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A few favorite shots perhaps not shared from Ari Photography 2011

2011-12-29T18:41:00.000-08:00

Sometimes shoots can get so close together and packed that i dont have a moment to get the favorite shots on my blog in addition to facebook..so I saved a few and here ya go. There are still soooo many more Id love to share with you. Please visit www.facebook.com/makemehaute to see all my albums with tons of photos!!!

Cassidy & Drew's Vintage picnic Engagement shoot

2011-10-26T14:13:00.000-07:00

And the winners for the Ari Photography Google review contest are....

2011-10-24T09:53:00.000-07:00

Thank you to those of you who participated in the Ari Photography Google Review Contest!..And from the hands of my "widdle" 3 year old, the winners are... JENNIFER EDWARDS MISTY WIEMER & KRISTEN STANHOPE! Congrats gals! You've won and 8x10 standout! Next step is to tell me which event you are choosing to print from and create a file in that event that says "winners standout"!! If you need help

The early bird catches the discount!!!

2011-10-23T17:23:00.000-07:00

Tomorrow an offer starts up for any and all of you who have ever had a shoot with me back to August of 2010..this isnt a contest, its a perk! Each of you should have received an email from Collages.net telling you that your website is live again! Ahh yeah! What does that mean? You now have access to professional prints..at 20% OFF! Yup. Im thowing an "Early Bird Special" for those of you who are

Ari Photography Copyright law

2011-10-23T15:48:00.000-07:00

Hi out there in Internet world! Just want to remind everyone ESPECIALLY MUA's (Make up artists) and HAIR STYLISTS and venues that there are MAJOR copyright rules to photography (meaning most of us, myself included, can literally SUE someone who breaks the rules). I am happy to send a photo here and there to help out fellow vendors with their own marketing however the images may NEVER be cropped,

Ari Photography Google Review Contest!

2011-10-21T11:34:00.000-07:00

HI all!! Ive been racking my brain trying to come up with ideas this holiday season that could get my clients and fans something to be excited about but that didnt require me to take too much time away from my family. So..Contest #1. GOOGLE REVIEWS (good ones only please:) Timeline: Starting TODAY Friday October 21 to Sunday October 23rd midnight. Whos eligible: Anyone who is a happy PAST OR

Vintage "Travel" themed Engagement Shoot

2011-10-15T20:38:00.000-07:00

Can you guess what this couple likes to do? Stefanie and Jimmy love to ride bikes, have picnics and travel together:)..hense the vintage maps. Love this somwhat "Notebook" themed engagement shoot:) Whats special about the pict below? The couple got engaged in 2010:)

Leah & Bradys Engagements..

2011-09-26T13:53:00.000-07:00

This was such a fun shoot. My good friend Nathan. owner of Fiore Events is close friends with Leah...They had an engagement party coming up where they were actually getting married but it was a surprise! Colors were Red and black, vintage modern theme..as you can see we out that together here in their engagement shoot. They had large blow ups of these images at their wedding party. Take a

Cassidy Vick HIce- Stuntwoman/Actress "Model Shoot"

2011-06-26T22:01:00.000-07:00

Concept Couture Shoot - Dominate your Sport

2011-06-07T13:22:00.000-07:00

Ali & Mikes Wedding Teasers...

2011-06-04T16:36:00.000-07:00

A few of Maci & Chris' Wedding Teasers...

2011-06-04T16:29:00.000-07:00

Lauren & Jayson's Wedding teasers....

2011-06-04T16:22:00.000-07:00

Cute kids with great eyes

2011-05-10T13:11:00.000-07:00

Taught myself a new technique and tried it out on my two sons:)...you cant go wrong with confetti popcorn and a hose..LOL

Ari Photography picked up by AquaTech

2011-05-03T22:35:00.000-07:00

This is a very fun story..quite a long on at that! So i'll give you the shortened version...recognize the bottom left photo from below? Aqua Tech, the largest underwater gear company, found my photo (in a round about manner) and asked to use it for their marketing, brosures and website! (It was AquaTech gear that I used to shoot this session) Not too bad for my first underwater shoot!:)

Jenni & Sean Edwards Wedding...

2011-04-26T15:34:00.001-07:00

A few shots from Jenni and Sean's wedding..such a sweet couple and such a great venue, teh Grand Island Mansion!!!A few shots from Jenni and Sean's wedding..such a sweet couple and such a great venue!!!

Camping Engagement shoot for Tracy & Jason!

2011-04-26T14:34:00.000-07:00

Shot this session this last saturday and still have the welts on my arm to remind me of it! (MAJOR MOSQUITOES!!!) T & J got engaged while camping..it plays a big part in their relationship, at Ari Photograpy every engagement shoot is customed to the couple..with a few Ari Photography creative twists to the theme:) The Ari Photography team will be going to Lake Tahoe to shoot their wedding!

Marissa & Adam's Underwater Engagement Photography:)

2011-04-26T14:17:00.000-07:00

So much to talk about with this shoot that Im afraid If I start it will never end! This was my first underwater shoot and I culdnt be more happy with it..in fact Aqua Tech the largest underwater gear company in the U.S. asked to use them for their marketing, brochures and website! Quite and honor and I couldn't be happier with them..cant wait to do more! I plan to create an entire underwater

Engagement shoot..Jill & Matt!!!!

2011-04-26T14:12:00.000-07:00

Im getting so behind Ive just got to post all these shoots as of the last 4 months! Weve been soooo busy!!!

Candy Couture Magazine Shoot

2011-03-09T00:21:00.000-08:00

Cristy & Chase's Couture Maternity Photo Shoot

2011-03-02T11:34:00.000-08:00

Last night I shot this session with this couple who I have gotten to get to know well trhough so many photo shoots together..and I adore them! In fact we've become very good friends..I love that about my job..that because we appreciate the same things so often we end up making a great match for friendship as well. These are just a few teasers..but I love them..havent even had a moment to go go

Get Fit Guaranteed Marketing shoot for 2nd studio!

2011-03-02T10:44:00.000-08:00

Rain or shine getting all 10 of us (Trainers, myself and my assistant) together was going to be a challenge..so we decided on a day, rain or shine to do Ericas wall art for her 2nd get Fit Guaranteed Studio in Modesto, Ca. Erica and I make a great team, Im into fashion and artistic photography and she is a personal trainer/owner of a very high end Chic local "gym" or studio, and now is opening

Maci & Chris' Couture Custom Guest Album...

2011-02-22T10:44:00.000-08:00

Above is the cover and below, the spreads to Maci and Chris' Custom Couture Guest Album. This is the album the couple will use at the entrance of the wedding/reception for people to sign in, leave comments et! I use special linen paper so that there is no issue with smearing of ink. I love these albums..the spreads are a bit hard to decipher here on the net because there is some blank white

Misti & Brians Engagements- 1940's Vintage Orchard shoot

2011-02-15T11:38:00.000-08:00

I Love this shot above, I blew it up as a 20x30 float wrap for my display in a local gallery:)I LOVE this shoot! Brian and Misti will be having their wedding at a winery, so what better of an engagement shoot then something involving wine! The main reason we did this shoot? Because they both love wine tasting and biking together, so why not do a "Picnic" in a vineyard? After LOTS of texted

Lauren & Jaysons Engagements

2011-01-28T15:35:00.000-08:00

Lauren wanted to go extra "Ari" on her engagement shoot..and so we did!!!

Absolutely Origional Save the Dates!

2011-01-24T19:36:00.001-08:00

Soo many shoots I need to update ya'll with but before I forget just want to show you all these oh so unique Save the Dates I designed for my clients:)...Front Side..Misty & Brian's engagement shoot.. 1940's Vintage..Back side below... Their wedding will take place at a winery..such an appropriate shoot theme!Kristen is VERY much into fashion, magazines and all that stuff that I love myself!

Project Haute Couture: Goth Couture

2011-01-10T17:41:00.001-08:00

Bridal Fashion shoot at Bianca's Bridal

2011-01-02T00:56:00.000-08:00

A few of my personal fav's from Heather and Rodneys Wedding

2010-12-13T22:09:00.000-08:00

Ari Photography Couture Custom Guest Albums

2010-12-08T20:34:00.001-08:00

I couldn't be more excited about one of the up and coming promotions I am doing. This evening I received Lauren and Eric's Guest book and I JUST LOVE IT! I feel that this book does a great job portraying the fact that Ari Photography is a BOUTIQUE business, not just any photography company. My guest books are NOT simply images printed in a book (like we all know you can do now a days

Ambers Rock the Frock

2010-12-07T14:01:00.000-08:00

I absolutely cannot believe I completely bypassed posting Amber's Rock the Frock photos on my Blogspot, especially with how much I love them! I know they are all over facebook! Unfortunately I don't have time to get them all round up right now so to see more please go to my Ari Photography facebook page and look up the "Rock the Frock" folder to find more!I do however have this image that ended

2010 Ari Photography Survey

2010-12-05T21:21:00.000-08:00

Hello to all of my fabulous clients out there! Hopefully you all know that I love what I do and am always striving to be better. You as clients are a tremendous part of that! I have a few questions for you in the surveylink attached. I willappreciate any feedback given. This info will be used to expand, and also improve my business. Would love it if you could take

Lauren & Eric's Guest Book

2010-12-02T16:07:00.000-08:00

Lauren asked for a guest book of her engagement photos as a sign in to her wedding in just 2 1/2 weeks..I wonder how many more of my brides have thought about taking up this opportunity. I decided to create not only a book but a nice album meaning hard bound pages, art watercolor paper (so there is no smearing or smudging like costco poaper gives you) a custom cover et. Were all about

Ali & Mikes Engagements..

2010-11-13T21:30:00.001-08:00

Mixed recent family photo shoots...

2010-11-13T19:51:00.000-08:00

Ive been so busy lately I havent even had a moment to upload photos! Facebook gets updated immediately but unfortunately my blogspot and website often are neglected..Sooo... please be sure to check my Ari Photography professional service page on facebook to see my latest projects! Here are a few shots from a few recent shoots I have done..the ones with the two boys in front of the car..are

Maci & Chris Engagements...

2010-10-26T12:39:00.001-07:00

Link to Maci and Chris' Engagement website and images..:) Cant wait to shoot their wedding:)

When Fashion Meets bridal

2010-10-17T16:00:00.000-07:00

I never mind it when high fashion is well mixed with a wedding... Way to go martha Stewart!

Ashley & Jareds Wedding Teasers..

2010-10-16T00:16:00.000-07:00

The "Just Married" Kiss!

Talea's Seniors

2010-10-15T23:09:00.000-07:00

Book ahead! Feeling blessed...

2010-10-07T23:28:00.000-07:00

For my blog friends....We have been so blessed this year! Unfortunately with lots of work comesa waiting list for clients.. Ill just die If I have to tell another friendthat I cant do their photos until mid Jan. next year! (2011) So I justwant to encourage you all to remember to book at least 2-3months ahead of when you would like your shoot, and for theholidays..3-4 months ahead:) Thank you all

Ari Photography CD Cases..

2010-09-25T11:43:00.000-07:00

I used to only offer CD cases to my brides, now that I have turned my business completely boutique, every client gets a custom CD case with the CD choice purchase from their shoot. I love these cases! I love how high quality they are and I absolutely LOVE designing them. Each case has two sides for CDs inside the case. My copyright release is right on the back so you no longer have the white

Chase Russell Model Shoot

2010-09-22T15:55:00.000-07:00

This was a fun shoot, and not so much for the reasons most of you think! So funny I have had SOOOO many comments on facebook about this shoot. Everyone wants to be hooked up with him. Presenting Chase Russell..a happily MARRIED man who's wife is expecting! They are an adorable couple. Infact if you check out the archives on my blogspot you'll see photos of his wife, Cristy Russell! Her

Introducing The Entourage Package EXCLUSIVE of Ari Photography

2010-09-02T21:51:00.000-07:00

I am so excited to be rolling out this Exclusive package to my Wedding clients. Introducing the "Entourage Package" by Ari Photography. This package is very dear to my heart because it includes all the things I wish I would have had on my wedding day. I have hand picked these particular prestigious wedding professionals involved in this package to provide you with the best of the best on

Taylor/Freitas Wedding Photography- Mandalay Bay Beach Resort

2010-09-02T13:24:00.001-07:00

Here are two more to finish the grouping of favorite wedding photos from Candace and Allen Freitas' wedding last month. That was such a fun weekend! I sure loved this edgy couple! One thing I love about wedding photography is the diversity of clients that book with me. Some appreciate the arts a bit more than others and I got the feeling from this couple that they dug the bright colors and

Wedding Details and Wedding Photography

2010-08-26T12:16:00.000-07:00

I'm thinking I need to meet this "Darcy" (the one who comes up with these unique ideas put out weekly by Martha Stewart!) Small details like this make such a difference at a wedding and are so fun to photograph! Click the link below for more details. I'm so excited for what we are putting together for the wedding reception of a wedding I'm photographing next week. It will be a show stopper!

Martha Stewart Weddings -- Darcy's Weddings Idea of the Day

2010-08-25T01:32:00.000-07:00

Adorable idea... I'm excited for the Fall Wedding Photography shoots I have coming up! Martha Stewart's ideas always get me so excited for the Seasons:) Yay for Fall!!‎Martha Stewart Weddings -- Darcy's Weddings Idea of the Day

Corinne and Justin's Unique Maternity Photogaphy

2010-08-20T22:56:00.000-07:00

Please click on this link if you are viewing from facebook.Such a refreshing photo shoot. This engaged couple is so beautiful and in my opinion, the perfect Ari Photography fit. Corinne is due in just a few weeks, so I worried about the trek we were going to have to take to get to one of my secret locations. They were both such troopers! Unlike wedding photography shoots in the past in this

Martha Stewart Weddings - The cake (If you are reading this on facebook, please click the link )

2010-08-20T14:00:00.000-07:00

Martha Stewart Weddings -- Darcy's Weddings Idea of the DayYummy! I love photographing wedding cakes as well. And never mind it when a bride insists I have a piece!!:) Always make sure your wedding photographer gets at least one nice shot of your cake. Considering the little amount of time you will actually have to look at it, your going to need a photo!

Peterson Family Photography session in Southern California..

2010-08-14T14:48:00.000-07:00

This was a fun little family session. you may recognize this family as I shot their Christmas photos last year. Their father is a close friend of my husbands from collage yet went to my high school! Crazy to think he knew my husband before I did!:) Such cute and active kiddos. Paul Peterson is a Dentist, hense the photo of the kids looking in his mouth with all the tools:) We will be

Ari Photography Featured Business...UPrinting.com

2010-08-14T08:55:00.000-07:00

I feel like such a lucky girl! Today Uprinting.com (My marketing printing company) posted an article on me as a "Featured Successful Business". I have a lot of respect for this large company so this meant a lot to be noticed by them:) We did the interview online. SO many questions! But I feel like they "got" what my business is all about. Please enjoy the article below:)As well here is the

Candace & Allen Freitas' Wedding Photography Teasers Mandalay Beach Resort CA

2010-08-06T13:08:00.000-07:00

I traveled to Southern California to photograph this Edgy wedding. The wedding venue was at Mandalay Bay Beach Resort, Oxnard California. Such a gorgeous venue! There were waterfalls everywhere. I knew I was in for a treat when I spotted the waterfall coming down from upstairs in the center of the parking Garage!What a fun night. This couple is actually the brother and sister in law of a

Stacey and Armando's Wedding Photography..

2010-08-04T13:41:00.000-07:00

Two weeks ago I had the pleasure of shooting Stacey and Armando Medina's Wedding. What a special couple! I loved going through the photos and was amazed at how many photos had either one or the other laughing, especially when they were with one another! It truly was so much fun and talk about a sweet and beautiful bride!... That reception was definitely bumpin'. I was so excited to have

Shotwell Family Shoot; Edgy FamilyPphotography!

2010-07-17T21:38:00.000-07:00

This family traveled 4 hours each way for their family shoot and daughters Rock the Frock. It was a fun filled day with Hair/makeup appointments at Bella Vagos (Aleasha Lechuga) www.bellavagos.com and model shooting! Thank you so much Shotwell family! You were a blast to work with!:)

A Young Rock the Frock..

2010-07-16T11:33:00.000-07:00

This Girl and her family came into town all the way from Redding (4 hour drive) for a family shoot and Rock the Frock session for their daughter..we had such a good time!! Isnt she beautiful? Her family photos will shortly be found above.. Perhaps you'll notice how different she looks for her Rock the frock from Her family shoot!Thank you to sponsors..Makeup and hair by Aleasha Lechuga and

Cristy "Orchard Boudoir" Boudoir Photography

2010-07-02T19:41:00.000-07:00

This was such a fun shoot. I loved this client! She is so adorable and talk about beautiful! She looks like a professional model! These Boudoir photos are cropped for modesty reasons..so those that you see taken from the ladder above, those originally were horizontal, full body shots. Sorry guys! You have to be her husband to get the full scoop and see the 20+ more!:)

Bella Vagos Twilight Event; Fashion/ Event Photography

2010-07-01T23:06:00.000-07:00

Drinks, appetizers, fashion show by SwankXOXO and photography Fashion/ Event photographyby Ari Photography. All were presented as well with cards with complimentary prints accompanying their Ari Photography Boudoir booking. Later everyone was hauled in a limo or party bus over to Brenden Theaters to watch Twilight Eclipse in a private room:) So fun! Totally my kinda thing:) (Not that Im

Ari Photography in Society International..

2010-06-16T09:43:00.000-07:00

Wohoo! This company Society International is incredible! They have been such a blessing to me as well...what bride doesnt like to know that THEIR wedding photographer has been published and not only in some great magazines, but also in magazines that are so high end? Thank you Chris at Society for noticing me and featuring me again:) I feel so honored:)Open publication - Free publishing -

European Couture "Gallettos Ristorante"

2010-06-06T21:15:00.000-07:00

Bride and Groom session at Gallettos Ristorante. Hair, makeup, dress- all very European in my opinion, hense the name:)Galletto Ristorante is such a beautiful venue. I HIGHLY recommend it for your events especially your receptions!!!Location Sponsor: Galletto Ristorantewww.galletto.bizSpecial thanks to Nicole SmithPhotography: Ari Photographywww.ariphotography.comHair and Makeup:

The Platinum Photo Booth- Marketing Shoot by Edgy Photographer Ari Photography

2010-05-25T19:30:00.001-07:00

I was lucky enough to be hired by Erin Doran, owner of the Platinum Photo Booth Co. http://www.theplatinumphotobooth.com/ to re-vamp her company marketing by shooting and helping to put together this shoot/event. What an event it was!So many months getting clothing sponsors, flowers, finding the location (One of my secret spots that apparently and unfortuntley some druggies seem to know about)

Ashley & Jared's Engagement Photography..

2010-05-24T00:08:00.000-07:00

Just loved this shoot! Here are a few of my favorites engagement photos of Ashley and Jared. My two baby boys and I went off roading a few days before to try to find the perfect location. I'm happy with the feel the location and car gave to the shoot. Ashley is actually a professional car model and following with the bright red theme, Jared is a Firefighter:) They both LOVE cars and funny

"Old Hollywood" Couture Boudoir Photography

2010-05-19T22:50:00.000-07:00