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 29, 2013
Team La Brisa Reunited!
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
52WoA: Week 39 - Stars
Here are our Week 39 – “STARS” images!
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.
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!
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!
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.
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! =)
- Learning your camera
- Understanding exposure and composition
- Using your camera in manual mode
- How La Brisa photographs
Prairewood Retreat & Preserve - 1484 Wildcat Creek Road, Manhattan, KS 66503 ~ one of our amazing sponsors!!!
How much does the registration cost?
Registration is limited to 12 attendees and must be paid in full at signup. Registration deadline is Friday, May 17th, 2013.
Send an email to chris@labrisaphotography.com
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!