I love the cinema. I could sit and watch movies for days on end. As a matter of fact growing up I always wanted to work in film (I did briefly and that’s a whole other story) as a set designer because I am fascinated by the attention to detail that goes into creating a story. The books on a shelf behind the main character, the color of the walls of the house, the type of furniture, these things tell the true story to me and begin to peel back the layers and reveal a little more about each character. It makes the story more personal.
This is the same approach I take to my images. You can call them photographs but I think of them as so much more. I want every frame to tell a story, more importantly your story. I want to capture the subtle details that make your day about you and the things that matter most in your life. I don’t have clients, I make new friends and as with any friendship I spend time to get to know you so I recognize the moments that are important to you, not just the ones that make a good image.
So please, sit back with a big cup of coffee (the more cream and sugar the better I say) and take a look at some of the stories I have had the privilege of telling and if you like what you see feel free to call anytime cause I love making new friends.
It’s that time of year again. Time to buy your pastel big bowed dresses and shiny shoes… oh wait. Either way Holiday cards are on sale. So if you’re in the need for a family portrait, you’ve come to the right place. Here is this years Spring cards:
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So I hear the Dentist’s kids have horrible teeth. The Plumbers’ plumbing is never done. And the photographer never has any family pictures… Well, thanks to my great and talented friend Joy, this photographer has her first set of family portraits! Joy flew in for the stellar Kiss-mas party and while she was here we had an impromptu portrait session. in the. Rain. IT was so fun!! I’m usually a reck on the other side of the lens. I’m best known for giving the same face. Oh you know the one… Smile, with slight head turned. I’m a high school year book picture charmer. But lets face it one, two, three of the same look and its. Boring.
Joy made us feel so comfortable. Honestly, at one point I looked around for her because I didn’t think she was there. Thats how stealth she is! When I saw our proofs I was elated. Then, for a Birthday surprise, Joy made us an album!! I LLLLOOOOOOVVEEEEEEE it! I just had to share it with you all.
Allison is creative, sweet, inventive, supportive and adventurous! She recently jump head on into a new adventure… And I was thrilled to snap a few shots of adorable Allison. We skipped around her beloved town of Fullerton to see what we could see. Here are just a few of my favorites.
I just love the Red hat and sweet barn!
Allison Thank you so very much for the joy of capturing your beauty. I love checking out your blog and trying my hand at a few of your creative recipes.
Allison - Ryel, Thank you so much for sharing your talent and fantastic eye with me. I truly am so grateful for the experience we had together and for these images that are so very me.
I just love albums!! I always suggest to my Brides that they use their engagment album as their sign-in book on the day of their wedding. This is fun for your guests to get to see the young love between you two. And later when the years have rolled by and the Love between you and your Husband is deeper, look at your sign-in book. Read the notes from your friends and family. Show it to your children.
Here is a look at Mike and Jen’s super fun sign-in book/ engagement album.
by Ryel J Photography
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