California Custom Photography

September Mini Special!

2011-08-26T14:01:00.000-07:00

I hope everyone has had a wonderful summer and are ready for the kids to head back to school. I am trying to continue to offer monthly specials. This month we celebrate San Diego's beautiful and diverse Balboa Park. For just $75 plus tax, you will receive a mini session at a single location in the park. We will shoot for 25 minutes yielding about 20 images for you to choose from. After your images are posted in your online gallery, you may choose 11 images from your session to go into your 2.5 x 3.5 mini, purse sized accordian album. Please call or email for an appointment. With my kids starting football, my dates available are very limited.

XOXO,

Robin

Christmas in August and a peek at a 2011 Senior Session

2011-07-19T21:31:00.000-07:00

Plan ahead and schedule your holiday portraits for August. You will be sure to catch some beautiful summer sunshine on our gorgeous sandy beaches. You'll have the jump on your holiday planning at the same time. One of your choices with this great beach session in a set of custom press printed holiday cards. Call or email right away to schedule your August beach session. Do it!

So now I am sharing with you some images from a recent 2011 senior portrait session at Amy Strong Castle in Ramona. We battled some June Gloom but I think the end result was great.

Don't forget to get your 2012 seniors in for the early bird special this month and book your family beach sessions for August. Take advantage of the deals I'm offering you!

XOXO,
Robin

Class of 2012 Early Bird Special!

2011-06-06T20:37:00.000-07:00

Book your senior session in the month of July and receive an additional $20.00 print credit on top of the print credit you receive with your package.

email or call me to book!

robin@californiacustomphotography.net

619-201-1770

Daddy and Me Sessions, CCP this Summer and some image sharing

2011-05-28T09:23:00.000-07:00

Hey! Long time no see! I have neglected my blog, I know. So here's what's new for California Custom Photography for the next couple of months....

JUNE- Daddy and Me sessions at the La Mesa train depot on June 11th. See details below. (current clients get 50% off advertised price, woohoo!)

JULY- Graduating class of 2012- early bird special! If you have a 2012 senior and would like some fabulous outdoor portraits to commemorate their senior year, look for smokin deals in the month of July. (specials to be posted by early june)

AUGUST- Holiday Beach Portrait Specials- If you are hoping to have a picture of your family walking the sunny beaches of So Cal on your holiday cards, August is the month to do and I will give you the Hook Up!

(specials to be posted by early July)

And now for some sharing time.......This family is one of my favorites. Dad has been a friend of mine since 1st or 2nd grade. Mom, I met for the first time when she was out visiting from college. I loved her instantly. Awesome sense of humor, smart and savvy! Our boys were born within a month of each other and LOVE to play. They are two peas in a pod. Their little girl is the sweetest princess ever and I cherish the year I got to document her 1st year of life in portraits. So here are some shots from their holiday 2010 session we did at Balboa Park.

If you haven't signed up to receive email specials and updates from me, what are you waiting for?

Click this link and do it now

http://madmimi.com/signups/join/32620

Have a Happy Memorial Day!

XOXO,

Robin

Senior Portrait Season Class of 2011 AND 2012!

2011-04-02T12:00:00.000-07:00

Let's get out and enjoy San Diego's beautiful sunny weather and take advantage of the gorgeous scenery with custom Senior Portraits that suit your Senior's personality. There are 3 different session packages available and you are sure to find one that suits your style and budget! Call or email to schedule an appointment.

Pageants and Discounts yeah!!!!!

2011-03-01T06:50:00.000-08:00

Happy March everybody! Because I love having sales, I am offering another one. Enter coupon code MARCH MADNESS at check out and receive 20% off your print order, coupon expires March 6th. Be watching my blog and facebook page throughout the month for more discounts!

Look at this little beauty! We had a "natural" and a "glitz" session in one day to prepare for my client's upcoming pageants. See how stunning she is?

Tinkerbell at Viejas

2011-02-11T10:14:00.000-08:00

These were some 4th birthday portraits for my little pixie friend. Can you see that purple petti-skirt and matching flower? I custom ordered those from my friend Janna at http://www.styleforyourchild.com/
Check out Janna's online store and facebook page for some super cute stuff! She's having a sale today. Anyway, here are those cute pics I was telling you about.

Maternity Session at the Castle!

2011-02-04T16:24:00.000-08:00

Some of you may have seen these images already, but aren't they fun? This session was done at the Castle at Mt. Woodson. A historical building built by Amy Strong.

Happy New Year!

2011-01-11T16:58:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year! Enter the code thankyou11 at check out to receive 11% off your order in January. Email or message me to book a session in January (for a date before June 1st) and receive 25% off booking. Deposit required upon booking.

Anyway. I am goint to try to catch up on sharing from sessions last year. This one below is a gorgeous girl who asked me to prepare some shots so she can try to break into modeling. We had a great time and guess what? This beauty was signed with a great agency within weeks!

Halloween Portrait Day!

2010-10-26T08:35:00.000-07:00

Halloween is Coming!
Bring your little ghouls and goblins over for a mini photo shoot this saturday.
For $20 they will get a gallery of 5-8 portraits, a treat and a free Halloween 5x7 with the purchase of the same. See the sneak preview here....

Let me know if you are interested.

Holiday Special! Hurry!

2010-09-09T22:02:00.000-07:00

If you haven't heard, here it is.....

1) Book your holiday portrait session by September 15th and place your 50% deposit....

and

2) Schedule you portrait session for dates between September 15th and November 15th...

You will get 50% off your custom holiday card order.

So, take advantage of that fabulous offer....Now!

See samples by viewing the follwoing gallery and use the password "sample"

Thanks a bunch! I'm out! (bedtime)

All the little monkeys!

2010-08-17T08:21:00.000-07:00

How cute are these little monkeys? I have known these kids' parents all of my life. They grew up down the street from me. Some of them went to elementary school, middle school and high school with me. We have been to each others weddings and I was even blessed to help photograph one of their weddings. Such a great addition to my life the whole family has been. Love you all!!!!

The Blessings to Come!

2010-08-10T19:59:00.000-07:00

So, a friend of mine surprised the heck out of me four months ago when she told me she was moving up north away from East County. Then, she shocked me by telling me she was also pregnant! What a blessing. I love it when good things happen to good people.

I was so happy when she asked me to capture some memories of her and her new baby-bump along with the daddy-to-be. It was very overcast at Windansea, but I am still in love with most of the shots we got.

The girls at Windansea

2010-04-10T18:09:00.000-07:00

Here is a slideshow from the session I did last week for my best friend and her nieces at Windansea.
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Website Updated!

2010-01-18T21:21:00.000-08:00

Wow, so I've been so busy over the last few months taking holiday family portraits I was completely unable to keep up on my blog, my website updates or even gallery postings to facebook. Anyway, the rain kept me in today and able to update my website. Check it out!
www.californiacustomphotography.net

Win stuff when you play my Facebook Game!

2009-09-21T22:03:00.001-07:00

Click the link to play a game on my Facebook page.
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/pages/California-Custom-Photography/148854191976?ref=nf

"Dora" at Summers Past Farms

2009-08-29T17:08:00.000-07:00

So this little monkey girl is going to be turning three soon and she's having a "Dora The Explorer" party. So we wanted to get some cute "Dora" shots for her custom invitations I will be designing. There were so many really great shots we got....

The Peterson's at Windansea

2009-08-25T14:52:00.000-07:00

When one of my closest friend's said she wanted me to take some family pictures for her at the beach, I was more that excited. I love meeting friends on the beach for an afternoon of fun photography.

Alie is 9 months old today!

2009-08-15T13:12:00.001-07:00

You all know this little princess. I have been showing you her super-cute pics since I met her, when she was 3 months old. Look at her today!

She is so funny!

Digital Designs

2009-08-11T19:57:00.000-07:00

Did you know that I can create custom invitations, announcements and greeting cards?

If not, look at a few things that I have completed recently.

Cute birth announcements!

Custom photo birthday invitations.

And this baby shower invitation I just created this evening for a "Whine & Cheese" baby shower. Super cute idea!

Let me know if you would like me to create anything for you!

Baby Brandt

2009-08-09T12:22:00.000-07:00

Do you remember the maternity pics I took in May?Well, I got to do a shoot with newborn Brandt in July. It was so fun, look at this cutie!

Isn't he so precious? Cute, little man.

My friend Hannah is turning One!

2009-08-02T20:38:00.000-07:00

Hannah is my very first "Baby's First Year" client. And guess what....she is turning one this month. I sure hope she will continue modeling with me because she sure is fun! Take a trip down memory lane with me......

The first session we had was her Mom's belly pics....

Then we met a few weeks after her birth.......

Then we met when she was 3 months old.....

Then in February, when she was 6 months old....

Then we met to see what 9 months old looks like on Hannah......

And today we captured all the beauty that is Hannah, at one year old........

She is precious. Thank you for sharing your first year with me, Hannah, I've enjoyed every session!

Beautiful Family at a Beautiful Coronado Beach!

2009-07-28T16:56:00.000-07:00

When I met this family at a less-crowded Coronado Beach, we were pleasantly suprised by the perfect day. There was a bit of seaweed mess everywhere, but come on, it's a beach, it happens sometimes. Nevertheless, we got some awesome shots, so many that I am going to overload you with ALL of my favorites!

Can you say CUTE?

2009-07-07T09:51:00.000-07:00

I met with this dude a few weeks ago to get some shots to commemorate his first birthday.

He was so funny and happy, he kept me giggling even through the sweltering heat.

Thanks so much to his Mom & Dad for bringing him out to Balboa Park to play with me!

Baby's First Year!

2009-06-14T16:32:00.000-07:00

So at the end of May I had my two "Baby's First Year" girls. One was on her 6 month session and the other on her 9 month session.

Here is my sweet 6 month old model.......

And then I had the beautiful 9 month old......

I am pretty lucky to get to play with such great clients....I meant work...yeah, that's what I was doing.

Bellies and Grads

2009-06-09T19:27:00.000-07:00

Hey there!

So, I know I am still behind, but I'm giving a valiant effort, I swear! Between birthdays, graduations and my recent obsession with the Twilight Saga, I have seemed to have lost track of all time!

Backtrack to mid May with me..........

I met with one of my nearest and dearest friends for some belly pics. She is anticipating the arrival of her little slugger very soon. Check out that perfect bump!

So exciting!!!!!!

The following week I was off to Windansea Beach in La Jolla for some Senior Portraits. Wow! I was a bit shocked when I met my subject for the afternoon. She was stunning! Made for a pretty painless session.

Congrats to you J on your graduation!

I am so lucky to have the greatest clients around.

Stay tuned for my two "Baby's First Year" sessions from the end of May.

A Gift for a Great Family

2009-06-02T13:55:00.000-07:00

Some friends of ours are relocating to New Jersey this week. As a going away gift, I gave them a portrait session at Moonlight Beach in Encinitas, where they have lived for several years. I thought they would want to remember our beautiful So. Cal Beaches. I also did a quick newborn session for their new baby girl at their home. Here are some shots I got.

We will miss you J, Mer, Roc & baby A.

Well, there's still more to come, so stay tuned.

Senior Session and Vegas Wedding

2009-06-01T22:27:00.000-07:00

So I am way behind on my posts again, but I will attempt to catch up a little at a time.

In April I did a Senior session for my friend who is graduating next week. We got some awesome shots! I was really impressed...it never hurts to have the perfect subject, though!

Check it!

I love this one. It was a gloomy day and the sky was totally blown-out white in this image, so I got creative with with my photoshop brushes and turned the sky blue. Not very natural looking, but I think it is fun!

Next, it was off to Vegas Baby!!!!!

This wedding was great, I found myself a little worn out by the end of the night, because it was a FULL DAY of wedding fun!

Here are a few of my many faves.....

OK, so I still have alot to catch you up on, but this was a good start, right? I'm off to bed. Garrett has his first day of preschool tomorrow. sniff, sniff

Slideshow!

2009-04-19T07:34:00.000-07:00

Okay, so I know I am behind again. You never got to see the second wedding or the bartering session pics. Last night I put together a slideshow that includes pics from both of those sessions. It is 10 minutes long, so carve out some time. I have a senior session on friday and a wedding in Vegas the first weekend in May, so be looking for these updates.

Wedding #1

2009-04-07T21:59:00.000-07:00

So saturday was my first (and second) wedding jobs. I am almost done editing wedding #1, just need to finish the reception pics. Here are some of my faves so far.....

I am so far behind!

2009-04-06T21:58:00.000-07:00

As my good friend pointed out to me today...I have seriously been slacking on my blog updates. Not for lack of interest. I have been SO BUSY! This past weekend I had my first 2 wedding jobs and both in one day! Then sunday I woke up to do a session that I bartered for my recently cut and colored hair. Yeah for trade!

Needless to say, I am a bit behind.

These adorable girlies were back for their annual family portraits this year. Last year we were at La Jolla, this year we opted for the inland. You may not know that one of these girls is on the front of my business cards.

They were lookin so cute in their Roxy outfits. I designed this invitation for their upcoming "Tea" birthday party.

I am working frantically to edit the weddings from this weekend so I can give you a peek. I am only through the ceremony on wedding number one. I still have formal and reception images to edit from the first wedding and all images from the second wedding need to be edited. I will keep you updated as I finish. C-Ya!

Hannah Time!

2009-02-17T12:09:00.000-08:00

Yeah! Sunday was Hannah Time! Hannah is the original "Baby's First Year Session Package" member. Sunday was our 3rd session (4th if you count Mama's belly pics!) Guess what that means?.....yep, Hannah is already 6 months old! We had a good time...and although she didn't ever flash me that million dollar smile, she did do some pretty posh posing!

My Silly Friend Andrew

2009-02-12T20:30:00.000-08:00

Remember my football-loving friend Andrew, whom I created those special invitations for in January? Well Drew's mom and I finally co-ordinated schedules, to get him in for his 4 year old portraits. He was silly...super-silly. But we managed to get some pretty GQ-ish shots!

I even created this cute collage for him.

Baby Natalie!

2009-02-07T22:14:00.001-08:00

I was thrilled when I got the request from a dear friend from WAY-BACK-WHEN, to photograph his three month old daughter, Natalie.

She was a delight. So adorable, and very well behaved. We did have some fun. She got a little fussy midway through the session, but mom and I soon figured out why. First we heard it, then we smelled it. But after a quick tending to, she was back to modeling for me. Isn't she beautiful?

SnapTotes!

2009-01-28T19:35:00.000-08:00

So here are the pics I promised you, of the SnapTotes bag purchased at an auction. It came in yesterday and is really cute. My "studio" is in terrible disarray, due to this weekend's desert trip. So the "studio" is back to a garage for now, and these pics are the pitiful result of that. Hopefully you can get the idea of what a great purse this is!

And here is the new striped liner!
I totally want one!

Photography Workshop

2009-01-27T16:08:00.000-08:00

So, Sunday I attended a photography workshop in La Jolla. Jason paid for it for me as a Christmas present. It was taught by my favorite local photographer. I had a great time. Alot of the technical stuff, I already had a pretty firm grasp of, I just tend to forget all of that knowledge when I start shooting. I just get so excited and overwhelmed, and I forget to use my brain. Go figure.

But the hands on was great. To have my photographer-idol behind me talking me through every shot was awesome! Afterward, we went to Chipotle in PB for lunch and she was willing to critique some of my favorite work. That was rewarding!

Here are some of the shots I got.

Talk with you soon about that super-cute Snaptotes purse that arrived today!

More Designing Fun!

2009-01-20T09:28:00.000-08:00

I was asked to create a really cute, custom, photo birthday invitation for my friend Addisen's 2nd birthday. Addisen's mom decided to send in a snaphot for me to use on the invite. I prefer to take the picture myself, but often as a busy mom, we find we don't have time for that last minute photo session....either of us(although I will always try)! So, with my snapshot, themed scans and some fun background papers, I find myself immersed in Photo Shop CS2. Always a challenge for me, since I choose to learn through experience rather than books. But I feel the end result was perfect. It is themed just the way Addisen requested, and still conveys her sweet pink and purple personality! I hope Addisen and mommy like them!

Three Pretty Girls on a Very Pretty Day.

2009-01-10T10:53:00.000-08:00

So, Yesterday I had the pleasure of photographing three great girls. Their mom bid on an auction prize at a local school, that I had donated last year. The auction was for a portrait session and a SnapTotes photo bag. So mom, being the smart lady that she is, decides to get the portraits taken so she can order her SnapTote for Grandma's birthday this month. She hasn't decided on which picture to place on the bag yet, but these are just two my favorites.

These three "K's" were so fun to photograph. Once mom orders the purse, I will post a pic for you. I know it will be stunning!

Large Size Prints....50% off!

2009-01-08T11:33:00.001-08:00

My first special of the New Year!!!!!!!! All large prints 16"x20" and larger (you want a specific size, name it, I can probably get it) will be 50% off, from now to February 15th. E-mail me for a quote. Remember that this special is for prints, not canvas, but of course a print is much less expensive. So, if you were hoping for that beautiful large size portrait, but aren't ready to make the investment of a canvas, the print is the way to go. Contact me if you have an image that I have taken, that you want in a large size, or if you need to schedule an appointment for me to capture that perfect image for your large size wall portrait. We will get in done for you....with a 50% savings... How's that for a great start to a new year?

First fun of the New Year!

2009-01-06T21:11:00.000-08:00

Oh my gosh! I designed the cutest birthday invitation for my little friend Drew, who is about to turn FOUR years old! I wish I could post a picture of it, but I can't. He is a HUGE Chargers fan, so I created something special just for him. I think he really liked them. You know if you can impress a four year old, you've got it made, right?

I'm Blogging!

2009-01-03T18:55:00.000-08:00

So I now have a blog to go along with my new website and new website name. (http://www.californiacustomphotography.net)