by admin | Dec 27, 2012 | Anniversary Photography, Attraction Sessions, Chris Hsieh, Engagement Photography, 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 my favorite Attraction Session images of 2012! Click on...
by admin | Dec 26, 2012 | Anniversary Photography, Attraction Sessions, Autumn Shoemaker, Engagement Photography, 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.Today, we continue with autumn’s favorite Attraction Session images...
by admin | Dec 26, 2012 | Anniversary Photography, Attraction Sessions, Brandi Mussack, Engagement Photography, La Brisa
I hope that you had a very Merry Christmas! And that you were able to tightly hug your loved ones! 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...
by admin | Dec 24, 2012 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Wedding Photography
Merry Christmas Eve everyone! Hope you are having an amazing day with your families and friends! Today, I am excited to feature Dayna and Ryan’s incredible Lake Zephyr, NV wedding on the blog! You may remember this gorgeous couple from their amazing Attraction Session...
by admin | Dec 20, 2012 | 52 Weeks of Awesomeness, Autumn Shoemaker, 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 | Dec 7, 2012 | Attraction Sessions, Autumn Shoemaker, Chris Hsieh, Engagement Photography, La Brisa
The world of photography is an odd one. Honestly, I do not really remember when/where I actually met Leslie, but I do know that she is absolutely gorgeous and has modeled for La Brisa Aspiring Photographer Workshops in the past and I have been entirely grateful for...
by admin | Dec 5, 2012 | Attraction Sessions, Brandi Mussack, Engagement Photography, La Brisa
EXTRA!! EXTRA!! Read all about it: Paige and Max are AWESOME and IN LOVE and I get to shoot their wedding and It’s going to be awesome and this is WAY TOO LONG TO BE A HEADLINE! Well, you get the point. Thank you again for selecting La Brisa to photograph your...
by admin | Dec 4, 2012 | Autumn Shoemaker, Brandi Mussack, Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Pay It Forward, Travel Photography
Happy Tuesday everyone! I am ridiculously excited to announce the sale of the 2013 La Brisa Calendar of Awesomeness! 100% of the profits from the sale of the calendar will be donated to Friends of the Sunset Zoo (FOSZ)!The Friends of Sunset Zoo is a 501c3 non-profit...
by admin | Nov 30, 2012 | Autumn Shoemaker, La Brisa
Happy Friday everyone! Today, I am ridiculously excited to announce an amazing deal for La Brisa fans with 4 All Humanity!4 All Humanity is a fair trade and ethically sourced women’s apparel line. We work with artisans around the world giving them, livable...
by admin | Nov 30, 2012 | 52 Weeks of Awesomeness, Autumn Shoemaker, Chris Hsieh, La Brisa
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 | Nov 23, 2012 | Attraction Sessions, Autumn Shoemaker, Brandi Mussack, Chris Hsieh, Engagement Photography, La Brisa
autumn, b and I had the awesome privilege of photographing Megan and Tyler’s Attraction Session in Manhattan, KS! We started their session in Aggieville, then went to Kansas State University’s gorgeous campus and finished at Colbert Hills Golf Club and it was...
by admin | Nov 20, 2012 | 52 Weeks of Awesomeness, Autumn Shoemaker, Chris Hsieh, La Brisa
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 | Nov 14, 2012 | 52 Weeks of Awesomeness, Autumn Shoemaker, Chris Hsieh, La Brisa
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 | Nov 2, 2012 | Attraction Sessions, Brandi Mussack, Engagement Photography, La Brisa
Happy Wedding Day to Hannah & Curtis!!! b traveled out to Connecticut for their Attraction Session and together they created incredible images! Congratulations on celebrating your love and commitment today in Wichita, KS! b is super excited to photograph your...
by admin | Nov 1, 2012 | 52 Weeks of Awesomeness, Autumn Shoemaker, 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 | Oct 31, 2012 | La Brisa, Personal, Pet Photography
Happy Halloween everyone! The wifey and I have returned from a legendary trip to St. Lucia and I will post images from our trip very soon, but today I wanted to wish everyone a very Happy Halloween! Have a safe and absolutely awesome time tonight! Our very own Elvis...
by admin | Oct 23, 2012 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Personal, Travel Photography
Happy Tuesday everyone! Tomorrow, the wifey and I are headed off to St. Lucia to photograph a 10 year vow renewal! Isn’t that awesome? The wife will be my assistant for the shoot and then we’ll get to play on the beach for a few days! I will not have...
by admin | Oct 19, 2012 | Attraction Sessions, Chris Hsieh, Engagement Photography, La Brisa
Happy Friday everyone! Today, I am super excited to feature Tarilyn and Jason’s super fun Attraction Session on the blog! We met in San Antonio for their shoot and braved the ridiculous heat to have an awesome session! Tarilyn and Jason are so incredibly cute together...
by admin | Oct 12, 2012 | Attraction Sessions, Autumn Shoemaker, Chris Hsieh, Engagement Photography, La Brisa
I cannot believe I never featured this session on the blog! Autumn and I photographed this awesome Attraction Session and I am incredibly excited to shoot their wedding tomorrow! We had such a fun time and Angela and Drew are super adorable and absolutely hilarious...
by admin | Oct 10, 2012 | 52 Weeks of Awesomeness, Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW), Autumn Shoemaker, 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 | Oct 4, 2012 | Autumn Shoemaker, Brandi Mussack, La Brisa, Wedding Photography
Happy THURSDAY everyone! Wedding Week continues on the La Brisa blog and I am pumped to feature Karli & Brett’s gorgeous wedding photographed by b and autumn! You may remember this gorgeous couple from their amazing Attraction Session that b and autumn...
by admin | Oct 4, 2012 | 52 Weeks of Awesomeness, Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW), Autumn Shoemaker, 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 | Oct 3, 2012 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Wedding Photography
Happy Wednesday everyone! Wedding Week continues on the La Brisa blog and I am incredibly elated to feature Sarah and BJ’s intimate outdoor wedding! You may remember this gorgeous couple from their amazing Attraction Session that b and I photographed ~ Sarah &...
by admin | Oct 2, 2012 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Wedding Photography
Happy Tuesday everyone! This will be wedding week on the blog as we have sooo many weddings to blog and I am super excited to feature Courtney and Ari’s wedding which was my first ever Massachusetts trip! Which I was able to cross off my goal of shooting a wedding in...
by admin | Oct 1, 2012 | 50 States Goal, Brandi Mussack, Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Wedding Photography
Happy Monday everyone! This will be wedding week on the blog as we have sooo many weddings to blog and I cannot be more excited to start with Crystal and Jon’s wedding which was my first ever Iowa trip! Which I was able to cross off my goal of shooting a wedding in...
by admin | Sep 26, 2012 | 52 Weeks of Awesomeness, Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW), Autumn Shoemaker, 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 | Sep 19, 2012 | 52 Weeks of Awesomeness, Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW), Autumn Shoemaker, 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 | Sep 12, 2012 | 52 Weeks of Awesomeness, Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW), Autumn Shoemaker, 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 | Sep 11, 2012 | Brandi Mussack, La Brisa, Personal
Happy Birthday to our very own b! Autumn 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! I don’t know how two ordinary people...
by admin | Sep 10, 2012 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Personal
Today, I wanted to take the time to publicly apologize to all of our amazing La Brisa clients.I apologize for not responding to your emails, phone calls, text messages and La Brisa Facebook messages more promptly.I apologize for not sharing more portrait sessions and...
by admin | Sep 6, 2012 | Baby Photography, Children Photography, Chris Hsieh, Family Photography, La Brisa, Personal, Travel Photography
Last week, my family went on cruise! My parents wanted their grandsons to experience being on a big boat and so they invited all of us to come too! We had an awesome time hanging out together and eating a ton! Here are a few images from our trip!
by admin | Sep 5, 2012 | 52 Weeks of Awesomeness, Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW), Autumn Shoemaker, 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 | Sep 4, 2012 | Autumn Shoemaker, High School Senior Portraits, La Brisa, Style Sessions
Emma was my first 2012 Senior and I could not have asked for a more wonderful young lady! Obviously gorgeous, Emma was so sweet, so fun, and so willing to try whatever I threw at her. Emma is also a dancer- meaning killer poses and great outfits (tutu!)...
by admin | Sep 2, 2012 | 52 Weeks of Awesomeness, Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW), Autumn Shoemaker, 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 | Aug 29, 2012 | Brandi Mussack, La Brisa, Wedding Photography
I love that at La Brisa we truly immerse ourselves in a couples’ day. We start with the bride early in the morning and stay for some of the very last slow songs. What I love even more is when our friends and family trust us with such an amazing task.I have known Stacy...
by admin | Aug 28, 2012 | Baby Photography, Brandi Mussack, Children Photography, Family Photography, Joy Sessions, La Brisa
I have been blessed with such a supportive hometown community back in Nebraska. Every time I have a chance to get back to the Cornhusker state, I love to work with as many clients as I can. I was absolutely thrilled when Amber contacted me to set up a Joy Session and...
by admin | Aug 27, 2012 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Personal, Travel Photography
Happy Monday everyone! Later today, I am headed off on a 5 day cruise out of the country with my entire family (yup, all of my nephews will be there)! I will have no access to internet/phone so I will respond to everyone after September 3rd. Have a wonderful week and...
by admin | Aug 23, 2012 | Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW), Autumn Shoemaker, Brandi Mussack, Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Personal, Photographers, Thursday!
A week ago today, I was in Manhattan, KS for shoots and weddings and in the La Brisa Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW) facebook group that we host, we organize Third Thursday social meetups for local photographers to get together and talk shop. So, last Thursday,...
by admin | Aug 22, 2012 | 52 Weeks of Awesomeness, Autumn Shoemaker, Chris Hsieh, La Brisa
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 | Aug 22, 2012 | 52 Weeks of Awesomeness, Autumn Shoemaker, Chris Hsieh, La Brisa
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 | Aug 9, 2012 | 52 Weeks of Awesomeness, Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW), Autumn Shoemaker, 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 | Aug 4, 2012 | Attraction Sessions, Chris Hsieh, Engagement Photography, La Brisa
Happy Wedding Day to Annelise & Ryan! I just wanted to share their amazing Attraction Session with all of you today as they celebrate their vows and their commitment to each other! We had an awesome time at Kansas State University and then at Top of the World...
by admin | Aug 2, 2012 | 52 Weeks of Awesomeness, Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW), Autumn Shoemaker, Brandi Mussack, Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Photographers
After finishing the original 52WoA, we have decided to create an entirely new list of weekly challenges, called 52 Weeks of Awesomeness RELOADED and we would LOVE for you to join us! Images will be due each Wednesday and we hope that you share your images with us!...
by admin | Jul 26, 2012 | 52 Weeks of Awesomeness, Brandi Mussack, Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Photographers
Can you believe it? b and I MADE it! All 52 weeks! Holy moly! Next week, we will be showing a summary of all of our images and we will also be announcing our next 52 Weeks of Awesomeness challenge that will start on August 1st! More details to come! As a photographer,...
by admin | Jul 25, 2012 | Attraction Sessions, Autumn Shoemaker, Chris Hsieh, Engagement Photography, La Brisa
I first met Elisa at Adrian and Christian’s incredible wedding in Hawaii and we have been friends ever since! When she was planning her own wedding, she asked which dates I had available so that she could work everything around having me photograph her big day. As a...
by admin | Jul 24, 2012 | 52 Weeks of Awesomeness, La Brisa, Pay It Forward, Photographers
We have several seats left for our Introduction to Portrait Photography class that we are co-hosting with Anecdotally Yours in Kansas City, MO on August 13th! 100% of profits will be donated to HOPEforAlison.org! Help us, help support Alison by learning how to create...
by admin | Jul 20, 2012 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Personal, Photographers, Wedding Photography
In November of 2010, I created a personal goal to photograph a wedding in every state by 2015. Well, I am about a third of the way towards my deadline and I wanted to give you an update on my progress! Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut...
by admin | Jul 19, 2012 | 52 Weeks of Awesomeness, Brandi Mussack, Chris Hsieh, La Brisa
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 | Jul 18, 2012 | Baby Photography, Children Photography, Chris Hsieh, Family Photography, Joy Sessions, La Brisa
I met Mandy in graduate school at Kansas State University. At the time, she was pregnant with her first child. Fast forward a few years, and it is amazing to see how much her family has grown since then! Recently, I had the opportunity to visit The G Family at their...
by admin | Jul 17, 2012 | Attraction Sessions, Chris Hsieh, Engagement Photography, La Brisa
Ryan and I have known each other since we were 6. Maybe earlier. We grew up playing baseball and basketball together as well as going to elementary, middle and high school together. He had the best “dipsy-doo” (curveball) that I had ever seen. When he...
