For this brand photography photoshoot with psychologist, Delaney Menell, we opted for an urban setting to reflect Delaney's approachable, casual style. She brought a ton of fun outfits and props to make good use of our time and we planned to capture a solid mix of headshots as well as evergreen content-type images she can use on her website, online ads, Instagram, LinkedIn, and more. The majority of Delaney's sessions are carried out through video calls, so her primary touch points with clients are digital. To that end, she wanted to make sure to develop a line of images she can use in her email newsletter to current and prospective clients as well. 

​Lots of variety in here to choose from that will last Delaney for years and keep her in fresh content all the time! 

WONDERING WHAT A MID-DAY, BRIGHT SUNNY WEDDING LOOKS LIKE? CHECK THIS OUT.
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Nicci and Johnny's beautiful Malibu wedding is proof that you CAN get married and take beautiful pictures in the middle of the day! Most couples tend to plan their wedding for evening, in order to capture golden sunset light and a evening-to-nighttime party. But Nicci and Johnny aren't most couples! They're active and beachy SoCal kids (not night owls), so they opted to have an early afternoon outdoor wedding with a casual lawn reception with tacos and games. Their timeframe included a family-only ceremony at 1pm, couple photos at 2pm, and their friends arrived for the reception afterward at 3pm. In photographer-speak, this meant shooting couple photos in the middle of the bright afternoon sun (in late July)! Technically this is usually a photography no-no, but I made sure they understood what kind of look their photos would have—sunlight-drenched with strong shadows and bright blue water—and they were all in! Though these photos are non-traditional, we were still able to work with the angles of the sun and what shadows we had to shoot evenly lit family pictures and gorgeous sunny couple photos that Nicci and Johnny are thrilled with. 

Ceremony location: Malibu Gathering 
Family portraits: Malibu Gathering
Couple portraits: Point Dume, Malibu 
Photographer: Cecily Breeding (that's me!) 

Are you planning a wedding? I love capturing weddings of all sizes and styles. I am based in both Austin, TX and Malibu, CA, so if you're planning a wedding anywhere in central Texas or southern California, I have local availability and rates (no travel cost) for you. Please reach out to talk more! >> [email protected] or you can learn more about Wedding Photography Packages and Rates here >> 

Laguna Cliffs Resort & Spa offers a variety of wonderful amenities to their guests and neighbors. During our content shoot it was fun to see so many community members walking in the park adjacent to the hotel and attending the morning yoga class on the lawn. This photo shoot was planned and executed with talent provided through Laguna Cliffs' PR partner. The images are intended for use in the hotel's social media and digital marketing strategy (might even wind up on the website as needed). All images were shot on location at Laguna Cliffs Resort & Spa, a Marriott property in Dana Point, California. 

Food and beverage photography shot onsite at Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort and Spa. I worked with the property's PR team in advance of the shoot to plan a shot list and schedule with the food and beverage staff to ensure fresh and beautiful plates and drinks for shooting.

Laguna Cliffs Marriott was in need of photography assets for their social and digital marketing strategy. We put together a shoot that featured the many beautiful amenities of the resort, including the restaurant, spa, fire pit, wine tasting, and breakfast patio. I worked with Laguna Cliffs' PR partner to plan and execute this shoot on location at Laguna Cliffs in Dana Point, Calif. 

This was an early spring shoot to create spring and summer content for Zachari Dunes Resort at Mandalay Beach. This property is extra special because it is nestled on a picturesque stretch of sand dunes between Malibu and Ventura, California. It's accessible as an easy getaway for both the Los Angeles and Santa Barbara crowds. The area feels sleepy, and the beach is quiet and uncrowded even on weekends (so shhh! Don't tell anyone!) 
For this shoot, we focuses on mostly family, girls trip, and guys trip storytelling: lunch, pool hangs, beach time. The image set is a mix of lifestyle, sense of place, detail, with and without people. The intended purpose of these photos is for reel covers, instagram posts, social and targeted ads and even print. 
The talent (in this case) is a mix of real families and hotel staff. 

Congratulations Lexie and Ryan on your beautiful Malibu elopement! What a special moment to share with your immediate family and celebrate the beginning of this new chapter in your life. 

Full disclosure: these are not couples. I just needed some Mt. Bonnell content BUT if these fake couples look this cute, imagine how gorgeous real engagement photos will look here! If you're engaged and you like the look of these images, shoot me an email and let's talk >> [email protected] 

This Austin family is expecting their first little one! We met at Auditorium Shores to celebrate this beautiful moment in their lives. It was extra special because this was their first photoshoot since moving to Austin from the midwest last summer. Welcome to Austin and congratulations on the new addition to the family! 

A beautiful day for Austin headshots for these four! We met at Mount Bonnell, a local park that overlooks both downtown and the Colorado River from a rugged limestone cliff. Even though the weather was a little chilly, they braved the wind and brought their warmest smiles.