Yesterday, the delightful Danielle and Tommy came down from Monterey for their engagement session. It was so much fun getting to know this super-cute couple and hearing all about their plans for the Big Day! Here are a couple of my favorite images from the session -
To Danielle and Tommy: Thanks for a great afternoon! Can't wait for the Big Day!
delightfully,
Chenin
delightfully,
Chenin
candice brooke said:
Chenin why are you soooo cool. I love this post it is sooo cute.
(11.25.08 @ 02:54 PM)
Jackie L. said:
I love Balboa! What a cute couple!
(11.25.08 @ 05:07 PM)
Abra said:
What an incredibly sweet couple. You can just feel the love...as cheesy as that sounds.
(11.25.08 @ 09:16 PM)
Sugar Plum said:
I love the backgrounds and use of color.. stunning!
(12.02.08 @ 11:57 AM)
Kellan said:
This is where I wish I could transplant part of CA to VA. Balboa is so awesome, the colors are fantastic. This is such a sweet set.
(12.03.08 @ 08:11 PM)
Cassidy said:
Hey Chenin, I love all your work and am a big fan :) Anyways, I was just asking a dumb question but very necessary.... How do you get your images so large when posted? What size or way do you save them in Photoshop? Thanks so much!
Cassidy
(12.11.08 @ 09:24 AM)
Michelle Guzman said:
What a fun location!!!
(01.05.09 @ 08:41 AM)
Dominoe Imus said:
You have such a talent for getting people to be relaxed around you, it is so obvious just looking at your images that all your clients had a great time doing the shoot. It's great to see!
(01.05.09 @ 09:58 AM)
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Last week, I shot Dena and Adam's engagement session in downtown Balboa. I absolutely adore this sweet, tender couple and I am so looking forward to their wedding later this month! Here are some favorites from their session -
To Dena and Adam: You two are amazing! Thanks for giving me your trust and for letting me document your crazy chemistry!
delightfully,
Chenin
delightfully,
Chenin
Andrew Hsu said:
Chenin! i was in nawlins at the re:frame event all week but didn't get to meet you! (did you skip the dinner event?) anyway, hope to cross paths soon. been following your twitter. you're right. they totally stole your logo. :-D
(10.09.08 @ 04:07 PM)
Joseph said:
Such a sweet looking couple!
Hard choice, but the 5th one down is my favorite :)
good stuff!
Joseph
(10.10.08 @ 02:55 AM)
Kris said:
Really good pictures. They look like models, considering that people where walking all around them while the shots where being taken. I hope all the best for the young couple!
(10.10.08 @ 10:33 AM)
Paper Monkey said:
Balboa is always such a great spot for a shoot because the buildings provide such great character for a backdrop. I love the colors in the last one.
(10.13.08 @ 02:33 PM)
Chris P. Jones said:
Isn't that Adam from the reality show "On the Lot?" He made some really fun films!
(10.16.08 @ 01:06 PM)
Robin Dini said:
i agree. Totally adorable and sweet couple. Love how you captured their relationship. Amazing colors too!
(11.04.08 @ 06:43 PM)
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Jessica and her darling husband, Radu, are in town from Dallas to shoot a wedding in the OC. I got an email from her months ago, asking if I would do a "just because" session while they were in town. I always jump at the chance to shoot other artists, because they tend to let me do my thing and have a real appreciation for my work. Jessica and Radu didn't disappoint! We had a great time hiking through the weeds and braving the freezing water temperature. Here are some favorites from their session -
Radu is a professional violinist and they wanted to incorporate his violin in to a couple photos-
To Jessica and Radu (and the lovely Vanessa) - Thanks for a great time! It was a pleasure to get to know you!
delightfully,
Chenin
delightfully,
Chenin
Camille Elise said:
I absolutely love that first shot, the sun and her face are perfect!! Oh and congrats on the boy!! (I saw your twitter feed)
(10.03.08 @ 03:13 PM)
Hannah Suh said:
Looove that 2nd to last tilt shift shot. Amazing colors.
(10.03.08 @ 08:03 PM)
Kristin said:
First of all...you have the ALL time CUTE- EST blog in the world. You always shoot in the best fields... love your work!
(10.06.08 @ 11:14 PM)
Mel McLellan said:
What a fun couple and I love the tones in the second to last image! Great job Chenin!
(10.07.08 @ 06:34 AM)
Paper Monkey said:
They look like a cool couple. I love the shots with the violin. Very classy.
(10.13.08 @ 02:32 PM)
vanessa H said:
Hey Chenin!! I have not had a chance to comment but you did amamzing on Jess and Radu's pics !! IT was so nice to meet and chat with you !! You are so sweet and talented!!
LOVe the the 2nd to last pics!! I told them that needs to be a giant pic in their house!!!
you really captured them to the T!!! Great job!!! Lots of blessing for the little guy!!
(10.18.08 @ 06:00 AM)
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Last Friday I shot Marga and Brian's engagement session in downtown Santa Ana. I specifically remember meeting Marga for the first time - she was beautiful and bubbly and had bitchin' shoes. She was definitely a girl after my own heart. And I was equally delighted to meet Brian, who is so charming. I love a guy who isn't afraid to smile :)
This couple were super-fun to shoot and were up for anything. I cannot wait until their wedding this October! I am going to *bring* it, for sure!
I use this sort of light a lot and I always appreciate when my clients are troopers. This was definitely bright and definitely hot, but Marga and Brian made it look easy!
Same light, from the other direction -
Aren't they the cutest? -
And one last shot that just sums them up so well -
To Margarita and Brian: You are such a delight! I can't wait to make the trip to NorCal for your big day!
delightfully,
Chenin
I use this sort of light a lot and I always appreciate when my clients are troopers. This was definitely bright and definitely hot, but Marga and Brian made it look easy!
Same light, from the other direction -
Aren't they the cutest? -
And one last shot that just sums them up so well -
To Margarita and Brian: You are such a delight! I can't wait to make the trip to NorCal for your big day!
delightfully,
Chenin
Kathleen Trenske said:
LOVE the use of light in all of these - just beautiful. I think 1 and 6 are my favorites - so sweet.
(09.09.08 @ 01:22 PM)
Paper Monkey said:
I think that last shot is my favorite. I love the light you captured. Fabulous!
(09.09.08 @ 01:22 PM)
Robert J. Trenske said:
I love the 4th one and the last one. Beautiful BEAUITIFUL job. I love following your blog.
(09.09.08 @ 04:08 PM)
Jackie said:
That last shot is my favorite out of the bunch! What a stunning image!
(09.09.08 @ 08:01 PM)
r. j. kern said:
you never fail to inspire! post-processing adds such a signature touch that make your images really shine! kudos on the fine work and can't wait to meet you and doug at ImageX workshop next month in new orleans.
(09.10.08 @ 01:48 PM)
Maya said:
Love the bw of them up against the wall! They look so comfortable in front of the camera!
(09.11.08 @ 03:09 AM)
Leah said:
Hi Chenin! I've been a huge user or Totally Rad, and never actually took time out to check out your new site/blog. Also, I've never posted on how fabulous you are! I love your work, I could seriously look at all the archives all day! =)
I am currently our of Nebraska....moving to the South (Kentucky) sometime in the next 6 months. Anyways, I will definately continue checking out your blog..I finally joined the blog world a while back and finally got a new blog up! Cheers!
(09.11.08 @ 08:11 AM)
Amelia Thornton said:
Hi Chenin - fantastic new blog!! Congrats on the launch! I will be in one of your Image x workshops next month...so excited to learn from you. I love the light in this series of photos and have used it myself. Happy shooting!! :)
(09.12.08 @ 08:53 PM)
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I have been looking forward to shooting Jen and Patrick's engagement session ever since they booked me. We actually never met before Wednesday, but I could tell, from chatting with Jen, that this couple was delightfully rad. And I wasn't disappointed. Jen and Patrick are a super-cool-beans couple and I can't wait to shoot their wedding in October! Ok... enough chit-chat - let's see some pics.
Jen and Patrick have awesome chemistry. This was about 10 frames in to the session, and they were already naturals!
Admittedly, I shot this to show off Jen's bitchin' shoes -
I think this is so crazy-romantic-
This was right before some disheveled looking lawyer walked by and made fun of us for not shooting in a park :) (He's probably just jealous that I was having a better day at work than him...)
To Jen and Patrick: Thanks for an awesome time! I can't wait for the wedding!
delightfully,
Chenin
Jen and Patrick have awesome chemistry. This was about 10 frames in to the session, and they were already naturals!
Admittedly, I shot this to show off Jen's bitchin' shoes -
I think this is so crazy-romantic-
This was right before some disheveled looking lawyer walked by and made fun of us for not shooting in a park :) (He's probably just jealous that I was having a better day at work than him...)
To Jen and Patrick: Thanks for an awesome time! I can't wait for the wedding!
delightfully,
Chenin
angel swanson said:
i love the style & chemistry of this couple, and that last shot is soooo dreamy. ;-) adore!
(07.11.08 @ 12:21 PM)
Chung Nguyen said:
The last photo is so ... beautiful. Really captures the magic between the two.
(07.11.08 @ 01:21 PM)
Kelley WC said:
Oooh, Chenin these are seriously some of my favorites from you - I lurve em! Hope you're doing great! :-)
(07.11.08 @ 01:54 PM)
Cameron Clark Photography said:
Something about this is so classic Woody Allen. Maybe the cafe scene. I don't know but I'm feeling it, these are some of my favorite Chenin images. I absolutely LOVE the one with Jen's arms around Patrick -- Plus I think I'm in love with Jen's hair cut. I wonder if it will marry me?
(07.11.08 @ 03:24 PM)
~andrew mejia~ said:
Cameron, you're already married, what would Matt think about this???? tee hee.. :P
Definitely feeling the Woody Allen vibe in the cafe images! Nice set, Chenin.. :)
(07.11.08 @ 04:43 PM)
Jeffrey Neal said:
Chenin, all I can say is that you are truly amazing and so is this couple. They look like they need to be in a really great indy film.
(07.11.08 @ 04:54 PM)
Michelle O said:
Love the comment about the park! The stairs are SO MUCH BETTER!! :) Great session...and I love the cafe pics!
(07.11.08 @ 06:25 PM)
Emily DeWan said:
They're so cute together! Hilarious comment from the lawyer.
(07.11.08 @ 06:47 PM)
josh solar said:
I really, really love this whole session. I feel like you took us out with them for a romantic walk around their neighborhood. And that crazy romantic shot is crazy cool:)
(07.12.08 @ 05:35 AM)
carrie@urbanbaby said:
these are so great. she has THE best smile ever...and you can see how much they adore one another. the 1st cafe shot, the b/w's above it and the crazy romantic shot...incredible!
(07.12.08 @ 08:06 AM)
Kelley Lee Gin said:
Hi Chenin! I haven't seen you forever! I love Jen's belt and shoes...Pat's eye glasses are awesome! Have a great weekend and stay cool! KLG
(07.12.08 @ 11:56 AM)
Ashley said:
I love your crazy romantic shot and that last one with the light pouring in the window!! Amazing!!!
(07.12.08 @ 12:46 PM)
Carol said:
The cafe pic is my favorite! They both should be in the movies!!
(07.12.08 @ 01:53 PM)
Heather Cole said:
Absolutely LOVE this shoot. My fav one is the Crazy romantic one. MEOW!
(07.13.08 @ 01:18 PM)
chelo said:
They look so relaxed and in love. The cafe shots are my favorite!!
(07.14.08 @ 09:17 AM)
Ryel j said:
I love the stairwell shots! You're right their love is so exciting!
(07.15.08 @ 11:05 AM)
Kristal said:
So,so fabulous! All of these are amazing. I would have to choose them all. These images really translate their L*O*V*E. :)
(07.17.08 @ 05:17 AM)
Sarah in Ladera said:
Love the ones at the table. Fantastic!
(07.17.08 @ 09:31 PM)
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