by admin | Feb 11, 2014 | Anniversary Photography, Attraction Sessions, Event Photography, La Brisa, Sarah Gudeman
Photographing two people in love on their wedding day is amazing. Photographing two people equally in love 40 years later is incredible. I had the honor of traveling to Florida to capture Bev & Ken’s surprise anniversary party. It was the best surprise party...
by admin | Feb 10, 2014 | Attraction Sessions, Autumn Shoemaker, Baby Photography, Children Photography, Chris Hsieh, Engagement Photography, Family Photography, Joy Sessions, La Brisa, Models, Pet Photography, Photographers, Sarah Gudeman, Style Sessions
Over the last few days, the La Brisa team rendezvous’d in Marana, AZ for the sole purpose of improving our photography. We found clients willing to share some brutally honest feedback with us about communication, comfort level and their overall experience with...
by admin | Feb 6, 2014 | Attraction Sessions, Chris Hsieh, Engagement Photography, La Brisa
On an absolutely gorgeous day in Tempe, I met Sarah and Andy at the Papago Park parking lot. I love shooting at places that I have never previously visited because it feels like a fresh canvas and an opportunity to really create. Sarah and Andy are adorable together....
by admin | Feb 5, 2014 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Wedding Photography
I met Allison when she was a sophomore at K-State. Crazy. After I traveled to KY for their Attraction Session (Allison & Mark | Attraction Session | Louisville, KY | Chris), I knew their wedding would be ridiculously fun, hilarious and loving. And it exceeded my...
by admin | Feb 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 | Feb 3, 2014 | Baby Photography, Children Photography, Chris Hsieh, Family Photography, Joy Sessions, La Brisa, Newborn Photography
Back in 2011, I had the privilege of photographing Michelle and Kyle’s phenomenal wedding (Michelle & Kyle | Wedding | Goodyear, AZ | Chris). Well, time flies and I recently had the opportunity to photograph Michelle and Kyle’s growing family! The...
by admin | Feb 3, 2014 | Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW), Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Photographers
Last month, while I was in Manhattan, KS for Meredith and Caleb’s phenomenal wedding, I had the opportunity to meet up with several photographers and friends from the La Brisa Aspiring Photographer Workshop group that we host on facebook. We went to our favorite...
by admin | Feb 1, 2014 | Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW), La Brisa, Photography Competitions
Happy February everyone! Today, I am happy to announce the winner of the La Brisa APW Monthly Photography Competition #12 in the La Brisa Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW) group on Facebook! For MPC #12, the theme was “PETS” and members of the group...
by admin | Jan 31, 2014 | Attraction Sessions, Autumn Shoemaker, Engagement Photography, La Brisa
Challey and James met me early in the morning on his parent’s picturesque property. James’ parents even made me some fabulous coffee…. what’s not to love about that? As we watched the sun rise over the flint hills and a beautiful part of the...
by admin | Jan 31, 2014 | Autumn Shoemaker, Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Photographers, Sarah Gudeman
About a month ago we challenged ourselves to order actual prints. In this digital age, we view images on our screens, but we rarely hold tangible photographs. PRINT YOUR IMAGES EVERYONE!!! Here are 5 images that each of us printed! Prints from AUTUMN Prints from SARAH...
by admin | Jan 30, 2014 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, La Brisa Updates
We recently discovered that we have missed 61 client inquiries over the last two months due to a glitch in our website. Thank you to everyone who contacted us and we hope you don’t hate us for not responding until today. You have our sincerest apologies. Thank...
by admin | Jan 29, 2014 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Sarah Gudeman, Wedding Photography
Kelli and Steven’s Attraction Session was one of my favorite shoots ever because they so incredibly exuberated joyfulness and love for each other. Sarah joined me to photograph their emotionally energetic wedding in Houston and we had an absolutely amazing time....
by admin | Jan 28, 2014 | 50 States Goal, 52 Weeks of Awesomeness, Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW), Autumn Shoemaker, Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, La Brisa Updates, Pay It Forward, Photographers, Photography for a Cause, Sarah Gudeman
On Saturday, I celebrated my 32nd birthday. Every year around this time, I like to reflect on La Brisa and share my thoughts (2010 and 2011). I never thought that La Brisa would become my life. And honestly, I would have it no other way. With the most appreciative...
by admin | Jan 28, 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 | Jan 27, 2014 | Brandi Mussack, La Brisa, Wedding Photography
We had a phenomenal 2013 (2013 in Review). Thank you again to all of our amazing clients! 2013 saw B leave La Brisa and start her own amazing photography business, Just B Photo! Though, before she moved on to bigger and better things, she photographed quite a few...
by admin | Jan 27, 2014 | APW Signup, Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW), Chris Hsieh, La Brisa
Hi all, Chris will be hosting an Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW) on February 16th, 2014 from 4:00pm-6:30pm 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 | Jan 24, 2014 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Wedding Photography
Deidre and Jesse were joyous. When I arrived at Blondell’s and met Deidre and her ladies to when I walked into the hotel room and found Jesse and his guys half naked, everyone greeted me with over joyous smiles. Deidre’s bridesmaids were so incredibly...
by admin | Jan 24, 2014 | Autumn Shoemaker, Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Sarah Gudeman, Wedding Photography
Happy Friday everyone! I hope that you enjoyed our favorite images of 2013 over the last few weeks. If you missed them, here are the links: 2013 Best of Autumn | Style Sessions 2013 Best of Autumn | Joy Sessions 2013 Best of Autumn | Attraction Sessions 2013 Best of...
by admin | Jan 23, 2014 | La Brisa, Sarah Gudeman, Wedding Photography
In the bride’s words… “Sarah was absolutely great! She captured our day with ease. My husband and I both felt very confident with her photography and her organization. She provided us with a tentative schedule of the day and it helped relieve so much...
by admin | Jan 23, 2014 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Wedding Photography
We had a phenomenal 2013 (2013 in Review) and this week we will be showcasing Chris’ absolute favorite images from each of his 2013 sessions. Thank you again to all of our amazing clients! 2013 was an amazing year of weddings for me. I feel like I was able to...
by admin | Jan 22, 2014 | Autumn Shoemaker, Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Sarah Gudeman, Wedding Photography
Thank YOU La Brisa Brides for helping us earn the Couples’ Choice Award for the third straight year! We appreciate all of your reviews for our wedding photography. With humble hearts, thank you for allowing us to do what we love! A snippet of the reviews that we...
by admin | Jan 22, 2014 | Anniversary Photography, Attraction Sessions, Chris Hsieh, Engagement Photography, La Brisa
We had a phenomenal 2013 (2013 in Review) and this week we will be showcasing Chris’ absolute favorite images from each of his 2013 sessions. Thank you again to all of our amazing clients! Here are Chris’ favorite Attraction Session images of...
by admin | Jan 21, 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 | Jan 21, 2014 | Baby Photography, Children Photography, Chris Hsieh, Family Photography, Joy Sessions, La Brisa, Maternity Photography, Newborn Photography
We had a phenomenal 2013 (2013 in Review) and this week we will be showcasing Chris’ absolute favorite images from each of his 2013 sessions. Thank you again to all of our amazing clients! Here are Chris’ favorite Joy Session images of 2013!
by admin | Jan 20, 2014 | Chris Hsieh, High School Senior Portraits, La Brisa, Models, Style Sessions
We had a phenomenal 2013 (2013 in Review) and this week we will be showcasing Chris’ absolute favorite images from each of his 2013 sessions. Thank you again to all of our amazing clients! Here are Chris’ favorite Style Session images of 2013!
by admin | Jan 17, 2014 | 52 Weeks of Awesomeness, Autumn Shoemaker, How Did We Do That?, La Brisa, Photographers
Watch the video to see how Autumn created these awesome images for Week 12 – Smoke vs Fire of 52 Weeks of Awesomeness!
by admin | Jan 17, 2014 | Autumn Shoemaker, Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Sarah Gudeman
We love what we do. Period. Hopefully our clients will reaffirm that we thoroughly enjoy ourselves while we “work”. Here is an assortment of behind the scenes images from our various weddings, portrait sessions and Aspiring Photographer Workshops (APWs)...
by admin | Jan 16, 2014 | Attraction Sessions, Chris Hsieh, Engagement Photography, La Brisa
Check out Megan’s awesome photography work here – Demiurge Photography Locations: Lazy T Ranch – Manhattan, KS Hill on Miller Parkway – Manhattan, KS Interested in scheduling your Wedding or Portrait Session with Chris? Fill out our Contact Us...
by admin | Jan 16, 2014 | La Brisa, Sarah Gudeman, Wedding Photography
We had a phenomenal 2013 (2013 in Review) and this week we will be showcasing Sarah’s absolute favorite images from each of her sessions. Thank you again to all of our amazing clients! Here are Sarah’s favorite Wedding images of 2013!
by admin | Jan 15, 2014 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Wedding Photography
Molly and Jonathan’s wedding day was perfect. From the gorgeous weather, to the hilarious groomsmen, to the beautiful bridesmaids. and to the fantastic venues, Molly and Jonathan’s day was perfect. Immediately after their wedding, this was my FB status:...
by admin | Jan 15, 2014 | Anniversary Photography, Attraction Sessions, Engagement Photography, La Brisa, Sarah Gudeman
We had a phenomenal 2013 (2013 in Review) and this week we will be showcasing Sarah’s absolute favorite images from each of her sessions. Thank you again to all of our amazing clients! Here are Sarah’s favorite Attraction Session images of...
by admin | Jan 14, 2014 | 50 States Goal, Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Wedding Photography
In November of 2010, I created a personal goal to photograph a wedding in every state by 2015. Well, I am about three-quarters of the way towards my deadline and I wanted to give you an update on my progress through my currently scheduled 2014 weddings! If you or...
by admin | Jan 14, 2014 | Baby Photography, Children Photography, Family Photography, Joy Sessions, La Brisa, Maternity Photography, Newborn Photography, Sarah Gudeman
We had a phenomenal 2013 (2013 in Review) and this week we will be showcasing Sarah’s absolute favorite images from each of her sessions. Thank you again to all of our amazing clients! Here are Sarah’s favorite Joy Session images of 2013!
by admin | Jan 14, 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 | Jan 13, 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 South Mountain Park in Phoenix, AZ! Thank you to all of the participants who attended! I hope you were able to learn something and that this APW was helpful! If you are interested...
by admin | Jan 13, 2014 | High School Senior Portraits, La Brisa, Models, Sarah Gudeman, Style Sessions
We had a phenomenal 2013 (2013 in Review) and this week we will be showcasing Sarah’s absolute favorite images from each of her sessions. Thank you again to all of our amazing clients! Here are Sarah’s favorite Style Session images of 2013!
by admin | Jan 9, 2014 | Autumn Shoemaker, La Brisa, Wedding Photography
We had a phenomenal 2013 (2013 in Review) and this will be the week of Autumn’s absolute favorite images from each of her 2013 sessions. Thank you again to all of our amazing clients! Here are Autumn’s favorite Wedding images of 2013!
by admin | Jan 8, 2014 | APW Signup, Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW), Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Photographers
Hi all, Chris will be hosting an Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW) on January 11th, 2014 from 3:30pm-6:00pm 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 | Jan 8, 2014 | Anniversary Photography, Attraction Sessions, Autumn Shoemaker, Engagement Photography, La Brisa
We had a phenomenal 2013 (2013 in Review) and this will be the week of Autumn’s absolute favorite images from each of her 2013 sessions. Thank you again to all of our amazing clients! Here are Autumn’s favorite Attraction Session images of...
by admin | Jan 7, 2014 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Wedding Photography
My first wedding in Indiana was brilliant. I had never met Bonny and Colby prior to their wedding day, but as soon as I walked into the salon, Bonny made me feel as if we had been friends since high school. Bonny and Colby are so sweet, comforting and attentive to...
by admin | Jan 7, 2014 | Autumn Shoemaker, Baby Photography, Children Photography, Family Photography, Joy Sessions, La Brisa, Maternity Photography, Newborn Photography
We had a phenomenal 2013 (2013 in Review) and this will be the week of Autumn’s absolute favorite images from each of her 2013 sessions. Thank you again to all of our amazing clients! Here are Autumn’s favorite Joy Session images of 2013!
by admin | Jan 7, 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 | Jan 6, 2014 | Autumn Shoemaker, High School Senior Portraits, La Brisa, Models, Style Sessions
We had a phenomenal 2013 (2013 in Review) and this will be the week of Autumn’s absolute favorite images from each of her 2013 sessions. Thank you again to all of our amazing clients! Here are Autumn’s favorite Style Session images of 2013!
by admin | Jan 6, 2014 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Wedding Photography
Happy Monday everyone! Courtney and Mike are hilariously awesome. They were so incredibly comfortable and relaxed throughout their wedding day. From the moment that I arrived, Courtney was incredibly sweet. She offered me coffee and snacks and asked if I need...
by admin | Jan 3, 2014 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Wedding Photography
After I traveled to San Francisco for Brooke and Matt’s Attraction Session, I was rather overwhelmed with how blessed and privileged I was to have them as clients. Their attention and consideration towards each other was uncanny. They just intuitively knew how...
by admin | Jan 3, 2014 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Sarah Gudeman, Wedding Photography
I played Little League with Scott. He was the best second baseman that I ever played with. Crazy how much we are adults now. Melissa has the most naturally contagious smile ever. She has such an amazing “whatever it takes” attitude. Together they are one...
by admin | Jan 2, 2014 | 50 States Goal, 52 Weeks of Awesomeness, Anniversary Photography, APW Shoot, Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW), Attraction Sessions, Autumn Shoemaker, Baby Photography, Brandi Mussack, Children Photography, Chris Hsieh, Commercial Photography, Engagement Photography, Family Photography, High School Senior Portraits, Joy Sessions, La Brisa, La Brisa Updates, Maternity Photography, Models, Newborn Photography, Pay It Forward, Personal, Photographers, Photography Competitions, Photography for a Cause, Sarah Gudeman, Style Sessions, Wedding Photography
HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE! 2013 was the year of announcements for La Brisa. Brisa and I announced that we were moving to Tucson, AZ. B announced that she was starting her own path with www.justbphoto.com and we could not be more excited for her! We announced the launch...
by admin | Jan 1, 2014 | Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW), La Brisa, Photographers, Photography Competitions
Happy January everyone! Today, I am happy to announce the winner of the La Brisa APW Monthly Photography Competition #11 in the La Brisa Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW) group on Facebook! For MPC #11, the theme was “SNOW” and members of the group...
by admin | Dec 31, 2013 | Autumn Shoemaker, Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Wedding Photography
Nicole and Luke’s Attraction Session (Nicole & Luke | Attraction Session | Onaga, KS | Chris & Sarah) was one of my favorite portrait sessions ever and so I knew their wedding would be even more amazing. And they exceeded expectations! Autumn and I could...
by admin | Dec 31, 2013 | 50 States Goal, Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Wedding Photography
My first wedding in Georgia was fantastic. Jarel and Rigo both serve in the military and it was such an honor and privilege for me to photograph their lifelong commitment to each other. Family and close friends made their day memorably perfect. Holy moly Jarel is...
