Unbridaled Session ~ Robin & Justin, Punta Cana

Not only did Amy (of Ardent Photography) and I photograph Robin and Justin's wedding, but we also had a blast photographing their "Trash-the-Dress" session, or what Adam and I call "Unbridaled Session" (because your dress doesn't actually get trashed).

It was a whole day of ocean fun- earlier in the day, Amy and I took a glass-bottom boat to the coral reef for some snorkeling, and then in the evening shot their session :) Here are a few of my favorites...











Here's an awesome shot Amy took of me while I was getting the shot below this one. I was waiting for a nice wave and got what I asked for when a huge wave came crashing in, soaking me to my shoulders! I got the shot, then raised my arms to protect my camera (aka, my baby ;) Not the first time I got soaked while shooting, and definitely not the last- I love that stuff!







Adam and I would love to shoot an Unbridaled Session at a carnival or festival. Any takers? Any other fun or unique places you can think of?

Red Rock Canyon Shootout: Part 4 of 4 ~ Anesia

Now that this Red Rock Canyon post is the last of of our highlights from WPPI, we have the itch to travel again!!! Anyone having a destination wedding??? :)

Anyway, meet Anesia. She has amazing features and a classic beauty reminiscent of old-movie starlets... sure to inspire any photographer! She was really fun to shoot, too, with a bubbly personality full of laughter. At one point, each and every one of us was rolling with laughter! Thanks for an awesome shoot :)

Red Rock Canyon Shootout: Part 3 of 4 ~ Kimberly & Jake

Kimberly must have had more fun than usual modeling... this time she got to model with her boyfriend Jake :) This Red Rock Canyon shoot during WPPI was his first time modeling, and what better way to break him in than with over 25 photographers?!

Red Rock Canyon Shootout: Part 2 of 4 ~ Jasmine

Another one of the models at our Red Rock Canyon shootout during WPPI was Jasmine, and believe it or not, this was her FIRST time modeling! She was a total natural, and we're sure she'll have a promising modeling career. She wasn't even phased by the cold mountain weather... or by stumbling into a prickly desert bush :) Awesome job!

Red Rock Canyon Shootout: Part 1 of 4 ~ Jackie

While at WPPI, the third shoot we did was at Red Rock Canyon. This was our second time there, but a COMPLETELY different experience from the last. The last time we went, it was completely desolate, except for the random mountain climber... this time, not so much. With 12,000 photographers at the WPPI convention, the desert was full of tiny specks of photographers in the distant mountains- the vacant road now like a busy street downtown. Last time it was about 75 degrees- this time about 35 degrees, which is pretty surreal. In one eyeful, you see cacti and other desert plants, and in the other, blankets of snow.

Our particular shoot was arranged by Ryan Christensen of Innovative Photography and Laura Marchbanks, and we had about 25 photographers in the group with 5 models.




(Check out the mountain climber in the lower left!)




Between the 2 of us, we have so many photos, so why not share a whole bunch with you? We’re going to break them up with a few posts, each featuring a different model. Here’s Jackie. She was so awesome, energetic and adventurous.










Thought we’d throw this one in for you to give you a taste of the landscape. We were so sore the next day from climbing! Shooting, and not just in a canyon, can be really physically demanding. Great photographers will do anything to get the shot! :)

Brooks is Modelicious!

Don’t know if she’s tried, but Brooks should definitely try out for America’s Next Top Model! With those eyes, long limbs and enthusiasm, she’s sure to impress Tyra and the panel.

Speaking of, the new season started on Wednesday, and Adam and I (yes, I conned him into watching it with me) got a slight case of post-WPPI-depression, since the season premier took place in Las Vegas... we miss you, Vegas!

Check out our previous blog posts with more photos of Brooks and her fiance Z, and hear more about our shoot with them at Nelson Ghost Town in Nevada.