Last Friday I had the pleasure of shooting Janice and Ryan's engagement session at the Mission San Juan Capistrano. When I met with them, Janice and Ryan mentioned that they really liked old books and architecture, and I instantly knew that the Mission would be a great spot for their session. This couple is so delightfully in love that I think I'll let the images speak for themselves...
To Janice and Ryan: It was great getting to know you! I am so looking forward to your Big Day!
delightfully,
Chenin
delightfully,
Chenin
janice said:
The pictures are fantastic and we can't wait to see them all! We had a great time and we're so happy you'll be our wedding photographer. :)
(04.28.09 @ 11:45 AM)
Helen said:
That place looks pretty!
(04.28.09 @ 12:28 PM)
Well, I'm back in the saddle. Yesterday was my first day back from maternity leave and it was awesome to kick things off with such a rad couple. Lauren and Carl were nice enough to give me carte blanche at their engagement session. So we headed to a little local trail that I hike frequently and brought along a little something that I've been meaning to play with for a while (more on that later.)
I dug this ladder out of my dad's trash about 2 years ago, thinking it would be neat to use for a shoot. It's acted as a bookshelf in my studio since then, just waiting for the right time to bring it out. When Lauren and Carl were kind enough to let me do whatever I wanted for their session, I knew I found my special couple.
To Lauren and Carl: Thanks for an awesome day! The pleasure was all mine :)
delightfully,
Chenin
I dug this ladder out of my dad's trash about 2 years ago, thinking it would be neat to use for a shoot. It's acted as a bookshelf in my studio since then, just waiting for the right time to bring it out. When Lauren and Carl were kind enough to let me do whatever I wanted for their session, I knew I found my special couple.
To Lauren and Carl: Thanks for an awesome day! The pleasure was all mine :)
delightfully,
Chenin
Ashley Thalman Photography said:
Awesome. Those hills are alive right now and you captured them perfectly.
(04.01.09 @ 06:43 PM)
Meaghan Cook said:
Glad you're back. Great idea for the ladder. 2nd last shot is my fave.
(04.01.09 @ 06:56 PM)
Melanie Watson said:
Beautiful session and location! Drats you Californians and your gorgeous landscapes. Loving the ladder. What a great session to come back to work for. :)
(04.01.09 @ 07:11 PM)
Tonya said:
3 months away and a beautiful shoot to come back to...stunning...love the feel of all the images...
you are fabulous...
xoxo
Tonya
(04.01.09 @ 07:19 PM)
Kellie Kano said:
What gorgeous light! These feel so serene.....just beautiful!
(04.02.09 @ 08:32 AM)
Doug Boutwell said:
Love that last shot so much, and the pano is great, too - gotta get you an XPan. So proud of you for finally getting the ladder out and shooting with it!
(04.02.09 @ 08:35 AM)
Navy Sou said:
Awwww...I love wildflowers! My last session was in a beautiful field full of them. Welcome back!
(04.02.09 @ 01:47 PM)
gracci said:
Welcome back, Chenin! Looks like you didn't miss a beat! love the ladder!
(04.02.09 @ 04:46 PM)
Tracy said:
Please Please Please share this shoot location! I know Ladera...but where where where?
(04.06.09 @ 03:16 PM)
david said:
love the colors as always :) I think the vertical shots deserve to be bigger...they're oo so yummy. Great job!!
(04.14.09 @ 02:59 PM)
Nathan Sage said:
I have been looking everywhere for a field like this. Where exactly is this, Chenin?
(05.06.09 @ 03:40 PM)
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)
Abra said:
What an incredibly sweet couple. You can just feel the love...as cheesy as that sounds.
(11.25.08 @ 09:16 PM)
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)
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)
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)
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)