Moving on...

If you have come to this blog you are at my old blog. I've started a new blog at http://www.richelledantephotography.com/ where I will be posting from now on. Be sure to check it out for my latest work! It feels weird posting a blog with no photos so here is one more from a recent bridal shoot. Enjoy and see you on the new blog!

Jordan and Marissa :: Engagement at the Santa Monica Pier

I promised a full blog post and I wasn't kidding, can you believe it! I'm sure you weren't expecting it so soon but I'm on top of things.

Meet Jordan and Marissa. I shot their engagement shoot back in March at the Santa Monica Pier. It was a gloomy day but with all the bright colors on the pier it worked. They brought their adorable, furry child Morrigan who was great and an amazing listener! =) Thanks to Ruth for assisting with Morrigan! It was my first time on the pier and I had a ton of fun exploring with Jordan and Marissa. Here are a few of my favorite shots...



Bart Simpson really wanted to be a part of this shot.


Isn't Morrigan a great model!


This was a fun, yet scary dragon ride that we were directly under.




I've been asked why I didn't take the guy staring at them out of the shot... would it really have been as fun if I did?




We headed down to the beach for a few more shots. I can't wait to shoot their wedding... such a cute couple!




They are big Vikings fans, hence the Vikings jerseys.






Thanks guys for a great shoot! I can't wait until your wedding in September!

Mountain Mermaid Bridal Shoot :: Sneak Peek!

I've just started going through my images from the bridal shoot last weekend so I thought I'd share a few. It was shot at Mountain Mermaid Estate. An amazing venue that is used for wedding, concerts, other events and even a Vogue shoot! When I do a full blog I'll share all of the details.









Full blogs coming soon! Promise!

Audrey :: Sneak Peek!

I'm working on Audrey's photos and thought I'd share one of my favorites so far. I know... all these sneak peeks, when are the full blogs coming? Soon... I promise!

Meet Audrey... she is 5 weeks old!

Chloe:: Sneak Peek!

I'm editing Chloe's photos right now and had to share at least one! She is so adorable and I can't wait to do a full post.

Here she is... 6 month old Chloe.

Laura:: Sneak Peek!

Laura and I headed out to Laguna Beach today for a just for fun/senior shoot. Here are a from the day. More to come soon!





These were all shot with the new Canon 5D Mark II but this has to be one of my favorites with this camera. No flash was used... amazing huh?

Shawntel

I'm so excited to share Shawntel with you guys. She is an amazing, beautiful person and she is also my friend! We had a fun day in San Juan Capistrano walking around finding some cool spots. Shawntel has done some modeling and was SO easy to work with. Recently she modeled for the International Princess Project, wearing their Punjammies. I actually got these for Christmas gifts last year and everybody loved them! Shawntel is also a very talented artist and makes custom veils and amazing hair styles so be sure to check out her blog!

Here are a few of my favs from the day... which ended slightly early due to a major reaction to a prickly weed. I'll explain more as we go along so start scrolling down. =)

Loved this old house!


It was such a beautiful day and the light was amazing!




My first ever railroad track photo. I've avoided the tracks because it seems so cliche but I couldn't resist this time.




Isn't she pretty! She's single too, can you believe it?!?


Love this one. The guy was nuts but the shot turned out good!





I feel like this belongs in a catalog. ha


Loved this door!


Fun with flare!




One of my favs!


Notice the weeds by her arm? Stay away from those! Almost instantly red bumps appeared on her arms and legs. So what did we do? We kept shooting, until her thumb started to get numb. So what did we do next? I gave her an ice pack from a first aid kit I had... unfortunately, it didn't get cold (not that it would have helped anyway). So what did we do next? After calling Shawntel's dad we decided Benedryl would be a good option so we headed to Rite-Aid.


One more beautiful shot before heading to Rite-Aid.


This is her arm before the medicine kicked in... was it worth the shot, maybe? =) Luckily it cleared up and we were able to grab a yummy dinner!

Youth Talent Connection Mini Shoots :: Part 3

The last of the mini shoots! I had so much fun with all of these kids... they are all so unique and so adorable! Thanks again to Heather, owner of Youth Talent Connection located in Orange County. If you're looking for an agent for your child, Youth Talent Connection is awesome! Heather truly cares about the kids she represents and their success.

Paloma is 2 1/2 years old and has the cutest curls I've ever seen! She has already been in an OshKosh print ad.



This is one of my favorites... she is sooooo cute!

ok, this is another favorite... love it!


Ian is 3 1/2 and a ton of fun! He has been in Pediped Footwear print ad (which by the way are really cute baby shoes... I had to check it out.) among other print ads and a film.


Ian is a big fan of dinosaurs!

Love this one!


Akua was the last shoot of the day and I had so much fun with her! She is 19 months old and followed directions as well as the older kids.


She loved the bubbles and had the cutest giggle!



What a precious smile!


So this is it for the mini shoots... sad huh? Don't worry! They are more fun blogs to come, including a possible contest! Everybody can play and anybody can win.... getting excited yet? I know I am.<

Youth Talent Connection Mini Shoots :: Part 2

Here it is! Part two of the Youth Talent Connection mini shoots!

I started off the afternoon by meeting Jack. He is an outgoing 5 year old who has already gotten his acting career on the way. He's been in an energy drink commercial, print ads, Disney Einstein Pals Tv show and more! Maybe I should have gotten his autograph now before he becomes famous!


Loved his blue eyes!!


Jack and his dad, Doug.

Doug also wanted some headshots for his part-time acting career. I can totally see him as a dad on a sitcom!




Nicholas is 3 years old and was a blast to shoot. His parents hung out on the bench and Heather and I took him around the park without one complaint. He's definitely a professional at the whole picture taking thing! He recently appeared in America's Most Wanted on Fox. He also did a Huggies print ad when he was a baby.


He has the sweetest smile!!


Nicholas was showing off his new Converse shoes in this one... too cute!


Six year old Leilani was so adorable in her braids. She was a professional, even knowing how to pose! She's already appeared, with her family, in the Rascal Flatts music video for their song Every Day. I have a feeling she'll be doing much more soon! Maybe her own Disney show. =)






Leilani's older brother Daniel is also an actor! I had so much fun with these two!


Daniel is 8 years old and appeared in the Rascal Flatts video and has also appeared on Disney's Choo Choo Soul.

Love the dimple!




Part three is coming soon! Stay tuned!