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[YITL] The Wattersons 2021

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The Wattersons took a month long road trip so we skipped this month!

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We were unable to meet this month but I am very excited to deliver their yearbooks next month!

If you are interested in booking your Year in the Life, check out this page with more info on how to subscribe. You can start your subscription in January to go from Jan-Dec or start it as you are expecting a new member in your family, or at the beginning of the school year!

Days may be long but years are short, so don’t let another year pass by without documenting your family’s legacy with you all in front of the camera. Just think of all the growth and memories that can live forever through professional photographs in a beautiful heirloom album to be passed on to future generations.

The Gromble | Orange County Concert Photographer

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It was a pleasure to photograph The Gromble last night at Orange County DIY in Lake Forest, CA. This little venue is quickly becoming a favorite of mine to shoot at. They keep booking fantastic bands and it's a rad little spot in south Orange County. Upstairs there's a studio owned by The Gromble where artists are recorded and produced by the drummer, Stefan Mac.
Hope you enjoy these photos and be sure to check out the band's music.

Venue: Orange County DIY located at North Dwarf Records in Lake Forest, CA.

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- Sarah

The Shakes & Dear Kora | Orange County Documentary Photographer

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Last night I attended a small show for local bands in Lake Forest, CA. The opener was The Shakes. They were a fun alternative indie rock band that moved people to dance which I really enjoyed. And next up was Dear Kora. I loved their emotional vibe and hint of Flyleaf tone. They really captured the audience and even had a mosh pit going at the end.

In the past when I have done concert photography I have solely focused on the band but now with the documentary mindset, I found myself focusing on the fans and getting the raw emotion of the show.

I shot in RAW but I put my settings to Monochrome (Black & White) in camera, knowing that I could see them in color later when editing. While editing, I decided I liked how the majority of photos looked in Black & White and stuck with that. 

Hope you enjoy :)

Venue: Orange County DIY located at North Dwarf Records in Lake Forest, CA.

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- Sarah

BEETLEJUICE! BEETLEJUICE! BEETLEJUICE!

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Halloween is one of my favorite holidays because I enjoy the thrill of putting together a costume.
I decided a month ago that I wanted to be Beetlejuice this year since my hair was kinda green.

It's show time!

So then it became a matter of putting together my costume since I don't like buying packaged costumes (unless it's perfect like my Peter Pan Costume haha)  I bought my pants at Forever 21, tank top at Target, and tie at Party City. I owned the jacket already. Special effects make up was purchased at Spirit Halloween: white cream, green grease, purple and black eyeshadow, liquid latex, and brown browshadow (pre-owned). Shout out to my friend Amanda Fonseca for instructing me on how to achieve make up I wanted!

“BEETLEJUICE”
“BEETLEJUICE”
“BEETLEJUICE”

Lastly, my roots had grown out and I needed them green (plus I needed a hair trim) so I went to Jessica at Gold & Braid Salon in Mission Viejo, CA and I was thrilled with the results of a green shadow root and silver ends. 

Halloween has been twice as fun the last 4 years since I have been able to dress up with my significant other. This year we went as gender-bending Beetlejuice and Lydia Deets. We celebrated Halloween at our friend Ali's birthday party and we had a fun little photoshoot. 

My husband Chris had all the clothes and hat already so I bought some black lace for a veil, created a polaroid, and he borrowed my 35mm camera (I couldn't find my polaroid camera!).

“My whole life is a dark room”
— Lydia Deets
Our new friend

Our new friend

“I myself am strange and unusual”
— Lydia Deets
“I’m the ghost with the most, babe!”
— Beetlejuice

How was your Halloween? Who did you dress up as? 

[Picture Love] Jon & Amanda Russell 9.26.15

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I am thankful for family who support and believe in my art. Amanda is one of my cousin's best friends. Amanda booked my services early this summer and it was a client/photographer match! Her and Jon were a joy to work with and their bridal party was a blast! They are one big loving family and it made for a great wedding. Unfortunately Amanda got a massive migraine after the toasts and was unable to enjoy all of the evening's festivities but when she felt better, she came out for the last song of the night. Everyone was moved by the First Dance. It was really quite special. I hope you enjoy these highlights from their wedding. 

[Picture Life] Hopeful Pop

Andrea is one of the worship leaders at my church, Inland Hills Church, and a solo artist known as Hopeful Pop. Since I've known her (8 months or so) she has always exuded joy and has a positive presence about her that you can't help but want to be around her! 

She asked me to take some updated head shots of her and I am quite pleased with how they turned out! Isn't she gorgeous? She is also quite talented!

Check out her YouTube channel for new music!