Welcome to the Jungle Thanks for visiting my new blog!  I am thrilled with the new look, and hope you come back often to visit me.  I post regularly on everything from the latest shoots, to personal details like the number of times I smooch my dog on any given day.  If you are a reality-junkie like me, then you will be back!  I would love to meet you, and welcome you to my online fish-bowl.  come back soon!  Lisa

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Amidst the slush and snow we've had here lately, these two were in town for the Christmas holiday, and we weren't about to let a little cold weather keep us from having some fun.  So, we headed down to T-town for some fun in the not-so-sun.

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Thankfully, no arrests were made.  I don't know what had me laughing more, the look on Deziree & Cory's faces when the alarm went off, or the sight of us all running away down the alley. 
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Thanks you two!!  I can't wait for your wedding in June!
-Lisa
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Mara (Wedding Cabaret) says:

Love it!

(03.04.09 @ 10:50 AM)
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In reflecting on this past wedding season, I am so grateful for being able to work with the most awesome-azing clients.  I am a lucky girl!  I had so much fun looking through the last years memories.  It was hard to pick my favorites, because I love them all!  You be the judge, what's your favorite?  I'd love to hear -

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kim hayes says:

number 3 + 7 are my fave!! i love that shot of the couple flexing. so fun!

(01.05.09 @ 07:51 PM)
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12.29.08
In gearing up for the exciting new year approaching, I wanted to post a few of my favorite images from the last year.  It's always fun to reflect on what the last year brought, and to build on that in the next year.  I am so excited for 2009!  I will post more in the next couple of days, but here are a couple of ring shots that I had fun with, because sometimes, life is in the details.

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12.23.08
Nugget says that sometimes the stress of the holidays leaves him all tied up in knots -

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12.16.08
I know a lot of you are excited to see the rest of the premier Nut Factory [Bella Rock-in photobooth].  I won't keep you waiting....

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Thanks again for all who participated...SO FUN!
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One day post-thanksgiving, I had the pleasure to do a follow-up shoot with one of my former brides.  Cami and Eric were married 2 years ago, when I was relatively new on the scene.  We had such a great time on their wedding day, that I was thrilled when she called me up, and said she was releasing her debut album!  Her music is truly amazing.  She has such a vocal gift, and I know she will have great success.  She and her husband co-wrote all the songs on the album, which should be out very soon! 

Here are some images from our shoot -

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Eric was working on the house they are building, but broke away from working to come be Cami's personal *stylist*.  I think he did great -

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my version of a piano shot -
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It started to snow pretty early into our session, so we had to come up with some alternative locations -
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this is one of my favorites of the shoot!
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then it was back outside, for just a couple more -
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Thanks for braving the snow with me!  I wish you guys so much success with this....you deserve it!
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karianne says:

Love the dirty alley shot, looks like it belongs in Vogue! Beautiful as always, I am addicted to checking to see your new posts! So many great locations, shots and subjects. You rock it girl!

(12.10.08 @ 09:13 AM)
Cami Bradley says:

Thanks Lisa! They're Beautiful (as always). You are so amazing! Can't wait to see the rest.

(12.11.08 @ 09:32 PM)
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Here is another adorable little munchkin, that I had the pleasure to hang out with a few weeks ago.  We headed to Robinswood Park for some fun in the sun. 
She's about as adorable as adorable gets-

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We ended up next to a dog park, where this scrumptious basset-hound came to say 'hi'!

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Leaf-fight!!
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We are now offering the one...the only...nut factory, by yours truly.  This is essentially my version of the ultimate photo booth. I cannot tell you how much fun this was to do, and how much the guests loved it!  You can tell by their enthusiasm.  Thanks to everyone for putting up with the wacky. For existing clients, if you are interested in this add-on, we should talk!

I'm posting 1/2 now, and the other half next week.  So, see ya on the flip side. 

 



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They rented a hot-dog stand, with all the fixins', which was really fun to play with too -
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I instantly fell in love with this couple, right from the get-go.  It has been so fun getting to know them this year, and feel truly blessed to have such amazing clients.  Carmen is an event manager at the newly renovated Artic Club.  If you are looking for an amazing venue, give her a shout! 

I have way too many favorites from their day, so here goes -


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Jamie was not-too-shabby either -

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I just love the emotion in this image -

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After the ceremony, we jetted downtown with the bridal party.  The sun was setting, so it made for some cool light -

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We finally got a chance to do a couple of portraits of the bride and groom.  It get's dark at about 5:00 in November, which made for a nice mood -

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We were heading back, when we ran into this cool gym, and thought, why not?

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I love this shot that Raif caught of them entering the reception -

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Congratulations again you two!!
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Carmen and Jamie says:

Lisa, the photo's are AMAZING! THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!!! You really captured how much fun we had. What great pictures to look back on for years to come!

(12.05.08 @ 03:36 PM)
Crystal and Dave says:

WOW we are blown away by these photos! AMAZING!

(12.05.08 @ 04:19 PM)
Chut Cuerva says:

Very, very impressive photos. Excellent work Bella!

(12.05.08 @ 09:25 PM)
Michelle Engvall says:

Absolutely gorgeous! Carmen is such a sweetheart and you captured her wedding day perfectly! Love it!

(12.06.08 @ 05:42 PM)
Anya says:

Gorgeous photos!! So many wonderfully captured moments, I was laughing out loud at loads of them! It was a great day and these pictures do it justice.

(12.09.08 @ 11:36 PM)
Grant says:

Great pictures.... was a wonderful day!

Looking forward to part II.

(12.14.08 @ 09:06 PM)
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we saw mr. mraz a couple of weeks ago at the Paramount.  this is a great way to wake up and start the day.  may even be better than wheaties.

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