SAMTOSA CLOTHING

This Friday I shot with a new client - Samtosa Clothing. Wayne, one of the owners / designers, has been in the fashion industry for 20 years and has been selling clothes to high end department stores and Target. His long-time partner and friend developed MS; to help with this he began practicing yoga, and thus a new line was created!

His son also filled me in on some of their unique buyers - like Sting (even though they only have a women's line as of right now!).

Trish, our model (pictured), was great and had quite a workout during the shoot! As did I, getting low to capture all the poses... :)

Overall, a really fun day. Check out clothes at samtosaclothing.com All the days' photos should be on their site soon!

JASON ERIC WILLIAMS - TESTER, TESTER!

Want to get in and test? I always need someone to jump in so I can see what the light looks like. Works out well for Jason. Check out his site at jasonericwilliams.weebly.com

MAGIC HOUR

Such beautiful, orange sunsety light! I force my sister to participate in my endeavors when I head home.

Tried to come up with a concept using my old prom dress, and the high school football field. Check out more photos on my site.

Sarahhummertphotography.com

ILLUMINATION FOUNDATION HOLIDAY PARTY

This year the Illumination Foundation held their annual Holiday Party at Pretend City Children's Museum in Orange County. Having never been there, I was shocked at how awesome this museum is. If you have kids, take them there. It is a 6 year old dream come true. You can play mailman, artist, banker, fire fighter, police man, farmer, chef.... The city is fully functional - you do a job and get a stamp, the stamp gets you money from the ATM, then you can buy things, such as food from the store.

The foundation hosted the event, as well as dinner, and brought in a Santa Clause, who gave the children donated gifts. The charity aims to help homeless families get back on their feet. To find out more please visit their website at www.ifhomeless.org or to see more photos visit Illumination Foundation Events

LA NATIONAL FOREST ON FIRE - 1 of 8 in SOCAL

KELLY B COUTURE SPRING '10

Today was spent in Venice shooting model Ashley Bowers for Kelly B's Spring 2010 line. We used the local scene - the walk streets of Venice, Kelly's back yard and the beach. KellyB is an eco-friendly line that you can find in higher end boutiques. Check out her website, Fall '09 line is about to hit stores (and I also shot that!).

http://www.kellybcouture.com/

CAITLIN HALSEY