Why take time to practice in the mirror?

Every girl does it, even if they wont admit it. Every girl practices that seductive look - the piercing eyes, the parted lips, the firm jaw line. It's the look in every Calvin Klein ad, most perfume ads, and about every pop-star and actress has it mastered. How did they master it? They practiced in the mirror, were coached on it, and tried thousands and thousands of times in front of a camera.

This look of seduction is fun to practice. Get your favorite lip gloss and try it out. Some of us girls are better at it than others. I fall in the "not-so-good" half, but Nick frequently humors me and tells me I am getting better (See... I practice). An engagement session is one of those times to practice for the camera. Of course, not every photo will have that look, but it gives you some air time to try out what you have learned thus far. We want you to, quite literally, work the camera! The more you are able to let your guard down and allow yourself to be beautifully you in front of the lens, the more it will show.

Last week Jasmine Star wrote an awesome blog about giving the woman permission to feel beautiful in front of the camera. Permission to be yourself, go for it! This is quite along the same lines. Nick and I are never judging from behind the lens. We are dying for your guards to fall and for you to "ham it up" (as we tell Kara).

This is another reason we LOVE, love engagement sessions. They are prep for the bridal session, trash the dress session and wedding.

We photographed Samantha and Mike's engagements a couple weekends ago down in the beautifully spectacular Orange County. We started at Rancho Capistrano and then headed over to Laguna Beach to catch the sunset. Samantha is one of the women that fall into the "Perfect every time" category for the seductive look. She has it nailed. Here are a few of my favorites from the day.

ExpoBridal - Bridal Gown Fashion Show

Everyone knows that I am introverted. Most people know that my preference is to be at home, snuggled up with our daughter, with a good book and probably some brownies baking in the oven. So it is a learning curve to get out of my shell and present Nick Corona Photography at a bridal show. So there I stand....Mrs. Introvert....surrounded by dozen of eager brides looking to find their perfect vendors. Luckily, ExpoBridal has some of the most fun bridal shows in Southern California! It makes it easier to let Mrs. Introvert take a rest, and force out Loud-Fun-Mrs. Nick Corona Photography!

We got to meet some more awesome vendors, and ExpoBridal has a stellar fashion show! It was great to get to meet some of the local photographers and plan some fun date nights while we are at WPPI in Vegas!

Nick was able to shoot their fashion show (while Mrs. Introvert sat quietly in the back), and they came out awesome!








Enjoy!

Liz Corona

Adam & Andrea - It's all in the Details

Planning a wedding does not have to be stressful (though it usually is!) Thanks to the internet, there are hundreds of do-it-your-self articles and planning guides to help today's bride plan her wedding. But, today's bride does not just want to be involved with the planning...they are hand's on, personalizing, "Making sure this reflects us!" kinda bride.

That is my kind of bride...which is why our goal is to capture the moments that reflect the true you as well. Your heart and soul goes into planning every last detail, and we will be there...cameras ready... to snap away of you enjoying all your hard work.

Adam and Andrea did just that. They spent their day enjoying all their planning, and did not stress if there was a hiccup. Andrea put her flowers together herself after ordering them from Riverside Flower Club!! One of her friends even made the wedding cake...now that is keeping it personal!

We loved everything Adam and Andrea did to bring together their closet friends and family as they said their vows and tearfully were announced "Husband and Wife". Nothing is sweeter... and I am sure that at that moment... they may not have cared so much about all the little details.

Hector & Jessica - Giddy with Love

Hector and Jessica got married right before Christmas (Yes, I know that shows our slack in blog posting!) and the entire day neither of them could contain their excitement. Every moment was filled with laughter and a few with tears as they said their vows in front of family and friends. It was more than happines... it was giddiness. Hector and Jessica were giddy with excitement and love to embark on their journey of life together. It was a breath of fresh air! Here are a few of our fav's from the day.











Fire & Water - true definition of opposites attracting! Hector and Jessica has the fire and water symbols engraved into their wedding rings. Super special!



Hector and Jessica wanted a small, simple cake, filled with all the little symbols of their favorite things. I did their cake for them - red velvet with butter cream frosting... yum! Hector loves batman, hence the batman logo, and both are very fond of their puppies, and wanted to incorporate little paw prints into their cake. What a way to personalize it!

Amber & Eddie - The sensation of a Kiss

Amber and Eddie are saving their "first kiss" for quite literally their "first kiss". I don't know of anything more romantic that being in love with your fiance and making their heart race by a kiss on the cheek. In today's over sexed, over dramatic society, kissing is downplayed to almost a "Hello" (at least in my opinion.) Amber and Eddie have fought that societal norm and come out stronger on the other side. The magnetic connection between these two love-birds draws you in from across the street. What a lock of their eyes express is more than a million kisses could ever convey.

Nick shot their engagement session in Pasadena, around City Hall and other fun back allies. Looking through their photos there was entirely too many, "I LOVE THAT ONE" to pick only a few for the blog... so hence the multitude of pictures. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do.

Amber and Eddie...I am thrilled to be photographing your wedding, and having the opportunity to capture that very sweet, very romantic, very emotional first kiss. I can hardly wait!


































- Liz Corona