by admin | Jun 24, 2014 | Autumn Shoemaker, La Brisa, Personal
Sometimes in the chaos of wedding season, a friendly reminder of why you do what you do goes a long way… “Photography has bonded Shoemaker and I beyond our coworker relationship. I am thankful to have had someone so honest and intuitive to encourage me...
by admin | Jun 23, 2014 | APW Signup, Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW), Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Pay It Forward, Photographers
Hi all, Chris will be hosting an Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW) on June 26th, 2014 from 7:00pm-9:30pm and would LOVE for you to attend! He will be sharing how and why he shoots the way he does. APWs are a way for us to give back to the photography community....
by admin | Jun 23, 2014 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Wedding Photography
Saran and Andy’s wedding was phenomenally perfect. “Good Luck” and have a wonderful time honeymooning in Jamaica!!! Here is a preview of the images that were displayed during their wedding reception! Be sure to “LIKE” the La Brisa FB page...
by admin | Jun 23, 2014 | La Brisa, Sarah Gudeman, Wedding Photography
Congratulations to Mandy and Tim! Here is a preview of the images that were displayed during their wedding reception in Omaha, NE! Be sure to “LIKE” the La Brisa page (www.facebook.com/labrisaphotography) where more of their wedding images will be posted...
by admin | Jun 20, 2014 | Emma York, La Brisa, Personal
Happy Birthday Emma! A few of your family and friends wanted to share why you are so awesome… …She is an amazing sister. She’s put up with me for 20 of her 23 years. And for that alone makes her pretty awesome. Seeing her accomplish all that she has...
by admin | Jun 19, 2014 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Wedding Photography
Holy crap. My first wedding in Oklahoma was beyond awesome. From the moment Tina and I met Brook and her girls at Pompadours to when Brook and Josh drove off to their honeymoon, the laughter never stopped. Honestly, Brook, Josh and their friends are some of the best...
by admin | Jun 18, 2014 | Emma York, La Brisa, Wedding Photography
Here is a preview of the images that were displayed during Ireland and Ian’s reception in Clay Center, KS! Be sure to “LIKE” the La Brisa FB page (www.facebook.com/labrisaphotography) where I will be posting a TON more of their images soon!...
by admin | Jun 18, 2014 | Emma York, Wedding Photography
Here is a preview of the images that were displayed during Mikaela and Alan’s reception in Lindsborg, KS! Be sure to “LIKE” the La Brisa FB page (www.facebook.com/labrisaphotography) where I will be posting a TON more of their images soon!...
by admin | Jun 18, 2014 | Autumn Shoemaker, Baby Photography, Children Photography, Family Photography, Joy Sessions
I just love the P Family. I was so happy to get to update their family photos with 6 month old little Leo! They moved earlier this year to a beautiful old farmhouse in the country, which is where we photographed their session. Hopefully they can use some of these new...
by admin | Jun 17, 2014 | 52 Weeks of Awesomeness, Autumn Shoemaker, Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Photographers, Sarah Gudeman
As a photographer, sometimes you need to work on things outside of your normal day-to-day life and this project is going to help us (and you) challenge, grow and creatively develop your photography as a whole. Weekly for the next year, we will be creating images and...
by admin | Jun 17, 2014 | La Brisa, Sarah Gudeman, Wedding Photography
Click play to hear Sarah share highlights from Laura and Joe’s awesome wedding in Valparaiso, IN! Wedding Details: Ceremony Venue – Deep River County Park Reception Venue – Strongbow Inn DJ – Party People Caterer – Strongbow Catering Cake...
by admin | Jun 16, 2014 | La Brisa, Sarah Gudeman, Wedding Photography
Congratulations to Jen and Alex! Here is a preview of the images that were displayed during their wedding reception! Be sure to “LIKE” the La Brisa page (www.facebook.com/labrisaphotography) where more of their wedding images will be posted soon! ~ Sarah...
by admin | Jun 16, 2014 | Autumn Shoemaker, Children Photography, Family Photography, Joy Sessions, La Brisa
I am so glad I was able to meet and work with the P Family before they left Kansas! This was one of those shoots that was just easy. From awesome kiddos who listened to their parents, to their beautiful and funny parents, to the lovable family dog who came along-...
by admin | Jun 13, 2014 | Emma York, La Brisa, Models, Style Sessions
Originally, Caroline was a La Brisa Senior (Caroline | Style Session | Manhattan, KS | Chris & b), since then she has graciously modeled for one of our Aspiring Photographer Workshops and recently, she helped Emma and me with working on a few new poses, techniques...
by admin | Jun 12, 2014 | Anniversary Photography, Attraction Sessions, Chris Hsieh, La Brisa
Louis is a dear friend of my mom for the past 20+ years. I photographed Louis and Elva’s Attraction Session at Parma Park in San Jose, CA. They are adorable together: easy to laugh, knowing eye contact and a relationship worthy of envy. Thank you for the...
by admin | Jun 12, 2014 | High School Senior Portraits, La Brisa, Sarah Gudeman, Style Sessions, Video
Click play to watch Sarah describe Taylor’s Style Session in Council Bluffs, IA! Locations: Gene Leahy Mall Tom Hanafan River’s Edge Park Interested in scheduling your Wedding or Portrait Session with Sarah? Fill out our Contact Us form by clicking...
by admin | Jun 11, 2014 | Emma York, La Brisa, Models, Style Sessions
Jessica is a phenomenal yoga teacher at Orange Sky Yoga! She was an absolutely perfect model for Emma and me! Thank you for being awesomely beautiful. ~ Chris Here are Emma’s images from Jessica’s Style Session! Interested in scheduling your Wedding or...
by admin | Jun 11, 2014 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Personal
Recently, I posted Thank You, Manhattan, KS! where I held a contest for anyone to guess the Manhattan locations that I used for recent portrait sessions. Congratulations to Rebecca Robinson for coming the closest to guessing all 7 locations correctly! Your gift card...
by admin | Jun 10, 2014 | Autumn Shoemaker, La Brisa, Sarah Gudeman, Wedding Photography
Click play to hear Sarah share highlights from Danielle and Kurt’s beautiful wedding in Omaha, NE! Wedding Details: Ceremony Venue- St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Omaha, NE Reception Venue- Georgetowne Club in Omaha, NE DJ/Band- Complete Music Caterer-...
by admin | Jun 10, 2014 | 52 Weeks of Awesomeness, Autumn Shoemaker, Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Photographers, Sarah Gudeman
As a photographer, sometimes you need to work on things outside of your normal day-to-day life and this project is going to help us (and you) challenge, grow and creatively develop your photography as a whole. Weekly for the next year, we will be creating images and...
by admin | Jun 9, 2014 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Personal
Happy 7 Year Anniversary to my Brisa. She likes to say that she puts the “Brisa in La Brisa”, and La Brisa obviously wouldn’t be where it is today without her (name), support and encouragement. In the past year, we have moved from Houston to Tucson,...
by admin | Jun 9, 2014 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Wedding Photography
Kimmy and Kyle’s backyard wedding reception was perfectly fitting for them: casual, intimate and surrounded by their family and friends. Here is a preview of the images that were displayed during their wedding reception! Be sure to “LIKE” the La...
by admin | Jun 7, 2014 | Attraction Sessions, Baby Photography, Children Photography, Chris Hsieh, Engagement Photography, Family Photography, Joy Sessions, La Brisa
Kimmy and Kyle are getting married today! So it is the perfect time to share their recent Attraction Session that I photographed in Tucson! We met at what seems like the only location in Tucson that has trees (weird, I know) and had an awesome time including their...
by admin | Jun 6, 2014 | La Brisa, Sarah Gudeman, Wedding Photography
Click play to hear Sarah share highlights from Lindsey and Josh’s gorgeous wedding in Carmel, IN! In Lindsey’s own words: “5 stars aren’t even enough to express how thankful I am that my now husband and I went with La Brisa Photography to do...
by admin | Jun 6, 2014 | Attraction Sessions, Chris Hsieh, Engagement Photography, La Brisa
Happy Friday Everyone! Danielle and Al are an extraordinary couple. Two years ago, I met Danielle at Laura and Jordan’s phenomenal wedding and she was one of the nicest and most considerate people that I have ever met. When she contacted me after her engagement,...
by admin | Jun 6, 2014 | Emma York, La Brisa, Wedding Photography
Here is a preview of the images that were displayed during Valerie and Keithen’s reception in Bern, KS! Be sure to “LIKE” the La Brisa FB page (www.facebook.com/labrisaphotography) where I will be posting a TON more of their images soon!...
by admin | Jun 5, 2014 | APW Shoot, Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW), Attraction Sessions, Chris Hsieh, Engagement Photography, La Brisa, Photographers
I hosted my first ever APW in Nashville, Tennessee and I had a fantastic time seeing some familiar faces and meeting new photographers! We explored the outdoor areas of the Gaylord Opryland Resort where Brisa and I were staying for her exam and it was a prefect...
by admin | Jun 5, 2014 | Autumn Shoemaker, Baby Photography, Children Photography, Chris Hsieh, Family Photography, Joy Sessions, La Brisa
The M Family is La Brisa Royalty. They have been with us for numerous years and we sincerely appreciate their continued loyalty. In what seems like forever, Autumn and I had the opportunity to shoot together and as expected, it was super fun and hilarious. We ventured...
by admin | Jun 3, 2014 | 52 Weeks of Awesomeness, Autumn Shoemaker, Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Photographers, Sarah Gudeman
As a photographer, sometimes you need to work on things outside of your normal day-to-day life and this project is going to help us (and you) challenge, grow and creatively develop your photography as a whole. Weekly for the next year, we will be creating images and...
by admin | Jun 2, 2014 | Children Photography, Chris Hsieh, Emma York, Family Photography, Joy Sessions, La Brisa
When Emma and I met the S Family and our eyeballs were immediately blinded with purple. Yup, this is a K-State family through and through. I can honestly say that I love this family. Large families who love each other completely are incredibly rare and should be...
by admin | Jun 2, 2014 | Autumn Shoemaker, La Brisa, Sarah Gudeman, Wedding Photography
Click play to hear Sarah describe Caitlin and Mitch’s wedding that she and Autumn photographed in Lawrence, KS! You can view, share and order professional prints of all their images via their online gallery...
by admin | Jun 1, 2014 | Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW), La Brisa, Photographers, Photography Competitions
Happy June everyone! Today, I am happy to announce the winner of the La Brisa APW Monthly Photography Competition #16 in the La Brisa Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW) group on Facebook! For MPC #16, the theme was “FRAME WITHIN A FRAME” and members of...
by admin | May 30, 2014 | Emma York, Event Photography, Joy Sessions, La Brisa
Click PLAY to see Emma’s description of the L Family’s homecoming ceremony in Fort Riley, KS! Interested in scheduling your Wedding or Portrait Session with Emma? Fill out our Contact Us form by clicking HERE!
by admin | May 30, 2014 | Attraction Sessions, Emma York, Event Photography, Joy Sessions, La Brisa, Pay It Forward
Click PLAY to see Emma’s description of Lindsey and Seth’s homecoming ceremony in Fort Riley, KS! Interested in scheduling your Wedding or Portrait Session with Emma? Fill out our Contact Us form by clicking HERE!
by admin | May 29, 2014 | Emma York, La Brisa, Sarah Gudeman, Wedding Photography
Click play to hear Sarah describe Tara and Adam’s amazing wedding that she and Emma photographed in Lincoln, NE! In Tara’s words: “Sarah and Emma were amazing to work with. The La Brisa team is so creative and talented! Sarah was so personable and...
by admin | May 27, 2014 | 52 Weeks of Awesomeness, Autumn Shoemaker, Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Photographers, Sarah Gudeman
As a photographer, sometimes you need to work on things outside of your normal day-to-day life and this project is going to help us (and you) challenge, grow and creatively develop your photography as a whole. Weekly for the next year, we will be creating images and...
by admin | May 27, 2014 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Personal, Pet Photography
Yesterday, we lost a member of our family. Tonga, quite possibly the coolest cat ever went to kitty heaven. He lived 18+ phenomenal years. He was the type of cat that if you weren’t a “cat-person”, you would immediately change your opinion after...
by admin | May 27, 2014 | Chris Hsieh, Emma York, La Brisa, Wedding Photography
Kassie’s dad and Todd’s dad gave the most gut wrenching, emotional and fantastic speeches/toasts that I have ever heard at a wedding. More than anything, their eloquently spoken words about their child and their new son/daughter were such a testament to...
by admin | May 23, 2014 | Anniversary Photography, Attraction Sessions, Chris Hsieh, Emma York, La Brisa
Happy Friday Everyone! We hope everyone has a safe and fantastic Memorial Day weekend! Emma and I met Brandi and Hyatt at Pillsbury Crossing in Manhattan, KS for their Attraction Session. Brandi and Hyatt attended Crystal and Jon’s phenomenal wedding and so it...
by admin | May 23, 2014 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Personal, Pet Photography
Yesterday, we lost a member of our extended family. Our dear friends, Joanna and Mitch said goodbye to their Olivia. She was incredibly selective of who she bonded with, but once you were in her circle of trust, she was fiercely loyal, loving, affectionate and the...
by admin | May 22, 2014 | Chris Hsieh, High School Senior Portraits, La Brisa, Style Sessions
Congratulations to Kenzie as she recently graduated from the University of Arizona and is now backpacking through Europe! Yes, I am jealous of her travel plans. She is going to have a ridiculously awesome time and she deserves it! We ventured all around UofA and...
by admin | May 21, 2014 | Baby Photography, Children Photography, Chris Hsieh, Family Photography, Joy Sessions, La Brisa
My sister’s family is absolutely adorable. I mean, come on, look at them. Brisa and I traveled out to Virginia to spend a little time with our niece and nephews and here are a few of their images! ~ Chris Interested in scheduling your Joy Session with Chris?...
by admin | May 20, 2014 | 52 Weeks of Awesomeness, Autumn Shoemaker, Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Photographers, Sarah Gudeman
As a photographer, sometimes you need to work on things outside of your normal day-to-day life and this project is going to help us (and you) challenge, grow and creatively develop your photography as a whole. Weekly for the next year, we will be creating images and...
by admin | May 20, 2014 | APW Signup, Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW), Chris Hsieh, La Brisa
Hi all, Chris will be hosting an Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW) on May 30th, 2014 from 6:00pm-8:30pm and would LOVE for you to attend! He will be sharing how and why he shoots the way he does. APWs are a way for us to give back to the photography community....
by admin | May 19, 2014 | La Brisa, Sarah Gudeman, Wedding Photography
Congratulations to Laura and Joe! Here is a preview of the images that were displayed during their wedding reception! Be sure to “LIKE” the La Brisa page (www.facebook.com/labrisaphotography) where more of their wedding images will be posted soon! ~ Sarah...
by admin | May 19, 2014 | La Brisa, Sarah Gudeman, Wedding Photography
Congratulations to Lindsey and Josh! Here is a preview of the images that were displayed during their wedding reception! Be sure to “LIKE” the La Brisa page (www.facebook.com/labrisaphotography) where more of their wedding images will be posted soon! ~...
by admin | May 16, 2014 | Attraction Sessions, Chris Hsieh, Joy Sessions, La Brisa, Personal, Style Sessions
Happy Friday everyone! Today, I want to thank the community of Manhattan, KS for being awesome. From unofficially starting La Brisa in Fall 2007 through today, I am humbled and overwhelmed by the amount of support, encouragement and love from everyone in Manhattan, KS...
by admin | May 16, 2014 | Attraction Sessions, Chris Hsieh, Emma York, Engagement Photography, La Brisa
Emma and I met Mary and Aron at Tuttle Creek State Park in Manhattan, KS for their Attraction Session. Mary is a fellow photographer (MH Photography) AND she is one of the most talented hair stylists that we have ever worked with for weddings (Urbanity Salon)! If you...
by admin | May 15, 2014 | Attraction Sessions, Chris Hsieh, Emma York, Engagement Photography, La Brisa
Emma and I met Lacey and Tim at Wildcat Park and then we headed to Top of the World in Manhattan, KS for their Attraction Session. Lacey was Molly’s maid of honor at the epic Molly & Jonathan | Wedding | Kansas City, MO | Chris. Lacey is naturally stunning....
by admin | May 14, 2014 | Attraction Sessions, Autumn Shoemaker, Engagement Photography, La Brisa, Video
Interested in scheduling your Attraction Session with Autumn? Fill out our Contact Us form by clicking HERE!
