Q: Do you have a speciality?
A: We offer Makeup and Hair Services for any special occasion, in addition to Eyelash Extensions, Manicures and Pedicures at the location of your choice.

Q: Let’s say I’m a bride about to get married, who is thinking of professional make up but I’m also thinking I could save money by doing it myself…what would your advice be?
A:  There’s a couple choice, as we of course offer one on one makeup lessons in the comfort of your own home. Another great resource for DIY Makeup and or hair is Youtube it has an amazing variety of Artists who will show you step by step any look you would like to achieve.

Q: When a bride is looking for a make up artist what should she look for?
A:  I would have to say ask lots of questions and ask for references from past clients. I think a great Makeup and Hair Co will cater and listen to your needs. I love being flexible for my clients every need. Also have a trial done then you can also get to know who your working with on a professional and personal level.

Q: What should a bride do to prepare for her trial?
A:  I think the best thing a bride can do to prepare for her trial is having pictures of what styles shes likes most for example Pinterest has lots of pretty ideas for wedding hair and makeup.

Q: Let’s talk about airbrush make up vs. traditional liquid foundation…
A:  I Use foundations that will photograph well, like MAC shadows and blushes and bases, I also use NYX pigments. As for my Foundations I use Dior, MAC and Chanel and Dinair’s Airbrush foundation. Yes I get asked all the time and its a great question because some clients are more sensitive than others. Also if there is something in my kit that I don’t have I have no problem adding it in for them. Well if you don’t wear a lot of makeup normally. Airbrushing provides excellent coverage, yet doesn’t feel like you are wearing a face full of makeup. An Airbrush Pro Less touch ups.  Traditional is also great it also has awesome coverage. I usually get more natural results with traditional makeup.

Q: Anything other additional information you’d like to add?
A:  My one thing I would like to add is I absolutely Love what I do and that quote find a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life is so true and it definitely applies to me.

Corin was photographed with her family, husband Chris and son Carter at the Long Beach Lighthouse.

For the last outfit, we did something a little different more fashionable outside by the pool… I’ll call this “Part 2: Vixen”.   The weather was perfect and Val looks amazing in this gorgeous lighting!  This is definitely one of the reasons I love soCal in February.

Don’t you think Val looks amazing~!?  If you’re looking for something special to give your Valentine this Vday, it’s still not too late to schedule your boudoir/portrait photoshoot for yourself for someone special!   Contact me asap for more information and to get scheduled this week! sherri@sherrijphotography.com

Shana and Brandon’s Wedding at Gainey Winery.  Los Olivos, CA

Laura + Chris’ Wedding, Santa Barbara Zoo

Kelly and David’s Destination Wedding: Yosemite, CA

Anne and Peter’s Wedding, Verandas Manhattan Beach

Jen and Rylan’s Wedding, Seven Oaks Country Club, Bakersfield

Reagan and Ken’s Wedding, Sherwood Oaks Country Club

Monina and Matt’s Wedding, Calamigos Equestrian Center Burbank

Karina and Kevin’s Wedding, Malibou Lake

Tara and Timmy’s Backyard wedding

Tina and Armando’s Wedding, Sportsman Lodge

Melissa + Ray’s Wedding, Walnut Grove.  Moorpark, CA

Manami + Nick’s Wedding, Museum of Art Long Beach

Danielle and Gabriel’s Photobooth

Engagements

Personal: My engagement at Joshua Tree

Bridal Photoshoot: Las Vegas

Portrait: Paul Kenny

Sony E3 for Playstation, Jane’s Addiction

Mindy: Feather’s Photoshoot (unblogged)

Behind the scenes: making of the video.  After we spent most of the morning getting video shots in the studio, daylight was fading fast.  We had just enough time to make it to Vasquez Rock for a couple of finale shots at “the fork in the road.”

Last but not least, one of my fave pics of Mat in action filming “Car Broke Down on the Side of the Road.”

UPDATE: Paul Kenny’s Music Video has been released! Click HERE to watch.

Kristina wore a huge sparkly Hello Kitty Ring…  She shared the extent of her collection includes a Hello Kitty Beach cruiser.  I wish she brought it!

Ah yes, the popular photo spot of the month: the great blue wall!  I’m not sure what she whispered in Chris’ ear, but it sure made him smile!

You two are gorgeous!

There’s many many hidden photo spots near the pier, like this grassy square area…  the sky was overcast again, which gave beautiful lighting around 5pm.  Nice and soft.  Is it just me or does Kristina look like Kourtney Kardashian?

Thanks for sharing your special weekend with me!

Swanny has lots of tattoos, I especially love the ones on her feet!  I can’t believe she found these cute pumps at a thrift store.  Way to accessorize.

Joey has a great smile, and Swanny has a great complexion!  I bet they’ll have gorgeous babies.  =)

It’s not everyday I get to photograph a Bar Mitzvah, and even fewer times a Bar Mitzvah at the House of Blues! Alex celebrated his special day with close friends and family.

The decoration was absolutely beautiful and fit for a teenage boy.  The place cards had guitar picks, a very cute idea!

Welcome to “Club Alex”

Tracey (Alex’s mom) with some friends during cocktail hour at the upstairs bar.

The videographers interviewed the kids from a cat’s perspective.   It made the kids curious and giggle.  There was also a photobooth set up for the kids to take home some pictures instantly!

After cocktail hour, the balcony opened up to reveal the dance floor and main party area.   You can kinda see the layout of the party in this picture, with the party photobooth area at the top left, main floor in the center, a bit of the stage on the bottom right corner, and surrounding all of that was seating for guests to enjoy the amazing dinner.  Some cool things they had for the kids was a smoothie bar, and donut station!

Groovy David Entertainment kept the energy up and the party going on the dancefloor!   On the right, 2 dancers strike an athletic pose.  Wow, they are fit!

During the hora, Alex does a quick pose for the camera.

The kids played lots of games.  The one pictured below shows the kids in teams formed into 2 lines.  Each team has to pass a ball over their heads to the person behind them, and the last person in the line runs the ball back to the front.  Everyone does this until they return to the original line position.  The first team to do that, wins!

And the last shot of the night, Alex with all his friends.   His party was so fun and I’m sure it will be a night to remember for the rest of his life.  Mazel tov Alex!

Smile Anna!

Xavier shared some of his musical skills by playing slide-guitar.  Anna looks into his eyes as he plays.

I often get a lot of questions about the following image and how it was created.

Well, it really was simple to take and a lot of the special effects were done in post-editing.  Honestly, this was one of those happy mistakes.  I just took one shot of this image and edited it 3 different ways, pulling out the details in the shadows for one step, bring back the details in the sky, and then details in the ground which I could then merge together in a HDR image.    “High-Dymanic-Range (HDR) is a set of techniques that allow a greater dynamic range of luminances between the lightest and darkest areas of an image than standard digital imaging techniques or photographic methods.” -Wiki   This method is used a lot in commercial photography with architecture getting shots through windows.