{Sweet Sakura Studios} - "All you need is Faith, Trust, and....Pixie Dust!" | San Diego | Inland Empire | Teen | Photography

This has to be one of my favorite photo sessions done this year.  My beautiful model, Susannah, did an excellent job with conveying the beauty and sweet n' somewhat sassy attitude of the pixie Tinkerbell. I hope you all enjoy these photographs and remember the joys of childhood magic~!

 

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Inspired by Princesses | Mulan

What a perfect way to kick off my new photography inspirational series - Inspired by Princesses with Mulan.  This was totally unexpected and spontaneous for me, as I had come up with the idea just hours before my favorite time of day to shoot.  Using an old costume I had sewn just a year before, it was perfect for bringing the character of Mulan together.  My model, Sarah, had just the right expressions and, of course, I was totally head-over-heels.  I hope you enjoy! 

Hair, Makeup, Wardrobe and Styling buy Christianne Penaflor of Sweet Sakura Studios

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Harlee & Jesse | Sisters | 2011 Photo Session

This past month I've been delighted to photograph two sisters, both with amazing talent, beautiful looks and wonderful personalities! These young women were so much fun to photograph! Here's are a few of their photographs from their session! :)

{Sweet Sakura Studios} - Kristina Class of 2011 Photo Session | San Diego | Inland Empire | Orange County | Senior | Photography

I've had the pleasure of photographing this sweet young lady who is a strong follower of Christ as well as a talented singer/songwriter.  Her bright and cheerful personality really shone and showed through the photos and it was such a blessing to be able to hear her testimony of Christ!  While we were taking photos, I was delighted to hear her rendition of "Count on Me" by Bruno Mars.  It was so neat to hear her play and it was truly a wonderful time indeed! :)

Justin | 2011 Senior Photo Session

Congratulations, Justin, for graduating this year! Class of 2011!!! :) This was a very enjoyable photo shoot! It didn't take him long to quickly adapt to the slightly intimidating "paparazzi camera"... as there were lots of laughs, smiles and, of course, a large dose of epicness. ;)

Congratulations, again, Justin for graduating this year.  I hope that wherever you are led to go, you will follow it with an undying passion for Christ and may you experience a blessed future! :)

 

 

 

I hope everyone is enjoying a very wonderful summer! The weather here has been blessed with much sunshine - perfect for swimming! Have a great weekend everyone! :)

Enya | Tacky Little Hatshop - Mini Mini Shoot

Here are some photos from an 'unofficial' mini mini shoot (which was around 5 minutes) with my friend, Enya from the band Tacky Little Hatshop (visit their Facebook fanpage HERE!) :)  It was a pleasure taking her photos and I must say that she can rock nearly any hair color...from natural colors of black, red, brown and platinum blonde to colorful colors like her currently rad green/turquoise shade here! :)  She and her sister are some great models not to mention they are both so talented!! I can't wait to see how God will use them and their music to bless others here and maybe even around the world.  Love you, girls! <3 :)