends and meet the adorable little people they have brought into this world... I am so excited to introduce, Scott, Brianne and Will!!

Enjoy....

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s28 & Facebook...

2009-10-24T16:09:00.000-07:00

We went back and forth on the idea.. another cyber space community to be a part of. I thought to myself, first people emailed, then they Myspace'd, and now they Facebook.. I am somewhat astounded at the amount of cyber communications.. what about a phone call, the idea can seem so old school.

So the idea of a Facebook Page seemed to present itself as a precarious possibility wrapped up in a nicely purposed package. Precarious for a few reasons.. do we need another form of cyber communication? Is a fan page like creating a club? Do I get a cool membership card, a secret handshake, a password, whistle knock knock.. anything?! Nope, not so much..

However, after weighing the odds Kyle and I decided to go for it because the main purpose of reaching new friends and letting old friends know what Studio 28 is up to seemed to outweigh the precarious factors.. So here it is the Studio 28 Facebook Page.. and were working on the secret membership cards..

Keep an eye our for it..! Ha..

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Baby Will.. Teaser...

2009-10-22T22:30:00.000-07:00

Here is a teaser from our first baby shoot last weekend up in Seattle!! The full post will be coming soon.

Check back.

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40 Years And Counting...

2009-10-16T00:01:00.000-07:00

I know this doesn't happen very often, but today this is Kyle on the s28 blog for a very great reasons..

Last week my parents made a trip out from my hometown in Wisconsin to Huntington Beach for a visit. The first night they arrived they announced they wanted to hire Allison and I to shoot... not an engagement session (obviously), but an anniversary shoot!! In June, my parents will have been married 40 years and they wanted to do a couples shoot in celebration of this milestone. So last weekend we were lucky enough to get to capture two people in love after 40 years.

I think the best part of the shoot was how much fun we had. We laughed so hard we all came to tears when we told my mom, Shirley to pretend to wrap Norm, my dad in for a kiss, and she lassoed him in with her scarf and planted one on him. Wow.. A life lived together after 40 years of love, laughter and memories. It was such an amazing experience to be able to capture such a big moment in my parents lives.. and I love them for letting me capture some moments..

So here they are, my parents, my friends and my inspiration. Celebrating 40 years together next summer, Norm and Shirley!!

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A Few Simple Shoots... Jami & Mark..

2009-10-12T21:50:00.000-07:00

We wanted to try something new... Call it, "Poses and Interaction Class," hosted by Studio 28 Photo for s28 photographers. Kyle and I were the teachers as well as the students. The goal was to take away all the extras of a usual shoot and focus on the basics, us, our camera, and a couple in love. We chose a simple white seamless background because we wanted no distractions, and to be all about capturing the great moment between two people and nothing else.

The day arrived and Jami and Mark were willing to be our subjects for what we can call s28 class, and might I must say we had an amazing time. It is a completely different shoot when its just you telling the couple how to interact and that's it. It makes you think of more interesting and different poses, how to make them feel comfortable, and how to get great photos in a simple setting. We had a few challenges, the main one being lightening, seeing as we like to shoot with natural light as much as possible, so we worked our reflector like never before.

Overall we had a great time, learned a lot, laughed a lot and will definitely do this again. So here you have it... A few simple shots from s28 of Jami & Mark!

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Inspiration... Inspired!

2009-10-04T22:06:00.000-07:00

I have to come clean... I am a bit of a junkie.. there, I said it. I have a problem. I can sit and flip threw magazines and blogs ALL DAY LONG! I constantly have piles of magazines around the house that drive Kyle crazy, and no not because he has none himself but because I have stacks and stacks that I am reluctant to through away. Vogue February 2004 issue, yep got it, InStyle June 2006, check. Surfer, Shape, Vanity Fair, Glamour, Allure, Adventure, INC, Traveler, to name a few... I love magazines.

I can flip and re-flip constantly. What is the vein of my problem? I find various types of inspiration in all of them. I am drawn to images that make me look twice and then ask myself why do I love this image, and how can I incorporate it into what I do? It can be a fashion shoot from Vogue, an ad in Glamour, to the perfect Island shot from Tahiti in Surfer. I just find it all so inspiring! It transports me to that, "Wow I wish I was there," type of feeling.

That why I love photography... it allows me the ability to create those, "I wish I was there feelings," and my all time favorite... "Wow they look like they are so in love," types of images!!!

Here is a look at some of our current favorite inspirations. We have a ever growing pile but currently these are my favorites. They all make me look twice, look longer, and make me want to go out and be a better photographer..

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October - With Both Ears Open

2009-10-03T11:23:00.000-07:00

Great playlist this month for you all to check out! Cheers...

Vanessa & Joe... Anytime...

2009-09-29T23:53:00.000-07:00

We were standing at the corner in Waikiki waiting to start our shoot with Joe and Vanessa, when Kyle leans over and asks, "do you think they are excited?" As I was standing there thinking, "I hope so," in the distance I spotted a couple walking towards us hand in hand and instantly I was smitten with them.

Joe and Vanessa are an adorable couple, the subtle glances, the laughter, the kisses in between shots, that made for even better shots. The amount of fun they we had made them an absolute blast to shoot! Vanessa has an easy laugh and bright smile, while Joe is the laid-back, easy going type that when I said, "Joe pick her up and swing her," he not only did it but added a kiss and a lot of laughter. This instantly made me think how lucky am I to meet such amazing people and capture such fantastic moments.

It was so great to be back in Hawaii with the crystal blue ocean as the backdrop, my husband by my side doing what we love, and having an amazing couple to shoot. At that moment I felt truly blessed. Again we want to give a huge thank you to Tara of Pacific Wedding Guide for setting up this great shoot...

So it is with a warm heart, happy memories I am so proud to introduce to you, Vanessa and Joe....

"A Hui Hou..." (Until We Meet Again...)

2009-09-22T23:05:00.001-07:00

The sun kissed the ocean as the breeze gently stirred and I was happy, content at peace. Our trip was amazing, we surfed, we snorkeled, we sat with the sand between our toes and the sun on our salty skin as we soaked up every ounce of Hawaii..

It was a great reminder in between all the emailing, the tweets and the business that is life, to take a minute and just be!! So cheers to frufru drinks, plumeria flowers, sandy toes and crystal blue water. Aloha can mean Hello, Goodbye and I Love You! So Hawaii, Hello and thank you for the amazing time, Goodbye and we hope to see you soon and I love you for the memories that you have given me...

"A Hui Hou!!!"

An Aloha... Teaser!!

2009-09-20T21:03:00.000-07:00

A little Aloha... "I love you" teaser.

Here is the sneak peek at our shoot while in Hawaii.. Make sure to check back soon for the full post..

Aloha... Hello! & Aloha... I Love You!

2009-09-09T12:59:00.000-07:00

Kyle and I are off to the island of Oahu for some R&R next week! I went to college at HPU and along with some friends we are off to enjoy sometime in one of my favorite places. I am super excited to show them all my old favorite college hangouts, favorite breaks and beauty of the island.

One of my favorite parts of Hawaii is the Aloha! As many of you know it means, hello, goodbye and I love you. Best of all it is the spirit that the people who live there embrace. We were lucky enough to get in contact with Tara of Pacific Wedding Guide.

She has an amazing business and has been wonderful in helping us get in touch with some couples and set up some engagement shoots while we are in Hawaii...

We are so excited to say "Aaalllooooohaaa" to Hawaii and our new fabulous friend Tara.. We are excited to experience the Aloha of love between the couples we meet!

Be sure and check back to see the full posts of the shoots! Can't wait to share them!

Aloha!

Main Website . www.pacificweddingguide.com

A Glance Back.. To Look Forward...

2009-09-08T22:58:00.000-07:00

Yesterday we said goodbye to summer... well as much as you can say goodbye to summer when you live in Southern California. This summer was a busy one for Kyle, Chloe and I. We moved into a new place, worked on Studio 28.. a lot, did some traveling, and in-between it all managed to have some summer fun. BBQ's, great friends, lazy days and long nights, a surf in the morning a surf in the evening ahhhhhh summer..

We have set some big goals for the remainder of 2009 and the upcoming 2010.. we will definitely have our nose to the grindstones for the next few months to make things happen. Excited to see what the future holds but in the last few hours of summer we feel thankful for the great times, good friends and awesome memories!!

Cheers to more..!

SHOW IT OFF WITH SHOWIT SITES!!

2009-09-01T22:24:00.000-07:00

When we entered the wedding world our first "hello nice to meet you" was our website that we made threw Showit Sites. We learned about this fabulous web service threw Jasmine Star from one of her FAQ posts.

We designed, we launched, we were so happy with the result. Now, we have updated our site and added another Showit feature, Showit Web for amazing slideshows (pause for excited reaction!!).

This update is one we have been excited about and now it is in full effect at www.studio28photo.com

The music, the photos sliding across the screen... it all seems to just come to life. Check it out and let us know what you think, we would love to hear from you!!

September - With Both Ears Open

2009-09-01T22:18:00.000-07:00

Some great music to start off September right!! Enjoy...

I Hear It As I See It...

2009-08-30T20:41:00.001-07:00

Hey everyone.. sorry the blog has been a bit quiet this past week... Last week we were Bi-Coastal, I was in New York City and Kyle was holding down the fort at home in Southern California! While cruising around the city snapping a few photos, I started to notice a running commentary in my head to post on our blog. "The sun was setting over the city skyline as I strolled down 5th Ave"... I stopped suddenly and thought to myself what am I doing and that's when it hit me. Since we started blogging every place becomes a potential point of interest, to take something routine and make it feel fresh again. Seeing something you might look past or have missed the time before..

I have been to New York plenty of times before, but now as I walk around graffiti I might not have given a second glance, now stands out as something cool that I would wonder how it would photograph. I am totally inspired here, seeing the city and peeling back the multiple layers that are a part of it. An old doorway, street art and graffiti, the empty alleyway, the city has so much that is amazing. To the savvy New Yorker I might look slightly crazy or like a total tourist, toting my camera and mumbling my running blog in my head. I must admit thanks to blogging I am seeing this city in a whole new light!

Take a look at your daily routine.. you might find inspiration in places you would never expect.

Cheers...

The Day With Anthony... Lifestyle

2009-08-19T23:33:00.001-07:00

Last week our friend Anthony came to us and wanted us to shoot some head shots and lifestyle photos of him. Of course we were "IN" as we love to shoot lifestyle... it is such a laid back and natural style of shooting and it is always so much fun..

We headed out last week around Huntington Beach and had a great time shooting. We hope that he will remember the little people when he makes it big in the modeling industry.. Next step.. maybe a few more shots.. and of course the comp card and then he is on his way.. On that note we say, "Good luck and make sure you don't do to many Zoolander poses when you make it..."

You may also recognize Anthony from the "Brooke & Anthony... Anytime" shoot we did a few months back, make sure you check it out..

Here are some of our favs from the day!! Enjoy...

We All Need A Little Motivation!!

2009-08-16T22:44:00.000-07:00

We are glad to announce we have teamed up with our new friend DeNeitra Vincent, from the uber fabulous Savvy Events to help inspire that little extra "oommpphhhh" we all face when challenged with wedding fitness! Getting in shape however takes time and effort, something most brides have a lot of..

Weddings are a lot of work to plan for that most memorable day everyone wants to look and feel their absolute best. When DeNeitra asked us to be a part of the "Get Fit Be Savvy," six-week wedding challenge we happily said, "Of course!"

So here are the details... You must submit (to DeNeitras Team at info@savvy-events.com) your starting weight and measurements by THIS Wednesday, August 19, 2009! Don't worry that info is under lock and key with the Savvy Team and will at no time be revealed (whew... sigh of relief). Then wedding fitness is in full effect until September 30th! After careful consideration of the all involved, the Savvy Team will announce the winner on October 5th.

Where do we fit in you ask?! Well, the grand prize is an engagement session we will shoot of the winning couple! For all the info visit DeNeitra at http://www.savvy-events.blogspot.com

Go get em!! and good luck!!!

Friday Teaser...

2009-08-14T00:02:00.000-07:00

Here's a sneak peek from another lifestyle shoot we did with Anthony this week.. You might recognize him from the "Brooke & Anthony.. Anytime" shoot we did back in June.. Make sure to check back for the full post coming soon..!!

Cheers to the weekend!!

Sun... Sand... and a few Frames...

2009-08-10T22:39:00.001-07:00

I love the beach, plain and simple. I love the sand in my toes, the music of the waves as they crash against the shore, the kaleidoscope of blue reflected on the water, the unpredictable surf... any day, any time, the beach makes me happy.

When Kyle and I started shooting together I mentioned how much I would love to do a shoot about a girl, a board, and the beach. My friend Ashley agreed to be our model and last week we headed to the beach and did our first lifestyle shoot. Kyle and I had so much fun shooting, experimenting with light and exposures, sun flares, and trying out a new lens; all of it made for a great time with some of my favorite images so far!

I love the beach, plain and simple... and now I have a new love, shooting a girl, a board and the beach... perfection! Here are some of our favorite images from the day.

Enjoy!!

August - With Both Ears Open

2009-08-03T22:32:00.000-07:00

Nothing better than some great music for the month of August..!!

Cheers!

Utterly Engaged... Yes Please!!

2009-07-19T22:32:00.000-07:00

A few weeks ago we had the amazing opportunity to go to the Utterly Engaged Launch Party at the Tranquil Tea Lounge! Both are spectacular, the Utterly Engaged girls have started something amazing and the Tranquil Tea Lounge is a fabulous space that makes us feel quite relaxed and in the mood for some yummy teas!

The event was a great time, and we had the chance to meet up with some old friends and meet some new friends. Thanks to Roger and Lyndzee of EPlove for catching this fun photo from the photobooth while we were at the event. Can't wait to see more of the amazing things from the girls at Utterly Engaged and see what they have up their sleeve. We are looking forward to Issue No. 002 and more upcoming events..!!

Cheers..

July - With Both Ears Open

2009-07-07T22:07:00.000-07:00

Great tunes for the month of July..

Cheers..

Happy 4th on the 5th of July...!!

2009-07-05T12:41:00.001-07:00

The grill has grilled, the fireworks have exploded and the whole neighborhood turned into a red, white and blue canvas... ahhh the 4th of July has come and gone. It was a great day full of friends, laughter and good times. As the dust of the day has settled we realized we are so blessed and lucky not only to live in such an amazing country.. but to have great friends and good times!!

Hope everyone had a wonderful and safe 4th!! Cheers to you and yours...

FAQ: Its All In The Name

2009-07-01T22:39:00.000-07:00

We have been asked more than once , "Where did the 28 come from in studio 28 photo?"

Is it an homage to the shortest month of the year?... Nope! Is it the amount of days it took to fall in love?... Nope!

We went with "studio" because Kyle is not only a photographer extraordinaire, but he is also an amazing graphic designer. So we settled on "studio" because it encompasses more than one creative element!

As for the mysterious "28", Haha.. well here it is... we were married on April 28th 2007, it is the day we got married. Because this element of our business is all about two people becoming husband and wife we decided to incorporate the day we did into our name, which seemed more than appropriate.

Cheers, enjoy.. and thank you do the ever so fabulous Andrea Bricco at Red Loft Studios for shooting our wedding day!!

Brooke & Anthony.. Anytime

2009-06-25T23:32:00.001-07:00

It was the sly smile that crossed Anthony's face when he glanced at a giggling Brooke. Full of sass, Brooke's giggle turned into an all out laugh as she caught his smile and together they doubled over in a barrel of laughter.

Brooke and Anthony communicate in a way only couples do. Threw a series of smiles, giggles and sly grins they share a secret language that is the spark of love. They married, fell in love and are starting a family together. As Anthony watches Brooke you can see they are a perfect pair, they exude style and complement each other flawlessly. Both have amazing tattoos and the fact that they are undeniably a super hot couple, made photographing them too much fun..

Anthony was, "Zoolander's Blue Steel" for all of two seconds before he broke character, started laughing, which made us all follow and crack up.. That is the best part of the shoot, how much fun we had and how much laughter filled the session.

Anthony and Brooke we are so blessed to have such great friends and realizing as Derek Zoolander said, "Not everyone can be really, really ridiculously good looking" but hot dayyymm you sure are.!!!

Enjoy and check our website soon for a full slideshow studio28photo

Je t'aime Parieee!!

2009-06-23T22:13:00.001-07:00

The lights, the fashion, the architecture, the history... aaaahhhhhhhhhhhhh Paris, a city like no other. I recently took a trip to Paris and instantly fell in love.. I came home inspired in so many ways, to look up from my to do list, look around and enjoy the simple pleasures. Inspired to see the art in every day life and incorporate it more into my own life, to be more of the person I want to be and less the person my to do list dictates.

So here are a few photos I snapped while on my travels in Paris. Take a look, and then look around your life and try to see the fabulousness that you might have overlooked... I am sure its around you..

Bonjour...

Brooke & Anthony... Teaser..

2009-06-21T23:12:00.000-07:00

A little teaser photo of our shoot with Brooke and Anthony... Check back later this week to see the full post!! Cheers..

Our Labor Of Love..!

2009-06-18T22:17:00.000-07:00

Late nights, long days, LOTS of time in front of the computer... Resizing, retouching, re-choosing, re-doing, that pretty much sums up our latest "Labor Of Love", Our new website!! It's a statement of who you are, showcasing your brand... No pressure, no really none.. HA..!

We recently launched our site www.studio28photo.com with the help of the ever so great tool, ShowIt Sites. We first learned about ShowIt Sites on a FAQ post by the Uber Fabulous Jasmine Star and what a lifesaver it has become. Kyle, the webmaster extraordinaire is the true genius behind the site. We launched, we tweaked, we relaunched and now we are up and running.!! So please check it out the site and let us know what you think.

Enjoy.!!

We Set Our Timer.. And Ran!!!!

2009-06-14T23:55:00.000-07:00

Beeeeep Beeeeeep Beeeeeeeeeeeeeeppppppp!!!!! The familiar sound of the alarm went off bright and early on an unfamiliar day to get up bright and early... SUNDAY! 6 AM... The ever-annoying buzzer alerted us that it was time to get up and get going. What on earthwould cause us to rustle out of the cozy covers and stumble out of bed on the weekend? "Set Your Timer & Run!!" That's what..

I came across The Modern Type blog , http://www.themoderntypeblog.com/ a few weeks ago and it was quickly established as a permanent read on my Google reader. Last week she announced the, "Set Your Timer & Run Contest.." How fun I thought follow immediately by why did I not think of that. So Sunday we pulled ourselves out of bed and had such a fun time trying to do a photo shoot of ourselves. We laughed as we scrambled to set the timer, run, pose, smile and the "did we get it?" It was so much fun and definitely a new tradition here at Studio 28 Photo.. Great idea.. Hope you enjoy the photos..

Look How Coooolll This Is...

2009-06-10T23:05:00.000-07:00

More and more I find myself looking around at our surroundings and thinking, "hummmm wouldn't this be a great place to shoot!," and then I make a mental log to come back to that spot camera in hand ready to shoot a lovely couple..

It's funny how places I used to drive past everyday and pay no attention to, I are now like, "now that place is amazing..." Here are a couple photos from one of those great places..! I will file this one for a great couple to come..

June - With Both Ears Open

2009-06-08T20:01:00.001-07:00

Here's some mellow music for the month of June..

Check it out...

Pink Balloons & A Wedding Dress

2009-06-06T00:41:00.000-07:00

Juxtaposition.. that is what we were going for, white wedding dress with a pair of Chuck Taylor's, some dirt trails with blue skies and a bunch of pink balloons. I love quirky, something not quite right but not wrong, just different.. unique.. and original.

Ashley was down for just about anything as we hiked around the trails above Laguna Beach, while Caleb was the ever-amazing camera bag carrier and we proceeded to have a great time! We started hiking the trails and we ended up under the detergent dispenser in a random stop by the local laundry mat.

It was a great day for pink balloons and a wedding dress..!

Thanks Ashley..!

Here's what I know...

2009-04-06T20:58:00.000-07:00

There is always that scene in a movie where the main character has a revelation that will make it all make sense. One of my favorites comes from Tom Hanks in Castaway... it is the end of the movie, the love of his life is married to another man and he has lost her for a second time. As he is sharing his sentiment to a friend he knows he can keep going because, "tomorrow the sun will rise. Who knows what the tide could bring?"

Maybe the beach lover in me is drawn to this quote because I find tides fascinating and they usually predict the surf, but I also love the theory behind it. You never know what will come your way, but you do know tomorrow the sun will rise and who knows what will happen.

Between emails, Twitter, Facebook. blogging, calling and just keeping it all in the air this quote reminds me to stop and look up from my to-do list and look for the unexpected.

And in the spirit of the tropics.. here is a pic from our vacation over the holidays.

Cheers!

Derby, Dogs & Daycare...

2009-03-19T23:22:00.001-07:00

Ane is one of the LA Derby Dolls... She has a mohawk, is totally cute, and has a rad little dog named, "Stimpy." Ane loves dogs. She has two tattoos on the inside of her forearms of her past dogs, one of a childhood dog, and the other of her bulldog, "Fatty." When I approached her about doing a photoshoot with her and Stimpy, I was super excited, and so was Ane.

It was a great morning, after a quick pit stop at Starbucks, we cruised the streets of Long Beach, goofed around in the park and had a great time shooting. As we were getting the last few shots Stimpy bit Kyle, he had enough modeling for the day and wanted to retire to his trailer. Kyle reached down to give him a pet and he said, "NO" and bit him... recovery was quick because Stimpy weighs a mire 6 lbs and is 6 teeth lighter after a vet visit last week. Stimpy is a lot of personality packed into a little dog body. Together Ane and Stimpy are the perfect pair.

Ane, Thank you so much for being a Fabbuulousss model

And Stimpy... next stop, Westminster Dog Show..!

The Teaser...

2009-03-15T21:09:00.000-07:00

Here is a little teaser of our shoot this past Saturday! Ane and her little dog Stimpy were amazing subjects, we cruised around Long Beach and had a great time. I think Stimps' was more stoked than any of us as he got more treats in 2 hours than he gets all weekend.!!

Check back for the full post later this week. Stay Tuned....

Caleb & Ashley...

2009-02-23T23:19:00.000-08:00

Have you ever meet those couples who make you laugh so hard at the end of the day your cheeks hurt. Meet Caleb and Ashley. We had the pleasure of meeting them about a year ago, and since then we have had lots of laughs and great times with this couple we are blessed to call our friends.

So I have this theory... that basically sums up Caleb, he always has a new perspective, is easy to laugh, and has enthusiasm for days. Ashley is a funny bundle of energy, who is a call it like she sees it type of girl. Together they are a refreshing couple that looks at life as an adventure, and lives it to the fullest!

We had so much fun walking around on the Newport Peninsula with them shooting and laughing the entire day, they are such good friends as they let us shoot them AGAIN on the beach a few weeks later.

Caleb and Ashley thank you for being such great friends! Always down to give things a try, laugh as loud as we do, and be up for any adventure that comes our way.

Cheers and Enjoy!!

I Love...

2009-02-23T22:48:00.000-08:00

I love the beach, I love my wedding dress and I love my husband. So we decided to put them all together for my "trash" the dress shoot. Well to say I trashed it is a bit extreme. At on point as I was so carefully holding it up making sure that no part of it got wet or a smidge dirty, Kyle told me, "Honey it is going to get dirty at some point" that's when I let my beloved white dress that I became Mrs. Kyle Richter in touch the sand!

The sand in my toes, the crashing of the waves, the crystal blue stretching as far as the eye can see... I have loved the beach since I can remember. Every place I have ever lived has been based on one thing, the proximity to the beach. So when we talked about my post dress shoot (post sounds so much better than "trash") that it had to take place at the beach.

It was a cold day in January and my dress, a little more snug than I remember, my favorite rain boots, and best of all my hubby behind the camera, went to Crystal Cove and did my post dress shoot. It was a trip down memory lane, and new memories as I got in the water, and a reminder of why I am so blessed to have such a wonderful husband. That made me realize why I loved that dress so much, because in it I started my life with him!

Cheers and Enjoy...

Rad Little Chloe Dog!

2009-01-26T22:20:00.001-08:00

Chloe was our wedding present from my parents. Having wanted a dog for a very long time they simply said, when you are ready let us know. Then one fateful day as I was browsing around on-line, utterly neglecting my work, I happened to see these wide eyes staring back at me, and I knew I had found her.

Chloe is 100% personality. She is boss. She has a flair for the dramatic. She loves to come snuggle up for a good nap. She will sit, lay down and rollover all in one fluid motion when any sort of treat materializes. She makes us laugh everyday and we often find ourselves saying "what did we do before we ever got this dog."

Kyle calls her "Rad Little Chloe Dog," and biased I may be, but I totally agree!

John & Olivia • 12.29.08

2009-01-20T22:31:00.000-08:00

He loves her. She loves him. Its a beautiful thing...

Olivia is adventurous, pure and simple. She is a fly by the seat of your pants, and enjoy the ride kind of girl. John is fun, has a wicked sense of humor, and is always willing to take a chance and see what happens. Together they are a hilarious combination of fun, laughter and a lot of love.

One night as the sun was setting over the sandy beaches of Hawaii, John asked Olivia to be his wife. The adventure of a lifetime they decided to take together.

We were honored to shoot their engagement shoot in Newport Beach, and even more excited when they asked us to shoot their wedding in the Grand Cayman Islands. A lot like John and Olivia the trip was fun, spontaneous and full of love. The wedding, barefoot on the beach was a honor to be a part of, and will forever hold a special place to us as it was the first time we experienced the joy of shooting a wedding of two people so in love.

Cheers and Enjoy

Allison's Black Hat Shoot

2009-01-18T12:41:00.001-08:00

Sometimes the best shoots can happen in you backyard.. My lovely wife and assistant Allison and I were sitting around one day in October and started shooting. The results are awesome.. needless to say when you have a great subject and great photographer and a perfect day, you can get some great photographs..!

Cheers and Enjoy...

John & Olivia April 08 Engagement Shoot..

2009-01-15T20:09:00.001-08:00

Becoming great friends with John and Olivia is an absolute privilege... When we found out that they had got engaged I immediately wanted to shoot some engagement photos of them. I wanted to give them some photos that they could take and remember this time in their lives; living at the beach, taking bike rides on the boardwalk and just simply enjoying each other. They really did me a huge favor by letting me shoot them as I started to get back into my photography. They are true friends and that is hard to find...

Cheers and Enjoy.!!