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the flores family / people of color, literally

I jokingly asked if I should write the blog post for our family photos as a "guest blogger" and Chaz responded with a sure, whatever. Ummmm, I think I was just kidding? But he must have known that I have no problem chatting away during any chance I get. So here I am. In Chaz' studio listening to cool music that I'm not hip enough to know about on my own surrounded by beautiful pieces of art while I try to find the words to explain how pleased, no, how thrilled I am with the result of these photos. *deep breath* Here's the short version of us, the Flores family...my older brother and his wife moved to Hawaii about a year and a half ago and had a baby. We are all completely in love with said baby and longed for their visit to San Diego this year. Perfect timing for updated family portraits to include baby Eliana since she wasn't around last year. We wanted the photos to be completely out of this world amazing so we can show Eliana when she's older that we were in fact, pretty cool at one point. We wanted to stay away from anything traditional. With lots of color. Lots of laughs. And as much realness as possible. Enter, Mr. Chaz Cruz.

Enjoy!

-M

Marissa writes too much. Enjoy. - Chaz

The next two shots are taken by my amazing assistant, Mr. Kim Marcelo.

categories: families, portraits, san diego
Thursday 08.25.11
Posted by Chaz Cruz
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jelynna + aj / penguins in hawaii

Oh man, so much fun with Jelynn and AJ in Hawaii, their whole wedding was gorgeous and so well planned from start to finish. It literally felt like 3 weddings in 1 with the dress changes and all the details! It was held at the Oceanfront Oasis and is the estate where Elizabeth Taylor stayed when she was in Honolulu! A huge thanks to Marissa Rodriguez for photographing along with me, it seemed only natural since she's moving to the islands at the end of the year! Hawaii Wedding Photography

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Coordinator /  Savvy Coordinations
Venue / Oceanfront Oasis
Cake + Creme Puffs / Cakeworks
Florist / Spinning Web
Band / Juke Joint
Caterer / Beaches and Backyards
DJ and Emcee / Island Fire Hawaii
categories: destination, hawaii, weddings
Wednesday 08.24.11
Posted by Chaz Cruz
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leigh + steve / del mar skies

I photographed Leigh and Steve's engagement session up in Del Mar during an unusually overcast Summer day. I think its because they recently moved to Seattle  that they had to have the beautiful and soft light that covers the city.

categories: engagements, san diego
Monday 08.08.11
Posted by Chaz Cruz
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mary + eddy / san jose lovin'

I headed up to San Jose for the wedding of Mary and Eddy, it was a stylish affair at the San Jose Hilton in downtown, which I must say is a pretty swanky spot. I loved their engagement session that we did in San Francisco because of their style, so their wedding definitely didn't disappoint. A super huge thank you to Megan Welker who drove up to photograph with me, enjoy my favorites from the day.

categories: destination, san jose, weddings
Wednesday 08.03.11
Posted by Chaz Cruz
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clarisse + felix / wedding day

Beautiful wedding with old friends of mine, I had actually done their beach service last year and this big wedding was their one year anniversary. Felix had mastered the art of the serious face and Clarisse was just gorgeous in her dress. A big thanks to Marissa Rodriguez for 2nd shooting with me and Pam Sirivong for the makeup and Rosa Howard for the hair.

categories: san diego, weddings
Monday 08.01.11
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