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Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Candace

Posted in portraits | senior photos

Cristi Owen

Earlier today I shot Candace’s senior portraits and we had so much fun!

Candace is such a sweetheart. She’s really into photography and wanted some “cute, girly, frilly, pictures as well as some graffiti backgrounds” and I think we totally rocked it! We still have one more part to her “Totally You” session and I can’t wait to spend some more time with you and your family, Candace!

















Yes, I know your hair is a little out of place, but I still LOVE this picture! :)

Once again, Celestial Williams did an amazing job with make-up. Thanks, Celestial!

Jodi Hatfield did Candace’s hair and you can find all the cute outfits Candace is wearing at Blossom in downtown Mesa.

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    1. Rachael Earl

      I absolutely love these photos-everything from her clothes to her makeup, to the location…it all came together beautifully, and the ones in the gray dress by the truck are gorgeous!

      Saturday, March 14, 2009 12:42 am

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Sunday, January 25, 2009

Senior Models 2010 – Style Guide

Posted in senior photos

Cristi Owen

I always get the question “what should I wear for my session” or “how many outfits should I bring”. My answer is always the same: “bring all of the things that you love and that make you, you!” 

Now, if you need some inspiration, here are some of the 2010 style trends:
Sure, scarves have been in style for a long time, but this year they will be worn a little bit differently, here’s how:
You can never bring too many accessories to your shoot: hats, scarves, bracelets, earrings, bags, purses, belts, necklaces and anything else you can thing of. Here are some ideas:
For outfits, it’s great to have variety. For example: 1. something simple: jeans, flip flops, white t-shirt, 2. something dressy: dress and heels, 3. prom dress? 4. a layered look: boots, leggings, shirt, sweater, coat, 4. something trendy: whatever you are into right now and we’ll be embarrassed of 15 years from now! Here are some ideas:
As far as hair and make up, my number one advice is don’t wear any glittery lotion or make-up. It doesn’t look good on pictures. Number two advice: bring your lip gloss for touch-ups!

Last but not least: If there’s anything you really like to do, for example, play the guitar, skateboarding, riding your bike or anything like that, feel free to bring it with you!
Boys: I’ll work on something for you soon, but I’m sure you get the idea. lol :)

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Friday, January 16, 2009

2010 High School Senior Models!

Posted in senior photos

Cristi Owen

I’m so excited for all of the awesome changes that will be taking place in 2009!

I just got back from an awesome trip to Las Vegas to the Senior Portrait Artists convention. I learned a ton, met some great photographers and had a blast with my roomie (amazing photographer) Kim Jarman.
What this means to my senior clients is that you will have the opportunity to enter a nationwide contest to be a SPA model and win an all expense paid trip to the next SPA convention in Del Coronado.
Here are some of my images from SPA ’09:

If you are a junior right now, make sure to give me a call or email me so I can give you some more details! I’d love to see one of my seniors make it to Senior Modeling SPA Event 2010!

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Thursday, December 4, 2008

High School Senior. Aleisha. Gorgeous.

Posted in portraits | senior photos

Cristi Owen

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE photographing high school seniors and Aleisha made me love it even more! On Aleisha’s questionnaire she told me she wanted a little of everything for her photos “soft, graceful, edgy, trendy, fun”. Sooo, we went to work and did just that. We had a blast and I love every photo, so it was hard to choose just a few for the blog. For those of you who watch Stylista,  Ashley was on the losing team yesterday because she was unable to edit her photos down to just a few for the final layout. Big Mistake! So I tried to keep that in mind today, but I couldn’t help it. I guess I’m on the losing team tonight.















Thanks Aleisha! Can we do it again?

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    1. Trina Knudsen

      Ahh…WOW. Cristi these look awesome! I specially love the one with the green bushes and magenta flowers.

      Friday, December 5, 2008 2:38 pm

    2. Gretchen Knoblock

      you already know how much I love these pics but I wanted to show you some blog love! awesome job! beautiful girl! =)

      Saturday, December 6, 2008 10:26 am

    3. Mary Marantz

      nice! love that first one with the pearls!

      Saturday, December 6, 2008 11:14 am

    4. Annie

      Beautiful Cristi! Love the 2nd shot!

      Sunday, December 7, 2008 7:33 am

    5. katina

      Hi Cristi! These are beautiful! Love all of them! What lens did you shoot these with?? AWESOME job!

      Monday, December 8, 2008 9:55 am

    6. brenda

      oooh Cristi, I really love the one of her standing amongst the pinkish/purple flowers and the very last one…the light you got is gorgeous!

      Monday, December 8, 2008 11:11 pm

    7. Cristi

      Thanks, everyone for the nice words. Katina, I used my 24-70 f/2.8 and my 50 f/1.4

      Tuesday, December 9, 2008 12:06 am

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Friday, November 14, 2008

Chanelle

Posted in portraits | senior photos

Cristi Owen

This session was so great! Chanelle is a high school senior at Marcos de Niza and when she called me to do her session she asked for pictures that are not your typical boring high school senior photos. I couldn’t be happier! She was so awesome and up for anything, which made for a really fun afternoon together.

She reminds of Julianne Hughes (from Dancing with the Stars).


Chanelle’s boyfriend came along with her so we got a few of them together too:


Love this one:

LOVE this one too:



So many of her pictures looked like they could be a cd cover!

Chanelle, you were so great, I really enjoyed getting to meet you. Oh by the way I went and bought the same scarf – slightly different color! Thank you! I hope you enjoy these :)

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    1. Annie

      I love the one on the bench!

      Saturday, November 15, 2008 8:41 am

    2. Rachelle

      Cristi, these are such cute pictures. My favorite one is sepia picture with her reflection. I also LOVE the love pictures…so great!

      Sunday, November 16, 2008 7:12 pm

    3. AES

      These are so amazing! What gorgeous shots Cristi!!! I really love the one laying on the brick-pattern, and also the shot where she has her legs crossed, perched on the railing. SO CUTE!

      Tuesday, November 18, 2008 6:45 am

    4. brenda

      these are wonderful, Cristi! i love the one of her between the walls and against the red wall.

      Wednesday, November 19, 2008 10:59 pm

    5. Trina Knudsen

      You did an amazing job on this shoot. So many fun angles…way to rock it!

      Thursday, November 20, 2008 5:25 pm

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