February 1, 2010 by Lydia
One of my very favorite models, Alison Dearest came by last week to play with a Hasselblad I’m currently borrowing. While we wait for the film to develop, here are some shots we took the new-fangled digital way…

Alison askew

She is such a muse, I decided she needed her own tag.
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January 28, 2010 by Lydia

January 23, 2010
Congratulations to Juliana and Mike, whose wedding I had the pleasure to shoot last Saturday. The ceremony took place at the UC Botanical Gardens in Berkeley, and despite a forecast of rain, we found some nice little moments of sun.
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January 22, 2010 by Lydia

My photo of Shelbee on the left got an honorable mention in Crossroad’s 2009 fashion photo contest. The nice folks at Crossroads sent 2 copies of the winners book, which is full of great entries. I love to see what other people are shooting and styling. Going to plan ahead for the 2010 contest!
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January 22, 2010 by Lydia

a black and white Kat
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January 11, 2010 by Lydia

Models/sweet couple: Lindsay Elise and Yuriy
Assistant: Sarah
With many thanks to the St. Francis Fountain for letting us shoot at their wonderful diner!
I posted a preview earlier, but here are more photos from the last shoot of 2009!
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At the end of the year, I had a chance to shoot the designs of a wonderful local clothing designer, Autie Carlisle, on 2 lovely models, Sasha and Krista.

Sasha Beach

Sasha in an Autie Carlisle dress
More after the jump…
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Here are a handful of favorite shots from the last Left Coast Chamber Ensemble concert, a program dedicated to Beethoven’s Grosse Fugue and accompanying pieces: Benjamin Britten’s Phantasy Quartet, and two new compositions commissioned by the LCCE, by Sam Nichols and Kristin Kuster.

Kurt Rohde, viola
Four more under the cut…
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December 31, 2009 by Lydia
Hope you’re all celebrating tonight. I’m about to make some toshi koshi (year-end) soba for some friends then Rock Band it up until midnight.
Here’s a preview shot from the last shoot of the year…

Yuriy and Lindsay at the St. Francis Fountain
Models: Yuriy and Lindsay Elise
Assistant: Sarah
Thanks to the St. Francis Fountain in SF for letting us shoot there! Sarah and I recommend their delicious Guinness floats!
Have a safe and wonderful new year, everyone!
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December 20, 2009 by Lydia
I know some photographers don’t like dealing with kids, but I really enjoyed shooting family portraits this year. It’s so rewarding to get a sweet baby photo, or that YAY-you-all-looked-and-smiled-at-the-camera-at-the-same-time-this-is-going-on-the-Christmas-card shot… So, I’m posting one more little set before the holidays take over.

Abbie Jo and Billy
2 more photos under the cut…
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November 30, 2009 by Lydia

Jen and Lia
Had a wonderful little portrait session over the weekend. Hit the jump for some adorable family fun. Continue Reading »
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