Why Self Portraiture?

I have been meaning to do this again for months, only this time, I didn't dance and sing while my kids are watching and say that I am crazy for dancing without music. It was fun and I intend to do this more often. Why? I honestly think that this will help me grow as a photographer and will push me to be more creative.

The first 2 images were done with in-camera multi exposure. For the first exposure (myself) I used the Lensbaby Edge 80 and for the second one, I used Lensbaby Sweet 35 with the heart creative aperture disc.

Thank you so much for peeking through. :) Hugs, Marisa

*Canon 5D mark iii
*Lensbaby Composer Pro with Edge 80 Optic and Sweet 35

2013 FALL COLORS OF GOLD

Oh, hello there! I am way, way, way behind posting. I have been crazy busy (and very happy) these past few months, working on some commissioned paintings and photo shoots. So blessed I have such amazing boys, yes, my 3 boys, who has been very supportive of me. I love them to death! Anywho, I decided to catch up on posting these Fall photos first before I share photos of this holiday season. And you know what that means....christmas lights means lots and lots and lots of bokeh. :)

These photos were taken either before and after my clients' photo sessions. I didn't have the chance to do the Fall shots I really wanted. I have listed months ago the photo projects I wanted to do...but, oh well...time didn't allow me to. Something to look forward to for next year. ;)

Enjoy! Hugs, Marisa









*Canon 5D Mark iii

Project 365

Did you know I have started this project again? Head on over to this LINK to follow me on this journey. Thanks! ♥

Great Joy

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*canon 5D Mark iii

"W" Family

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*canon 5D Mark iii

BLISSFUL

Love me some paints and bellies! Remember that exciting session I did few weeks ago? It was so much fun, my artsy soul were very pleased. Please CLICK HERE for more photos.


*Canon 5D Mark iii

Back To School

My multi-talented friend started a Snap Happy Friday on her website and I decided to participate. This week's theme is "Back To School". I swear, I have lots of ideas, bought fruits early this week to photograph them but the bananas gone bad before I even have time to take pictures. Anyways, I wanted something meaningful... and you might be wondering why fruits/food on a back to school theme? I pack lunches for my boys - EVERY. SINGLE. DAY.- since they started kindergarten - and so I thought it would be nice to just photograph fruits packed in a lunchbox with a little note I once in a while put in. But then, this is my youngest first year of middle school. The night before his first day of school, he told me he is sad because I am going to be alone while he is at school. That just touched me to the core of my heart. And so he said, I can now do whatever I want during the day and even drink an alcohol. Just that, it gave me an idea to use a raspberry smirnoff for bubbles, and it worked! And no, I haven't drunk any light alcohol yet since the school started.

Enjoy and thank you for reading.

Canon 5D Mark iii / 100mm 2.8L lens
ISO 400 / f5.6 / 1/125sec and 1/160sec

All images are in SOOC (Straight Out Of Camera) I just added my watermark.

FAITH

And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13:13

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Newborn Baby "A"

Do you love kissing baby's tiny little toes? I do! More photos HERE

*Canon 5D Mark III

Beach At Last!

The whole fam bam finally got away from the city for some R&R. More photos to come..hopefully soon. :)

"P" Family

A gorgeous family! ♡ View more photos HERE

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Lensbaby Love With Friends

When I first held my new baby months ago..........my lensbaby that is, I told Victoria that I wanted to play with it with sparkles. She then planned for a fun shoot for us together with Zayda. It was such a fun-learning day taking photos of each other and I am so thankful that even though I told them I am not sure of getting nice, sharp photos with the lensbaby as I am new to it, they still let me explore with it and happily posed for me. I have such awesome photographer friends! And look how absolutely stunning they are!


Please click on their names to go to their blogs. ❤ Marisa ❤

VICTORIA

ZAYDA

*Canon 5D Mark II
*Lensbaby Composer Pro with Double Glass Optic
*Canon 100mm f2.8L