by admin | Apr 19, 2017 | 52 Weeks of Awesomeness, Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW), Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Paxton, Pay It Forward, Personal, Photographers
52 Weeks of Awesomeness continues! The challenge for Week 6 is “Natural Light vs Artificial Light”. One of the most unexpected things about having Paxton is the outpouring of generosity from others. Brisa and I have been overwhelmed with gifts for Paxton...
by admin | Apr 14, 2017 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Paxton, Personal
Happy 75th Birthday Dad! I hope you have the best day ever! The past year presented numerous challenges for you. From health concerns to a death in the family to the addition of your 7th grandchild, your 74th year epitomized how life gives and takes away. Though our...
by admin | Apr 12, 2017 | 52 Weeks of Awesomeness, Chris Hsieh, Paxton, Personal
52 Weeks of Awesomeness continues! The challenge for Week 5 is “Spring”. When Paxton was 2 weeks old, Brisa bought him this onesie in preparation for Spring/Easter. I told her she was crazy. Why would we need to buy this NOW? Fast forward 5 weeks later and...
by admin | Apr 12, 2017 | Chris Hsieh, Wedding Photography
I’m incredibly excited to share a preview of Jordan and Tyler’s Manhattan, KS Spring wedding! Their day was filled with joyfulness. Jordan was the calmest bride I’ve ever witnessed. Tyler is one of the kindest people I’ve ever met. Together,...
by admin | Apr 6, 2017 | Attraction Sessions, Chris Hsieh, Engagement Photography
Jordan and Tyler’s Fall Attraction Session was sentimental and full of laughter. These two are getting married this Saturday and it was probably time for me to actually blog their Manhattan, KS engagement photos! While you may recognize Jordan as being of the...
by admin | Apr 5, 2017 | 52 Weeks of Awesomeness, Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW), Chris Hsieh, Paxton, Personal, Photographers
52 Weeks of Awesomeness continues! The challenge for Week 4 is “Relationship”. Six and a half weeks ago, this little dude entered my life. He has not spoken to me or hugged me, yet I know he loves me. My relationship with Paxton grows everyday almost as...
by admin | Apr 4, 2017 | Chris Hsieh, Wedding Photography
Cierra and Joshua’s awesome Evergreen Country Club wedding was absolutely perfect! The rain stayed away, the ceremony was emotionally beautiful and the celebration was energetic and uplifting. Most importantly, in my 9+ years of photographing weddings, Cierra...
by admin | Apr 4, 2017 | Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW), Pay It Forward, Photographers, Photography Competitions
Happy April everyone! Please join me in congratulating the La Brisa Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW) Monthly Photography Competition Winner Jerry Wang Photography! For March, the theme for MPC #50 was “Small Aperture” and members of the group voted for...
by admin | Mar 30, 2017 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Style Sessions
I recently photographed Brenna’s University of Arizona graduation photos in Tucson! Brenna is ridiculously awesome and she made her Style Session so much fun to photograph! From Old Main, to University Boulevard to the Tyndall Parking Garage, we explored all...
by admin | Mar 29, 2017 | 52 Weeks of Awesomeness, Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW), Chris Hsieh, Paxton, Personal
52 Weeks of Awesomeness continues! The challenge for Week 3 is “Backlighting”. Paxton sat on Stormy for the first time! Brisa rode a horse before she could walk. Looks like Paxton will be the same way! I wish I had a little more directional light, but by...
by admin | Mar 22, 2017 | 52 Weeks of Awesomeness, Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW), Paxton, Personal, Photographers
52 Weeks of Awesomeness continues! The challenge for Week 2 is “Green”. CHEERS! Little Paxton celebrated St. Patrick’s Day awesomely! The challenge for Week 3 of 52 Weeks of Awesomeness is “Backlighting”! Excited to find your submissions...
by admin | Mar 15, 2017 | 52 Weeks of Awesomeness, Chris Hsieh, Paxton, Pay It Forward, Personal, Photographers
Today launches the start of another 52 Weeks of Awesomeness. The last time I completed a year long, weekly photography challenge was 2013-2014 and so I’m excited to try again! The challenge for Week 1 is “Introduce Yourself”. Hi, my name is Chris...
by admin | Mar 7, 2017 | 52 Weeks of Awesomeness, Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW), La Brisa, Pay It Forward, Photographers
After a 4 year hiatus, the La Brisa weekly photography challenge, 52 Weeks of Awesomeness, is back!!! As a photographer, sometimes you need to work on things outside of your normal day-to-day life and this weekly photography challenge is designed to utilize your...
by admin | Mar 1, 2017 | Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW), La Brisa, Pay It Forward, Photographers, Photography Competitions
Happy March everyone! Please join me in congratulating the La Brisa Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW) Monthly Photography Competition Winner Rebecca Robinson! For February, the theme for MPC #49 was “Architecture” and members of the group voted for...
by admin | Feb 27, 2017 | Baby Photography, Chris Hsieh, Family Photography, Joy Sessions, La Brisa, La Brisa Updates, Maternity Photography, Newborn Photography, Paxton, Personal
Happy Monday everyone! Last week on the La Brisa Facebook page, I teased a huge La Brisa announcement. Well, today’s the day! For the past 9 months, Brisa and I have been developing and preparing the newest La Brisa Photographer, Paxton Alex Hsieh! I am still in...
by admin | Feb 1, 2017 | Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW), Photographers, Photography Competitions
Happy February everyone! Please join me in congratulating the La Brisa Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW) Monthly Photography Competition Winner Sarah Gudeman Photography! For January, the theme for MPC #48 was “Love Never Fails” and members of the group...
by admin | Jan 17, 2017 | 50 States Goal, Anniversary Photography, APW Shoot, Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW), Attraction Sessions, Baby Photography, Children Photography, Chris Hsieh, Commercial Photography, Engagement Photography, Family Photography, High School Senior Portraits, Joy Sessions, La Brisa, La Brisa Updates, Maternity Photography, Newborn Photography, Pay It Forward, Personal, Photographers, Photography Competitions, Photography for a Cause, Style Sessions, Wedding Photography
HAPPY 2017 EVERYONE! I am excited to share La Brisa’s 2016 in Review with all of you! 2016 by the numbers for La Brisa Photography $1,383.73 amount donated to Sarah Cocker-Scott’s medical expenses through Photography for a Cause! 56,468 total visits to...
by admin | Jan 13, 2017 | 7 Continents Goal, Chris Hsieh, Wedding Photography
Alli and Justin’s Antioch Bible Church wedding in Johannesburg, South Africa was one of the most emotional I have ever witnessed. From Justin wiping away tears after seeing Alli walk down the aisle, to Grandpa Kirby’s prayer during the ceremony, to...
by admin | Jan 2, 2017 | Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW), Pay It Forward, Photographers, Photography Competitions
Happy January everyone! Please join me in congratulating the La Brisa Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW) Monthly Photography Competition Winner Captivated Studio! For December, the theme for MPC #47 was “Black and White” and members of the group voted...
by admin | Dec 29, 2016 | Anniversary Photography, Attraction Sessions, Chris Hsieh, La Brisa
Erin and Phil married earlier this year. Their plan is to continue working on their 1976 28 foot Airstream Argosy trailer, aka “The Bicentennial Falcon” and travel around the country while Erin photographs weddings and portraits session (Erin Evangeline...
by admin | Dec 28, 2016 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Wedding Photography
Emily and Ryan’s New Kent Winery wedding was emotional, intimate and full of faith. From Ryan’s prayer with Emily during their faux first look, through the ceremony and their sparkler send-off, Emily and Ryan placed God first, as they always do. I met...
by admin | Dec 6, 2016 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Pay It Forward, Personal, Photography for a Cause
After 7 days of blasting your social media accounts with Sarah Cocker’s Photography For a Cause event, you’ve raised $1,383.73 towards the $1,000 goal to donate to Sarah’s breast cancer treatment! 41 of you purchased a total of 83 fine art...
by admin | Dec 6, 2016 | Chris Hsieh, Wedding Photography
Whitney and Neil’s Hallbrook Country Club wedding was an epic celebration! Undoubtedly, Whitney and Neil partied like rockstars. After the initial nervousness of seeing each other for the first time, the rest of their day was focused on awesomeness! My favorite...
by admin | Dec 1, 2016 | Chris Hsieh, Pay It Forward, Personal, Photography for a Cause
After three days, we’ve raised $430.52 towards our $1,000 goal to donate to Sarah’s breast cancer treatment! At Sarah’s age, the chances of being diagnosed with breast cancer is 0.44%. Sarah and I are hoping to raise awareness through this cause!...
by admin | Dec 1, 2016 | Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW), Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Pay It Forward, Photographers, Photography Competitions
Happy December everyone! Please join me in congratulating the La Brisa Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW) Monthly Photography Competition Winner Little Leapling Photography! For November, the theme for MPC #46 was “Selective Focus” and members of the...
by admin | Nov 30, 2016 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Pay It Forward, Personal, Photography for a Cause
After two days, we’ve raised $185.57 towards our $1,000 goal to donate to Sarah’s breast cancer treatment! At Sarah’s age, the chances of being diagnosed with breast cancer is 0.44%. Sarah and I are hoping to raise awareness through this cause! Read...
by admin | Nov 29, 2016 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, La Brisa Updates, Pay It Forward, Personal, Photography for a Cause
After one day, we’ve raised $24.40 (Thanks Justin!) to donate to Sarah’s breast cancer treatment! At Sarah’s age, the chances of being diagnosed with breast cancer is 0.44%. Sarah and I are hoping to raise awareness through this cause! Read about...
by admin | Nov 28, 2016 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Photography for a Cause, Wedding Photography
Carolyn and Cody’s Ultimate Skybox sunset wedding was one of the most emotional ceremonies I’ve ever witnessed. During the vows, Cody only get through about a 1/3 of what he wanted to say. He was so overwhelmed with emotion. It was incredible to hear....
by admin | Nov 28, 2016 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, La Brisa Updates, Pay It Forward, Photography for a Cause
Ready for the best Cyber Monday deal ever??? Starting today Monday, November 28th through Monday, December 5th, I am hosting a 7 day fine art photograph print sale via Photography For a Cause where 100% of print profits will be donated to Sarah Cocker’s medical...
by admin | Nov 22, 2016 | Chris Hsieh, Commercial Photography, La Brisa
Two years ago, Jessa of Orange Sky Yoga, booked a commercial photography shoot to showcase her budding skills as a yogi, business owner and all around badass. Check out the images Jessa, Autumn and I created together by clicking HERE! Well, recently, I collaborated...
by admin | Nov 16, 2016 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Wedding Photography
Lauren and Matt’s eclectic Spiderhouse wedding in Austin, TX was brilliant. As wedding and portrait photographers themselves (check out their beautiful work @ Novi Photo), Lauren and Matt planned their perfect wedding! I think I learned all I needed to know...
by admin | Nov 12, 2016 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Personal, Photographers
Admittedly, I haven’t attended many photography conferences in the past 8+ years of running La Brisa. My photography journey has been built on tons of trial and error, youtube tutorials and help from other photographers. Over the past few years, numerous friends...
by admin | Nov 10, 2016 | Chris Hsieh, Wedding Photography
Jen and Zach’s elegant Santana Row wedding was absolutely magical. From the sentimentality of Jen getting ready at her childhood home to the joyfulness of Jen and Zach’s traditional ceremony to the beauty of the lights decorating Santana Row, everything...
by admin | Nov 1, 2016 | Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW), Pay It Forward, Photographers, Photography Competitions
Happy November everyone! Please join me in congratulating the La Brisa Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW) Monthly Photography Competition Winner Junghans Images! For October, the theme for MPC #45 was “OCF (Off Camera Flash)” and members of the group...
by admin | Oct 31, 2016 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Wedding Photography
Melanie and Kevin met on Twitter due to their mutual love of the Mets! On their wedding day, they gifted each other with custom designed Mets jerseys! What could be more perfect than to go to Citi Field on their wedding day with their new threads?!?! They’re New...
by admin | Oct 26, 2016 | Chris Hsieh, Wedding Photography
Amy and Willie’s intimate Fall outdoor backyard wedding was one of my absolute favorites I have ever photographed. Their wedding was one of my favorites not just because of the incredibly scenic location, Willie’s parents’ backyard, but because of...
by admin | Oct 10, 2016 | 50 States Goal, Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Wedding Photography
Jackie and Bur’s New Frontier Ranch wedding was intimate, rustic and ridiculously awesome. In all of our discussions leading up to #TakeMeToChurch2016, Jackie was quite possibly the most excited bride I’ve ever had. Everything was groovy. Her and Bur were...
by admin | Oct 5, 2016 | 50 States Goal, Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, La Brisa Updates, Wedding Photography
In November of 2010, I created a personal goal to photograph a wedding in all 50 states. Well, I figured it would be time for an update! As of now, I am contracted to photograph a wedding in 32 of the 50 states! I’d LOVE your help with the remaining 18 states to...
by admin | Oct 4, 2016 | APW Shoot, Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW), Attraction Sessions, Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Pay It Forward, Photographers
For some reason, I’ve hosted several Aspiring Photographer Workshops (APW) in Indianapolis, IN since 2014! From Kathryn & Logan, to Ashley & Bryce to Katie & Renick, Indy always provides me with the best couples and the most incredible locations!...
by admin | Oct 4, 2016 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Wedding Photography
Monica and Neal’s Crowne Plaza Union Station Wedding was absolutely incredible! My favorite part of their wedding was the very end of their reception. After 5+ hours of dancing and celebrating, Monica and Neal’s cherished friends and family lifted them up...
by admin | Oct 3, 2016 | Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW), La Brisa, Pay It Forward, Photographers, Photography Competitions
Happy October everyone! Please join me in congratulating the La Brisa Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW) Monthly Photography Competition #44 Winner, Shutterbug by Sheridan! For September, the theme for MPC #44 was “FOOD” and members of the group voted...
by admin | Sep 27, 2016 | 50 States Goal, Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Wedding Photography
Jade and Emily’s Sioux Falls wedding was another first for me. The first time I’ve photographed a South Dakota wedding. And the first time I’ve photographed the marriage of a beauty queen and a quarterback; hence their hashtag, #BeautyAndTheBudger!...
by admin | Sep 23, 2016 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Personal
Happy Birthday Brisa! In the past year, you’ve accomplished so much. From re-establishing yourself in Tucson, to buying a new home, to putting up with me, to being our breadwinner, you are absolutely phenomenal. I feel so blessed to share life with you. I love...
by admin | Sep 21, 2016 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Wedding Photography
Kate and Robert’s surprise wedding in Houston, TX was a first for me. Of the 170+ weddings I’ve photographed, I was incredibly excited to shoot Kate and Robert’s engagement party turned surprise wedding! As guests entered the engagement party, they...
by admin | Sep 21, 2016 | APW Signup, Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW), Attraction Sessions, Chris Hsieh, Pay It Forward, Photographers
I am hosting a FREE Indianapolis photography workshop on Friday, September 30th, 2016 from 5:15pm-7:45pm and would LOVE for you to attend! I will be sharing how and why I shoot the way I do. APWs are a way for me to give back to the photography community. Read about a...
by admin | Sep 20, 2016 | Anniversary Photography, Attraction Sessions, Chris Hsieh, La Brisa
When I traveled to Lake Tahoe to photograph Jessica and Kyle’s incredible wedding, I was fortunate enough to connect with Danielle and Eduardo. They have an amazing love story and we met for a Sand Harbor Beach engagement type of shoot. Danielle is attending...
by admin | Sep 16, 2016 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Wedding Photography
The morning of Jessica and Kyle’s Lake Tahoe wedding was the most laid back I’ve ever experienced. While Kyle and his guys were watching college football, drinking beers and insulting each other (as usual), Jessica and her girls were chatting about...
by admin | Sep 6, 2016 | APW Shoot, Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW), Attraction Sessions, Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Pay It Forward, Photographers
Since Bethany & Evan’s APW, I wanted to host another Arizona photography workshop. I’m happy to share images from my latest La Brisa Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW) in Sierra Vista, AZ! After posting a model call on FB, Josh contacted me as a...
by admin | Sep 2, 2016 | Attraction Sessions, Chris Hsieh, Engagement Photography, La Brisa
Briana and Adam are easy going, super fun and full of awesomeness! When I arrived at the location of their 2017 Lake Quivira wedding, I was blown away by the overall beauty of the area. Honestly, every where I looked, I saw a photo opportunity. I am quite certain that...
by admin | Sep 1, 2016 | Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW), Pay It Forward, Photographers, Photography Competitions
Happy September everyone! Please join me in congratulating the La Brisa Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW) Monthly Photography Competition #43 Winner, Salt and Pine Photography! For August, the theme for MPC #43 was “RAIN” and members of the group voted...
