by admin | Apr 1, 2014 | Anniversary Photography, APW Shoot, Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW), Attraction Sessions, La Brisa, Photographers, Sarah Gudeman
There is something to be said for a couple who can be playful and comfortable with one another while a group of eight photographers photographs them. Nate and Rebecca were fantastic models for my latest APW held at Zorinsky Lake in Omaha, NE. These two were so...
by admin | Apr 1, 2014 | 52 Weeks of Awesomeness, Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW), 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 | Apr 1, 2014 | Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW), Autumn Shoemaker, Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Photographers, Photography for a Cause, Sarah Gudeman, Travel Photography
Photography For a Cause (www.photographyforacause.com) is a collection of photographers who want to give back to their local, national and international communities by selling their art and donating 100% of print profits to incredible non profit organizations. This...
by admin | Mar 31, 2014 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Wedding Photography
Thank you again so much for the privilege and opportunity of photographing your incredible wedding! Check out their engagement images here – Meghan & Ryan | Attraction Session | Scottsdale, AZ | Chris! And a huge thank you to Travis of Love Birds Media for...
by admin | Mar 28, 2014 | Children Photography, Chris Hsieh, Family Photography, Joy Sessions, La Brisa, Pet Photography
Willie is surviving cancer. Less than a year ago, he lost his leg, but that hasn’t stopped him from being an incredibly loyal and eager best friend to his dad. I honestly hope he lives forever. ~ Chris
by admin | Mar 27, 2014 | Anniversary Photography, Attraction Sessions, Autumn Shoemaker, Baby Photography, Children Photography, Engagement Photography, Family Photography, High School Senior Portraits, Joy Sessions, La Brisa, Maternity Photography, Models, Newborn Photography, Style Sessions, Wedding Photography
Hey all! Just wanted to update you on Autumn’s upcoming portrait and wedding availability! She is located in Manhattan, KS and is open to traveling anywhere for your wedding! You can view her wedding collections and portrait session pricing by clicking HERE....
by admin | Mar 26, 2014 | Baby Photography, Children Photography, Chris Hsieh, Family Photography, Joy Sessions, La Brisa
I love this family. You probably recognize them already because they’ve been photographed countless times. Their friendship and involvement in our lives makes Brisa and me incredibly happy. True story. ~ Chris Locations: Pima Community College West Gates...
by admin | Mar 25, 2014 | Autumn Shoemaker, High School Senior Portraits, La Brisa, Models, Sarah Gudeman, Style Sessions
In the mood to try something new and fun? We want the chance to hang out with YOU for a fashion-forward senior photo shoot for 2014 & 2015 seniors! Autumn (Manhattan, KS) and Sarah (Omaha, NE) will BOTH be hosting their own STYLEpaloozas on Saturday, March 29th...
by admin | Mar 25, 2014 | 52 Weeks of Awesomeness, Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW), 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 | Mar 24, 2014 | Attraction Sessions, Autumn Shoemaker, Baby Photography, Children Photography, Chris Hsieh, Engagement Photography, Family Photography, Joy Sessions, La Brisa, Sarah Gudeman, Wedding Photography
We had an incredibly busy weekend to launch the start of Spring! Unfortunately, the weather in Omaha and Manhattan weren’t very Spring-esque, but that didn’t stop Autumn and Sarah from rocking their sessions with their trusting clients! I was back in my...
by admin | Mar 23, 2014 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Wedding Photography
Congrats again to Brianna and Nick on their amazing wedding ceremony at the Vente Vineyards! Here is a preview of the images that were displayed during their reception! Be sure to “LIKE” the La Brisa FB page (www.facebook.com/labrisaphotography) where I...
by admin | Mar 21, 2014 | Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW), Autumn Shoemaker, Chris Hsieh, Emma York, La Brisa, Photographers, Photography for a Cause, Sarah Gudeman
Quick Facts about Photography For a Cause: Photography For a Cause is a month long event where we sell our fine art photographs and 100% of print profits are donated to amazing non-profit organizations. Photography For a Cause is going to be bigger than ever in 2014...
by admin | Mar 20, 2014 | Chris Hsieh, Emma York, La Brisa, Wedding Photography
Meredith and Caleb’s gorgeous sunrise Attraction Session (HERE), only adequately prepared me for the awesomeness of their wedding. Ignoring highs in the low teens and snow, they possessed such an entrenched love for each other that nothing else mattered. One of...
by admin | Mar 18, 2014 | La Brisa, Sarah Gudeman, Wedding Photography
In Emily’s words… “Sarah did such an amazing job photographing our wedding! I highly recommend La Brisa Photography! From our attraction session to our wedding day she helped us feel so comfortable and we had such a blast! It was seriously stress...
by admin | Mar 18, 2014 | 52 Weeks of Awesomeness, Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW), 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 | Mar 17, 2014 | La Brisa, Sarah Gudeman, Wedding Photography
Congratulations to Luryn and Kaleb, high school sweethearts, who were married on Saturday in Oakland, NE! Here are a few of the images that I shared at their reception. More of their wedding images will be posted this week on our FB page...
by admin | Mar 17, 2014 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Wedding Photography
Congrats again to Meghan and Ryan on their amazing wedding ceremony at the All Saints Newman Center and their reception at the Tempe Mission Palms this past weekend! Here is a preview of the images that were displayed during their reception! Be sure to...
by admin | Mar 14, 2014 | Autumn Shoemaker, Baby Photography, Children Photography, Event Photography, Family Photography, Joy Sessions, La Brisa
I can’t believe this little girl is ONE already. This awesome group celebrated Sam’s birthday in style with an absolute flock of family, friends and loved ones participating. Aside from welcoming me as part of the group– everyone had a great time...
by admin | Mar 13, 2014 | Autumn Shoemaker, Baby Photography, Children Photography, Event Photography, Family Photography, Joy Sessions, La Brisa
I had the honor of shooting the T Family very early on in my time with La Brisa– these clients and friends of Chris have graciously allowed me to fill in for him whenever he’s not in Manhattan ever since– like for little Abby’s 1st birthday ;)....
by admin | Mar 13, 2014 | Autumn Shoemaker, High School Senior Portraits, La Brisa, Sarah Gudeman, Style Sessions
In the mood to try something new and fun? We want the chance to hang out with YOU for a fashion-forward senior photo shoot for 2014 & 2015 seniors! Autumn (Manhattan, KS) and Sarah (Omaha, NE) will BOTH be hosting their own STYLEpaloozas on Saturday, March 29th...
by admin | Mar 12, 2014 | Children Photography, Chris Hsieh, Family Photography, Joy Sessions, La Brisa
When I arrived at the D Family’s home, I did not expect to find gorgeous horses, beautiful land and pervasive openness. Honestly, it is the perfect setting for a family’s Joy Session and I was incredibly excited! The D Family was kind enough to invite...
by admin | Mar 11, 2014 | 52 Weeks of Awesomeness, Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW), 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 | Mar 11, 2014 | APW Signup, Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW), La Brisa, Photographers, Sarah Gudeman
Hi all, Sarah will be hosting an Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW) on March 28th from 5:30pm-8:00pm in Omaha, NE and would LOVE for you to attend! APWs are a way for us to give back to the photography community. Sarah will be showing how she typically photographs a...
by admin | Mar 10, 2014 | APW Shoot, Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW), Chris Hsieh, High School Senior Portraits, La Brisa, Models, Style Sessions
I hosted an APW Style Session at Tyndall Avenue Garage and Main Gate Square in Tucson, AZ. Lusine and Rachel, who are incredibly gorgeous and awesome, graciously modeled for all of us in surprisingly windy weather which made for some dramatic images. We started at...
by admin | Mar 7, 2014 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Sarah Gudeman, Wedding Photography
Holy moly. Nina and Nate’s wedding was phenomenal. When b (of www.justbphoto.com) asked me if I would be interested in photographing her best friend’s wedding, I leapt at the opportunity. B has the most amazing friends ever. True story. Nina and Nate...
by admin | Mar 6, 2014 | Autumn Shoemaker, High School Senior Portraits, La Brisa, Models, Sarah Gudeman, Style Sessions
In the mood to try something new and fun? We want the chance to hang out with YOU for a fashion-forward senior photo shoot for 2014 & 2015 seniors! Autumn (Manhattan, KS) and Sarah (Omaha, NE) will BOTH be hosting their own STYLEpaloozas on Saturday, March 29th...
by admin | Mar 5, 2014 | Chris Hsieh, High School Senior Portraits, La Brisa, Style Sessions
Kaitlyn is gorgeous. She possesses absolutely beautiful eyes that are mesmerizing. Her laidback and chill personality made photographing her so easy for me. We explored her parent’s awesome home for a variety of backgrounds. And, obviously, Sadie was the star of...
by admin | Mar 4, 2014 | Autumn Shoemaker, Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Personal, Sarah Gudeman
Happy Birthday Sarah! A few of your family and friends wanted to share why you are so awesome… …because she’s mine! Lol! Jk…she is amazing at her photography…shes amazing as a sister.. she’s amazing as a daughter….she has a...
by admin | Mar 4, 2014 | 52 Weeks of Awesomeness, Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW), 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 | Mar 3, 2014 | Baby Photography, Children Photography, Chris Hsieh, Family Photography, Joy Sessions, La Brisa
On a crisp morning, I met the beautiful A Family at their gorgeous home in Arizona. I had an amazing time interacting and getting to know all 12 of them! My two favorite images from their session are 1) grandma and grandpa with their grandbabies and 2) grandma and...
by admin | Mar 1, 2014 | Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW), La Brisa, Photographers, Photography Competitions
Happy March everyone! Today, I am happy to announce the winner of the La Brisa APW Monthly Photography Competition #13 in the La Brisa Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW) group on Facebook! For MPC #13, the theme was “DOUBLE EXPOSURE” and members of the...
by admin | Feb 28, 2014 | Attraction Sessions, Autumn Shoemaker, Engagement Photography, La Brisa, Video
Locations: Stockdale Recreation Area – Stockdale, KS Cico Park – Manhattan, KS
by admin | Feb 28, 2014 | Baby Photography, Children Photography, Chris Hsieh, Family Photography, Joy Sessions, La Brisa
The R Family has been a loyal client since they were a family of three. Yup, it has been THAT long! I am incredibly grateful that they continue to trust La Brisa with their Joy Session each year. You immediately love this family for their chaos. They are non-stop...
by admin | Feb 27, 2014 | 52 Weeks of Awesomeness, Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW), Chris Hsieh, How Did We Do That?, La Brisa, Photographers, Video
Watch the video to see how Chris created his provocative image for Week 18 – Lust of 52 Weeks of Awesomeness!
by admin | Feb 26, 2014 | Baby Photography, Children Photography, Chris Hsieh, Family Photography, Joy Sessions, La Brisa
I love this family. They have such amazing hearts for others and are influentially Christ-centric. Ever since Brisa and I met them in Kansas, we have always maintained a really strong friendship. And we are forever grateful to have them in our lives. Enjoy this...
by admin | Feb 25, 2014 | 52 Weeks of Awesomeness, Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW), Autumn Shoemaker, Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Personal, 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 | Feb 24, 2014 | Children Photography, Chris Hsieh, Family Photography, Joy Sessions, La Brisa, Maternity Photography, Sarah Gudeman
by admin | Feb 24, 2014 | APW Signup, Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW), Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Photographers
Hi all, Chris will be hosting an Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW) on March 8th, 2014 from 4:30pm-7:00pm 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 | Feb 20, 2014 | Autumn Shoemaker, Chris Hsieh, Commercial Photography, La Brisa, Pet Photography, Sarah Gudeman
During The La Brisa Retreat, we scheduled numerous shoots so that we could practice new equipment and techniques and critique each others’ communication while shooting. We had the opportunity to do commercial work for Crazy Heart Ranch. They are looking for...
by admin | Feb 19, 2014 | Autumn Shoemaker, Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Personal, Sarah Gudeman
Happy Birthday Autumn from your family and friends! We hope you have the best day ever!!! “I love your fun!” is the best and most accurate description of you that I have ever heard. You are incredibly beautiful and ridiculously awesome, but you already...
by admin | Feb 18, 2014 | 52 Weeks of Awesomeness, Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW), 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 | Feb 18, 2014 | Anniversary Photography, APW Shoot, Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW), Attraction Sessions, Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Photographers
Click play and then scroll through the APW Attraction Session photographed by Chris at Pima Community College – West and Gates Pass in Tucson, AZ! Thank you to all of the participants who attended! I hope you were able to learn something and that this APW was...
by admin | Feb 17, 2014 | La Brisa, Sarah Gudeman, Wedding Photography
Wedding Details: Ceremony Venue: St. Paul United Methodist Church – Bloomington, IN Reception Venue: Indiana University Presidents Room – Bloomington, IN Decor: Master Rental – Bloomington, IN Caterer: Sugar Daddy’s Cakes and Catering Cafe...
by admin | Feb 17, 2014 | Autumn Shoemaker, Baby Photography, Children Photography, Chris Hsieh, Family Photography, Joy Sessions, La Brisa, Sarah Gudeman
During The La Brisa Retreat, we scheduled numerous shoots so that we could practice with new equipment and techniques and critique each others’ communication while shooting. Kira wrote an amazing blog post of her experience and her words are more powerful than...
by admin | Feb 14, 2014 | Autumn Shoemaker, Children Photography, Joy Sessions, La Brisa, Pet Photography, Style Sessions
Locations: Aggieville Linear Park Trail
by admin | Feb 14, 2014 | Autumn Shoemaker, Children Photography, Chris Hsieh, Family Photography, Joy Sessions, La Brisa, Sarah Gudeman
During The La Brisa Retreat, we scheduled numerous shoots so that we could practice new equipment and techniques and critique each others’ communication while shooting. The B Family met us at a random parking that I thought would be an awesome starting location...
by admin | Feb 13, 2014 | Autumn Shoemaker, Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Models, Sarah Gudeman, Style Sessions
During The La Brisa Retreat, we scheduled numerous shoots so that we could practice new equipment and techniques and critique each others’ communication while shooting. We met Lindy at the Center For Creative Photography (appropriate, right?) and we were stunned...
by admin | Feb 12, 2014 | Attraction Sessions, Autumn Shoemaker, Chris Hsieh, Engagement Photography, La Brisa, Sarah Gudeman
During The La Brisa Retreat, we scheduled numerous shoots so that we could practice new equipment and techniques and critique each others’ communication while shooting. Tara and Stephen not only were incredibly helpful with their feedback to us, but they were so...
by admin | Feb 12, 2014 | Anniversary Photography, Attraction Sessions, Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Sarah Gudeman
Jillian and Nick’s session took place on a particularly frigid day in downtown Omaha. Our session began in The Old Market, one of our favorite places to shoot. Jillian and Nick were so laid back and fun to work with! After shooting downtown, we moved the session...
by admin | Feb 11, 2014 | 52 Weeks of Awesomeness, Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW), Autumn Shoemaker, Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, 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...
