San Diego lifestyle photograper, Alison Beachem shares her work and her everyday life through photographs. Family, Child, Baby, Maternity, Beach Photography
Jacob and I met downtown in Little Italy…. one of my very favorite spots to shoot at. We did some really casual images. Even when he was ‘dressed up’, we kept it pretty casual which I love. Photographing seniors is just one of my new favorite things to do. Love it! Here are a few of my faves from Jacob’s session.
I have known Sarah since she was maybe 3. And actually I have known her mom since we were teenagers (her name is Allison, of course, because I know a million). We reconnected when we saw each other at the ‘meet the kindergarten teacher’ day for our older boys. That was 10 years ago. Wow, it’s weird to think back on time and put it into context.
Anyway, Sarah has been wanting to get into modeling and acting and so we did a little shoot to get her started. She is darling in person and photographs like a super star! Here’s a few images but the full slideshow is a must see.
I had an amazing opportunity to be a photographer photographing Kay Lim’s clothing line. Her designs are so great. I love clothing with details… little things added that make them unique. And KayLim Designs are just that. You have to go to her Etsy shop and check it out for yourself.
The models that I shot with were great and while I tried for about 5 minutes to use lights… I had to resort back to my comfortable natural light because I was missing too many shots. I am determined to figure out how to use my speedlights though… much harder to use than studio lights. I wish I had time to photograph all of her designs. It was so much fun trying something different.
And really, it should come to no surprise to myself that i love it. I was a fashion design major for a year and a half until I realized I could not draw nor was I a perfectionist enough to consider myself a seamstress. I also taught modeling in my early 20’s at John Robert Powers for just over a year (I never really modeled myself so teaching it was the next best thing). I even heavily contemplated opening my own modeling agency after that experience. But after getting married and having kids, I kind of ditched that part of my life. Who knew it would enter again. I am really excited about the possibilities. And if it is only photographing high school seniors and girls who just want to feel like a model for a day… I am all over it. But this shoot and a couple that I have recently done have really opened my eyes to a few more possibilities in my photography career.
So a special thank you is in order for KayLim and her beautiful designs, Britt and Mucci for organizing such a fun shoot and all the models I photographed.
A few more over on my facebook fan (like) page
Models: Laura, Mucci, Kenneth & Andrei
Hair and Make up – Shampoo Too (Solana Beach), Shlomit
Clothing Designs – KayLim Designs
I was trying out some new lights and Jasmine was up for it and such a great model. Jasmine is actually getting into modeling and I think she will do great.
Anyone can do a model for a day shoot. They are so fun and definitely pictures you will love forever!
Ok, this is the last of these kids… We made up and shot 13 kids and most of them did 3 changes. It was quite the day and so fun. I can’t wait to photograph more soon to be seniors or currents seniors! And really, anyone who wants to just feel like a model for a day can do a shoot like this. Just contact me for details.
Ok, first up is Johnna
And now Makenna:)
I just realized that there are hardly any beach pictures in the photos I posted of the last six models… That’s how beach goes though. I love using everything else there:)
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