A Real Engagement!

A surprise proposal is a pretty cool thing! Even better when the fiance-to-be has the forethought to call & hire a professional photographer to hide behind-the-scenes to capture it! Tim did just that. I'm still impressed he did. Brook went up to Napa to photograph the REAL engagement of this very cute couple. Don't you just love her reaction?

Alisha







After the engagement, a few of the happy bride & groom to-be's!

A+B = SEE...was a Success!

We had a very, what's the word...ah yes: FUN time! It was a pleasure getting to know our students (A.K.A. professional photographers) in our A + B School. A lot of chatting in morning half, followed by the afternoon photoshoot. We photographed an engagement session of Jessi & David whose wedding is in July. They were so cute, and not only did they not mind Brook & I with our cameras, but the rest of the paparazzi around them! As for our students, they all passed the big test at the end (which may have have involved some champagne)!

Here are some of the images from that engagement session:








We'd like to share some of the comments from our new friends:

Alisha & Brook,

First want to say thank you again organizing this workshop, very informative and like the half formal atmosphere. The 1-on-1 chatting was very inspiring to me !

I'm so glad I took a day off and drove down Santa Cruz met you both and met America's Next Top Model: Giada.

Thanks again. Hope can have opportunity to meet you both soon in the future and learn more things from you.

~Chung

(Chung followed up with us a few weeks later with the following...I have removed the price amount below to protect the innocent)

I want to sent this email to you to tell you a good news. I want to thank you again for giving me such valuable advise on my pricing structure. Every single detail works.

It is just 15 days after my price changed. I was really hesitant in the beginning, but I closed my eyes and did it. I could have never imagined that I could reach the $______ level that soon. It sounds like some kind of quote in a TV commercial , but THANKS, it works !!
I'm very excited !!

~ Chung


Alisha & Brook,

Thank you for the workshop yesterday. I am really excited about the information that you shared. Plus, it was really nice to meet some other local photographers.

Thanks!
-Loren

Dear Alisha & Brook,


Thank you so much for such an inspiring and motivating class last Wednesday. It was truly wonderful to learn from you, watch you, and hear your story of how you got where you are today. You two are truly incredible people with such big hearts. Your love and passion for what you do shines strongly. I really appreciate how open you were about your business and the pointers you shared. I feel lucky to have met you and your beautiful daughter!

Thanks again, Lili


My message to you guys: We loved having you all! We will definitely have a future A + B Reunion! Also, one of our attendees is a part time nurse and helped deliver my daughter! I just had to brag on you Gayle!

As for the photographers reading who would like to attend the A + B = SEE, we are happy to announce (back by popular demand) another A + B School on Wednesday, September 10th! Please contact us for an application.

Have a great weekend!
Alisha



Why is Brook so serious in this picture?

Santa Cruz Studio: Grand Opening!

There was champagne, mimosas, scrumptious hors d'oeuvres, photographs, people, laughing. Good times. You know, a party! Thought we'd finally share a few images from that day. Images courtesy of Becky B. It was fun. As was our A + B = SEE! Yes, the A + B School was a success!!! We had a great time getting to know everyone, share our stories & secrets (ooooh!), and photograph such a cute couple for their engagement session! We'll give you the scoop and show you images of the class in the next entry this week..

Alisha







Our baby, Giada Bella, having a great time as well!