Behind the scenes look | Editing in Adobe Lightroom

In this behind-the-scenes blog post, I would like to share a simple editing technique using Lightroom.  I take an average picture that would have normally been rejected and attempt to turn it into a great portrait.  With the help of a beautiful smile, as a starting point, this photograph is saved from the waste basket.  Please enjoy the video and feel free to comment.  

Ralph

In this video I take a regular snapshot from an engagement session and make it into a great portrait. For more photos from this session go to http://www.portraitbuilders.com/blog/2016/6/cynthia-marcos

Cynthia + Marcos engagement

Marcos and Cynthia to Tie the Knot on 11/26/2016!

We met up at the Newport Beach Back Bay for a late afternoon shoot then worked our way up to a Coastal Vista Park in Newport Coast.  It was a hot day but that didn't stop us from getting some great photographs. Speaking of hot...Cynthia looked gorgeous in her elegant gown and her soon to be husband looked ok too.  

Congratulations on your engagement to the soon to be Mr. and Mrs. Ochoa. We can't wait to be a big part of your wedding day in November.  We are counting the days! 

Ralph and Shana

p.s special thanks to Shana, Edie and Richard for all the help.

Ashley + Harold

Ashley + Harold Morales, April 23rd, 2016

 

These two were married in a quick and beautiful little ceremony at the Old Orange County Courthouse in Downtown Santa Ana. It was followed by an intimate reception and a magnificent evening in Crystal Cove State Beach.  

Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Morales, may your love for one another continue to bloom for a lifetime and hope you'll always remember your special day.

Princess XV | Quinceañera Miss Karla

A Quinceañera Comes Just Once In A Lifetime, So Celebrate!

Congratulations to this Quinceañera beauty, Karla.  After months of planning, your celebration may be in the past but the wonderful memories will remain.  You have filled your parents heart with beautiful memories and made them proud to call you their little girl.  The dreamy days of childhood will soon be over and the responsibilities of womanhood await.  I hope that when you see these photos you will be taken back to your special day.

Ralph

p.s.   I'm saddened to report that I am allergic to the adorable dog pictured below

Karla Ochoa

In late June, My little assistant Savannah and I spent a wonderful evening at the Little Corona state beach .  We were there to photograph a beautiful little mermaid named Karla and her best friend Sara.  My awesome little assistant Savannah brought her hello kitty instant film camera and she helped capture some great little moments with these two teenagers.  These are the pictures we took that evening.  

Spring Portraits

This year we were called back to photograph some of the children at a local pre-school. It was a fun day photographing the children with their Cap and Gown.  We also got to photograph the children with one of our many colored backgrounds.  It was great fun to see all the smiling faces.  Here is a small sample of the portrait made.  

 

Thank you for looking.

Valentine's Day Shoot

This year give your Valentine what he really wants.  Surprise him with a sensual portrait of you.  Whether you want to be Mild or Wild get him something he will love.  Boudoir portraits are not always about sexy poses and Lingerie, make it whatever you want it to be.  

 

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