San Francisco Bay Area *Blogger* Photographer - Lauren {LSL}

Look So Lovely...otherwise known as LSL was created by one of my dearest friends Lauren!  You have to check out her blog if you are ever in the need of some awesome inspiration :)  The two of us got together for lunch recently in San Francisco, and of course I brought along my camera to snap a few photos of her!  I thought I'd ask her a few questions too, so that you all could get to know her more, and find out how LSL was born :)

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LL: "What made you start a blog?"

LJ: I was really interested in having a creative outlet in my life. I have always been interested in fashion, interior design and different ways to decorate, but I don't have any formal education on the subject, just my opinions. I work a standard 8-5 desk job that didn't allow for a whole lot of creativity and I felt like something was missing. I read a bunch of blogs daily and felt really inspired to try it on my own, it was more of a "why not" moment that got me started.

LL: "What was the inspiration behind the name LOOK SO LOVELY"

LJ: Well, there isn't much too this title other than I tend to always say to myself when I see something that catches my eye..."look so lovely!" And, I thought it was a much better blog title than amaze balls! ;)

LL: "What are your favorite websites/blogs to go to for inspiraton"

 LJ: Narrowing it down will be hard, but some of my favorites are:

Young House Love- which is this great blog about a family and fixing up their home, it's full of inspiration for decorating tips, all kinds of home DIY projects, and they are pretty cute to read about. (this site was my first real taste of blogs and the one that really got me wanting to do my own.) Design*Sponge- which is this great resource center of all types of projects (design & DIY), inspirational pictures, and a really helpful site for anyone that is new to the blogging world, with lots of resident advice. Coco+Kelley- great interiors and fashion, the main star behind this blog just got signed on to one of my favorite online mags, Rue.
Also, Elements of Style, Design Love Fest , Mrs. Lilien are fab. And of course, my favorite fashion blogger, The Satorialist.

Now that you know a little bit more about LSL, feel free to head on over to her blog, and get ready to be inspired :)

xo

San Francisco Bay Newborn Photographer {LTP} San Francisco

Leah and Vic...first I have to say that your little guy is just totally adorable!  I still can't believe that it just a few months ago that we photographed your maternity pictures...wow, time flies!  Thank you both for having me document such a special time in your lives! Leah you were seriously glowing the entire time.  And Vic, you just looked so, so happy!  LTP is so lucky to have you guys are parents :)

Here are some of my favorite images from the day!

xo

Walk Through a Wedding {Workshop} - Justin + Mary Marantz

Last year I attended Justin and Mary Marantz "Spread the Love" workshop.  There I was, my first workshop, in a room surrounded by photographers...awesome photographers...and I did not know a single person.  As I sat there listening to Mary talk about her life, Justin talking more about life and about the business, and the both of them talking about "Why" they do what they do, I was inspired.  Totally.Inspired!  I walked out of that room with a new outlook not only on photography, but about life.

This year...when I saw that Justin and Mary were coming back to San Francisco I got excited.  I got excited because this year, in addition to their "Spread the Love tour" they were also holding an all day "Walk Through a Wedding" workshop!!  I knew that I had to attend.  This year, I didn't feel alone.  My wedding photographer turned friend, Gladys (hi Gladys) and I carpooled together, and I met my friend Shea there (hi Shea) and Emily (hello Emily)...and I met a lot more wonderful photographers!! 

Justin and Mary, THANK YOU for being the people you are.  Thank you for being so open, so generous, and so helpful...you shared so much of your lives with us, and I am truly honored that I had the chance to learn from you both.

There are many, many more images from the day, and I would share them if I could...but then this post would be even longer than it already is ;) 

Here is a "Walk Through a Wedding" :)

Such a beautiful dress...

They showed us a few tips on where to position purfume bottles and accesories...

Elizabeth looked absolutely beautiful...thank you to Lisa from Lisa's Hair-N-Makeup for her amazing make-up and hair!

All of us couldn't help but snap a few images of Elizabeth and Ryan as we waited outside of the church!

Elizabeth, you are stunning!

Justin and Mary showed us how a little off camera flash casts a slight glow behind the bride as she walks down the aisle!

 Here's Justin in action!!

The church was amazing...the light cast a warm glow over them...love

See...look at this amazing light...and this is how Ryan was gazing at his wife the whole day :)

Since the 1940's theme of the workshop was "Boxcars and Bugle Boys" the reception part was held at "Bourbon & Branch" in San Francisco.  We were lead down to what felt like an secret, underground room, that was transformed into such a cool reception...with the most incredible details. 

Gah...love this typewriter!!

Many, many thanks to Julia for not only being the cutest candy girl ever, but for just being awesomely (is that a word) cool, and for helping set up this amazing reception!!

Not only are Elizabeth and Ryan beautiful models, but they are also photographers!

Here are the cutest bridesmaids!

The workshop focused a lot on off camera lighting, something that I haven't always used.  I love the way these images turned out...lighting can have such a different affect on the way an image turns out.

And...last but not least...my favorite image of the whole day...

love...

 

xo