Love is Patient. Love is Kind.
September 26, 2015
Love is many things. It’s described in songs, poems and the Bible. It’s the reason why people travel long distances to see each other, why we don’t mind sharing a part of our private lives with another person and why we just can’t stop smiling throughout the day.
I love love. So when I was asked to be Katelyn and Chris’ wedding photographer, I was overjoyed. These two people know love, and radiate it. I am so honored to be a part of that day ❤
Thank you, Katelyn and Chris!
A Case of the What Ifs
May 7, 2014
More personal work. Another idea stirring in my brain.
I was married once before, but never had photos like these to inspire me for that big day. I guess I’m hashing out all the “what ifs” that are stuck in my head…
And of course, one of the two beautiful models
A big, huge thanks to everyone who was there and made this happen!
Models: Michelle and Karena
MUA: Martha Castro
Hair: Nichole Ray
Flowers: Irises Designs
Co-Art Director: Ricardo Delgado
Dresses: Alfred Angelo Bridal
The Really Important People: Erin Abolencia, Marisol and Jorge Trujillo, Hayde Raymond and the rest of the Irises Designs staff!
Worth
April 9, 2014
About a week ago, I was asked to give a speech. A testimony. Usually, I’d be nervous, reciting the words over and over in my head, telling the butterflies in my stomach to stop fluttering so fast and worrying about possibly stumbling over my words.
Not this time.
I was in an abusive relationship for 13 years, and 9 of those years were spent married to him. I’ve used photography as my therapy along my journey, and this time, I was able to express my story vocally to a group of people ready and eager to learn more about domestic violence, and how real it is.
Telling my story isn’t an easy thing to do for me. What drove me to do so is the thought, the hope that if I can just reach one person and have that person understand and recognize what domestic violence is, what it does and how it affects everything around us then telling my story is worth it. I don’t want anyone to experience what I have, and if I can stop that from happening, I’ll tell my story again and again.
I want to thank God, Eagle’s Wings and the people who helped me (and continue to do so) in this journey. You know who you are.
(Bottom photo taken by Kris Lozano Photography)
Empowering HeARTS
November 8, 2013
This past weekend, I was so honored to be a part of Single Mothers Outreach’s annual gala, Empowering heARTS. This year, the theme was “Empowering.”
Ten amazing ladies were nominated because of their amazing, empowering characteristics. Each lady is paired up with an artist, who then takes the time to learn about their honoree and their story, and creates a piece based on their experiences.
I had the pleasure of being paired up with Michele Buttelman, an incredible woman. Michele has been involved in print journalism for her entire career and it has played a huge part in her life story.
I decided to take that angle (print journalism) and the role she plays as a liaison between the media and the community. Everything in the media can be hectic, chaotic and full of turmoil, but Michele’s empowerment creates a calmness, a peacefulness that translates to the community. She is able to use the media to convey information to the masses. She is the eye of the media storm.
I want to thank Single Mother’s Outreach for the opportunity to be a part of this wonderful event. I also want to thank my fantastic honoree, Michele for trusting me with her life story and transforming it into a photo based on my vision.
(Photo provided by Single Mothers Outreach)
Michele wrote a short article about the event. You can see it here.
The Best of Both Meals
September 23, 2013
I can have breakfast for lunch, dinner and well, breakfast. I consider myself a cereal connoisseur. Really.
So when I had the opportunity to take photos for Ramp Creative’s TypeEd Brunch, I of course gladly accepted. Sadly, cereal was not served.
Type Ed offers informative classes about typography in an encouraging, creative and relaxed environment. If you’d like more information about Type Ed, please click here.
Lists
August 27, 2013
I’m a list person. I make lists for grocery shopping, lists for what to pack when I’m going on a trip and even lists of places I’d like to eventually visit.
But what I really need to do is make a list of people who I care about. A list that will inspire me to call, email or visit every person I think about and tell them how much I appreciate them. Because life really can end in a moment. It sounds cliché, but it’s so true. I don’t realize how much I take for granted until something is missing. And then I miss it so much. Too much. It makes me want to be a better person, a better friend and a better mom.
I’m grateful to be able to use photography as an outlet, an escape. But when I turn the camera on myself, it forces me to face the feelings and emotions inside of me, making them real. Real for me to see. Real for you to see. I’ve taken some pretty personal self-portraits, and here’s another one.
Missing you very much, my friend. RIP Jerry.
I’m lucky to have such wonderful people in my life. I thank you and love you all.
Complete
July 10, 2013
Sometimes you don’t know what you’re missing until you’ve discovered it. You may think you are complete until you realize that the person you’ve been searching, hoping and praying for adds much more to your life.
Audra and Brian found each other. And now they are complete.
Marlene and Ben
July 5, 2013
I’ve known Ben since 8th grade. We were co-anchors in a classroom TV news program together. Little did I know, I’d become life-long friends with him. I’ve travelled to the East coast with him on a spontaneous road trip, seen him tackle his own personal health issues and had the pleasure of watching him marry his best friend.
Cheers to you both, Marlene and Ben! I wish you a future of happiness and love!
April + Randy
June 29, 2012
It’s refreshing to see two people truly, deeply in love.
A bond is established. A language that only the two of you know and share exists. One that makes people stop, stare and smile.
Knowing
June 12, 2012
“It was complete peace about moving forward with our relationship. All the anxiety was removed when I focused on the Lord and what He was saying to me.”
-April
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