Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Team La Brisa Reunited!

The entire La Brisa team was reunited for the first and what might be the last time in 2013 yesterday. So we celebrated our successes by going to Harry's, our favorite restaurant in Manhattan, KS! We had an awesome evening of food and laughter! Thank you everyone for your continued love, support and encouragement of all of us!



Wednesday, May 22, 2013

52WoA: Week 39 - Stars

As a photographer, sometime you need to work on things outside of your normal purview and this project is going to help us (and you) challenge, grow and creatively develop your photography as a whole. Weekly for the next year, we will be sharing our images with you here!

For those of you interested in participating, PLEASE join us! The more the merrier! You definitely do not need to be a professional photographer, this is something you can easily do with your point and shoot, cell phone, ipad, etc. You can comment with a link to your image here on our blog or on our La Brisa fan page or you can tag La Brisa Photography in your image on your own FB page or use the hashtag #52WoA on twitter that way we can share your efforts with everyone else! If you are interested in joining our La Brisa Aspiring Photographer Workshop group on FB, please request to join as we will also be sharing our images there too.

Next Wednesday, May 30th, Week 43: “LOSS" will be due. The image must be created between today and May 30th. Good luck!

Here are our Week 39 – “STARS” images!
 
I wanted to do star trails... but it's storming and cloudy. so we improvised.
 
You might think it is boring, but I enjoy watching this star sink into the ocean every night.
I cannot believe how (seemingly) quickly our time in Texas has come and gone. The last three years have literally flown by and I am still incredibly unprepared for our move to Tucson in July!

To all of you aspiring photographers, autumn and I are teaching an Introduction to Portrait Photography Class on May 30th in Manhattan, KS! click this link - http://labrisaphoto.blogspot.com/2013/05/1-early-bird-spot-left-introduction-to.html for more details and to register for our class! 100% of profits are donated to a local and deserving non-profit organization!

Here is the entire list of 52 Weeks of Awesomeness!
1    Introduce Yourself
2    Asymmetrical
3    Fragile
4    Junk
5    Labor
6    Freedom
7    Pet Peeves
8    Fall
9    Joy
10    Travel
11    Architecture
12    Silhouette
13    trick or treat
14    Presidential
15    Honor
16    Style
17    Family
18    Motion
19    Inspired by a movie
20    Red
21    Gifts
22    Resolution
23    Winter
24    Numbers
25    Dreams
26    Claustrophobic
27    Gametime
28    Uncomfortable
29    Love
30    Overcome your fear
31    Minimalism
32    Music
33    Green
34    Spring
35    Foolish
36    Off Camera Light
37    Hero
38    Pets
39    Stars
40    Faith
41    Mom
42    Making Food into Art
43    Loss
44    Flora
45    Stranger
46    Dad
47    Summer
48    In the streets
49    Patriotism
50    What do you do for fun?
51    Travel
52    Self Portrait

To all of you aspiring photographers, autumn and I are teaching an Introduction to Portrait Photography Class on May 30th in Manhattan, KS! click this link - http://labrisaphoto.blogspot.com/2013/05/1-early-bird-spot-left-introduction-to.html for more details and to register for our class! 100% of profits are donated to a local and deserving non-profit organization!

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Honoring Zach Sobiech

"You don't have to find out that you are dying, to start living." ~ Zach Sobiech

As a photographer, you are privileged to meet and photograph the most extraordinary people. At a recent wedding in Kansas City, I was able to meet and photograph Zach. He was as celebrated and cherished as the bride and it was a phenomenal night of dancing, laughter and joy. 

Click on this link to read more about Zach life - "Zach Sobiech: Finding peace through music

Scroll past the images to view an amazing documentary about Zach's phenomenal impact on others during his brief 18 years of life. I hope that his story inspires you to ACT by donating to the Zach Sobiech Osteosarcoma Fund to perpetually prolong his mission of helping others fight cancer.


Please watch this incredible documentary about Zach's everlasting legacy...



Thursday, May 16, 2013

Ilana | Style Session | Manhattan, KS | autumn

May is where we catch up on our amazing Style Sessions to showcase our high school seniors! Excited to share the 2013 La Brisa Seniors with all of you!

My shoot with Ilana was one of those shoots where everything just falls together perfectly. The weather may not have been completely on our side, but Ilana’s fabulous outfits, and independent personality made our time fly by, and the result was a memorable and unique shoot. I’m so glad I got to meet miss Ilana and do senior portraits for her! Now be jealous of her fashion sense.

~ autumn

You can view more images from Ilana's Style Session by clicking HERE.

To all of you aspiring photographers, autumn and I are teaching an Introduction to Portrait Photography Class on May 30th in Manhattan, KS! click this link - http://labrisaphoto.blogspot.com/2013/05/1-early-bird-spot-left-introduction-to.html for more details and to register for our class! 100% of profits are donated to a local and deserving non-profit organization!






Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Brenna | Style Session | Lyons, NE | b

May is where we catch up on our amazing Style Sessions to showcase our high school seniors! Excited to share the 2013 La Brisa Seniors with all of you!

You cannot be a Senior. Like seriously, Brenna, I know you remember being drug to early morning pom practices with your mom. You are making me OLD by reminiscing. Whatevs, keep kicking serious senior butt and good luck in your years beyond LDNHS!

~ b

You can view more images from Brenna's Style Session by clicking HERE.

To all of you aspiring photographers, autumn and I are teaching an Introduction to Portrait Photography Class on May 30th in Manhattan, KS! click this link - http://labrisaphoto.blogspot.com/2013/05/1-early-bird-spot-left-introduction-to.html for more details and to register for our class! 100% of profits are donated to a local and deserving non-profit organization!


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Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Benjamin | Style Session | Manhattan, KS | autumn

May is where we catch up on our amazing Style Sessions to showcase our high school seniors! Excited to share the 2013 La Brisa Seniors with all of you!

Benjamin met me nice and early on a chilly fall morning at Washington Memorial Park before we headed downtown. He didn’t complain once about being cold- despite the fact that in many of his photos, I can see his breath =). I loved that he brought his saxaphone and dog to include on the shoot, and was willing to try fun heel clicks at the end- turned out to be one of my favorite photos!

~ autumn

You can view more images from Benjamin's Style Session by clicking HERE.

To all of you aspiring photographers, autumn and I are teaching an Introduction to Portrait Photography Class on May 30th in Manhattan, KS! click this link - http://labrisaphoto.blogspot.com/2013/05/1-early-bird-spot-left-introduction-to.html for more details and to register for our class! 100% of profits are donated to a local and deserving non-profit organization!





Monday, May 13, 2013

Lindsay | Style Session | Lyons, NE | b

May is where we catch up on our amazing Style Sessions to showcase our high school seniors! Excited to share the 2013 La Brisa Seniors with all of you!

Miss Lindsay, I am so happy to have photographed you and those baby blues. Thank you, thank you, thank you for choosing me for your senior photos; I had a blast hanging out with you!

~ b

You can view more images from Lindsay's Style Session on the La Brisa Facebook Page by clicking HERE.

To all of you aspiring photographers, autumn and I are teaching an Introduction to Portrait Photography Class on May 30th in Manhattan, KS! click this link - http://labrisaphoto.blogspot.com/2013/05/1-early-bird-spot-left-introduction-to.html for more details and to register for our class! 100% of profits are donated to a local and deserving non-profit organization!




Sunday, May 12, 2013

Happy Mother's Day!!!

Happy Mother's Day to the three best mom's ever! We would definitely not be the people, let alone the photographers that we are without all that you have done for us! Thank you for showering autumn, b and me with your love, support and advice. We love you very much!

To all of our La Brisa moms, autumn, b and I wish you the very best Mother's Day ever! You have the most difficult job in the world and we are incredibly appreciative of everything that you do. Please hug your loved ones extra tightly today just because you can! =)

~ Chris

To all of you aspiring photographers, autumn and I are teaching an Introduction to Portrait Photography Class on May 30th in Manhattan, KS! click this link - http://labrisaphoto.blogspot.com/2013/05/1-early-bird-spot-left-introduction-to.html for more details and to register for our class! 100% of profits are donated to a local and deserving non-profit organization!



Thursday, May 9, 2013

4 Spots Left! Introduction to Portrait Photography Class!

Today, we are super excited to announce the third annual Introduction to Portrait Photography class for Photography for a Cause! autumn and Chris from the La Brisa team are sharing all of their portrait photography knowledge with you! Last year was a huge success and we raised over $1,000 for www.hopeforalison.org! With your help, we are hoping to exceed that amount this year!

100% of profits from this class will be donated to Sunflower CASA, an organization based in Manhattan, KS! Here is a little bit of information about this incredible organization:
Every year in our community, more than 100 children enter the court system as victims of abuse and neglect. These children are without a voice and often without hope. Court-Appointed Special Advocate volunteers give their time to speak for these children, to champion without compromise what is in their best interest. And because CASAs are there, these children are half as likely to languish in foster care and that much more likely to find a safe, permanent home where they can thrive. Visit www.sunflowercasa.org for more information on how you can make a difference for a child waiting for your voice.

What is it?
Introduction to Portrait Photography by labrisaphotography.com

Who is it for?
New and aspiring photographers who want to take better portraits of their loved ones. Or simply, anyone who has a DSLR camera and has no idea what all the little buttons do! =)

What topics will be covered?
  • Learning your camera
  • Understanding exposure and composition
  • Using your camera in manual mode
  • How La Brisa photographs
Where will it be held?
Prairewood Retreat & Preserve - 1484 Wildcat Creek Road, Manhattan, KS 66503 ~ one of our amazing sponsors!!!

When will it be? 
Thursday, May 30th, from 9am-5pm (lunch included).

How much does the registration cost?
only $195
Registration is limited to 12 attendees and must be paid in full at signup. Registration deadline is Friday, May 17th, 2013.


How do I register?
For registration please fill out the embedded form. Then, click the BUY NOW and submit your full payment safely and securely with your credit card via google checkout. Your seat will not be reserved until full payment has been received AND the form has been completed. Thank you!



CLICK THE "BUY NOW" TO PAY FOR YOUR REGISTRATION!


Questions?
Send an email to chris@labrisaphotography.com


Why should I learn from you two?
Honestly, because we love what we do and we are incredibly excited to share our knowledge and experience with you so that we can support Sunflower CASA!
Recent image from autumn!
Recent image from Chris!

Here is what previous attendees have said about the class...
"Everything was presented with such ease. The intimidation was completely taken away. This completely opens the door to everything out there. I would recommend it to anyone that needs to learn more about their camera or needs confidence in their shooting."

"I was thinking you could go city to city and just do these all over. It was amazing. I have been to many workshops at camera stores, workshops with university athletic photographers, and many shoot-arounds but none of them broke the basics down like this workshop. I have already told so many people about it."

"I would love to enroll again and learn more...I left wanting to spend more time getting to know even more details! The flow of the course as great, discussion and practice were the most meaningful for me personally."

"I gained valuable information from the workshop and I feel that others in the class did too. If a friend is wanting to know more about how to take better pictures, etc., I would definitely recommend this class." 


Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Danielle | Style Session | Lyons, NE | b

May is where we catch up on our amazing Style Sessions to showcase our high school seniors! Excited to share the 2013 La Brisa Seniors with all of you!

I love getting to know my seniors during their shoots. Danielle is incredibly insightful and collected. I wish I could be more like her. Check out her graciousness. Thank you so much for trusting La Brisa Photography for your senior portraits and congratulations on your senior year!!

~ b

You can view more images from Danielle's Style Session on the La Brisa Facebook Page by clicking HERE.

To all of you aspiring photographers, autumn and I are teaching an Introduction to Portrait Photography Class on May 30th in Manhattan, KS! click this link - http://labrisaphoto.blogspot.com/2013/05/1-early-bird-spot-left-introduction-to.html for more details and to register for our class! 100% of profits are donated to a local and deserving non-profit organization!