Saturday, August 21, 2010
Ellie & Jonathan Engaged!
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Ellie and Jonathan love the outdoors. They have recently moved to Arizona, but they already have their favorite camping spot. So naturally that’s where we went for their engagement session. Ellie is an attorney and has a pretty busy schedule. Therefore, we shot their engagement session before she went to work. That’s a first for me. I’m not usually a morning person but this was definitely worth the 4 am wake-up call.
What could be better than a s’mores breakfast?
I guess you can follow it with some cuddling…
… and playing in the water:
And then coffee and some more cuddling to warm-up:
After their session we tried to stop for some prickly pear ice cream. Sadly they were closed. What to do? Take more photos, of course.
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Nikki & Jude *Engagement Session in Sedona*
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Nikki and Jude are so much fun. We drove to Sedona earlier this week and I’m so glad I got to know them better. They are so kind, patient, and funny. Sadly, I was pretty sick on the day of their session and every time they would get me started laughing I couldn’t stop coughing. I was a total mess and they were so nice to me 
. Thanks guys! I cannot wait for your wedding. And I must also say a huge thank you to Rebekah and Michael for being an awesome bride & groom and referring me to their awesome friends.
Que fotos lindas!!!!
E o casal parece ser o maximo.
Adorei os locais escolhidos para as fotos, me deu ate vontade de estar la!
Monday, July 19, 2010 10:32 pm
Cristi,
we can’t thank you enough! The portraits are gorgeous We are so excited, we just keep looking at them over and over. We can’t wait for the wedding!!! Thanks again!!!
– Nikki & Jude
Tuesday, July 20, 2010 11:33 pm
Monday, May 31, 2010
Fancy Camera Workshop
Posted in engagements | photography
Yesterday I hosted another Fancy Camera Workshop and it was an amazing day full of learning and a seriously awesome group of ladies. And as you can see from the photo above, a very gorgeous bunch. From left to right. Back row: Ashely, Andrea, Anita, Emilia, Erica, and Irma (the birthday girl!). Front row: Janel, Asia, Tina, Crista, Leah, Jessica, and Nicole. By the way, this is the second time that I have two of my brides at the workshop. I wonder if the trend will continue? So fun!
It was a super hot day out but these girls were troopers as well as Kristin & Chad, our models for the day. I didn’t shoot a lot, but I thought I should share some of the images of this super sweet couple. Thank you two so much!
If you are interested in attending a Fancy Camera Workshop, please e-mail me at cristi@cristiowen.com or leave a comment below. Thanks and I’ll see you soon
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Monday, May 10, 2010
Johnna & Byron Engaged!
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Last Friday I had the honor to meet Johnna and Byron at their home in Scottsdale. They will be getting married this summer in Turks and Caicos and although I won’t be able to photograph their wedding, I’m really glad I got the chance to photograph their engagement session.
Johnna is from Tennesse and one of the sweetest girls I’ve ever met. Besides, her accent reminds me of my awesome friend Shea, so I pretty much felt like we were BFF’s instantly! And Byron and I bonded over the fact that his roommate in college was from Brazil and we even exchanged some words in Portuguese. You two were so much fun! Thank you for an awesome afternoon.
And we also got to take a few shots inside their beautiful home. I love it how Johnna brought the southern charm to Arizona!
Thanks again you two! I will be thinking about y’all while you are in Turks in Caicos . Enjoy it!
Cristi,
We love the pictures. You are AMAZING!
Friends and family,
Please enjoy the pictures and there will be many more to come!
Johnna & Byron
Monday, May 10, 2010 6:27 pm
Cristi,
We love the pictures! You are AMAZING!
Friends and Family,
Please enjoy the picture and there will be many more to come!
Johnna and Byron
Monday, May 10, 2010 6:29 pm
What a cute couple…and they’ve obviously got great style!
Monday, May 10, 2010 9:00 pm
Johnna is as beautiful inside as she is outside. And Byron is such a hunk! You two look so happy together.
Great photos!
Tuesday, May 11, 2010 8:54 am
You guys are so freakin perfect! I love you both and the pictures are amazing!
Tuesday, May 11, 2010 7:00 pm
Monday, May 3, 2010
Roushan & Tony *Engagement Session in Mesa*
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Roushan & Tony will be getting married this New Year’s Eve and it was so great to spend some time with them earlier this week. I always say how much I love engagement sessions not just for the images but for the experience as a whole. It’s really great for me to get to know my clients a little better, which makes me even more excited for their wedding, but I also think it’s a great experience for my clients to get to know me and know what to expect on the wedding day. Almost like the rehearsal the day before the wedding. Everyone is a little apprehensive to do something they have never done before and having professional pictures taken definitely makes the list! The engagement session helps everyone feel at ease in front of the camera on the wedding day. But still, for me, the best part is getting to know my clients.
During Roushan and Tony’s session, I, for example, learned that Tony is not a big fan of getting dirty. And since I had them lay on the ground, sit on dirty pipes and lean on filthy walls, I’m pretty sure he’s not one of my biggest fans. But I also learned that he will do anything for Roushan as he did all of the above with a big smile on his face. And after all that, I think it’s safe to say Roushan is most definitely his biggest fan.
I also happened to learn that Roushan photographs like a supermodel. I cannot wait to photograph her as a bride!
GORGEous. and how cool are those yellow concrete circles… inspired! i think i’ll throw some of those down next to my new place! and inspired by how good you are, too. muah.
Monday, May 3, 2010 7:07 pm
Cristi, thank you so much! We had such a great time and the pictures turned out amazing! You have such an artistic eye and really know how to find the perfect spot to take a picture! Thank you again!
Tuesday, May 4, 2010 9:22 pm
Absolutely stunning! You did an amazing job; love your work. I was the makeup artist for Roushan that day, and as you can imagine it’s not challenging to make her look good, but the photos are genuinely gorgeous.
Tuesday, May 4, 2010 9:45 pm
These are beautiful Cristi!! Amazing job as always!
Thursday, May 6, 2010 11:08 pm
AHHHH you were in my neck of the woods!!!
Thursday, May 13, 2010 10:10 pm
stunning!!
Friday, May 21, 2010 10:00 am
[...] All the sessions will take place in downtown Mesa. Here’s a recent engagement session shot in downtown Mesa. [...]
Tuesday, August 31, 2010 7:48 pm
thomas
A posse is definitely in order! Simply awesome couple, and I must add, great photography!!! Thanks for sharing
Monday, August 23, 2010 3:51 am
Tina
Super cute Cristi!!!!
Monday, August 23, 2010 9:46 am
sheaboom
love love this session!
the b/w on the blanket is my fav.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 12:45 pm