Yes, this is the same beautiful Romanian model I shot a few months back at the Walt Disney Concert Hall.  You can see the images

here

.  She was going to leave in 10 days and well, I couldn't pass up another opportunity to photographer her again!  This time, a whole new theme, location, and vibe.  She is an amazing model and has done lots of print and commercial work in her home country so naturally we had a smooth shoot.  

Aside from being a great model, she is a fantastic stylist!  She styled both shoots based on simple ideas I described to her.  I said, "let's do an autumn theme."  And the above is what she brought.  I love a model that is a great stylist!  I mean, just look at that green coat!  Gorgeous!

Alexandra is sadly back in Romania :(.  And it's a huge big sad face! Maybe I'll have to go to Romania and photograph her there... either way I miss her because we became friends in the short time she was here.  

And.. this just goes to show that photographs are irreplaceable.  She is a friend, not just a model and I have these photographs of her to remember her by.  Which in turn give me a happy face.

A little preview of Jax and "hot mama" Stephanie!  Loved this duo and we had some amazing light at the UCR Botanical.  Jax is 1 and boy is the little guy ready to start walking!  He was exploring and really enjoying the gardens.  

Thanks Stephanie for choosing me to photograph your family!  I had a great time and girl, you are one hot mama!  Be on the look out for an email from me soon :) 

Happy Wednesday!

A little fall preview and will show more soon! 

A little preview of what's to come from a cool collab with a make up and hair stylist!  

Happy Tuesday!

Who says you need a studio with lights and boring black backgrounds?  Shot this session in all natural light.  The above photo is the original edited version with the plain wall.  The second, is the artistic version.  Which do you like more? 

And... I love it because she's my cousin :).  Stay tuned for waaay more photos !

If you would love Jackie to photograph your family, please contact her at 951.732.7039 or via email at jackie@jackielamasphotography.com today!

Kristen and I were in the marching band together.  Four years of sweating out in the field during the 3-5pm practices.  On the field when we competed, sometimes next to each other in our formations.  See, we both played flute and we were on the same team.  Then graduation happened and as usual, every disperses into the life that they are to lead.  Some take us on curved paths, some in circles, and some in jagged straight lines.  And some bring us back to our home town.  Were we are able to be on a different team: model + photographer.  But we're still a team.   Life is so uncanny in how it always brings people back together.  Even if for a only a fashion photo shoot.   

Kristen:  thank you for allowing me to photograph you and for allowing Elle to make you up!  I had a ton of fun!  

Had to share one from today's little fashion shoot!  More to come soon!

Hope everyone had a great weekend!

full post of alex and make up artist rachel at the disney concert hall in los angeles.  we had such a great time getting to know each other and doing what all three of us love.  rachel: you're awesome!  and so glad we did the orange lips and two different looks one day and one night... so perfect!  alex:  you are a natural! so professional and amazing at wardrobe styling.  we'll be shooting again soon ladies!

happy week! 

I met Debbie a few years back when I was a year into the whole photography thing.  We photographed her, her hubby, and three sons.  She is sweet and am so glad she came out to have fun in the rain (with the rain).  Debbie, you're awesome! 

I don't like the rain.  Not one bit.  It's cold, my feet have a hard time warming up, my hair doesn't stay curled and people can't drive.   Southern Californians can't drive when it's dry...let alone with it's wet!  But in order to make the most of this crappy weather (when it should be warm and beautiful) I decided to go out and shoot.  Asked a few people on Facebook and got a couple of responses.  Kat is one of them.  Well, when we arrived at the location it was dry.  And even the sun came out.  I hope California stops playing with my emotions and gives me a blistering hot summer.  So I can hit the beach, surf, and sleep while tannin.   

She is aspiring to be an actress and I think she's got the look for it.  Kat: Thanks for coming out and hanging out in the dry sunny afternoon.  We didn't get any rain but we did get some great shots :).

Debbie: You're up next :)