by admin | Mar 12, 2013 | Autumn Shoemaker, Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Wedding Photography
Happy Tuesday everyone! Welcome to wedding month on the La Brisa blog! We are going to catch up on as many 2012 weddings as we can this month! So prepare your eyeballs for some gorgeous weddings!Elisa and Grant are phenomenal. Period. You may recall how smitten autumn...
by admin | Mar 11, 2013 | Autumn Shoemaker, Brandi Mussack, La Brisa, Wedding Photography
Happy Monday everyone! Welcome to wedding month on the La Brisa blog! We are going to catch up on as many 2012 weddings as we can this month! So prepare your eyeballs for some gorgeous weddings!You can see it in his eyes. Seriously, every time he looks at her....
by admin | Mar 8, 2013 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Wedding Photography
Happy FRIDAY everyone! Welcome to wedding month on the La Brisa blog! We are going to catch up on as many 2012 weddings as we can this month! So prepare your eyeballs for some gorgeous weddings!Katie and Zac were married at the gorgeous winery, Montserrat Vineyards!...
by admin | Mar 7, 2013 | Autumn Shoemaker, Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Wedding Photography
Happy THURSDAY everyone! Welcome to wedding month on the La Brisa blog! We are going to catch up on as many 2012 weddings as we can this month! So prepare your eyeballs for some gorgeous weddings!Annelise and Ryan were one of the sweetest and most genuine couples that...
by admin | Mar 7, 2013 | Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW), Attraction Sessions, Brandi Mussack, La Brisa, Pay It Forward, Photographers
Aloha, La Brisa Friends and Family! I will be hosting another La Brisa Aspiring Photographer Workshop(APW) in Hawaii on March 16th! APWs are an opportunity for us to give back to the awesome photography community by sharing what we love to do…photographing...
by admin | Mar 6, 2013 | Autumn Shoemaker, Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Wedding Photography
Happy Wednesday everyone! Welcome to wedding month on the La Brisa blog! We are going to catch up on as many 2012 weddings as we can this month! So prepare your eyeballs for some gorgeous weddings!Elizabeth and Ande hold a dear place in my heart. They are one of the...
by admin | Mar 5, 2013 | Brandi Mussack, La Brisa, Wedding Photography
Happy Tuesday everyone! Welcome to Wedding MONTH on the La Brisa blog! We are going to catch up on as many 2012 weddings as we can this MONTH! So prepare your eyeballs for some gorgeous weddings!HOMETOWN WEDDING ALERT! No, I won’t do it. You can’t make me. I refuse to...
by admin | Mar 4, 2013 | Autumn Shoemaker, Brandi Mussack, La Brisa, Wedding Photography
Happy Monday everyone! Welcome to Wedding Month on the La Brisa blog! We are going to catch up on as many 2012 weddings as we can this month! So prepare your eyeballs for some gorgeous weddings! Holy wheat fields BATMAN. Autumn and I ventured out to western Kansas for...
by admin | Mar 1, 2013 | Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW), La Brisa, Photographers, Photography Competitions
Happy Friday everyone! Hope you had a great week and have even better plans for the weekend!Today, I am happy to announce the winner of our first Monthly Photography Competition in the La Brisa Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW) group on Facebook! For February, the...
by admin | Feb 28, 2013 | APW Shoot, Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW), Brandi Mussack, High School Senior Portraits, La Brisa, Pay It Forward, Photographers, Style Sessions
Hosting La Brisa Aspiring Photographer Workshops (APW) have given me the opportunity to meet new friends in the industry, discover new locations on Oahu and of course, learn new ways to develop my craft. I know that this is only the second APW in Hawaii, but I feel...
by admin | Feb 27, 2013 | 52 Weeks of Awesomeness, Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW), Autumn Shoemaker, Brandi Mussack, Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Photographers
As a photographer, sometime you need to work on things outside of your normal purview 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 sharing our images with you...
by admin | Feb 27, 2013 | Autumn Shoemaker, Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Wedding Photography
Happy Wednesday everyone! I am super excited to share Rebecca and Matt’s gorgeous Houston wedding with you today! autumn flew in from Manhattan, KS to photograph their ridiculously incredible wedding. They had everything planned out exquisitely from the...
by admin | Feb 26, 2013 | Brandi Mussack, La Brisa, La Brisa Updates, Photographers, Wedding Photography
After several years of working with the awesome team at Element Creative Studio for our wedding album design, I am happy to announce that b has taken over as the in-house La Brisa album designer for all of our amazing clients! b brings a unique style and vision with...
by admin | Feb 25, 2013 | Anniversary Photography, Attraction Sessions, Brandi Mussack, Chris Hsieh, La Brisa
Could there ever be a better pair of socks? Doubt it. I love that Meghan and Rick rocked it out “just because.” IMO those are the best becauses. Chris and I photographed them just being in love. We met in Parkville, MO, one of the cutest towns with the best light in...
by admin | Feb 22, 2013 | Brandi Mussack, Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, La Brisa Updates, Personal
Happy Friday everyone! I am ridiculously excited to announce a crazy awesome change at La Brisa Photography! Brisa and I have some life-changing news to share with all of you… …we are expecting to move to Tucson! No, we are not pregnant. Sorry to...
by admin | Feb 21, 2013 | 52 Weeks of Awesomeness, Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW), Autumn Shoemaker, Brandi Mussack, Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Personal, Pet Photography, Photographers
As a photographer, sometime you need to work on things outside of your normal purview 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 sharing our images with you...
by admin | Feb 20, 2013 | Baby Photography, Children Photography, Chris Hsieh, Family Photography, Joy Sessions, La Brisa
While in Arizona, I had the awesome opportunity to photograph one of my sister’s friend’s adorable family! I met the F Family at their gorgeous home and we had an amazing time together! Thank you again for trusting La Brisa to photograph your Joy Session....
by admin | Feb 19, 2013 | Autumn Shoemaker, La Brisa, Personal
Happy Birthday to our very own autumn! b and I (and a few people you may know) just wanted to wish you a ridiculously awesome day filled with happiness, joy and blessings because you deserve it! Hope you feel the love today!autumn is awesome because… …she...
by admin | Feb 13, 2013 | 52 Weeks of Awesomeness, Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW), Autumn Shoemaker, Brandi Mussack, Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Photographers
As a photographer, sometime you need to work on things outside of your normal purview 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 sharing our images with you...
by admin | Feb 12, 2013 | Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW), Brandi Mussack, La Brisa, Pay It Forward, Photographers, Style Sessions
Aloha, La Brisa Friends and Family! I will be hosting the second La Brisa Aspiring Photographer Workshop(APW) in Haleiwa, HI this Saturday! APWs are an opportunity for us to give back to the awesome photography community by sharing what we love to...
by admin | Feb 11, 2013 | 52 Weeks of Awesomeness, Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW), Autumn Shoemaker, Brandi Mussack, Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Photographers
As a photographer, sometime you need to work on things outside of your normal purview 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 sharing our images with you...
by admin | Feb 5, 2013 | Anniversary Photography, APW Shoot, Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW), Attraction Sessions, Brandi Mussack, Engagement Photography, La Brisa, Pay It Forward, Photographers
I think it has come full circle. Really, I attended my first APW in June of 2009 in Manhattan, KS and yesterday, I hosted my very first solo La Brisa Photography APW in Hawaii. What the heck? I have been trying to find ways to reach new photographer friends, develop...
by admin | Feb 4, 2013 | Chris Hsieh, High School Senior Portraits, La Brisa, Style Sessions
Recently, I traveled to Albuquerque, NM and photographed Heather, Isabel and Lauren at the University Of New Mexico campus. These roommates and best friends were so much fun to photograph! From their stylish outfits to their gorgeous smiles, they were absolutely...
by admin | Feb 1, 2013 | 52 Weeks of Awesomeness, Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW), Autumn Shoemaker, Brandi Mussack, Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Photographers
As a photographer, sometime you need to work on things outside of your normal purview 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 sharing our images with you...
by admin | Feb 1, 2013 | Brandi Mussack, Children Photography, Family Photography, Joy Sessions, La Brisa
There are few things better than sunrise on the beach. Add a family with an adorable, smiling little girl and I am a happy photographer. I am so grateful this wonderful family was willing to meet me so early in Waikiki. We strolled the beach, threw some rocks and drew...
by admin | Jan 30, 2013 | Autumn Shoemaker, High School Senior Portraits, La Brisa, Style Sessions
I’ve now had the distinct pleasure to shoot with miss Emma TWICE! You may recall I did a Style Session for Emma last fall- but Emma is a dancer, and we wanted to do some in-studio work as well to capture this major part of her life. It’s just a joy to watch Emma...
by admin | Jan 28, 2013 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Pet Photography, Style Sessions
Ashley is gorgeous. She has gorgeous horses, Shady and Rio. Her horses have awesome personalities. As in ridiculously awesome personalities. They made me laugh hysterically in their interactions with Ashley! We spent a lovely afternoon at Ashley’s parents’...
by admin | Jan 25, 2013 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Pay It Forward, Personal
After the success of last year’s Ten Word Birthday Story Contest, I figured we should do it again! So in honor of my 31th birthday today, I am hosting a super ridiculous and fun contest for you to win one of my three favorite landscape images that I have ever...
by admin | Jan 24, 2013 | Autumn Shoemaker, La Brisa, Pay It Forward, Style Sessions
I’m so excited to share “Proper Pin-ups” with you! This brainchild was launched by Alison Pulcher, Military-Community Liaison for the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce. The Manhattan and Fort Riley Yellow Ribbon Social Group hosts events twice a...
by admin | Jan 23, 2013 | Baby Photography, Brandi Mussack, Children Photography, Family Photography, Joy Sessions, La Brisa
I have been blessed with wonderful friends. Already in Oahu we were introduced to some wonderful people and wonderful people often do wonderful things. The L family is a part of that connection. Miss Adelyn wasn’t too keen on me despite my best funny face efforts, but...
by admin | Jan 22, 2013 | Attraction Sessions, Brandi Mussack, Engagement Photography, La Brisa
It is amazing how connections made years ago can be rekindled in minutes. I was so excited to meet Kelsey and Dominic in Atlanta for their engagement! It was my first time shooting there and a great couple to boot. Kelsey and I met years ago through mutual friends in...
by admin | Jan 21, 2013 | Attraction Sessions, Autumn Shoemaker, Engagement Photography, La Brisa
bailey and cole graciously agreed to meet me bright and early on a VERY chilly morning. I think it was all of 17 degrees when we started- but you’d never know it! Bailey rocked her adorable outfits despite the ridiculous weather and our session flew by. I was in...
by admin | Jan 18, 2013 | Brandi Mussack, High School Senior Portraits, La Brisa, Style Sessions
I love meeting new people, especially when they let me take their photos. Elana is an aspiring model and local high school student. I was only able to spend a short time with her but her humble and honest beauty was incredibly inspiring. Plus, her awesome mom and...
by admin | Jan 17, 2013 | 52 Weeks of Awesomeness, Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW), Autumn Shoemaker, Brandi Mussack, Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Photographers
As a photographer, sometime you need to work on things outside of your normal purview 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 sharing our images with you...
by admin | Jan 17, 2013 | Anniversary Photography, Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW), Attraction Sessions, Brandi Mussack, Engagement Photography, La Brisa, Pay It Forward
Aloha, La Brisa Friends and Family! I will be hosting the first La Brisa Aspiring Photographer Workshop(APW) in Haleiwa, HI in ten days! APWs are an opportunity for us to give back to the awesome photography community by sharing what we love to do…photographing...
by admin | Jan 16, 2013 | Brandi Mussack, La Brisa, Personal, Travel Photography
Aloha! It’s like a dream. A sunny, vibrant, tropical dream. I still can’t believe it and I’m trying not to wake up. I already don’t want it to end. Mr. Mussack and I jumped the Pacific puddle and moved 4,500 miles to the island of Oahu to the city of Haleiwa. I am in...
by admin | Jan 15, 2013 | Attraction Sessions, Chris Hsieh, Engagement Photography, La Brisa
The night before Brooke and Matt’s Attraction Session, a massive storm was predicted to literally flood San Francisco the next day. Our session was scheduled to occur in the midst of that morning storm. Yet, Brooke and Matt were completely game to brave the...
by admin | Jan 14, 2013 | Attraction Sessions, Chris Hsieh, Engagement Photography, La Brisa
My first portrait session of 2013 was absolutely awesome! I traveled to Chandler, Arizona to meet and photograph Alani and Aaron’s Attraction Session. We met at their beautiful home and then headed to The Grove to use their amazing foliage. Alani is incredibly...
by admin | Jan 11, 2013 | Brandi Mussack, Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Wedding Photography
The first La Brisa Photography wedding of 2013 was personal, intimate and phenomenal. My sister in law, Feliz, married her long time man-friend of 5 years, Jeff, in a beautiful outdoor ceremony in Yucaipa, CA! b flew in from Hawaii to photograph the wedding with me so...
by admin | Jan 2, 2013 | 52 Weeks of Awesomeness, Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW), Autumn Shoemaker, Brandi Mussack, Chris Hsieh, Joy Sessions, La Brisa, La Brisa Updates, Personal, Photographers, Photography for a Cause, Wedding Photography
HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!Holy 2012. Last year was a record setting year for La Brisa. We celebrated a lot of success in this past year as well as issued a lot of apologies (My Apologies) for not being able to keep up with that success. Thank you again so much to all of...
by admin | Dec 31, 2012 | Baby Photography, Children Photography, Chris Hsieh, Family Photography, Joy Sessions, La Brisa, Personal
Happy New Year’s Eve everyone! The La Brisa team has photographed a record number (for us) of portrait sessions this year! Over the next few days, we will be sharing our absolute favorite images that each of us has created in 2012.Here are my favorite personal...
by admin | Dec 30, 2012 | Autumn Shoemaker, La Brisa, Wedding Photography
The La Brisa team has photographed a record number (for us) of portrait sessions this year! Over the next few days, we will be sharing our absolute favorite images that each of us has created in 2012.Here are autumn’s favorite Wedding images of 2012! Click on each of...
by admin | Dec 29, 2012 | Brandi Mussack, La Brisa, Wedding Photography
The La Brisa team has photographed a record number (for us) of portrait sessions this year! Over the next few days, we will be sharing our absolute favorite images that each of us has created in 2012.Here are b’s favorite Wedding images of 2012! Click on each of the...
by admin | Dec 29, 2012 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Wedding Photography
The La Brisa team has photographed a record number (for us) of portrait sessions this year! Over the next few days, we will be sharing our absolute favorite images that each of us has created in 2012.Here are my favorite wedding portraits of 2012! Click on each of the...
by admin | Dec 28, 2012 | Autumn Shoemaker, High School Senior Portraits, La Brisa, Style Sessions
The La Brisa team has photographed a record number (for us) of portrait sessions this year! Over the next few days, we will be sharing our absolute favorite images that each of us has created in 2012.Here are autumn’s favorite Style Session images of 2012! Click on...
by admin | Dec 28, 2012 | Chris Hsieh, High School Senior Portraits, La Brisa, Style Sessions
The La Brisa team has photographed a record number (for us) of portrait sessions this year! Over the next few days, we will be sharing our absolute favorite images that each of us has created in 2012.Here are my favorite Style Session images of 2012! Click on each of...
by admin | Dec 28, 2012 | Brandi Mussack, High School Senior Portraits, La Brisa, Style Sessions
The La Brisa team has photographed a record number (for us) of portrait sessions this year! Over the next few days, we will be sharing our absolute favorite images that each of us has created in 2012.Here are b’s favorite Style Session images of 2012! Click on each of...
by admin | Dec 28, 2012 | Baby Photography, Children Photography, Chris Hsieh, Family Photography, Joy Sessions, La Brisa, Maternity Photography
The La Brisa team has photographed a record number (for us) of portrait sessions this year! Over the next few days, we will be sharing our absolute favorite images that each of us has created in 2012.Here are my favorite Joy Session images of 2012! Click on each of...
by admin | Dec 27, 2012 | Baby Photography, Brandi Mussack, Children Photography, Family Photography, Joy Sessions, La Brisa, Maternity Photography
The La Brisa team has photographed a record number (for us) of portrait sessions this year! Over the next few days, we will be sharing our absolute favorite images that each of us has created in 2012.Here are b’s favorite Joy Session images of 2012! Click on each of...
by admin | Dec 27, 2012 | Autumn Shoemaker, Baby Photography, Children Photography, Family Photography, Joy Sessions, La Brisa
The La Brisa team has photographed a record number (for us) of portrait sessions this year! Over the next few days, we will be sharing our absolute favorite images that each of us has created in 2012.Here are autumn’s favorite Joy Session images of 2012! Click on each...
