Parris Studios:

: Oh Much Fun

2011-12-13T01:31:00.000-08:00

RC 12.13.11 002, originally uploaded by Parris Studios:.

Listening to Charlie sing Christmas Carols is pretty much one of the best things ever. One of the current favorites, among many, is Jingle Bells.

"Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way

oh much fun, it is to ride, in a one house ilten say"

The last line changes every so often, but always has "oh much fun" and "ilten", the last of which happens to be one of her Preschool teachers name.

Charlie's current Christmas playlist, with one or two of my additions...

David Crowder Band "Oh For Joy"

Phineas & Ferb "Holiday Favorites"

Boobles, as his friends call him or Buble to everyone else "Christmas"

Muppets & John Denver "A Christmas Together"

Gayla Peevey "I Want A Hippopotamus for Christmas"

Many sing a longs, art & being festive happen to these songs or other songs we make up.

fun skies today

Amaryllis, or hotness in floral form

I was the copilot tonight. we went to space, it was awesome

soggy bottom day at Disneyland. it was oh much fun

playing with focus. or lack thereof

and of course, it's not Christmas until there's some Robot Love :) Merry Christmas all, Oh so much fun!

: Random Caffeine 11.11.11

2011-11-11T00:34:00.000-08:00

01 RC 11.11.11 001, originally uploaded by Parris Studios:.

These are my favorite pair of Sanuks , they are filled with awesomeness & perfect for all occasions. I get all warm & tingly wearing them. I <3 them! If you haven't tried a pair, do yourself a favor & get down to Downtown Disney & go to the Sanuk store or hunt them down. Amazeballs!

The rest of the pics are of my girl being her. awesome. she is a ham & makes the best faces. "Daddy, I love you!" she's ridiculously good at wrapping me around her finger. Dancing around the house like crazy people to Phineas & Ferb "jpop", doodling, talking about robots, dinosaurs, looking up at "o'brian", which is what Charlie calls Orion, or making up stories. love her.

my little model.

: Why I walk

2011-10-15T22:52:00.001-07:00

Charlie CHOC 001, originally uploaded by Parris Studios:.

I walk because of her wink.

I walk because of her smile.

I walk because of her laugh.

I walk because of her curls.
I walk because of her cheese pose.
I walk because of her snuggles.
I walk because of her silly face.
I walk because of her thumbs up.
I walk because of her duckbill face.
I walk because of her adorable feet.
I walk because of her heart.
I walk because of her love.
I walk because of her.

: Random Caffeine

2011-09-08T04:14:00.001-07:00

Random Caffeine 090811 004, originally uploaded by Parris Studios:.

This is my little dinosaur. She does a mean T-Rex. All pics are from a visit to the Natural History Museum in Los Angeles.

We watched this video about 19 times last night, we loved every viewing Cats Songified

We also enjoyed this song about 9.5 times Nyan

Enjoying Givers right now, amazing album start to finish.

Zombie escape plan. how would it change if the zombies were cyborgs? Movie potential is high, hit me up Hollywood :) ....HOLY CRAP! Zombie Cyborg Dinosaurs! If that doesn't have Syfy written all over it... well, then it wouldn't have it written all over it, but come on, sandwiched between Sharktopus & Dinocroc

Hooray for non sequitur! Aloha!

...cue Jurassic Park theme song...

this ends poorly for one side

Shadows are fun

Crest envy

Pose courtesy of my girl. This is one of about 9. She's a ham. I'm beyond proud. I love you sweetheart!

guest appearance by me

insert Jurassic Park ending theme

: Mr. & Mrs. Jeremiah & Ali Clark

2011-08-31T00:49:00.001-07:00

Jeremiah & Ali 005, originally uploaded by Parris Studios:.

J is for Jeremiah. A is for Ali. W is for Wedding. Concatenating the first letter is JAW. JAW dropping awesome!

Mahalo to the following people:

Kevin Warn for shooting with me

Descanso Gardens for the wonderful site

God for an amazing day

: Ali & Jeremiah's engagement

2011-08-30T23:57:00.001-07:00

Ali & Jeremiah 001, originally uploaded by Parris Studios:.

A is for Ali. J is for Jeremiah. They're about to be concatenated. They're awesome!

: Mr. & Mrs. Alan & Dana Yao

2011-08-30T23:26:00.001-07:00

Alan & Dana 006, originally uploaded by Parris Studios:.

Y is for Yao. Y is also for Yowza! Why you ask, because of Alan & Dana.

Mahalo to Kevin Warn for letting me shoot with him on this wedding.

And Mahalo to the W Hotel for being gorgeous.

: Mr. & Mrs. Brian & Emy Givens

2011-08-28T03:07:00.001-07:00

Brian & Emy 003, originally uploaded by Parris Studios:.

G is for Givens. P is for Pirate. X is for 10 year wedding anniversary. All around awesome!

Mahalo to the following people:

Angelo & Vinci's for the site & food (nom!)

Amy Taylor for the prop creations & artistry

Brian & Emy for being Buccaneers of Cool. Arrrrr!

: Mr. & Mrs. Eric & Angela Moellenkamp

2011-08-28T02:36:00.001-07:00

Eric & Angela 001, originally uploaded by Parris Studios:.

M is for Moellenkamp. M in Roman numerals is 1,000. 1,000 ways, Eric & Angela are awesome!

Mahalo to the following people:
Christian Kaysen for shooting with me
St. Margaret Mary Parish for the wedding site
Red Hill Country Club for the reception site

: Charlie's 4

2011-08-27T10:53:00.001-07:00

C4 004, originally uploaded by Parris Studios:.

C is for Charlie. My little artist/photographer/comedian/songstress/actress/fashionista/Hawaii enthusiast/dinosaur enthusiast/space enthusiast/love bird/fellow lyric maker up'er, is another year older, scary. My world is infinitely better because of her. She is 4 now & had a Princess/Rapunzel party, complete with awesome Castle Cake by Aunt Meg & a visit by Sleeping Beauty herself. She loved it!

I love you Charlotte Jean Parris. Thank you for making the world a better place.

: Taylor Family

2011-08-27T00:40:00.001-07:00

12 Nu Skool Taylor Family Pics 030, originally uploaded by Parris Studios:.

T is for Taylor. M is for Mombot. T is also for Taylor Writing & Design. TMT...Dy-no-mite!

: Pratt Family

2011-08-27T00:25:00.001-07:00

13 PrattFam 008, originally uploaded by Parris Studios:.

P is for Pratt. H is for Hair. A is for Amazing. T is for Teacher. PHAT. Call Autumn for Amazing Hair. Call Jeff for Teaching your kids the Amazing.

: Lagestee Family

2011-08-27T00:10:00.001-07:00

12 Lagestee Family 011, originally uploaded by Parris Studios:.

L is for Lagestee. 7 is L upside down & an awesome number. L7 = Lagestee Awesome Love!

: King Family

2011-08-26T23:45:00.001-07:00

11 King Family 2010 014, originally uploaded by Parris Studios:.

K is for King. F is for Fantastical Family. KF^2. Soon to be K^3F^2. Love this family.

: Angela & Eric's Engagement

2011-08-26T23:28:00.001-07:00

07 Eller Pics 001, originally uploaded by Parris Studios:.

E is for Engagement. A is for Awesome. EA/AE, yup & yup!

: Mr & Mrs Steve & Laura Rath

2011-08-20T04:43:00.001-07:00

05 Laura & Steve 05, originally uploaded by Parris Studios:.

Laura & Steve could make their own wine & call it "Grapes of Rath" & it would taste like awesome & beauty in liquid form. Fight On!

Mahalo to the following people:

Luke Snyder for shootin with me

Grace Episcopal Church, sweet church!

Brix for the amazing reception!

: Mr & Mrs Chris & Brooke Pacini

2011-08-20T04:27:00.001-07:00

04 Brooke & Chris 01, originally uploaded by Parris Studios:.

the letter of the day is P. P is for Pacini. P is for Party. P is for People. Pacini Party People!!

mahalo to the following awesome people:
Ryel for shootin with me
Mariners Chapel, gorgeous!
Strawberry Farm Golf Course, rad place & it has a red barn. score!

: Steve & Laura's engagement

2011-05-01T23:58:00.001-07:00

03 Steve & Laura Blog 003, originally uploaded by Parris Studios:.

I hear it's hard to look so good. Steve & Laura say it's not, they say it's really easy. :) Awesome people, Fight On!

: Mr. & Mrs. Rob & Cindy Beggs

2011-05-01T23:23:00.001-07:00

02 Rob & Cindy 05, originally uploaded by Parris Studios:.

An amazing teacher & avid reader married an amazing lawyer & car enthusiast. They make beauty flow like a great writer & if you don't think so, be prepared for an argument :) amazing friends, Cindy & Rob.

Location: Alta Vista Country Club

People: Parris Studios & Kaysen Photography

: Mr. & Mrs. Chris & Mandy Lausche

2011-05-01T23:10:00.001-07:00

01 Mandy & Chris 04, originally uploaded by Parris Studios:.

Beautiful people make beautiful pictures, it's science! Much aloha to Chris & Mandy!!

Location: Mariners Church

Photographers: Parris Studios & Ryel J Photography

: Mr. & Mrs. Aaron & Jenny Frye

2010-09-06T18:38:00.001-07:00

Aaron & Jenny Blog 005, originally uploaded by Parris Studios:.

San Juan Capistrano

This is Aaron & Jenny, I met them thru my day job as an accountant :D Aaron actually used to be my boss way back in the day & I've had the pleasure to work with both him & Jenny.

Wonderful people, now add to that recipe that this was a surprise wedding for the guests - awesome!! A small, intimate wedding at Jenny's parent's house and it was GORGEOUS!! So much emotion and a wonderful time all around!

And now, another thing to add to the Book of Awesome...

The moment after Jenny's mom announced the end of the engagement party & the beginning of the ceremony... well, after the reality of what was just said set in :)

A beautiful moment in the ceremony, Aaron's daughter, Payton, being included in the ceremony

So awesome, so very awesome!

: Mr. & Mrs. Neil & Katie La Porte

2010-09-02T09:19:00.001-07:00

Neil & Katie Blog 009, originally uploaded by Parris Studios:.

This is my Niece. For those of you following along at home, that's my brother's daughter, so needless to say, this was a special day for me and my family (and Neil's family :D).

The day was gorgeous, venue, weather, details, and of course, the people! I love weddings, but a wedding that involves my family is beyond special, and now, my family. Katie, we love you & are so proud of you, you are a beautiful bride! Neil, welcome to the family, and just so you don't think I left you out, you make a handsome groom :D

Let's do this

Favorite, love these guys!!!

my family, love 'em!

More family, more love

My nephew - Charlie. He's the man, he cracks me up and that's been since he was a lil' guy.

End of the night, well done party people, well done indeed!

: Brooke & Chris engagement session tease...

2010-06-15T01:29:00.001-07:00

Brooke & Chris - Engagement 006, originally uploaded by Parris Studios:.

06.14.10
Balboa Pier

Just a quick tease from Brooke & Chris' amazing session this weekend, which was an absolute blast!! I leave you with a wee tease of these two amazing, hot & hilarious people!!

Much aloha!

More to follow of their (insert Antonio Banderas voice here) looooove :D

: Charlie

2010-06-15T01:18:00.001-07:00

Charlie @ Dland 002, originally uploaded by Parris Studios:.

Love this little girl, so much! Her smile, her laugh, all of her. How she says "everywhere" (er-e-wear) and so many other words and reasons.

I love you baby girl.

Daddy

My little ham, showin off her pose

: Random Caffeine

2010-05-20T13:31:00.001-07:00

02 Random Caffeine 02, originally uploaded by Parris Studios:.

May 2010

And now, Random Caffeine, which is really just my effort to post more regularly :) Not much needed to explain the pics other than me just seeing some color, light & form and lovin' it! Mixing it up a bit by playing with the focus, trying the blur factor.

As I've been working, I've been really digging Two Door Cinema Club's new music "Tourist History" (link courtesy of Grooveshark). Take a listen, my personal favorites are "Something Good Can Work", "Do You Want It All", "I Can Talk". Fun stuff, so have a couple Distortion's (or your drink of choice), crank it up and get down with the get down. Go ahead, nobody's lookin', and even if they are, they're just jealous. Own it!

Have a wonderful weekend party people, soak up the sun, splash around in the rain, whatever the weather, just have a blast & enjoy the day!

Mai tai wishes & twinkie filled dreams...
Alooooooooha!!

This is actually the front of a boat

Me geekin' it in the Bonkers Booth at Kevin & Jen's wedding :)

Much aloha!!

: The Daly Wedding Bonker's Booth

2010-05-15T06:01:00.001-07:00

Bonkers Booth 01, originally uploaded by Parris Studios:.

Daly Day
San Diego

Kevin & Jen wanted to add the Bonker's Booth (no curtain, everyone is able to see the magic you're working for the camera) and it was a blast! Kevin & Jen brought prop's for people to use, frames, glasses, beads, boa's & umbrella's.

Join me won't you, it's always good to go a little Bonker's every now & again...

Saucy is the word you're looking for. Fierce ladies, FIERCE!

Awesome

:D

We're proud Trojans

Mahalo to Steve from SML for taking this one so I could be in it :)

And of course, the stars, Mr. & Mrs. Kevin & Jen Daly!

Turn on your favorite party music, press play then click below

..::Click here to see more Bonker's in the slideshow::..

: Mr. & Mrs. Kevin & Jen Daly

2010-05-13T00:49:00.001-07:00

Kevin & Jen 22, originally uploaded by Parris Studios:.

Daly Day (formerly known as Derby Day)
San Diego

Interwebs, this is Kevin & Jen. You may remember their engagement session hotness in San Diego a few months back, well, the fire department was on call again because this was ... wait for it ... H.O.T!

I've been looking forward to this wedding for a while, I won't lie. I've had the pleasure of knowing Jen (and her sister Sam) since college (Fight On!). Always a smile, a laugh, jokes, all around awesomeness! So when Jen asked me to shoot her wedding, I was beyond thrilled!!

Now we get to the wedding... WOW! Again, I say WOW! All the amazing vendors...
Location: Prado in San Diego

Event Coordinator: Susanne from Crown Weddings
Florals: Karen Tran Florals
Photographer's: Parris Studios (that's me) & David from Ohana Photographers

Videographer: Weddings by SML
Band: The Heroes
Hair & Make up: Jennifer Bueno from Beauty To Be
Beauty: Everywhere!!!

Mahalo nui loa to David from Ohana Photographers for coming out and shooting with me, it was a BLAST!!

Love, family from all over, friends, performance by the Shamrockers, & the Bonker's Booth (a separate entry to come for that one, so many awesome pics :D). It was an absolutely breath taking & perfect wedding. Kevin & Jen - you're unBelizeable :D Mahalo, thank you, muchos gracias. Love you guys! Bonkers Booth pics & slideshow coming soon!

Such an classic, elegant look! Loved it!

Stunning floral work by Karen

Seriously, the Prado - amazing! The view from above while everybody's gettin down with the get down

the last 3 before the entry that will have the Bonker's Booth & Slideshow is a preview of the Bonker's Booth with Kevin & Jen :)

Love you guys & I can't tell you how happy I am for you!! Fight On & Go Chargers!! :D

: Random Caffeine

2010-05-12T14:03:00.001-07:00

Random Post 002, originally uploaded by Parris Studios:.

May 2010
Here, there, somewhere

I think this will be the new title of my random shots, because some of the personal pics & little things I see and shoot help give me that little extra boost, that bit o' creative caffeine as it were.

So with that, I give you my first official Random Caffeine, Bit O' Creative Caffeine (bitocc, sounds a lot like a chicken, going to stop there...), Creative Caffeine... eh, name's still in flux, I'll keep working on that.

Aloooooha & may the mai tai's flow :D

What if these were zombie koi!? Then the whole survive on the ocean thing would be toast! Remember people, double tap. Last thing you want is zombie koi all up in your business! :)

I have some ideas cookin' with this one... hoping to serve a delicious dish of idea soon

Slightly moist. Great band name by the way

Pine trees, Aspen & willow tree's, some of my favorite. Random? Sure. Important? Not so much :D

Continuing with the random...

I like mixing things, food, drinks etc. Some of it turns out good. Some, not so much. This is one that turned out awesome & I really enjoy because it has 2 of my favorite things drink wise: Pop & Rum! I call it the Orange Rumscicle.

Take a tall pint glass, pour in Orange drink (Sunkist, Fanta, Kirkland, whatev) about 80% full. Add coconut rum in so the glass is full'ish. Stir, serve on a tiki coaster and it's ridiculously good! And don't worry about the percentages, just remember mostly Orange, then coconut rum. Add in some lime for a great twist :)

Aloha!

: Miller Family

2010-05-12T13:23:00.001-07:00

Miller Fam 005, originally uploaded by Parris Studios:.

April 2010
Anaheim

I'd like you to meet the Miller family, an amazing family that I had the pleasure of shooting in late April. In and around the Disneyland Hotel area on a sunny day, yeah, that was awesome! Perfect location for a group of radtastical people!!

Side note uno: I went to high school with Denver (the youngest of 3 sons) at Coast Union. He was a stud then & a stud now. Denver, you're awesome!

Side note dos: Denver's sister-in-law, Erin is a photographer in Northern California, so if you're looking for some awesome pictures with a wonderful woman, hit the link up HERE to her website and get in contact with her. Erin, you did awesome in front of the camera, you're a natural!

To the whole Miller family, you're all amazing! Brian & Kari, good luck in Nashville, prayers going with you and of course - FIGHT ON! :D

mahalo nui loa!

Fight On!

He's practicing for his Hollywood career :)

This one is courtesy of Erin, me & Denver :D

I can't tell you how awesome it was to be there with you guys, thank you for all the smiles & laughter :D much aloha to you all!!

: Mr. & Mrs. Daly sneek peek

2010-05-02T02:43:00.001-07:00

Daly Wedding sneek peek 1, originally uploaded by Parris Studios:.

Derby Day is officially changed to Daly Day. My apologies to those not in the know, but that happened today.

Two quick sneek peek's of Kevin & Jen's big day, which could not have been more gorgeous!! Beautiful people, amazing location, beautiful people, wonderful vendors and... beautiful people. As U2 would say, it was a "Beautiful Day"!

Much aloha to all involved, both the Daly & Tardiff families, it was an honor. Full post coming.

: Drive

2010-04-02T17:43:00.001-07:00

Landscape 002, originally uploaded by Parris Studios:.

2010

California

I've been driving a lot lately and right after all the rains, it is particularly beautiful in California. All the hills are green, there are some amazing flowers of all shapes & colors along the road & fields, wonderful oak trees that are either blossoming or are dead and just look gnarled and beautiful.

These are just a couple from my recent driving. These 3 happen to actually involve me stopping versus my normal Freeway Photography where I just shoot going 70+ on the freeway. The last one I was a passenger and snapped it as we drove 60 :)

I hope everyone has a beautiful Friday and a wonderful Easter weekend. Happy Easter!

Taken in ID in February. Love the fog

: Presley Hope Johnson

2010-03-27T21:27:00.001-07:00

Presley 009, originally uploaded by Parris Studios:.

March 18th, 2010
Meridian, ID

This is my niece, Presley Hope. I was lucky enough to be here when PJ was born, and while she is a wee early & a wee 5 pounder, she's a fighter which isn't a surprise at all. She, momma (my sister) and the whole family were back home from the hospital in 3 days. Jarrett is adjusting wonderfully to having a new little sister, constantly offering her one of his Cars toys, touching her hand, kissing her, saying good morning to her ("Good morning Press, how are you", it's awesome to hear & watch him interact with her).

And now, the newest addition to the Parris & Johnson family, Presley Hope.

my turn to hold her :)

Mommo lovin' every second

just in case the fact she had a bandage on wasn't clear enough, they had to write it :)

The little man is 2. He has an awesome vocabulary. And is a pick up artist. No joke, he made eyes at all the female's at the Hospital. He evidently has a thing for blondes & doctors. This isn't the one, but he did hug a female Dr (or nurse, I forget) from behind. She got a little "hello" right in the tush. He just smiled.

Daddad. We have to make him hold the kids, he did the same with Charlie & ditto with Jarrett. He's worried he'll hurt 'em, which I understand, but he can't say no if you put them in his arms.

And my lil' nephew rockin' his "boonda" hat. Any guesses why it's called that? Go on, try... If your guess involved the Swedish Chef from the Muppets, then bingo! That's Jarrett speak for his Chef Hat.

Welcome to the family Presley, we all love you very much!

: Mr. & Mrs. Ryan & Casi Amaradio

2010-03-22T12:45:00.000-07:00

Ryan & Casi 024, originally uploaded by Parris Studios:.

March 2010
Hacienda Golf Club
La Habra Heights, CA

venue: The Hacienda Golf Club
photographer: Parris Studios & Sandra Salisbury Photography
hair: Jennifer
make-up: Cody & Kim
videographer: Perfect-Day Images
florist: Nancy
DJ: Duane
(if you're interested in talking to or hiring Jennifer, Nancy, Cody & Kim or Duane, email me & I'll get you in contact with them, they do wonderful, WONDERFUL work!)

Ryan & Casi are rockstars in the truest sense. They play music, they rock & they are stars to all who know them. It was a gorgeous day at the Hacienda and I was honored to be there to capture these two amazing people. Their engagement session was stellar so I knew the day was going to be absolutely beautiful! Complete with a rad song that Ryan created that day with a ukulele (& complete with back up singers - well done guys!!) It was truly an honor & now, let's rock...

Rad shoes!

Jennifer rockin' the hair

One of my favorites

The black running down the middle was part of Casi's Grandfather's tie. An amazing inclusion of something very special. Nancy did a wonderful job with the flowers

Ryan getting his song ready

Can't be too serious :D

Another favorite

Mahalo Ryan & Casi, you were AMAZING! Much aloha to you both, truly rockstars in my book!

: Jen & Kevin's engagement session

2010-03-05T12:53:00.001-08:00

Jen & Kevin 028, originally uploaded by Parris Studios:.

February 2010
San Diego...

Which in German means... I forget, but what Jen & Kevin means in Irish is 2 rad people who bring the heat but are as smooth as Guiness (Guiness is a registered trademark of the Guiness brewing company & delicious :D)

"We want to shoot in a pub". When I heard these words, I jumped, probably literally :D We did some shots in the pub (photo shots, no shot shots) and then went around to a couple different areas in the great city of SD.

Jen & Kevin are stellar and I am honored to know them & be shooting their wedding in May. It will be... wait for it... RAD!

And now, the radity shall be brought

Yes, i would LOVE to shoot in a pub!!

the look

Bottoms up means the pub shoot is over

Shamrockers, you need to check 'em out, they rule, seriously! And I'm not saying that just because Kevin's in the band. It's science, Shamrockers will rock your sham's off!

They're San Diego superstars, truth

The man

The woman

I love it!

love it the sequel!

Hard work being models

and because I absolutely love this picture, once again, the amazing & wonderful Kevin & Jen with their city in the background.

: Trash the Dress with Brittany & Wade

2010-03-05T12:48:00.001-08:00

Brittany&WadeTTD 008, originally uploaded by Parris Studios:.

February 2010
Laguna Beach

This was awesome and that's like saying dinosaurs were kinda big lizards. It's science, this was an awesome shoot! Brittany & Wade wanted to do a day after session (which can be Trash the Dress) and we headed down to Laguna to get all wet & sandy. And have a tsunami of hotness wash up on the shore :D

Let the fun begin :)

Oranges, so so good

oh yes, this happened

Good news is it was just a wee bit of water :D

Awesome!

Day after sessions don't have to be a beach session complete with water & sand (but it is fun, Maui anyone!?) it can be anything you want & anywhere you want. If you're interested, pull out your dress, drop me an email and we'll get it all set up!

much aloha!

: Valentine's Day 2010

2010-02-14T10:09:00.000-08:00

Valentines Day 2010 001, originally uploaded by Parris Studios:.

Happy Hearts Day
World, Milky Way Galaxy

A post of my baby girl, my parents & some images that I love for various reasons. To all you lucky people out there, Happy Valentines Day! Share the love, tell your family & friends you love 'em and smile, it just makes everybody's day better :D

much aloha!

My stylin' baby girl

"Raaaaaaaaaaaaaaabit!"

My parents. Cute kids

I love red

I love shiny & abstract

I love post & the sky

I love branch :D also accepted, I love peace

I love seeing nature in unexpected areas

I love calla lilies (true story, they're awesome!)

I love sweet moss on brick action

I love sweet rusted metal on old wood action

I love lamp

I love random beauty

I love random beauty everywhere

I love green hills, white puffy clouds & awesome trees. Beauty is everywhere. Seen & unseen.

Happy Valentine's Day!

: Mandy & Chris' engagement session

2010-02-09T13:55:00.000-08:00

January 2010
The hills... insert song & joyous frolicking here

World, I'd like to introduce you to Mandy & Chris. Little known fact, they are also part of the newly discovered Taxonomic rank or biological classification known as Radimus. This is applied to humans to have achieved the status of radical (or the short form known as rad) in the eyes of it's society. Mandy & Chris have done that, no problem!

The shoot was amazing, wonderful light, beautiful green grass everywhere, a little suggestion sign that was more of an invite and of course, two beautiful/handsome, wonderful & amazing people who love each other and are absolute naturals in front of the camera! Mandy & Chris, thank you! Thanks for laughing & adventuring with me, you two were rad!

More joyous frolicking after the jump!

love it!

love it!!

...too many love it!

classic rad

The suggestion signs & the third member of the party, Spark. Awesome!

: Exploring Seattle

2010-02-03T15:44:00.001-08:00

Seattle 048, originally uploaded by Parris Studios:.

Things have been a little bonkers, but I'm back on the blog duty, apologies for the delay.

This is from my 7 hour layover in Seattle, first trip there, carried my backpack which had my laptop, headphones and a grip o' gear all around Seattle. Freakin' love Seattle, amazing city. Rained a little & realized my wearing glasses wasn't so great, unless I some of those wipers on my glasses, then it would rule. But I loved it and totally worth a 7 hour layover. Seattle, mahalo! I'll be back, fo sho!!

More pics after the jump

thumbnail size of a 20 foot wall covered in the reflectors. pretty rad

saw some stellar art riding the light rail/metro/subway/monorail/choo choo...

My stop, forgot the stations name, but it was empty - perfect!

evil ostritch

of course I went & holy moly, so much I could've shot

around the area

I CAN GO SEE THE NEEDLE!?

tram ride to it

Awesome!!

wa waaaa, costs a ton to go up. I'll stick to down below... for now

fun from below

one of my favorite cartoons in college

had to take a pic of it

library, amazing structure

riding back to catch the flight, pack digging in my back but so, absolutely worth it. So much!

: Mr. & Mrs. Andy & Sara Barham

2009-12-19T03:14:00.001-08:00

12/12/09
Gilroy

The forest fire of awesome continued on Saturday with the wedding of Andy & Sara at the Willey House (or Willey Cultural Center) in Gilroy which is a beautiful location, if you're looking for a spot, this is it, great character!!

Andy & Sara had a wonderful & absolutely gorgeous wedding, stunning details, so much laughter, and wonderful touches that made this GORGEOUS day theirs, loved every second of the rain filled, blustery & all around beautiful day!

And bonus, I had the lovely Deanna Rose of Urban Photography out to shoot along with me, which was rad!! Thanks Deanna, be sure to check out her site for her visions too!

Beauty begins after the jump...

YES, such rad shoes for her big day!!

love it!

there were 3 buttons up top that took an army of fingers & a barrette to get on

love it!

Can anyone name what this is. It is part of something that played an important part of the day, which was awesome!

beautiful!

ring bearer & flower girl checking out the sites :D

One kiss to rule them all... hint hint...

A quick break in the rain for about 7 minutes, so we walked across the street to the Gilroy Museum with the bridal party which was Laura (Andy's sister) & Aimee (Sara's sister). Such a great wedding!!

love it & the reactions :D

Andy & the gents (great band name by the way)

Sara & the ladies. which, there is a picture after this that I'll hold onto, let's just say - awesome :D Shout out to Jenny Main!! What up Jenny! :D

Cupcake towers rule and so, so good! Sara's mom made Red Velvet, Carrot, Chocolate with Cream Cheese center & Cheesecake... holy delicious in my mouth! So good!

And the carnage

When it came time to leave, guests were able to grab a handful of rosemary to throw, some guests (under 3 feet) grabbed a few more and had some fun. you can see the mischief brewing...

smelled amazing though, for sure!

To all involved, it was absolutely amazing!! Andy & Sara, much mahalo for having me up, it was a SPECTACULAR & perfect day!! much aloha!

: My little sunshine

2009-12-18T23:31:00.001-08:00

2009 12 Charlie 026, originally uploaded by Parris Studios:.

Charlotte, meaning "little & womanly" or "little & strong".

Charlie. My daughter with great expressions (that will get her in trouble one day, many a teachers nailed me for my expressions :D).

Just a few from Christmas tree hunting at Home Depot. Love that girl, that miracle, that little ray of sunshine and craziness all bundled into the little girl that is Charlotte Jean.

not exactly a huge fan of the chain saw going off...

: Wrather Family

2009-12-17T03:29:00.001-08:00

WratherFam 010, originally uploaded by Parris Studios:.

12/14/09
Fullerton

I'd like you to meet Stephanie & Rich and the newest addition to the fam, Adam. Such a fun shoot on an absolutely beautiful day, some clouds, but great light and a fun shoot at Hillcrest. There is going to be a series of shoots with the little man coming up, which is going to be a blast! He has such awesome blue eyes! Gap, take note people, this little man could totally be your next baby in all the ads :D And now - the Wrather family!

Adam's Outfit is so rad!

Lovin the little man's smile!

Both Rich & Stephanie are absolutely hilarious, but Adam likes to go for the somewhat serious look for the camera. we'll see what we can do about that :D

Little stud rockin' the Ralph Lauren shoes. Seriously, dapper lil' man!

So awesome!

And the last hat change (a man after my own heart)

A - Door - Uble!

we're just chattin

love these next three

Mahalo to you Rich & Stephanie, you're amazing people and have a wonderful baby boy!

: Andy & Sara's e-sesh

2009-12-16T22:56:00.001-08:00

Andy&Sara Blog 014, originally uploaded by Parris Studios:.

12/10/09

Gilroy

This past weekend, I had the pleasure of going up to Gilroy for the wedding of Andy & Sara. I was able to go up there a little early to shoot the engagement session. Of course, it was raining. No worries though, we did a two parter. Day 1 in the park down the street from their house and Day 2 after the rehearsal in the forest... yup, forest. freakin' awesome!

Love it

Love it!

Love it!!

Day 2 - the forest. Redwood forest. Gorgeous. Add these two, and even though it's raining, it's a forest fire of awesome! Boom!

Beautiful forest + beautiful people = forest fire of awesome

Yeah, check out the shoes - rad!

Owning it!!

I won't lie, I kept waiting for speeder bikes or ewoks to jump out. Loved this location, so awesome, so much (insert french accent here) roooomance!!

: Charlie & USC

2009-12-09T00:47:00.001-08:00

Charlie Game Day 2009 002, originally uploaded by Parris Studios:.

I am a proud USC Trojan alum, I survived the Paul Hackett years, 'nuff said.

This was the only game we went to this year, and while the outcome wasn't quite what we had in mind (frickin' tree), the amazing seats more than made up for it (Mahalo Jen!!). Charlie was able to run around, up and down the stairs and be in the shade & eat popcorn till her little belly said no more - which, she has my sweet tooth, so that didn't really happen.

She absolutely adored Traveler! Anytime he came out on the field, she would get all excited, hands to the mouth and yell "Trabler!" and point for Jess, Lisa & myself to see, making sure we all saw him.

Here's the little love, decked out in her USC gear and having a blast!

"TRABLER!"

Love that little girl & she knows she has me around her finger

Her & Au'Nisa

:D

And now, fun with a Lensbaby Composer, with the 2.8 ring in

Rough view :D

Not exactly sure what's going on with Charlie, but rad :D

VKC

Mahalo again Jen, we had a blast! Fight on!!

: Mr. & Mrs. Erik & Kristin Hugstad

2009-11-28T20:02:00.001-08:00

Erik & Kristin - blog 022, originally uploaded by Parris Studios:.

11.21.09
The Hacienda
Santa Ana, CA

This post has been a long time coming! I met Kristin at our church a few years back and when I saw her knew that I wanted to be the one to photograph her wedding. Kristin, despite being a Bruin (sorry, had to get that in :D) is an absolutely wonderful woman with a heart of gold! She is involved with a wonderful organization called Women Helping Women and is of course, an all around stellar woman. And when I first met Erik, it was for the family session we shot last year and just the interaction between Erik & Kristin & the family was amazing and you could just see the love, the smiles, the all around amazingness that was occurring. Erik is hilarious and these two together for the engagement session was a blast!!

The day was amazing! Myself and the uber talented & awesome Erin Pifer met up with the girls at the Orange Circle while the amazing & also uber talented Gabriel Ryan met up with the guys at the Big A (or Angel Stadium of Anaheim, but Big A sounds so much better!) The venue was perfect, the flowers amazing, the DJ was so much fun and had some great music (loudest sing a long to "Don't Stop Believin' " I've ever heard) and of course, the beautiful people - well, they were all amazing!

It was an honor to be there for the day and an honor & huge mahalo to Gabriel & Erin for coming out too. We danced, we grooved, we captured awesome :D

The venue: The Hacienda (amazing locale & great help from Art!)
The photogs: Parris Studios, Gabriel Ryan & Erin Pifer (we had a blast!)
The flowers: Holli Do (stellar job as always Holli, gorgeous flowers!)
The DJ: APC Entertainment (Allan is so much fun!! Just sayin': air guitar, you'll see in the slideshow later)

Me: "now try serious" Ladies: "that's hard..."

Me: "think of kicking puppies" the result of saying kicking said puppies...

who doesn't love a green wall!?

look at that smile, so great!!

One of my absolute favorites, so elegant

Yeah, everyone was excited for the wedding :D

a little prayer before getting married, such sweet moments

another favorite

so many special moments, gentle touches, little ways of saying I love you

The party people in the flesh - so awesome!!

The classic doors at The Hacienda, great shadows that night

When we were taking these pictures, Erik is on the side saying "Yeah, gonna need a copy of these". He absolutely loves his bride and it was so wonderful to see the expressions on their face and in their eyes. so much love!!

Erik is the man!!

another favorite. the dress was absolutely amazing and Kristin absolutely owned that dress!

They left to GINORMOUS sparklers which were awesome, but might have come a wee too close to some hair :D

To Mr. & Mrs. Erik & Kristin Hugstad, you are both absolutely amazing people and it is an honor to call you friends and a total blessing to be there to capture your day!

: Preview: Erik & Kristin

2009-11-22T01:11:00.001-08:00

Erik & Kristin Preview 001, originally uploaded by Parris Studios:.

Downloading the cards from the awesomeness known only as today's wedding. Erik & Kristin were married, we captured classic beauty, couldn't wait to post so here's a quick preview of Mrs. Kristin Hugstad, more previews coming shortly....

Kristin is a stunning bride, to say Erik had his breath taken away is like saying the sun is mildly warm, and I think you see why...

more to come soon... so excited to post these,

: IM - beginnings

2009-11-06T21:59:00.001-08:00

IM 2009 013, originally uploaded by Parris Studios:.

So back on the October 22nd, I went out for a little personal project shoot. I decided it was time to turn the camera on me for no other reason than to just document me. I want this to be a personal project, and do pictures for everything that makes me who I am, trying to be a bit reflective and honest. Most all of you have seen the goofball side, and there are still a few pictures in there, but this is more about experimenting with the camera, trying different things and trying to convey who I am (or IM) through self portraits.

I'm still working on what it will look like when it's done, how I exactly want to do it, but I figure a road trip is as good as any time to start. So, here it is. A few of my dad in there, because he of course is part of who IM and more will come into play around Christmas when I get to see my family again! Stoked!

Here it is, IM - beginnings. a work in progress. just like me.

This is for my conflicted self or ADD self, not sure which yet... Taken the Friday after the inception, long exposure, timer, tripod & hand held flash

My dad, pretty amazing guy. He goes and goes and goes. One of the hardest working men I know and can tell you anything about cars. He tried to pass that along to me... I wasn't too interested. Found out his dad tried to pass along his love of geology & rocks to him, he wasn't too interested either. like father, like son I guess. Even though we've had our hard times, I still love him. I'm proud of him. Proud to be his son. We celebrate another birthday this year, New Years Day. It will rule!

I believe I just woke up from trying to nap, hard to do when you don't wanna miss a thing.

Out in the middle of a field in UT. There are times when you'd like to just pull your hat down and just plow through whatever is going on.

This is me not shaving for a few days. Actually looks scruffy. there was a time when it would take a week for shadows to show up. not so much any more. It's getting a little out of hand.

All the above images, with the exception of the "Hat Down" pic were taken with a 50/1.4. Hat Down was a 16-35/2.8. And the below pic was taken with my Lensbaby Composer with the 2.8 ap ring in. Love that lens, need to use it more often!

And of course, too many serious or non bonkers faces just don't work :)

And yes, there is a little patch of gray on my chin. I have a little gray patch on the right side of my head (I think), but I have now developed one on my chin. stoked. no really. woo. :D

For the complete set, be sure to check out the slideshow ..::HERE::.. here's to getting personal!

: Road Trip

2009-11-06T21:01:00.001-08:00

RoadTrip2009 012, originally uploaded by Parris Studios:.

This is the first road trip I've done with my dad that I can remember. I might have done one way back in the day, but this was absolutely one to remember. Trying to set out to Kansas to see a family farm that I've always heard of, but never seen. In late October... yeah, the Parris timing as usual, was phenomenal!

WY hit with snow storms closed down the I70 East from Rawlins onward. So we pulled out my G1, and did a quick reroute, head south on the 789, hit CO and the I80 and head east - hizaaa! Except come about midnight when we finally get outside of Denver, we see signs saying the 80's closed. we still keep pushing... didn't work. We ended up staying the night in the Wal Mart parking lot. To say it was cold is like saying the sun is a little on the bright side.

Epic. Amazing. a blast! Thanks dad, I had an awesome time and am looking forward to the spring and finally getting to Kansas :D

They have a real rough view to wake up to in the morning...

After being stopped, hit the truck stop or "Travel Center" complete with smoking & no smoking sections and some amazing people to just sit and watch. seriously. wow.

This is the exit of WY, will forever be my sign though. Trust me. Maybe one day it will be posted, but trust me. 26 degrees is cold on the skin... just sayin

Sunrise the next day in CO, after sleeping in the van in the parking lot. cold. I was triple layered & blanketed. way cold. If only I hadn't put my phone away :) Thanks again Piccini peeps!

After calling it, heading back through the mountains. You'll see a picture of our windshield, grill and door in the slideshow. We rolled with our windshield like that for a while, wipers froze. bonkers!

AWESOME abandoned gas station off the 789. Could have spent a while there, but we were worried about somehow getting trapped again.

Back in ID, there are a few old abandoned buildings around and my Dad was kind enough to drive me around to a few of them. So many places I'd love to shoot some model-y type pics... so December... keep that open :)

For the slideshow of the Road Trip and around ID, click ...::HERE::.

: Road Trip & IM preview

2009-11-02T21:10:00.001-08:00

road trip 007, originally uploaded by Parris Studios:.

The great road trip that was great and on the road, but not all the way done. The snow beat us, put up a great white wall of wind & flakes covering the I-80 East at Rawlins & then nailed us again on the I-70 East just past Denver. But the roundtrip of 1,870 miles was amazing. Great stories from my dad, a lot of fun, time with my dad, a great time to be out and see the country and did I mention, time with my dad!

It also allowed me some time to work on my new project, the "IM" series, which started out originally as "I aM". Most people who know me, know me as the former straw chewing, hyper, ADD, laughing all the time and having fun type guy. Which is all still true, although not so much the straws lately. So I thought I would turn the camera on me and try some experiments to show a bit more of who IM. Still working out the details and what it will look like exactly, but a preview of the rough is after the jump...

UT coming...

UT going...

The set up for the exit shot of WY. Maybe, someday, posted on here... But now, here's my dad, being a champ and being my stand in. Forever West

WY really is beautiful. I'm still drawn to it, it's still a part of who I am

one of my favorites from the trip. taken in WY during a break in the snow storm. windy. shake you to the bone cold. the bright golds, vivid blues and amazing colors (including gray) aren't like anywhere else. i didn't feel like i needed my glasses or contacts. seeing for days. sunsets lasting an hour. part of me. ingrained. forever west. cowboy, minus the boots & hat. farmer, minus the tractor.

Good night all, flying back to CA tomorrow. amazing trip, wish it could last longer! We're coming back at Christmas, more time to see and do, so I think there needs to be some people's getting pictures taken in December when I'm back out.

Aloha partner! ;)

: Central Coast & roadtrip!

2009-10-28T01:03:00.001-07:00

central002, originally uploaded by Parris Studios:.

I lived in Cambria-"Pines By the Sea"-for 2 years of my life. Time wise, it was extremely short, but Cambria is pretty amazing and I think that's where my love of all the green trees, especially pine tree's & oak tree's that are covered in moss - LOVE those!! But the fog in the morning, the smell of the ocean, the variations of beach, the Grill, everything. So I got a chance to go around to some spots and just grab some pics prior to the rehearsal for Owen & Jenny.

In other news, we're going to Idaho to visit my family this week, and then my dad and I are taking a roadtrip to Kansas! :D Stoked, sounds lame, but I'm looking forward to it. Time with just Dad & I, my camera, country I haven't really seen before. It's gonna be awesome, the Mammoth Men (which seriously, check them out, a bunch of rad photog's that explode sensors for a living :D) have their trip, but I'll take my trip with my dad. So excited. Although he doesn't know he's going to be my model. hehehehe, sorry Dad! Hoping to get some Idaho portrait sessions in too... peeps, if you're interested, hit me up. I'll know more, but we're peacin out of the Spud state Tuesday.

Have a wonderful week all, I'll be posting pics up on Twitter/Facebook, so be sure to check it out. And any suggestions for places to hit along the way, be sure to send me an email or text (you can find all that info on my site)

much aloha all! enjoy the beauty of your day, look around, you'll find a ton!

aloooooooha & see you on the road!

Another for my Freeway Photography series

The court where I spent two years of my life... riding the bench. good times. thanks "coach". And hypothetically speaking, it would have been a ton of fun to sneak in there at night and play around on the court. Hypothetically of course... amazing! Go Bronco's!!

I heart the ocean! great spot, great tide pools, fun to sit & watch the waves crash. Every 7th wave was the big splasher by the way.

Cayucos, gotta love it

beauty everywhere

On the road back to SLO from Cayucos. Gorgeous rays & clouds

Water was CHILL-E! But well worth the wading

Pics from Kansas to come in soooooooon

: Mr. & Mrs. Owen & Jenny Main

2009-10-21T20:58:00.001-07:00

O+J Preview, originally uploaded by Parris Studios:.

10.11.09
Cayucos

October is a wonderful month. Fall is starting to show up, it starts to get all nice & chilly out (minus the occasional heat wave), it's my birthday month, and now - Owen & Jenny's *official* declaration of their vows. I say *official* because they've been married for a little bit already, did it on their lunch break at the court house :D But this was the official, let's-rock-Cayucos-and-the-Central-Coast-with-our-awesomeness-day. Or LRCATCCWOAD. Whichever you prefer.

These two are loved, a TON! Some of the best toasts I have heard at any wedding, hands down. I count myself among those that raised their hands who would do anything they asked. Owen & Jenny are amazing, wonderful people! Both the Livingston & Main family did a wonderful job with raising such amazing people!!

And a huge thank you to Ely Roberts of Ely Roberts Photography for coming out and shooting with me! Small world - he knows Joaquin Garcia, boomtastic man of many talents (including emceeing, brotha brings it!) It was great to get to shoot with such an awesome guy - mahalo Ely, it was my pleasure!

And now, the meteor shower of awesome!

All the details & food were amazing, get a hold of these people!
Ribline
Sprigs N’Things
DJ Bob Stock from Phase 1 Mobile DJ
Nicole Boughton (officiant)
Vet’s Hall
Cass House
Parris Studios (me, aloha!)
Ely Roberts (new photo brother, awesome!)

Amazing venue!

Loved Jenny's dress!

Always so serious...

And by always so serious, I mean not really at all, which rules!

Love this one...

...and this one...

...and this one...

I'm not saying there's any grabbing going on here, but if there were, it was comedy. And not the only time...

Owen & Jenny, much aloha to you both! You're absolutely wonderful and I can't thank you enough! Alooooooha!!

::Slideshow::
::Register here to see the pictures when they're released::

: My Charlie

2009-10-21T11:25:00.001-07:00

Charlie 004, originally uploaded by Parris Studios:.

10.13.09
home

While I'm waiting for pictures to export / open up from the wedding I'm about to post, I had a few pictures that were taken of my baby girl when I got home. It was finally cloudy out, and Charlie was aching to go outside. So I put on some music (John Mayer's album, Continuum) in the office and we went outside to play around with "ollie pollie's" and of course, her little Princess umbrella. It was a wonderful day!

Owen & Jenny are coming up soon...

More of my little sunshine after the jump...

My little, shaggy haired, crazy like her dad, model :)

I love you little Princess

: O+J Preview

2009-10-13T23:02:00.001-07:00

O+J Preview, originally uploaded by Parris Studios:.

10.11.09
Cayucos, CA

Sunday was a supernova, but I don't want to overload you with too much now, so here's a quick preview of what's to follow. Owen & Jenny, you are absolutely amazing, as evidenced by the stellar speeches at the reception (some of the best I've heard).

Aloha & have a BLAST in Hawaii, Owen & Jenny no ka oi!!

: Mr. & Mrs. Nate & Jana Burton: deaux

2009-10-02T10:57:00.001-07:00

Jana & Nate - wedding - 25, originally uploaded by Parris Studios:.

And now the slideshow portion of feature, I heart these peep's! :)
Check out the slideshow ::here::

Register to see their pictures ::here::

Aloha all, have a wonderful weekend and we'll see you back here on the blog soon!

: Personal project: surf

2009-09-28T15:20:00.001-07:00

Surf 01, originally uploaded by Parris Studios:.

09/09
Huntington Beach

Personal projects are huge and I think they help recharge the creative battery - at least for me. I was thankful that I got to go down to HB for a side project to the Surfboards in the Sand event thrown by Transworld Surf & Rip Curl. They wanted to get as many surfboards in the sand as possible and get a picture of it. It was pretty great to see all the people down there and just the sheer volume of rad surfboards!

I love art! Graffiti (even though I don't condone the act, but still, the huge pieces with all the color, design & creativity - amazing), wood carving, paint, design - everything! And the entire surf culture / community is an amazing one to me, it's constantly growing and innovating, and the designs of the clothes & surfboards always amaze me. I must qualify this with I haven't surfed ever but I plan to learn once we get back to Hawaii, but I love the whole culture!

There were so many great surfboards out there to look at & take pictures of, one painted to look like an old school dog fighting plane (awesome), classic wood boards, some graffiti style patches - all amazing. So here are just a few of my favorite from the day, processed slightly differently with the matting.

much aloha to all, have a wonderful week!

Much aloha to all!

In honor of International Talk Like a Pirate Day - arrrrrrrrrrgh!

: Mr. & Mrs. Chris & Mary Cole

2009-09-24T14:19:00.000-07:00

originally uploaded by Parris Studios:.

09.19.09
Pasadena, CA

St. Andrew Catholic Church: absolutely STUNNING church, a wonderful location, call Rosie
Huntington Catering Co.: wonderful food & great staff! Call Justin or Barbara
Wolfgang Lester Soundworks: working the 1's & 2's, good times! Call Wolfgang

If Mary & Chris decided to be in movies, they would rule the box office. Or if they decided to write a book, it would be a best seller for 3 years only to be replaced by their newest novel "Pyramid Splash: memories of our reception". Point being they are uber talented, wonderful, loving people and their wedding was absolutely amazing!! Everything was simply stunning & perfect! They loved each other since they were kids, and it was an honor to be there to capture the moment they'd been waiting for! To the bride & groom, families, bridal party & everyone there - much aloha!

I also had the wonderful pleasure of working with Mr. Lan Bui who was such a blast!! Be sure to check out his site for more pics!! And as an added bonus, Lan captured some video clips along the way, which I'll be putting together and sharing later. Epic :)

Alooooha!!

one of my favorites

another favorite

amazing Church!!

Love it!

another love it

Gorgeous details @ the reception!!

We now skip ahead into the evening, party is on...

Yes, this did happen & yes, it was awesome, but watch the slideshow for more... :)

Chris was shocked :)

For a slideshow from their day, please click ::here::

I hope you two are having a wonderful time in Maui & I can't wait till you get back so we can live vicariously through you :) Feel free to have a few mai tai's for us too

Much aloha Chris & Mary!

Be sure to register to see all their pictures when they're released ::here::

: Casi & Ryan's engagement session

2009-09-22T16:08:00.001-07:00

RyanCasi 024, originally uploaded by Parris Studios:.

09.13.09
La Verne, CA

This is Casi & Ryan, they're pretty much rock stars, but not the rollin' 30 deep entourage type. They're the sign all the autographs / take pictures and then roll out to the local burger joint to hang out and catch up type rock stars. So what I'm sayin' is they're phenomenal people and I got to hang with phenomenal people on Sunday in La Verne. Almost a bust because the spot that Ryan found was awesome, only problem was the gates were locked :)

But I think we rocked it despite the locked gates! So I give you the guitar playing & singing duo of Casi & Ryan, as heard and photographed in La Verne.

Commence awesome...

hehe, love it!

one of my favorites

and another

Casi is German for "bringer of it". partially true story...

to see some the highlights & general frivolity that ensued, please click ::HERE:: to see the slideshow!

Alooooohaa!!!

: Mr & Mrs Nate & Jana Burton

2009-09-18T23:13:00.001-07:00

Jana & Nate - wedding - 27, originally uploaded by Parris Studios:.

09.12.09
Whittier Hills Baptist Church (Call Dana Janney, she's amazing!)
Fullerton Arboretum (Call 'em, beautiful location & helpful people!)

Call Lisa Cristea, she's amazing!
Fullerton wedding photographer
Whittier wedding photographer

If we saw two galaxies collide, this would be the result, amazing & beautiful people right down to their positrons! Nate & Jana are wonderful people and I was honored to be there with the ultra fab Sandra Salisbury! The day was perfect, details & people were beautiful & the bridal party brought the phunk!! To all involved, you rocked our galaxy!

Aloha Nate & Jana, I hope Jamaica is jammin'!

all the lovely ladies

all the men, with Nate's brother about to sneak attack

Jana's maid of honor, sister & duet'ist - Lindsey :)

now throw the shoulder & show me saucy :D

Dad seeing his beautiful daughter for the first time. hit close to home, loved this moment

love it!!

love this after kiss moment

everybody = rad! had me laughing all day

love it!

another love it!

i can't help but smile, these two were amazing!

awesome details from the reception, coffee & cocoa by the Burton Brew & a CINNAMON ROLL cake... ahh, love it!!

You know what makes cinnamon rolls taste better? diamonds.

Mahalo Nate & Jana! looking forward to Claro's & stories when you guys get home!

Slideshow to come next week!

Be sure to register to see when all of their pics are released ::here::

: Jana & Nate's engagement session

2009-08-22T00:20:00.001-07:00

Jana & Nate - 05, originally uploaded by Parris Studios:.

08.12.09
Corona Del Mar

My apologies to the residents of Corona Del Mar. Due to the extreme heat of Jana & Nate, the beach is no longer a beach. It is now glass. But hey, good news is it's still beautiful! So sorry, but they can't help it, they were born with it.

Not only do they have model good looks, but they're wicked smart & freakin' funny. That equals win, win & yes - win.

Jana & Nate, mahalo for the ride down, great conversations and all around awesomeness!! Stoked for September!!

Not quite the spot for the first kiss, but close enough

One of my faves (as featured in the new website!)

Umm, yes please! Another favorite

"Can we go on the Life Guard tower?" Absolutely, I'm always down :) Another favorite

Another favorite - so much fun

Yup, another favorite

This is the "listening to Zeppelin" look or the "move over Bond" look or the "cute & cuddly" look. It's like choose your own adventure. Well done Nate!

Seriously loved the whole shoot, you two rocked it!! It was a blast!! And Claro's on any day except Wednesday, I'm down!

: Mr. & Mrs. Wade & Brittany Garrison

2009-08-15T13:07:00.001-07:00

07.30.09
Dana Point

Brittany & Wade are amazing people, this is a well known fact, & they're phenomenal models too (uber hot engagment session here). I'd call that star registry place to see if I can register a solar system instead, because 1 star just isn't enough! These two not only brought the heat but also brought the party! Beautiful day, beautiful people, love & of course, a "shake-it-don't-break-it" party! I had my talented & equally "shake-it-don't-break-it" friend Sandra of Sandra Salisbury Photography along with me for the day, mahalo Sandie!! And now, less typing more showing! Aloha!

The fellas

Ceremony time!

The ladies

I love this whole series!

Spanking the flowers, complete with awesome Casi reaction shot - phenomenal

"making things right" - wade

much love!

One of my favorites!

Much love to you Brittany & Wade, you are both absolutely amazing, wonderful people and it was an honor to be there for your day!

For a slideshow of the day, click --::Here::--

Be sure to sign up here, so when the pictures are uploaded & released, you can enjoy the love too!

Aloha!!

: Just because

2009-08-14T00:05:00.001-07:00

Random - 23, originally uploaded by Parris Studios:.

08.14.09
Home

This is a just because post, because it's been too long since I've had a Charlie pic up and it was kinda fun doing this series.

My hair is getting pretty long (for me). Besides the bowl haircut when I was a little blonde kiddo, I've always had the short haircut. So i've been letting it grow out and do it's thing for a bit now. It likes to party!

it's natural wet state, which when dried looks like Luke in A New Hope in the Binary Sunset scene...

Get down!

Thank you Orange County - good night!

This was the look on Charlies face when I was done...

Already used to the shenanigans, whatabust!

Now to return to the processing of hot people, uber hot wedding & an uber hot engagement session - it's midnight & there's a heat wave comin' through! Aloooooooha!! wp

: Art

2009-08-04T22:44:00.001-07:00

The Lab - 1, originally uploaded by Parris Studios:.

08.04.09
The Lab
Costa Mesa, CA

I was out shooting a project today and came across this amazing piece of art. I absolutely love art of all kinds and I love the art of graffiti. Not the simple tagging as much, although love the writing is impressive, but the full on art of graffiti, the lines, the colors, the characters, all amazing!

There's an outside mall called The Lab or as they say, the anti-mall, but this piece was on the front wall by one of my favorite stores (Urban Outfitters, so much fun camera/knick knack stuff, click the link to check it out!). If you're near The Lab, check it out, amazing work and I didn't do it justice.

Much love to the artists who did this, amazing work!!

Aloha!

: Brittany & Wade wedding peek

2009-08-02T17:10:00.001-07:00

Brittany & Wade - Wedding - 3, originally uploaded by Parris Studios:.

07.30.09
Dana Point, CA

Thursday was a supernova of hotness! Brittany & Wade were an absolutely hot couple, & of course the bridal party brought the heat and comedy too :D

So here's a few quick pics including the picture that started out as one of my favorite lines ever said at a wedding... "Can we spank the flowers?" Full post coming later, but for now, a quick peek behind curtain number 2...

I so love this picture, great spanking motions & reactions - love you guys!

Super + Nova

More heat coming soon...

: Kristin & Erik's engagement session

2009-07-29T13:50:00.001-07:00

Kristin & Erik - 01, originally uploaded by Parris Studios:.

07.11.09
Balboa Beach, CA

Not only was it free Slurpee day at 7-11, but I got to shoot an engagement session, big win all around! These two are awesome & active, and by active, I mean triathlon active :) We shot down at Balboa because that's where they like to go, and not just for some lovely stroll on the beach (which of course is a bonus too) but because it's a great place to bike to (20 miles round trip) run 30 miles and swim about 50 miles... so maybe the last two were a bit exaggerated, but still, they do both of those things with the distance measure in miles. I of course, am uber impressed!

Now, I suggest you get your eclipse glasses ready and prepare for the awesomeness...

Kristin says Eriks bad for her teeth, because he's so sweet & because she wants to just grit her teeth all the time...

more laughing :D

Then there was this... a segway tour on the pier and these two lovely ladies asked to be in the picture. Sure, why not :D

Love it!

Wardrobe change, but not featuring Erik's favorite shirt, it was given some time off

love it part two

love it part three

Time for the biking portion. We rode the Balboa ferry over and then back, which was awesome!

I think Erik should be called the Admiral, because he looks very Admiral-ey

Intentional Cheese (great name for a band by the way!), I think they'll get their own show on the CW soon - undercover bike cops cleaning the beach of riff raff & insert thumbs up here

Now for the running

They said they love to do this after every walk, ride, run or swim, I'm totally down for it

:D Or maybe it was this...

Mahalo to Kristin & Erik, you guys are amazing!! And thank you for helping me get my work out & realize how much more I need to work out :)

Aloha!!

: Coleman Family

2009-07-23T08:26:00.001-07:00

Coleman Family - 06, originally uploaded by Parris Studios:.

06.27.09
San Clemente, CA

I'd like you to meet the Coleman's, I'll give you a minute to bask in their all American awesomeness and good looks... all set? Good. We've known Dawn & Jake for about 7 years (wow, nutty!). Dawn was actually the Children's pastor @ Sojourners (formerly UP) and then talked Jess into joining staff when Dawn was pregnant with Marshall. Fast forward to this year and look at them & the kids, so adorable & awesome all around! San Clemente is where they like to go to get all their beachiness fun in, so we headed there for some more fun, and fun it was!!

so stinkin' cute!

always coming & going :D

One of my favorites

Again, so stinkin cute

Turns out the water was a little colder than Dawn realized :) I love this one

In honor of ComicCon, Jake doing his best water bending skills, which are pretty good, I won't lie :D

hehehe

And then Jake unleashed the Kamehameha, you can see the fear / awe in Dawn & Marshall's eyes :D

she could have returned the favor, but she was kind and didn't... yet :)

it's a boy thing

Coleman family, we love you! You are an amazing family and it is our pleasure to know you! Mahalo for the wonderful, fun filled day!!

: Charlotte Jean Parris

2009-07-21T09:01:00.000-07:00

07.18.09

Our little miracle turned 2 this Saturday and it's been an amazing / wonderful / exciting / scary wild ride the last 2 years. She's come a long way from being our little 2lb 8oz fragile little one. She now scales cribs to be free and yell "I DID IT!!", which is currently striking fear in our hearts to what exactly she did :) She's stubborn, strong willed and funny as all get out, and we love her more and more each day!

We love you Charlie, your mom & I are so ridiculously proud of you! how far you've come and how far you're going to go, how you continue to grow each day and all your new little things like fake sneezing, when you fake laugh and put your hands on your face and lean over, you're wink... all too much!

We love you sweetie, thank you for being such a wonderful daughter!!

Here's a little slideshow of pics from the past year, with a few from the beginning when we weren't sure she was going to be around this long. Mahalo to all the family & friends who've helped us along the way, you're love and support is so deeply appreciated!!

Aloha & mahalo!!

This is a pretty long slideshow (4 minutes) so it might take a while to load. And the music is from Coldplay's free album "Left Right Left Right Left" (download online & given away at their shows), highly recommend downloading it and buying all their albums! :)

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: Brittany & Wade Engagement Session

2009-07-17T11:25:00.001-07:00

Brittany & Wade - 12, originally uploaded by Parris Studios:.

Finally, a new blog entry :) This is Brittany & Wade, they're models, throwing sauce like confetti and have mad tree climbing skills! They love each other el much, therefor I love them el mucho! Beauty, laughter, love - how can you go wrong!? Answer: You can't! Now, on to the hotness...

Inspired by various silk screen paintings - which are freakin' awesome, just like these two!

They pwnd that tree :)

The Abercrombie look before...

busting up :)

Available for your next modeling session if you need one - HOT

love it!!

This is called the Wade, named of course after the famous Egypt explorer Howard Carter... or something like that

The popped collar - boom

Sorry guys, had to include this one... there are a couple more, makes me laugh, just like they did all day! Much aloha to you two, can't wait for the end of the month and your wedding!!

Aloha!!

: Brittany & Wade preview

2009-07-01T01:24:00.001-07:00

Brittany & Wade - 01, originally uploaded by Parris Studios:.

I wanted to post this preview of Brittany & Wade before leaving in the morning... these two are getting married at the end of the month. There will be love, laughter, much collar poppin' and all around festivenessess'!

Just a few of the faves from our shoot in Brea! Now, after posting it's bed time for me & a drive to San Diego manana since I'm not behind a desk. This is actually my 3rd month of not crunching numbers for other people at an 8 to 5 type job :) I'm still lovin' every minute!

Aloha all, see you in a few!!