Love and Candy Sweetheart Sessions ~ January 29th

January 25, 2012 by Austin | 1 Comment

Closed – Sessions taking place today!

LOVE

&

CANDY

- A day for being sweethearts -

* (Click here to see examples of a Sweetheart Session) *

This is going to be a candy coated day of fun, color, cuddles, and visual enchantment.

- PLUS -

We are extremely excited to announce that we will be holding the sessions at the gorgeous Mission in San Juan Capsitrano!!

So grab your sweetheart and let’s have some fun!

These sessions are perfect not only for couples of all ages but are also great for:

- Mom’s and Daughters

-Friends

-Family

- Etc!

So it doesn’t matter wether it’s for someone you love, or with someone you love, these sessions are going to be amazing either way!

Posted in Mini Sessions, Sweetheart Sessions Tagged Couples photographer, Los Angeles Portrait Photography, Mini Sessions, Mission San Juan Capistrano, Sweetheart Sessions, Valentine's Day |

We won the Bride’s Choice Award 2012! That’s 3 years in a row!

January 25, 2012 by Austin | Leave a comment

Pasadena,CA – January 25, 2012 – WeddingWire, the nation’s leading wedding Marketplace, is excited to announce A. O’Brien Photography has been selected to receive the prestigious WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2012 for Photography!

Posted in Awards Tagged A. O'Brien Photography, awards, bride's choice, Los Angeles Photographer, martha stewart weddings, project wedding, wedding photography, wedding wire |

Chaili and Chadwick’s Sweetheart Session

January 18, 2012 by Austin | Leave a comment

I am offering a full day of - Love & Candy - Sweetheart Sessions on January 29th.

Click here for more details.

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner I thought it would be really fun to offer super cute/romantic sessions to couples of all ages and stages in their relationships. From Puppy love to couples that have been married for 60 years. I am calling the sessions Love & Candy and so far I am loving the results!

My first Love & Candy session was with Chaili and Chadwick, an awesome couple from Azusa, CA. Man, did they rock this session! They were such a fun and energetic couple ready to tackle all of the fun/silly/romantic ideas I had planned for them. You can see the results for yourself below.

Enjoy!

Posted in Portraits, Sweetheart Sessions Tagged Chaili and Cahdwick, Love & Candy, Old Town Pasadena, Portrait Photography, Sweetheart Photos, Sweetheart Sessions, Valentine's Day |

Baby Soraya

January 5, 2012 by Austin | Leave a comment

Well with the Holidays and the insanity leading up to them I have fallen behind a bit on my updates and blogging. So there may be a mass blast of blog entries over the next couple of weeks! So brace yourself.

We will start it off with this adorable session with baby Soraya. She may be just about the cutest thing I have ever seen and for whatever reason when babies sit in little baby chairs the cuteness elevates to overwhelming adorableness. Plus we got some great shots with the whole family at the end of the day just in time to get some perfect light bleed to create that mystical warmth that I love. Enjoy!

Posted in Family Portraits, Newborn/Infant Tagged A. O'Brien Photography, Baby Photographer, Baby Poses, Baby Props, Family Portrait, Newborn Photographer, Newborn Session, Portrait Photographer, Wedding Photographer Pasadena |

Wedding at Shutters on The Beach – Jennifer and Billy

November 22, 2011 by Austin | Leave a comment

This was an absolutely gorgeous day at Shutters on The Beach. Perfect weather, stunning couple, amazing people, and lots of love. Jennifer and Billy were truly a delight to be around and they were so fun to watch as their excitement and love for each other radiated through their whole being. It was kinda contagious. With the Santa Monica Pier and a gorgeous sunset as the perfect backdrop, Shutters on The Beach proved to be the perfect venue for their small but elegant ceremony in the sand followed by a fun and stylish reception. Thanks to everyone involved and congratulations to Jennifer and Billy! I wish you both a life full of love and adventure!

Posted in Wedding Tagged A. O'Brien Photography, Beach Wedding Photographer, Beach Weddings, Jennifer and Billy, Los Angeles Wedding Photography, Santa Monica, Shutters on The Beach, Sunset Weddings, Wedding Photographer Pasadena, Wedding Photographer Santa Monica |

Union Station Engagement Session – Jennifer and Doug

November 12, 2011 by Austin | Leave a comment

Practically perfect in every way. Union Station provides a rustic warmth bursting with romance and visual intrigue that is hard to come by in LA. The architecture inside makes me want to jump into an old movie. Top that off with an incredible couple and you got yourself one visual/fun/exciting/romantic engagement session. I had such a blast getting to shoot with Jennifer and Doug as we hopped trains and made our way through the city and up and down alleys. They were so great to be around and really embodied the concepts for the shoot. Fantastic locations, great clothes, fun accessories, and an amazing couple makes for a fantastic shoot! Thanks for rocking this session guys!

Posted in Engagement Tagged A. O'Brien Photography, Los ANgeles, Los Angeles Wedding Photography, Old Town Pasadena, old town pasadena engagement session, Old town pasadena engagement shoot, Pasadena Photographer, Union Station, Union Station Engagement Session, Wedding Photographer Pasadena, wedding photography |

Palmatier Family Portrait

November 11, 2011 by Austin | Leave a comment

Family portrait – done front yard style. Andi and Nathan’s little guy Ezekiel is awesome and full of personality. He was a little sleepy when I first arrived, having just gotten up from a nap, but after a little time hanging upside down (a favorite pastime of his) he woke right up and went into baby model mode. Maybe he’ll learn baby “Blue Steel”. Zoolander anyone? Super cute little guy and an awesome family! Thanks for an awesome session guys!

Posted in Portraits Tagged A. O'Brien Photography, Baby Portrait, Blue Steel, Family Portraits, Pasadena, Pasadena Photographers, Portrait Photography, Zoolander |

Desert Engagement Session – Elaine and Rafael

November 3, 2011 by Austin | Leave a comment

Excellent light, perfect cloud patterns, deep blue skies, great colors and one SUPER fun couple made this desert engagement session nothing less than awesome. Plus we got to shoot at the famous Church from Kill Bill. Fret not , nobody died! Thanks to Elaine and Rafael for making this such a fun and memorable day!

Posted in Engagement Tagged A. O'Brien Photography, Chapel, Church, Desert Engagement Sessions, Desert Photos, Elaine, Elaine and Rafaeal, Engagement Session, Kill Bill, Photography, Rafael |

Celeste and Kevin’s Vintage Wedding at Nature Friends – Sierra Madre, CA

October 14, 2011 by Austin | Leave a comment

Made with Lot’s O’ Love. Everything about this day felt like sitting by the fireplace with a good book on a rainy day. Hand selected glass jars filled with wildflowers, old books and bottles for centerpieces, burlap runners, and rustic old cabins to get dressed in – each detail carefully selected not as aesthetic but more so as a character, as if to play a role in the most important day of Celeste and Kevin’s lives. The friends and family surrounding Celeste and Kevin only added to this feeling of home. So welcoming and full of love and excitement for the newlyweds. I feel honored to have been there to witness the beginnings of what I believe will be an amazing life for Celeste and Kevin. A life filled with fond memories and in what I can only imagine will be a warm, nostalgic, and beautiful home. Thanks Celeste and Kevin for allowing me to be a part of such an amazing day!

See More Photos Here

Posted in Wedding Tagged A. O'Brien Photography, Celeste and Kevin, Kevin and Celeste, LA Wedding Photography, Los Angeles Wedding Photographer, Nature Friends, Vintage, Vintage Weddings, Wedding |

Laura and Ryan’s Colorful Garden Wedding at Le Chene

October 5, 2011 by Austin | Leave a comment

One of the things I love most about my job is that I get to meet some amazing people, and since planning a wedding takes a decent amount of time I sometimes get to meet clients over a year before the actual wedding day. This has been the case with Laura and Ryan. I spent time with them in meetings, hanging out during engagement shoots, brainstorming ideas, etc. Even after shooting their wedding I am still in touch with them. All this to say I feel like I have formed a unique friendship with them. I have thoroughly enjoyed getting to know them over the past year and I am honored to have been a part of their stunning garden wedding at Le Chene. They are two of the kindest people I have met in awhile, but what I love most about them is watching them interact with each other. It’s apparent that while these two may not be the same height, they are definitely meant for each other. I am glad to call them friends and I am excited to see all they accomplish in their life together.