Posted by: Acqua Photo | July 30th, 2010
What photographer wouldn’t love the opportunity to do a lifestyle shoot with one of their favorite models? When Flora Wade (MUA), Jen Fellows (Stylist, Photography), Ashley Valenzuela (Model), and Chesley Tolentino (Wardrobe) gave me the chance to shoot for this one, they didn’t have to offer twice! I was like a kid in a candy store: “Me?!? Really?!?!?” Then I eagerly grabbed my camera bag and we set to it.
Ashley is such a sweet girl, but she sure can bring the attitude when she wants to! We hope you enjoy this small sample… look for more on the website to come.
-Shane
Be sure to check out the incredible Flora Wade’s website: FloraWade.com
Tags: beach fashion, catalog, commercial lifestyle, Fashion, fashion photography, flora wade, Lifestyle Photography, roxy style, surf style
Posted by: Acqua Photo | May 26th, 2010
This month’s issue of Phoenix Woman Magazine features the gorgeous and talented Shannon Hinkson with photography by Acqua Photo! We were thrilled that they chose to use images from our latest Look Book shoot for the cover and contents.
Check out the entire issue on their website: PhoenixWoman.com/magazine
Congratulations, Shannon!
Credits:
Photography: AcquaPhoto.com
Hair & Makeup: FloraWade.com
Legwear: BellaLegs.com
Tags: acquaphoto.com, bellalegs.com, Fashion, fashion photography, florawade.com, Hosiery, leg wear, Leggings, phoenixwoman.com, product photography, Published work
Posted by: Acqua Photo | April 21st, 2010
In this business, there is no doubt that we get the pleasure of meeting some really amazing and interesting people. I can say unequivocally that Johnnie and Ralf are some of the most talented and inspiring people we have ever met! They are both rock musicians who have had successful careers following their passion and traveling all over the world to perform. When the rest of us are just going to bed, these guys are just getting started!
Johnnie & Ralf knew that their timeline was going to be long, and they wanted to be sure that they had photography coverage for the whole wedding. So they decided to book us for the unlimited coverage. It’s a good thing they did because we started shooting at about 11:30 am and continued until after their exit at about 1:30 am!!! We love unlimited weddings because it gives us the flexibility to actually cover everything start to finish.
Marvimon is a truly unique space that can be transformed to accommodate various types of events. They have a gorgeous outdoor vertical garden area where the plants literally climb to the top of the old brick walls, creating an intimate yet lush natural setting. The interior is a completely remodeled loft that started as a race car showroom in the 1920′s. It is the perfect artistic blend of modern design mixed with vintage furnishings and distressed materials.
The ceremony was beautiful, the dinner was delicious, and the evening was going perfectly. Suddenly, the house lights went dark. The stage lit up and a band appeared on stage! The tables were pulled away to clear room for a dance floor. Naturally, the Bride picked up a baby blue Les Paul signature electric guitar and hung it over her shoulder before adjusting the mic, the Groom sat down behind the drum set. Jen and I turned to each other- was this really happening?!?!? Before we could answer, a resounding guitar chord filled the air as the band started their first song. It was such an incredible experience watching Johnnie command the stage, singing and playing guitar in her wedding dress while Ralf wailed away on the drums in the background. His face contorted into the best expressions I’ve ever seen as he thrashed to the music, sweat flying from his hair. Check out the band website here! http://www.johnnieburton.com/
We were truly humbled by how kind, gracious, and welcoming Johnnie & Ralf and their families and friends were. Thanks for such an amazing day.
Stay tuned for their Rock the Dress session!!!
Special thanks to:
Wedding Coordinator: Jeff Fleming, TACT Event Management
Location: Marvimon
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Posted by: Acqua Photo | April 13th, 2010
It’s so much fun when the new Reinventing Beauty Magazine comes out each quarter and we get to see our shoots come to life in print! Here are the tear sheets from this Spring’s fashion and beauty. We were fortunate to work with an incredible team of people who really made these shoots rock!
San Diego Wedding Photographers
Location: La Costa Resort & Spa www.LaCosta.com
Makeup & Hair: Flora Wade www.FloraWade.com
Wardrobe: Linda Varol www.LindaVarol.com
Models: Courtney & Annelise, Next Models www.NextModels.com
Makeup: Flora Wade
Hair: Aurora Dewey
Flower Arrangements: Art Quest Floral www.artquestfloral.com
Models: Yuki, Marksie, Danielle
CVS.com
Tags: acquaphoto.com, Beauty Handbook, CVS, Fashion, Fashion Editorial, fashion photography, High Fashion, La Costa Resort, Published work, Reinventing Beauty, San Diego Wedding Photography, spring fashion, Weddings
Posted by: Acqua Photo | March 24th, 2010
“Playful” is the first word that comes to my mind when I think of Rachel & Omar. The joy they have when they are together is just so infectious!!!
For anyone who feels a little camera shy, or unsure how to pose during their engagement session, I think this is such a perfect example of what we strive to capture: Couples just being themselves and having fun together as if the whole world around them has disappeared. Kick off your shoes and run barefoot in the waves. Be silly, get a little dirty, roll around in the grass. Flirt. Laugh. Enjoy each other’s company. Play like today is the first day you fell in love!
We would like to thank Rachel & Omar for inviting us to shoot at their home in Pismo Beach, a beautiful little haven by the sea. We wish you the very best with your elopement and can’t wait for the Rock the Dress Session!
San Diego Wedding Photography
Tags: acquaphoto.com, Beach Engagement Session, beach wedding, california coast wedding, destination wedding photography, Engagement, Engagement Session, natural light photography, Pismo Beach, romantic portraits, San Luis Obispo
Posted by: Acqua Photo | March 15th, 2010
We are excited to be included in the 2010 Latter Day Bride Magazine, in bookstores now! The theme of this year’s magazine is “Live It Up! Celebrate For Life” and our images were chosen as the main feature to help illustrate the overall spirit throughout the issue. We couldn’t think of a better couple to embody the joy and excitement of marriage than Jen & Rhett Walker. We had such an amazing time shooting their Rock the Dress session in La Jolla. To see more images from the session, click here. See below for tear sheets!
Special thanks to Jennifer Oldroyd & Emma Freeman at Latter Day Bride Magazine .
Tags: acquaphoto.com, beach fashion, beach wedding, destination wedding photography, Destination Weddings, la jolla wedding, natural light photography, Published work, Rock The Dress, romantic portraits, san diego beach wedding, San Diego Wedding Photographer, San Diego Wedding Photography, Sunset Portraits, Trash The Dress, unique wedding photograph, Weddings
Posted by: Acqua Photo | March 9th, 2010
There are few places as beautiful as the Colorado Rockies in the fall. The brilliant bursts of yellow aspens and long sweeps of technicolor blue sky are a feast for the eyes. Fall has an extra special meaning for us, because it’s the season when Shane and I visited Colorado for the very first time and he asked me to marry him at a viewpoint in the foothills!
We were thrilled to have the opportunity to shoot a wedding in Beaver Creek during that same, magical time of year this past October. To take advantage of the window of perfect weather, Mary and Michael decided to do a “First Look” Session and see each other for romantic portraits before the ceremony. We had one breathtaking hour to capture the best sites in town, and then we headed to Saddle Ridge Lodge for the ceremony and celebration. The lodge was decorated with a mix of Ralph Lauren furnishings and an incredible collection of authentic western artifacts. We loved the rustic charm it exuded and the delicate details that Mary incorporated to give it a relaxed elegance.
As we drove down to Boulder the day after the wedding, a huge storm blew in, blanketing the area in snow. I love looking back on these photos and thinking of how lucky we were to be there for that perfect, transient moment in time.
Thank you to all of the wonderful vendors!
Planner: Emily DeDionisio Beaver Creek Resorts www.BeaverCreek.com
Location & Catering: Saddle Ridge Lodge
Florist: Delilah’s of Denver FlowersofDenver.com
Cake: Rimini Beaver Creek www.riminichocolate.com
DJ: Jeff D’Amico A Great Time DJ www.agreattimedj.com
San Diego Wedding Photography
Tags: acquaphoto.com, Beaver Creek Wedding Photographer, colorado wedding, colorado wedding photography, Delilah's of Denver Flowers, destination wedding photography, Destination Weddings, First Look Session, outdoor ceremony, Pre-Wedding Portraits, Rocky Mountain Wedding, romantic portraits, Saddle Ridge Lodge Wedding, unique wedding photograph, Weddings
Posted by: Acqua Photo | March 2nd, 2010
We are always thrilled when we get the opportunity to work with Bella Legs! Here are some of our very favorite images from their 2010 Look Book shoot. We were in love with this innovative product from the first moment we saw them and with the introduction of the LEATHER Bellas this year, we are totally smitten!!! It’s not often that a product comes along that is affordable, super easy to travel with, and can completely transform your outfit – Shannon, you rock!
To see more, go to: www.BellaLegs.com
Photography by Jen & Shane Fellows AcquaPhoto.com
Special thanks to:
Shannon Hinkson Bella Legs www.BellaLegs.com
Model: Kiersten Brada-Pitts (Ford Models)
Makeup & Hair: Flora Wade www.FloraWade.com
Wardrobe: Diana Lee
San Diego Wedding Photography
Tags: Bella Legs, california fashion photographer, Fashion, fashion photography, florawade.com, Ford Models, legwear, look book 2010, los angeles fashion photographer, Published work, Shannon Hinkson Collection, spring fashion
Posted by: Acqua Photo | February 17th, 2010
After a fun filled morning of shooting in San Francisco, we rode with Christina & Brian out to the Dunsmuir Estate. This historic house was built in 1878 and is a gorgeous example of Neoclassical-Revival architecture. It felt like a fairy tale walking down the long dirt road lined with lush trees and gardens to the ceremony site overlooking the pond.
Christina’s Chinese heritage is very special to her and she incorporated the traditional Chinese wedding color, red, beautifully into the attire and decor. We loved all of the fantastic details; the red and orange parasols available to guests, her beautiful bright red shoes, and the elegant, whimsical red and orange cake! As the sun went down, their guests listened to the live blue grass band, played croquet on the lawn, and sipped wine beneath the stars. In the darkness, the tent glowed with the view of the mansion in the distance. A perfect ending to a perfect day.
To see part 1 of this blog click here: Romance in The City
Special thanks to the amazing vendors:
San Diego Wedding Photography
Wedding Coordinator: Grace Lee Gleevents.com
Florist: Spiral Hand SpiralHand.com
Catering: Miraglia Catering CateringandMore.com
Musicians: Angel Mountain Strings
DJ: AEC Marin AECMarin.com
Makeup & Hair: WowPretty.com
Officiant: Gerry Murphy
Canopy & Rentals: WineCountryParty.com
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