A + B = SEE ~ Pencils ready?

Attention all students! We have a few openings left in our A + B SCHOOL. That's due to a few school drop-outs. I am referring to our day workshop for photographers on Wednesday, May 14th, which is coming up very soon. We previously posted about the school but let's review the details for those of you who missed. Our A+B School will be held at our fabulous new Santa Cruz studio. It is limited to 7 photographers. We want to keep the classes as intimate as possible. The A+B School will be from 10am-5pm. Class will include peering in to the minds of Alisha & Brook, brilliant imagery & inspiration, lunch(yummy), a live photo shoot(with real people!), and one-on-one business strategy. Class fee is $299 a person.

If you want to improve your skills and have fun doing it, fill out an application today....

Please call or email us at ab@alishabrook.com

Have a great weekend,

Alisha

Sci Fi Geek?

Who doesn't love the original Star Wars? I mean, I haven't actually gone to a Star Wars convention or anything. Would I go? Yah. I'd have to dress my baby as Princess Leia. I have a friend, Michonne, who was actually in Star Wars Episode I, The Phantom Menace in 1999 as Aurra Sing, a ruthless female Bounty Hunter. She only has about 3 seconds of screen time during Anakin's pod race. But it still counts! Michonne signed her action figure and gave it to me. We actually went to Jr. High together. Her husband, John, is a photographer buddy of ours. They have a baby girl as well. Anyhow, back to Star Wars. Love Han Solo. Of course, Harrison Ford is great as Indiana Jones as well. I'm looking forward to the new movie in the series.

It worth mentioning my brother-in-law, Todd, has been to 2 Trekky conventions! You big nerd! He'll be so embarrassed...

A little question for you all to comment on: What are your favorite shows?

We watch LOST, HOUSE, and huh...Smallville. On my own, since Brook is not a Sci-Fi fan, I watch Battlestar Galatica. It fantastic. I wish Firefly had never been canceled. I loved that show. Stargate Atlantis. The 4400 is fun, but its always off-season. I have actually seen the entire Farscape series. Wow, I'm such a geek. At least I can admit it. Whew! I feel a great sense of relief after that confession.

Alisha

P.S. If you have ever carried on a conversation that contained the phrase "midi-chlorians," then the Force (of geekdom) is strong with you, my friend.

America's Next Top Model can't even crawl.

OK, so our baby Giada can't crawl, but she can sit up and that's gotta count for something! We wanted to update you on the kid. She is growing up way too fast. It seems like just yesterday we brought her home from the hospital and now she is sitting up, clapping, waving, and laughing. And Giada finally added "Dadda" to her vocabulary, since she's been saying "Mama" for months. I know it all sounds small to those of you without kids. But for parents, it is pretty exciting. We also wanted to say "thank you" to all of our blog readers! Keep tuning in for more fun. Enjoy America's Next Top Model. These images of our model, I mean. But if you enjoy that show, it's fine too.

Check back with us....


Brook

Tyson. Fabio. Colby? The next Zoolander!

We have had the opportunity to watch Colby grow up to be a crazy little 5 year old. Colby has mad modeling skills. I might be bold in saying this but...He could the the next Tyson Beckford or Fabio. He is that good.

Thank you all who came to the Grand Opening yesterday, we had a great time. I will be posting pictures Monday. And for photographers, there will be a Bay Photo party at our place in the near future. We'll let you know more details soon. Also, I wanted to thank all who have posted comments, please keep it up! If you have not posted a comment, you should do it now. Like not next week. Now. So do you think this kid is the new Zoolander?

An update on the A+B school. We have a couple of spots left. Please give us a call if you have any questions or would like an application.

Brook



COLBY, NOT JUST A CHEESE. Well, maybe.

Dude, it seems like you have fun...... A lot.....

To that I gotta say,"Guilty as charged sir, guilty as charged!" I do have fun but when it comes to business, the Brook does work. Notice how I talked about myself in the 3rd person. That was cool.... The Brook likes..... Any-hoo, speaking of work, here are some recent shots from some very cool (A.K.A.- fun) weddings. I hope you like the pictures and have some fun today. For real. Have some fun! I mean it. Do it now!!!!! You are still here. Oh, I get it, this is fun. Well, I am glad you think so. Have a great day.

Brook

Would you like Jelly with that?

OK, I know it has been a couple of weeks since I posted, but I have been really busy! We have been working on our Santa Cruz studio this last week. Almost done. We have our Grand Opening this Saturday, April 26th. I will post pictures the following Monday. We've invited a lot of our past clients, most who live nearbye. If we, perhaps, missed sending you an invite, please email or call us! We'd love to have you there!

This last week we had some of our favorite friends visiting from New York. Holla... Anyway, we thought it would be a great idea to take a trip to the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Our baby Giada Bella loved the whole place, but totally loved the Jelly Fish. We shot these with our little Canon point and shoot, dude I love this camera. Any-Hooo, we hope you enjoy the photos. We are off to take the kid to a sign language/play class for babies.
Check back soon!!!!!!

Brook out!

WPPI : Vegas Baby

Well, I am sure many of you (photographers) were there. As there were 11,000 attendees! But for those of you who did not make it......the WPPI Convention was great! We actually drove to Las Vegas with our baby! (she's so good) We did break up the trip by staying in the stunningly scenic town of Bakersfield. And like our buddy Becker, we also always stop at The Mad Greek in Baker, CA. Awesome food! WPPI was at Bally's and The Paris. We stayed at the (comment vous faire dit luxuriant?) Paris. You can see our daughter above as we stroll through that hotel. As I promised 2 posts ago, we were selected to shoot A Day In The Life of WPPI for Graphi & Rangefinder, along with a few other very talented photographers. We haven't seen their images yet, but here is some of our favorite shots. Enjoy!

Dude, 3 posts back to back! Mom would be proud.

Brook OUT


Terrell is a pretty cool guy. Besides that, he happens to be the official sports photographer to the 49ers!


Vicky Topher above & Joe Bussink (below) at the WPPI's Champagne Shootout

Australia's Yervant (in the background) having too much fun!


Canada's Stephen & Jennifer Bebb, fellow Top 10ers in American PHOTO. They are lots of fun!


Australia's Jerry Ghionis, another Top 10er, and speaker this year.


Alisha & Giada model at the Canon booth for a photoshoot demo by Sandy Puc.


Joe Photo & Michelle Celentano host the Awards Night!


Skip Cohen, President of WPPI. Skip held our baby and said he loved her.


Bill Hurter editor of Rangefinder, WPPI Newsletter, and helps make WPPI possible! Bill also loved our little Giada Bella!