Looking For Models From Del Norte, Westview, Mt. Carmel and Rancho Bernardo High Schools!

A Slice of Life Photography is expanding into the Rancho Bernardo and 4S Ranch area and is currently seeking Juniors at Del Norte High School, Westview High School, Mt. Carmel High School and Rancho Bernardo High School.  Students must like having a lot of fun, be motivated, like having their photograph taken, and be able to promote our business to all their friends.  And what do you get for having so much with us?  FREE pictures!  Yup, that's right.  You get a free session with us, 3 files of your favorite photos to use on your Facebook and/or MySpace page, an Animoto music slide show from your session, and of course free photographs for sending us your friends.  Each year, we also reward the student with the most referrals a $100 VISA Gift Card.  Still doesn't sound good enough?  In addition, we'll use some of your best photographs on our website.

If this sounds like fun to you, visit our website at www.asliceoflifeseniors.com and click on the MODEL link.  There's more information for you plus a form to fill out to apply.  We'll contact you after that to set up an interview and see if you've got what it takes.

Athena Miranda - San Pasqual High School Senior Model

I am proud to announce the first Senior Model from San Pasqual High School, and it's Athena Miranda!  A Junior at SPHS, Athena was a pleasure to photograph and we decided to go to Downtown Escondido for a session with her and her friends, Jacky and Josue.  As a Senior Model, you receive a free session and music slide show plus cards to hand out to other Juniors with your photo.  These cards entitle friends to receive 8 free wallets with any paid senior session!  For referring her friends, Athena will earn free photographs and will automatically be entered to win a $100 VISA Gift Card if she is the top referring Model.

Here is a look at some of her favorite shots from that day.  If you like what you see, call us an book an appointment for your Senior Session.  Remember, your school may have gone contract for the yearbook photograph, but you can have your yearbook photo taken for free and it's your choice on who to pick for your creative session.  Since we aren't stuck rushing through hundreds of senior portrait sessions every year, we are able to give you the time and personal service to truly capture your personality.  But don't wait, we only book a certain number of sessions every year.

Looking for a YouTube Editor!

Hey there High School Students!  I am on the lookout for a Blog Assistant Editor to help me find funny and interesting YouTube clips to post to my blog and Twitter account.  So if you're a "YouTubeAholic," then maybe this is the job for you.  Call me at 760.739.9580 or send me an email at www.asliceoflifeseniors.com.  As the fastest growing high school senior studio in Escondido and Rancho Bernardo, your picks will be viewed by hundreds!

Serving San Pasqual High, Escondido High, Orange Glen High, Escondido Charter High, Westview High, Rancho Bernardo High, Mt. Carmel High and Del Norte High.

Be Unique...Be You!

Heidi at A Slice of Life Photography

Brett McBride - San Pasqual High School

When Brett pulled up in his hot BMW, I knew we needed to head over to my favorite alley and get some great shots of him with it.  Oh, and if you haven't read the senior profile on Mikaela down below, this is the same guy who has a Swedish foreign exchange student living with him.  Not shabby, huh?

I've met Brett and his family before since I was his older sister's wedding photographer last year.  The whole family is really nice and as I really hope for, I become a family photographer for life.  Not many guys really enjoy the whole senior portrait thing, but I try to make it a lot of fun and fun is what we had.  Brett booked my popular Downtown Session, and we drove around hitting a couple of my favorite spots as well as ending at Grape Day Park.  He was well prepared too with his rugby gear so we could get a couple of photos of that.  I'm really big on school activities, hobbies, and interests.  I like to make sure I'm capturing a senior's personality and what they are into.

Well Brett, I think you got some amazing shots!  Your whole family is really good looking, so was there any question that your photographs would be anything but fab?  I hope you had as much fun as I did.

Karissa Nouzovsky - Escondido High School

Wow, can you say knock out! That's exactly what Karissa is, such a photogenic beauty and a lot of fun too! We did a "Downtown" session and hit a couple of my favorite spots. I'm so thrilled that Karissa brought along some great clothing choices and matching accessories. Most seniors don't understand the importance of accessories and how they can make or break an outfit. I'm posting some of my favorite shots of the day, and I think you'll agree that Karissa doesn't take a bad photo.

A senior at Escondido High School, Karissa and I talked a little about school and I even got her to give me some really great smiles when I had her tell me about her boyfriend, Ricky. Thank you Ricky, even without being there you were able to help me get some great expressions. Karissa's mom came along to help also and keep an eye out for messy hair or clothing out of place. I always enjoy it when there's another person to help me look for things out of place.

For those Juniors at EHS that don't already know it, I'm looking for 2 more Senior Models for Escondido High. Go to my website and apply online. We are very selective of our models and are looking for students who want to earn money and free stuff for promoting our services. You even get a free session with A Slice of Life Photography! How cool is that? http://www.asliceoflifeseniors.com/

Cache Perdue - Escondido High School

Let's hear it for my #1 model and senior client, Cache Perdue! Cache wanted to come in and take some more photographs to showcase off her personality, including snowboarding, softball and her favorite dress. We came up with some great images and we were even able to use some of my newest backgrounds. I have a sampling of some of my favorite images below.

Thanks Cache for being such an easy model! I know your mom's going to hate me because she already has picked out too many good shots from the sessions we did before. Oh well, that's what happens when someone is so photogenic!

Dylan Douglas - Classical Academy High School

How much fun is it to take senior photographs with your super cool car? That's what Dylan Douglas decided to do. We will be doing another session soon with his dirt bike wearing full gear so that will be another blog entry.

Dylan chose to do a "Hollywood Glamour" session, which is studio session utilizing a large reflector and direct crisp lighting. It's basically the style from the 40's, and as the saying goes, what's old is new again. A lot of my senior clients are liking this style, especially since I'm the only photographer in town offering it. After the studio session, we drove over to Grape Day Park for his outdoor photographs and were able to get some really terrific shots that showed off Dylan's great smile and blue eyes. I'm sure Dylan has plenty of girls chasing after him with his good looks and cool car.

I've compiled some of my favorite photographs from the day. Just remember, if you want to personalize your session like Dylan did, let me know what you love and what your hobbies are. Your senior photographs should be more than just a smile looking into the camera, they should be memories of who you are at this important time of your life.

Nick Ontiveros - Escondido Charter High School

Funny story about Nick. I know his mom and grandparents through a friend, but that isn't what made Nick choose me as his senior portrait photographer. Although he was referred to me, he checked out other photographers' sites but liked how my work was different and more his style. I'm so glad he did, because I got some amazing shots of him both in studio and at Kit Carson Park & Grape Day Park. His easy-going personality and great big smile made him a truly photogenic senior. I'm sharing some of my favorite images from that day. Also notice the camera? Love that shot of Nick with his prized Canon! Of course anyone who shoots Canon is cool in my book.

Tobi - Escondido Charter High School

On August 13th, I had the pleasure of photographing Tobi Peters and his many wonderful expressions. I had so much fun working with him in studio, at the Iceoplex, on the train tracks and then ending at Grape Day Park. Mom was pretty worried about the train tracks, but I assured her I would never put a senior in danger just to get a good photo.

There are just so many great photographs of Tobi that I really can't say I have one favorite. It was really cool being able to watch him skate on the ice. Wow, he's really good! When seniors call and let me know they are on a sports team, I can never just be happy taking a "studio" shot of them with their gear and uniform. I'm the type of photographer that just has to get out there and do it where it happens. Hey, I was on the track and tennis teams in high school so I know how important it is.

So where will I take my next victim, er I mean senior? Hmmm...I guess you'll need to check back soon or just become a follower and you'll get updates every time I post.

Robert and Karisa - San Pasqual High School

How fun to take your senior portraits with your best friend!

That's exactly what Robert Burns and Karisa Masing did yesterday. We started with some really cool studio shots including some of Robert with a "Hollywood Glamour" theme of him in a fedora with a cigar. Okay, before you start calling me on the telephone to chew me out for endorsing smoking, realize I DO NOT condone cigars, cigarettes or smoking of any kind. I just endorse looking cool for your senior portrait! :-)

Since both Robert and Karisa are involved in school athletics, I decided to get some great shots of them in their uniforms in a natural sports environment. I'm really not into the studio jock shots, to me that just seems so fake. I'd rather be out there on the field or court taking photos of the seniors. To me that's a geniune portrait. Since I would rather have less senior clients so I can spend more time with them, I have the luxury of taking out the time to go on site.

By looking at these great photos, I think that we captured some wonderful memories of Robert and Karisa. And if you like what you see, don't wait too long to call for a senior session appointment. I only take a certain number of sessions per year and when they're filled, that's it. Of course don't forget my August Session Special, 2 free movie theatre tickets and a $5 gift card to Cold Stone Creamery with every paid session. Great photos and a movie & ice cream, what could be better??

FREE Downtown Senior Sessions!

AUGUST IS SIZZLING HOT AND SO ARE WE!

Yes, you read right! We're giving away free Downtown Escondido Senior Sessions. But there's a catch...it's limited to the first 24 seniors that call to set up an appointment and each student must show proof of carrying a B- average or better in school, or proof of school activity such as athletic team or band. Also, we'll be taking these photographs in 1.5 hour blocks with 3 seniors at a time so it's a great time to book with your friends and have fun taking your photographs both alone and with them!

Sessions will take place Wednesday & Thursday, August 5th & 6th. So don't delay, because school is starting right around the corner! Call us at 760.739.9580 to reserve your session. And to make sure that seniors are serious about booking, there is a $25 non-refundable reservation fee that can be used toward print purchases.



A Slice of Life Photography is Escondido's newest and hottest senior studio, so be sure to tell your friends. We're definitely not your brother or sister's senior studio, so make sure to visit our website and see what makes us different.

What We Offer Seniors That's Unique...

So what makes us different from everyone else here in town? As the old saying goes, "location, location, location!" Although I have a nice home studio garden, (I've landscaped my 1/3 acre property with waterfalls, split rail fencing, stone walls, cedar sheds, etc.,) my main goal it to take seniors out and about their hometown for some cool shots that reflect their personality more than just taking pictures on MY property. I know it's all about getting a beautiful portrait of each individual and I do highly recommend my site for some students, but for those who are looking for something different, I've got some of the area's coolest spots. A perfect example would be Cache from Escondido High School posing on Grand Avenue. By bringing along her guitar, she not only incorporated her hometown into the photograph but also something about her personality.

There's also my Grunge Series, where I take seniors out to some of the weirdest place that most photographers wouldn't even dare go themselves. The look is totally urban with interesting backdrops and colors. Here's Cory from Escondido High School at a junk yard. What guy (or even girl for that matter) wouldn't love to have some great photos done here?

Or who would think a simple brick wall could become a piece of art with your photograph "painted" on it? Here's Mandy Morris from Escondido High School posing in the alley. Just wait and see, pretty soon other photographers in town will start offering similar things but just remember who started it first. There's something to be said about imitation being the greatest form of flattery but I'm rather partial to being unique.

And talk about retro! As usual, all old things become new again and with so many students into the Gangster Look or old Hollywood Glamour, we decided to create a type of session that would give seniors a chance to dress up and have fun. Of course you don't have to dress like the 40's or 50's for this type of session. It's all about the dramatic lighting so don't feel like you have to choose this session only for a retro look. It can work well in many different situations. Here's Sidney Schroeder from Escondido High School with a sample. Didn't she do a fabulous job on her make-up and wardrobe?

I really had so much fun working with all the senior models that applied to A Slice of Life Photography. Class of 2011, don't forget to check out our website and apply to be one of our Ambassador Models for next year. We take applications anytime and make our selections in the month of January during your Junior Year. There are so many benefits and freebies for becoming one of our models and only a chosen few make it every year.