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Malibu Family Portraits | The Chapas at El Matador Beach

7/30/2016

The Chapas might be one of the most photogenic families I've seen in a while. Their two girls were cute as could be in their sweet dresses, and with the beautiful golden light of summer sunset at El Matador Beach, it felt like I couldn't take a bad photo!

I love shooting weddings and engagements, but there's something so special about snapping photos of a couple who has been married for several years. They know how to dance and kiss. They know how to look deeply into one another's eyes and be swept away.

El Matador is sometimes a tricky beach, because when the tide is high or coming in, the waves can sweep all the way up the sand to the rocky cliffs. The water leaves you nowhere to hide, and steals your sandals if you left them somewhere you hoped would be high and dry. This evening was one such situation, but rather than let the foaming waves (literally) dampen their spirits, the Chapas waded and danced around in the waves, laughing when they got wet and making for so many fun and candid moments. Thanks for a wonderful and memorable shoot!

Like these? Let's set up a portrait shoot! Email me >> cecily.breeding@gmail.com

Malibu Maternity Photography | Rina & Shubyre

7/20/2016

Rina & Shubyre's new son is already here in the world, but these photos from her eighth month will also exist for years and years to remind their constantly growing and changing family of this beautiful season of expectation.

Weeks of rain had brought green grass in Malibu. The air was clean, the the sun was gold, and the wind provided just the right amount of movement for every frame to be more dramatic and eye-catching than the last.

Rina made a great choice with her flowy white dress and WOW her hair blew perfectly in the wind. The tender chemistry between her and Shubyre was simple and powerful. I don't even think they got tired of all the cheek and forehead kisses!

I think the only thing greater than Rina & Shubyre's beautiful relationship is the family they are building together. I can't wait to watch this little one grow big and strong!

Love these? Let's set up a shoot >> cecily.breeding@gmail.com

lululemon athletica Ambassador Portraits of SoulCycle Instructor Ashley Roe | Fitness Photography

7/20/2016

lululemon athletica has a thing for supporting their local gyms and instructors. Periodically, each store "adopts" a handful of fiery fitness instructors and community connectors and supports them personally and professionally. These individuals are referred to as ambassadors.

When a new ambassador is chosen, one of the first steps is to get some awesome photos of him/her doing what they do best— teaching, sweating and connecting.

When lululemon Westlake asked SoulCycle instructor, Ashley Roe to be their new ambassador, they asked me to shoot her photos. Ashley brought the thunder in a class specifically for the Westlake lululemon team, and I just hit the shutter button (a lot).

You can see some of these photos printed up huge and hanging on the wall at lululemon Westlake, or if you want to experience Ashley's class in person, catch up with her at SoulCycle Westlake.

Like these? Let's shoot >> cecily.breeding@gmail.com

Father's Day Portraits | lululemon athletica Los Angeles

7/20/2016

I've shot a lot of families, and I've shot a few dads, but I've never done Father's Day portraits! This was a treat to get some (grown up) kids alone with their dads, sharing some favorite activities. This shoot was for a window display for lululemon athletica Calabasas, but the images will be treasured for years to come by the families represented. What a special treat it was to snap some meaningful, candid moments of these wonderful humans and the remarkable men they call Dad.

Love these? Email me to set up a shoot today >> cecily.breeding@gmail.com

Lincoln Potter is One Year Old | Family & Baby Portraits

7/1/2016

I get to see Lincoln Potter every 6 months, because his parents are amazing and so intentional about planning photo shoots. If you were to visit the Potter home, you would find photos lovingly printed and framed all over the house, showing every season of life. Just wow.

This photo shoot was to commemorate Lincoln's first birthday and the year of joy he has brought to his parents. We met at Alumni Park at Pepperdine University to catch some golden light and green early summer grass.

Malibu Family Portraits | The Chapas at El Matador Beach

Malibu Maternity Photography | Rina & Shubyre

lululemon athletica Ambassador Portraits of SoulCycle Instructor Ashley Roe | Fitness Photography

Father's Day Portraits | lululemon athletica Los Angeles

Lincoln Potter is One Year Old | Family & Baby Portraits

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