Have You Sent Out Your Graduation Announcements?

Boy, things sure have changed since the days when I went to high school.  Wait, do I sound like my parent right now?  Well, I actually think things have changed for the better!

One of my favorite things that have changed it how amazingly cool graduation announcements have become.  I have a huge assortment of designs which can be accessed at http://www.bluemelon.com/sliceoflife.  But here's my latest addition to these great cards and postcards...

The design is called "Ripped."  If you click on the image, you can see it larger.  Pretty cool, huh?  It can be used as either a double sided flat card or there is a folded card design too.  There are days that I just love my job, and today is one of those days!

Sneak Peek at Tavia Kelly's Senior Session!

Shhhhhhh!  Don't let everyone know but I sometimes like to put a sneak peek photo on my blog the day after a session so that my seniors can get really excited about their upcoming presentation of images that I took.  Here's one of my favorites of Tavia Kelly, a senior at San Pasqual High School.  We took her senior session photographs at Lake Hodges, and I think next week's session will probably be my last there until next late winter when everything starts to turn green again.  I had a great time photographing Tavia and she was my first senior to make it all the way down to the boat docks for photographs at sunset.  So stay tuned to see how some of those turned out...great, by the way!

Hangin' With Your Friends!

I just wanted to share this image from last month's "Couch in a Field" session.  Athena, Jacky, and their friends took advantage of my special one day event and I really loved how this turned out.  If any of you have a fun and creative idea for a one day event, please let me know.  I'm always looking for great ideas!

Shawna Weiss - San Pasqual High School

We've stepped it up a notch with our "Fusion Video" by having another photographer along to do the video portion of the session.  Check out this senior session video and let us know what you think!  Remember, we are running a special through the end of March, so if you like this style of music video, book now to get in on this great deal.

Alex Neil - San Pasqual High School

Katie Neil - San Pasqual High School

Samantha Blazek - San Pasqual High School

Natasha Pell - Escondido High School

When Natasha called me to set up her Senior Model Session, I was excited to hear that she had raised a lamb at the school's FFA program and wanted to take photographs with it.  Being a big animal lover, I was all over that in a minute!  Escondido High School's FFA area is very well taken care of and I found many different areas for some amazing photographs.  I really hope more the FFA students call me for sessions because it's just too fun to be around the pigs, cows, sheep and more.

After we were done there, we headed over to the alleys of Escondido to find some really hot new spots with lots of graphic design.  And sure enough, we found them!  Natasha did an amazing job and I look forward to photographing her again during her senior year.  Oh, and if I didn't mention it before, those Juniors who are lucky enough to be selected as one of my Senior Models get not only a free session, but also a free animoto slide show for both their Facebook page and to upload to an electronic device from iTunes.  Also, if you're interested in booking a session with A Slice of Life Photography, go find Natasha and ask her for a referral card that will get you 8 free wallets.  But hurry, she only has 75 of these cards to pass out so when they're gone, they're gone!

Jacey Corley - San Pasqual High School

What better time to do a Downtown Senior Session than on Cruisin' Grand Night! I had the pleasure of photographing Jacey Corley on the streets of Escondido as well as Grape Day Park for one of my "Downtown Sessions." I loved the fact that Jacey had her trunk packed with clothes so we had lots of great choices for wardrobe. And of couse I am always a sucker for hats!! I love to have lots of props and personal effects at my sessions and Jacey did not disappoint! Thanks Jacey for making your session so much fun! To get a sneak peak at some of her favorite images, just watch the slide show...

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.

Mikaela Giertta - San Pasqual High School

So I was having so much fun photographing Mikaela the other day.  I mentioned to her how closely she resembles Super Model Christie Brinkley, and I'm not sure if it's because Mikaela is an exchange student from Sweden or if it's because of my age, but she didn't know who Christie Brinkley is!  Ouch!  So for those of you who are just too young to remember her (and I even remember Super Model Cheryl Tiegs), go ahead and google her.  Then you tell me what you think, is Mikaela the next Christie Brinkley?

Mikaela decided to book the Downtown Session.  We started off on Grand Avenue and made our way to Grape Day Park.  I have some of my favorite spots but this time I came with a secret weapon, my collection of brightly colored paper parasols!  I chose the turquoise blue one for her and we had fun using it as a prop.  And yes ladies, you too can have fun photos taken with a parasol.  The colors I have in stock right now are Bright Fuschia Pink, Mango Orange, Turquoise Blue, Bright Grass Green and Off White.  I'll be stocking up on more colors soon.  Let me know if you have any suggestions for colors.

Mikaela is living with the McBride Family here in Escondido.  She will be returning to Sweden this summer and we will miss her a lot.  I designed a beautiful album with her images and even had "Import of Sweden" put on one of the pages.  You'll have to stop by my home studio to see it, it's incredible!

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!

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??

Nicole and Dana - San Pasqual High School

It was a hot July day, in fact the last day of July, 2009. I spent the afternoon with Nicole Amy and Dana Hill, seniors at San Pasqual High School, in Downtown Escondido and Grape Day Park. We had a lot of fun taking both fashion style "Trash the Prom Dress" photos as well as more traditional photos, ala Heidi (that's me!) Check out how great they turned out! I know both Nicole and Dana were a little shy at first, but boy did they turn into some awesome models!

Don't forget that August senior sessions include two free movie tickets and a $5 gift card to Cold Stone Creamery. It's a really hot month so why not enjoy it cooling off with some ice cream and then hanging out in a cool movie theater? Who could ask for more? Sessions are limited so don't wait too long or you might miss out.

So What's the August Special?

Wow, school is already in session on August 10th! And did you have your free yearbook photograph taken? Don't forget, the contract photographer is only for the yearbook photograph, not for your paid creative session. So if you haven't already booked your session, do we have a deal for you!

During the month of August, we are giving away 2 unrestricted movie tickets to Regal Cinema, Edwards, or United Artists & a $5 gift card to Cold Stone Creamery for every paid session. How awesome is that?

So tell your friends, tell your parents, and make sure to call us to book your session. There are limited booking in August so don't delay! 760.739.9580

Fun with Trash The Prom Dress

For those of you who missed out on our Trash The Prom Dress special, I have a few samples to share. These photos are of Elisa Minamide and Kara Gustafson from San Pasqual High School. They brought along two sets of prom dresses and we took photos of them both separately and together. Even with the 95 degree heat, we still had a lot of fun and got some great photos. Thanks to Elisa and Kara for being so photogenic!

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.