by | | Family and Kids
Share the Good Vibes.
Orange County family photography at Brystan Studios is all about good vibes. And those good vibes are contagious and they will be felt whenever your friends, family members and guests see your portraits, wherever they may be. They should be anything but basic. Start with an amazing location, like our beautiful and exclusive garden. I love shooting here because we have so many options all at one location.
After a relaxing hair and makeup session, we will choose the perfect garden setting. It might be on my oversized hammock or maybe my one-of-a-kind hanging bed swing.
Unique and customized garden location for your Orange County family photography session.
Whatever the setting, your portraits will capture the soul and essence of what makes you and your family special. My absolute most favorite thing is to discover and reveal the nuances that embody the human spirit. I try to accomplish this in all my shoots, whether its a family portrait or an individual. I’ll catch you being your amazing self. And likewise, when you aren’t even aware of it, I’ll find the moments where you and your family are simply living life in an extraordinary way.
Since I’ve been doing this for almost 30 years now, clients have taught me a few timeless and very important things. First and foremost is the lesson of “now”. Don’t put off your portrait session thinking that the perfect time or situation will come at a later time. Do it now, while all the kids are home and not in school. Do it for them. Do it for that special person in your life. Or better yet, just do it for you. You won’t be sorry.
Let’s create art that just happens to be you and your family.
We call it Photography that Captures the Soul.
by | | Boudoir
Boudoir Photography: The Time is Now.
Boudoir Photography. Because every woman could use a little lift from time to time. It might be the emotional boost that comes from a self-proclamation like “hey, I’m never gonna be younger than today so I’m going for it”. Maybe it’s a reminder of just how beautiful we are and we embrace it. Sometimes it feels really good just to share something personal like an intimate moment with the one we love. And it all goes just a little bit further with a dash of sexy thrown in the mix! I love helping women uncover personal treasures like these.
Boudoir Photography: Uncovering Treasured Beauty
I believe every woman is treasured beauty. Sometimes we just need a little help to uncover that reality. Early in my life I discovered that I’ve been blessed with the ability to see this in people. It is my purpose and mission in life to share this blessing with others. Especially those who cannot see it in themselves.
Fantasy Shoot with Lori Brystan at Brystan Studios
Boudoir Photography: Where “Sexy” Starts
When I first meet someone, the revelation rushes in like a river of textures, shadows and color. It might be a certain angle that you just can’t see in the mirror. Maybe it’s the perfect lighting environment for you. Maybe its a mood or expression waiting to be captured. Whatever it is, once discovered a whole flood of positive feeling, confident emotion and true love is released. I believe this is where “sexy” starts. And this is when holding the camera becomes so fun and rewarding for me.
Bridal Boudoir Photography by Lori Brystan and Brystan Studios
Boudoir Photography: Lori Brystan’s Signature
Creating beautiful, sexy art that captures an individual’s soul is my signature. That’s why we call my boudoir photography sessions Signature Shoots and that’s why the Brystan Studios Mantra is “Photography that Captures the Soul”.
One of Lori Brystan’s early works: A Boudoir Portrait shot on film at Brystan Studios almost 20 years ago.
by | | Family and Kids
Mom’s are amazing. And Mother is such an incredible title. Our amazing life literally comes from them and as long as they share this world with us they are always there for us. Here in Orange County Mothers Day portraits are a special gift for your special super woman. Give your mother a gift that all of you will remember forever. Maybe it’s a beautiful portrait of your mom displaying her classic beauty like this one I shot of my own mother, speaking of timeless…
Maybe the most prominent mother at this time in your life is your wife or daughter or maybe a friend who is a new mom. Gift them a Signature Session and add-on a few extras like extra people or a location and come in with babies, kids or husband and create portraits that you will cherish for a lifetime.
Capture these unforgettable moments that the entire family and circle of friends will cherish throughout the growing up years. It passes so quickly, don’t miss it.
Buy a gift certificate now for your Mother’s Day Signature Session with Lori Brystan. Brystan Studios is your best choice for Orange County Mothers Day portraits.
by | | Family and Kids
I just love photographing babies! They are radiant with pure joy and unconditional love and that radiance is simply contagious.
I’m the one playing peek-a-boo with babies peering over the booth at a restaurant and making faces over a mommy’s shoulder at the grocery store. A baby’s smile transcends the momentary problems and distractions that overwhelm us on any given day. Capturing this timeless remedy in a candid portrait will bring a smile to faces and warm hearts for years and generations to come.
Being a photographer for over 25 years has come with the blessing of getting to know these special little beings and see them turn into toddlers, teens and now some are even starting their own families and the cycle begins again. These are truly everlasting memories.
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.
Since I’ve been doing this for almost 30 years now, clients have taught me a few timeless and very important things. First and foremost is the lesson of “now”. Don’t put off your portrait session thinking that the perfect time or situation will come at a later time. Do it now, while all the kids are home and not in school. Do it for them. Do it for that special person in your life. Or better yet, just do it for you. You won’t be sorry.
