Wedding & Engagement Photography

Looking your Best for your Session || San Diego High School Senior Photographer

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Tonight is a special treat, two blogs in one day! And while I won’t have any more peeks for you until tomorrow, I think you’ll be glad you hung in there to read to the end. I’ve done several “What to Wear” posts throughout the last few months. This is a different post about looking great for your session.

OK, so you’ve got the perfect outfit….you’ve picked the perfect location….what could be missing? Well, Powell Woulfe Photography is happy to announce a partnership with a fabulous makeup artist in the San Diego area. Meet Lauren Nicole with Completely Flawless Productions! From now on, her services will be available as an affordable add-on to all Swoon Senior and Powell Woulfe Photography sessions! Why should you consider adding services to your session? Read on!!

1. Give us a brief bio and tell us why you love what you do

I love what I do because it has given me the freedom to limitless opportunity. I wake up every day knowing that this is exactly where I am meant to be. God has blessed me with creative talented and I am not wasting it. I am a Makeup Artist of 6 1/2 years, and I find myself growing and learning every single day. My job is truly a Dream Job and it has put a smile on my face since the very beginning. I am passionate about what I do, and my passion drives me every day. I am always looking for ways to learn and grow, and I will never stop. In this industry there is so much room for growth and change, and I love that.
2. Why should a senior or any client consider hiring a MUA?

Hiring a MUA (me) will enhance your photos in many ways. You will have these photos for years to admire, so you want to look and feel your best. The quality of makeup that I use, and the application that I have learned to do will leave you happy and completely satisfied. I have years of experience in makeup artistry that has taught me exactly what needs to be done to achieve flawless makeup for photos and special events. I offer natural to more enhanced looks depending on my clients features and request.

3. What is a look you think anyone can wear?

I believe anyone can pull off neutral looks with shades of brown and soft tones for their lips. I like to call this a natural enhanced look, which just enhances the natural features of the client (looks almost makeup-less).

4. What is your favorite current trend?

I love a soft smokey eye and a classic red lip!

5. What tool or product could you not live without?

My brushes, of course! =)

And Skincare for prepping all my clients.

So, what do you think? I know that personally, the next time I am in front of the camera, Lauren will be performing some of her magic first!! From a photography standpoint, having a professional makeup artist prepare you for your session can make a huge difference in the quality of your portraits AND your confidence. When you feel amazing, it shines through in your portraits. Makeup artists are commonly hired for weddings, proms, and other special events…and admit it: you feel like a million bucks when you pamper yourself. Professional portraiture is an investment financially and emotionally…go a little further and you won’t regret it! Are you looking for more information? Feel free to contact me for questions about adding services, or contact Lauren directly:

Lauren Nicole- Professional Makeup Artist
Completely Flawless Productions
(361)404-0922

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Completely-Flawless-Productions

no comments

A Perfect Love Story || San Diego Engagement Portraits

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

It is my honor to introduce you to Heather and Earl. I first met Heather not quite a year ago, and instantly knew I’d met a kindred spirit. She is strong, independent, a loyal friend and supporter, and a fellow animal lover. She carried a light with her everywhere, and when she met Earl, her light burned even brighter. I knew she’d found her perfect love story, and I am so incredibly happy for her. When she asked if I would take their engagement photos, I was over the moon! I couldn’t wait to meet the man who captured her heart. One look at these two, and you can feel the love they share. They both are so incredibly deserving of this happy beginning (not ending – because this is only the start of their amazing lifetime together!!)

Here’s a peek at the first part of their session. We traveled to the Santa Fe Depot downtown and later over to Liberty Station/NTC for another set I’ll share soon! Aren’t they adorable?? Congratulations, H+E – you deserve every moment of happiness and love!

4 comments

Heather05/01/2013 - 6:05 PM

Is it wrong I cannot stop looking at these? I LOVE THEM!!! Thank you, thank you.
Angela05/01/2013 - 6:20 PM

Not wrong at all! So glad you love them!!
Katie Jackson05/03/2013 - 12:40 AM

Awwwww! They look so cute together:)
Heather05/04/2013 - 4:56 PM

Thank you. We think so LOL. 🙂

Happy-Sad News || Annapolis High School Senior Photographer

Friday, April 26, 2013

OK, I know you’re probably freaking out a little bit if you read the title of this post. I’m not going to beat around the bush. We’re moving.

My husband’s work is relocating us again.

The past few days, I have been in a total funk. I love it here in San Diego, and have been fortunate enough that I could travel back and forth between the coasts to serve all of my clients. That won’t change, I’ll just be headed in the other direction. I will miss the beaches, the people, the amazing weather here, but I will always be able to come back. We are moving to Maryland, and I will be happily serving the Baltimore, Annapolis, Washington DC, and Northern Virginia areas. I’m now accepting families, couples, high school seniors and even weddings beginning in August for the DMV area!

This doesn’t mean I will no longer be working here in SoCal. Quite the opposite! I’ll be coming back here to SoCal often, but of course my availability will be limited. I highly recommend getting a session in with me in May or June. I will not be taking any sessions from June 16 – August 1 while we relocate. I do plan to be back in San Diego this fall, but not sure what the dates are just yet. (I’ll be sure to let everyone know as soon as I can!)

I am so sad to go, but it’s not forever. It’s more of a “See ya later!” than a “Goodbye!” Thank you, San Diego, for being amazing. You have all been wonderful, and I couldn’t do it without you. Thank you, so very much. I love you so!!! ?

2 comments

Jen04/26/2013 - 7:50 PM

Oh A, we will miss you but as you say it is see ya later and thank goodness for the Internet so we usin’s on the west coast can keep up with you & little miss. Going away soirée in the meantime? Picnic in the park?? 🙂 I am certain you’ll be busy but if you can squeeze in a park day … I am sure your friends would be happy to show up to say “see ya”! 🙂
Angela04/26/2013 - 8:03 PM

I think I definitely have a little something planned so I can get together with everyone!!

Military Monday || San Diego Family Photographer

Monday, April 22, 2013

Happy Earth Day! Today is traditionally a day where we all take a little extra time to give Mother Earth some TLC. And I know she appreciates it. Kind of like a Mother’s Day just for her! But why can’t we make more of an effort everyday? Being environmentally conscious in my business practices is a major goal of mine in 2013. To create sustainability for our planet as well as the industry, we’re seeing some amazing shifts. I thought I’d take a minute to share some of my personal changes for Powell Woulfe Photography.

1. If you saw the video last week, you now know that Powell Woulfe Photography and Swoon Seniors proudly offers PASS to all clients. PASS is an amazing way to stay green by eliminating DVDs! It’s beautiful, it’s easy, and it saves resources. What’s not to like about that?
2. We’re also going as paperless as possible! For the last few years, I have used an unbelievable tool called Pixifi to assist in my tracking, billing and contracts. Well, I’m happy to announce that from here on out, I’ll be exclusively using electronic documents for agreements, contracts, invoicing and much more. It’s one little way to help our forests, and is much easier to track!
3. Internally, I’m using less paper, too! I’ve always been the kind of gal who needs to plan on paper. Now, we recycle all of our office waste, and whenever possible, I use tools such as Evernote to track projects and ideas!
4. I’m also working on reducing my carbon footprint by driving less. Being a large area, with lots to offer, it’s easy to spend a lot of time in the car traveling from one point to another. I’m working to condense trips as much as possible, and even carpool with my clients!

So anyway, those are a few things I am working on – how about you? Originally, I had a VERY long blog post written about Earth Day. But I parsed it back so that I could share some peeks in this post, because it wouldn’t be a blog post, OR a Military Monday without these….here are some peeks at tonight’s very special homecoming! I was so honored to be able to capture these moments. Every homecoming holds a place in my heart, and I remember each one. Welcome back this hero, and leave some love for them in a comment!