Sarah & Carson//Sandy and Danny

Sarah is one of the most creative people I know! She is always wanting to do a new set with her and Carson. When the fair came, she found the perfect opportunity to do a shoot inspired by Sandy and Danny! 

Boudoir with Sarah Alysse

Sarah Alysse is one of my favorite models! She's always positive and happy to shoot. When I've done her makeup, it has usually been a light, natural look. This time, I wanted to do something a little darker and edgier. This particular look was one of my favorites. Her eyeshadow is dark enough to be edgy without being too much, her blush and contour are so well blended and her lip color is a nice lip bitten red, without being too much. It's neutral enough to not clash with the dark eyeshadow, but bold enough to stand out and compliment her skin tone. 

Something I hear often is, "I'm a mom, I can't be sexy. I have stretch marks, cellulite and scars." Sarah is a mommy of two! I say this because I want to show what a professional photographer can do. She isn't a professional model, she just has the confidence of one! Posing, lighting, wardrobe and angles can do a lot to compliment women of any size, shape and insecurity. She admits to having her own insecurities, but she knows that she is a beautiful young woman who deserves to have her beauty captured.

Family Shoot with Eriica and Abraham

Eriica wanted photos of her adorable little man and I'm happy I could help!

 She set up the basket with the balloons. It was difficult though, trying to get a photo of him in the basket since he's a toddler and not quite an immobile little baby. We didn't get the baby in the basket shot that we wanted to, but we did get some great photos of him with the basket!

 This was at the beginning of the shoot, before he opened up to me.  I thought it was adorable.

And then Mama joined in!

Photography: Ande Castaneda

@OohAnde