Rosacker {Family}

I took a step back from blogging and now I am ready to get at it again and make it a weekly habit.  I love sharing my sessions with the world and giving my clients that personal touch thru a blog.  So since I have been been out of the whole blogging routine minus a few personal blogs I am back at it! Going back to my Okinawa clients make me miss Okinawa oh so much.  Not only did Oki have an amazing backdrop for sessions the people I met are some of the nicest people, military and locals.

Amy came to me wanting to do a family session with her beautiful family.  I met her little girls prior to the shoot and I was in love.  They were so sweet and spunky.  I knew I would have fun with them.  The day of the shoot the little ones def did not disappoint.  They were such happy little girls and their parents were a perfect pair.  Together, the Rosacher family were go with the flow and just so natural.  Even thou most family shoots are 'posed' I like to let the kids be kids and that's exactly what the Rosacker girls did.  They were full of giggles, laughs and stories.  A perfect little family session!

New You!

We are in full speed into 2014 as February is quickly approaching.  Going into the new year I wanted to combine two passions of mine: fitness and of course photography.  Towards the end of 2013 I became a coach to a little company called BeachBody.  I grew fond of the workouts as working out at home became my only way to stay fit while being stationed in Okinawa.  Since we have moved back I have continued with my at home workouts along with some gym time.  

Going into 2014 I wanted to do something special for those locally who signed up under me and wanted to make that change and get healthy.  The journey to get fit is hard and I know at times one may feel like quitting but it's those that continue who are so inspiring.  

To those who inspire me, their families, and friends I want to give you a special gift.  I want to offer my services to celebrate the New You! With all the dedication, time, sweat and tears I want to give you a day that is all about you.  With the help of my good friend Sarah from Makeup By Sarah we are combining our services to give you a full stylized shoot.  So if you are in the Southern California area and would like to earn a free shoot please send me an email at aperez011307@gmail.com or head over to my Facebook and send me a message :) 

A special thank you goes out to Jennifer for letting me put her pictures out there.  I am so proud of your journey and how dance fitness has become a part of you!

To qualify for a free shoot:

*one must head over to my coach page, pick a challenge pack, and let the fun begin!

*must be in the San Diego/Orange County areas

365 Days In A Year

I know I have been absent from my blog for the past couple a months but a lot had been taking place which included a move half way around the world! Missing Okinawa so very much but so happy to be back in my home state, California.  Even thru the move and the hustle and bustle I kept the camera in hand and continued with my personal photography project of taking one photo a day.  Since I was doing this on my own (no groups or themes) it made it a little harder but about after a month I was routine for me to include my camera with things I take with me when leaving the house.  I am so glad I completed this project as it made me realize what can happen in a year.  Made me freeze time and really see how much my son has grown.  Loved capturing the bonds he had built with some of his best friends.

If I could give one bit of advice for someone wanting to do a project 365 is that please give it a month.  That first month is the hardest, but once you get past it you are golden! Even thou 2013 is over I haven't neglected my camera.  It's still with me MOST of the time.  Now I am focusing on being apart of the memories opposed to trying to capture it all thru my lens.  If I don't take a picture I won't beat myself up.  Now on to 2014! Can't wait to see what's in store for myself and my family.

Krysta {Head Shots}

When a photographer is rebranding and building their business one of the things I suggest doing is getting portraits done to represent that particular person.  Pictures speak a thousand words so when someone is looking to book you not only is it nice to see their portfolio but seeing that the photographer is comfortable in front of the camera, personable, and shows personality is just as important.  All those things can be seen thru a simple photograph.
I met Krysta of Krysta Lynne Photography thru our local photography group, PhotOkinawa.  I totally fell in love with her so when she came to me asking to do some head shots for her new website and rebranding I was stoked.  Somewhere in the conversation she asked if I knew Ashley of Ai Photography because our styles are very similar and I just had to laugh.  Wasn't much of a surprise to her when I told her we are really close and shoot together a lot.  With that being said I had to invite Ashley along.  And to add to all the girl power going on we ending up asking Ariana of MUA Ariana to do Krysta's hair and make.  It was a fun morning filled with laughs, coffee and lunch after.
I have said it before and I will say it probably many many times more.  I love collaborating with other photographers.  The energy is amazing and I will continue to build my relationships with fellow photogs no matter where we live.