by | | Boudoir, Couples
A couples shoot is the Ultimate Play Date at Brystan Studios. If you want to give your girl or man a truly thrilling and sexy surprise, gift wrap one of our Gift Certificates for a Couples Shoot. As a portrait photographer for over 25 years, it is still exciting and rewarding to see that spark in the eyes of a couple in love. I see this powerful love connection on a daily basis when a man joins his wife or girlfriend for their viewing presentation in our theater room to see her boudoir session portraits for the very first time.
A couples shoot takes the sizzle factor up to a whole new level. Not only do I get to reveal the woman’s best angles and uncover her amazing beauty, but I get to explore that magical and intangible love connection between the two of them.
by | | Boudoir
I’m blown away by the positive energy, mindset and pure beauty of our clients. For over 25 years I’ve shot nearly 400 sessions a year and I’m still overwhelmed by how beautiful a woman can be at any age. Sure our beauty can be like the shifting sand as I see this happening in my own life. The attributes that I see and enjoy now aren’t exactly the same as 20 or 30 years ago. But when projected by the right state of mind and revealed from the right angle and point of view…there is still a wow factor. In the last several months in particular, I’ve had the pleasure of capturing some amazing moments with incredible women that are in their 60’s. Such is the case with our client Linda who is stunning here as the first in a new series I’m calling The Smokin’ Sixties.
Linda is a marketing professional who exemplifies elegance, grace and just how fun and enjoyable this stage of life can be. I get to spend some very special moments with clients as I’m styling their hair and makeup. Often times, they’re relaxing with a little wine or champagne as we connect on so many different topics of life. Like so many of our clients, Linda did this shoot first and foremost for herself. And why not? While time is fleeting and passes quickly, sexy is timeless. And beauty is an attitude that exudes from the power within. And, of course, is also enjoyed by the beholder.
I’m discovering that this is the time in life when a woman really can have it all. With many of life’s challenges behind, a beauty-filled woman can enjoy her world, rest in certain accomplishments and still master and conquer many new things.
I get the feeling from Linda and others like her that all this will probably not end with the 60’s. There’s just so much more we can do and look forward to…
Treat yourself. Sexy is timeless boudoir photography.
by | | Boudoir
I have always loved Valentine’s Day Angel Wings. Even before they were being featured by Victoria’s Secret on their supermodels. I first shot angel wings on a baby girl 20 years ago. Over the years, I’ve shot angel wings for many occasions, not just Valentine’s Day. Anniversaries, bridal boudoir books, birthdays and other various holidays.
This year, I had a special kind of Valentine’s day Angel Wings in mind. I just couldn’t find anything that came close to the mental visualization. So, I created my own. They a little softer, fuller and bigger than what you can find available on the market. And I love them! They are a perfect addition to my Signature White Sheet look that I first established 28 years ago.
I’ll be featuring these Valentine’s Day Angel Wings throughout the month of January as a special White Sheet look. I’d love to capture your perfect inner angel!
by | | Boudoir
Tap into your holiday boudoir fantasy…
…with something beautiful, imaginative, sexy and new every day. We have created amazing shoots to help keep the holiday fires burning. These fantasy shoots are all quite different from each other. Perhaps you just might find a little inspiration to come in for your own holiday boudoir fantasy! You’ll find even more in our Boudoir Gallery. So what are you giving the person who already has everything? How about suprising them with a little holiday imagination. Holiday boudoir…the best gift ever!
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by | | Family and Kids
Watch our Video A Rustic Retreat: Mother and Daughter Holiday Portraits here.
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Let’s take a rustic Mother and Daughter Holiday Portraits retreat together! This woodpile is a favorite location of mine and its close to the studio. It represents so much of what I love about the holiday season. It beckons togetherness and hugs. It reminds us of stories shared around a campfire. And snuggling close in a winter mountain chill.
The woodpile was a perfect setting to capture the heart and essence of entrepreneurial business woman Tracy Darling and her daughter, Bellaa. Tracy is a dealer of luxury handbags. We combined this mother and daughter location shoot into a very unique commercial product session for her. We shot some amazing marketing images featuring a collection of her Louis Vuitton handbags. Even a quick glance at these portraits brings the smell of woodsy fragrances to mind.
Wall portraiture is the art of personalizing space. It’s an easy way to add subtle touches that totally transform your home. You can design your own rustic room by infusing elements of nature. Think of a room in your home that might be ready for a little change. Bring the rustic outdoors right into your space with wall portraits like these.
Surround your rustic portraits with a variety of natural and earthy textures. This includes shelves, bookcases and tabletop arrangements. Include vintage materials like tin or other worn or hammered metals, cement, wood and glass.
Make your rustic room a relaxing, retreat hide-away with the perfect frangrance. Cedars and sandalwoods bring warmth to any room. This will make your rustic room cozy and inviting. Watch the flickering candle flames in the reflection of your timeless portraits. This is holiday portrait photography. Savor every moment.
If you missed our video A Rustic Retreat above, you can also watch it here. How can you make this holiday season one to remember? Is there a time when all of your special people will be together in one place? If you’d like to capture a family moment like this one, give me a call at the studio and we can talk about a Signature Photography Session perfect for you. We just might even add a cool video…
by | | Family and Kids
Turn Your Holiday Images Into Something Memorable
Orange County Holiday Photography is unforgettable at Brystan Studios.
Orange County Holiday Photography
The holiday season is coming quickly and this is the time of year when memories are made. Let’s make something of them. Memories stick with us for a lifetime and remind us of special people and meaningful locations. They take us to places and sights over and over again. They even bring smells to mind and feelings to the surface. It’s Orange County Holiday Photography time at Brystan Studios.
I believe your family is special, one-of-a-kind even. Your photography should be too. We are surrounded by images all day, every day. Like you, I love being able to move fast and furious with hundreds of pictures in my hand. I share experiences as they happen. Some are meaningful and some are memorable, but many are forgettable, of course. Unfortunately, most of these images are very small and stuck inside my smart phone. They are quickly swiped over by fast moving thumbs and soon lost into the cloudy digital abyss. A wall portrait not only captures a memory, it becomes a memory. It’s remembered each time you enter that special room or place where it lives. It becomes part of a family’s living history. You share it with guests and visitors, telling the story of that special moment in time.
Life has its moments. This holiday season make them unforgettable. Orange County Holiday Photography is unforgettable at Brystan Studios.
by | | Couples, Weddings
Celebrate Marriage with Michael & Me
…It’s our first anniversary already!
I’ve got to tell you it’s been the best year of my life and I can’t imagine it any other way. Sure there’s been challenges. Just imagine what life with 2 artists (me, the photographer and Michael, the musician) under the same roof can be like. However, the adventures we’ve explored together and the totally amazing good times far outweigh the challenges. Besides that, we are fans of comedy and drama and both of us bring plenty of both to the table!
Yes, We Do Weddings
Many of you have asked about our wedding over these past months so we wanted to share our photos and highlight video from the ceremony and reception. I also want to thank my amazing photography team at Brystan Studios for the excellent coverage they provided, as you will notice in our highlight video and in the gallery below. Since we’re known by reputation as a portrait studio, I’m often asked if we do weddings. As you can see, the answer is yes! See more of our wedding and couples photography here. If you or someone you know is getting married, let Brystan Studios help you celebrate marriage.
Watch our Wedding Highlight Video:
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by | | Family and Kids
Amazing portraits of a father and his kids, even his entire family are the perfect ingredients for true Happy Fathers Day photography. Don’t just pull out your iPhone. Capture a true legacy moment. Give him heart and soul.
As an artist I love the opportunity to discover that unique light inside each person just waiting to be shared with those they love. Every individual is a special composition and story waiting to be told. Let’s not overlook the story of the man in our life.
Maybe it’s a fun family session, or a laughing child or casual gathering of kids and grandkids. It could even be an intimate portrait of you. Whether in studio or on location there’s a meaningful story just waiting to be told.
There is nothing wrong with ties, tools, car parts, or sporting event tickets. But this year, do something unique and timeless. Give him Happy Fathers Day photography of those he loves, or a Gift Certificate for a session that includes the him and the kids or even the entire family. Maybe even just a shoot with him and the kids.
Portraits keep our family legacies and the milestones of our lives in front of us everyday. I’m sure we all have visual memories of unforgettable wall portraits in the homes of our grandparents and other friends and family members etched in our minds.
Take a moment and create a legacy moment. Give the father in your life Happy Fathers Day photography.
by | | Family and Kids, Pets
Kid’s Bunny Shoot at Brystan Studios for Orange County Childrens Portraits.
Orange County Childrens Portraits
We are sharing our Bunny Miso this Spring for a special Orange County childrens portraits mini-session in our studio. I love new things, so it’s no surprise that Spring is my favorite season. Flowers are blooming, the air is fresh and bunny love abounds! You might not have a bunny of your own, so come give a little love to Miso, he just might give you some bunny love right back.
Orange County Childrens Portraits featuring Bella and Miso Bunny at Brystan Studios
I notice that often times I capture the most magical moments in the simplest ways. A few carrots and a friendly bundle of bunny on your lap all washed in warm natural light is bound to bring a smile to your face. Thanks to Miso and Bella for sharing their moment with us. If you’d like to spend a few moments with Miso, schedule your session today. And its not just for kids, sometimes big people need a some bunny love too! Or maybe you have your own bunny, or puppy, or kitten, or… Many of our clients have brought their own special furry friend, (or in some cases a snake or other more scaly reptile!) Here’s to happy hearts…and to a long and beautiful Spring.
by | | Boudoir
Valentines Day Boudoir is the Perfect Gift
From roses to candy hearts, there are so many ways to surprise your special someone with Valentines Day Boudoir portraits. It could be something subtle or red hot sizzling from top to bottom. Lori Brystan and her team of female photographers capture unforgettable moments of beautiful, amazing you at your very hottest. You don’t have to settle for a box of chocolates this Valentines Day. Turn up the heat. Put something on and take something off. You’ll melt more than just the chocolates…
A beautiful, hand-crafted Fine Art Album captures the essence of your love as well as your most beautiful angles. For many, the surprise alone of a Valentines Day Boudoir Album is enough to re-ignite the spark you’ve been looking for. A legacy heirloom like this will be a lifetime reminder of the special relationship you share.
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