by admin | Dec 1, 2020 | Adalyn, Chris Hsieh, La Brisa Updates, Paxton, Personal
Happy Tuesday everyone! For the past 9 months, Brisa, Paxton and I have been training, nurturing and developing the newest La Brisa Photographer, Adalyn Bel Hsieh! She is as stubborn as the three of us combined, she loves to sleep and she loves to snuggle. We are over...
by admin | Aug 24, 2020 | Autumn Shoemaker, Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Pay It Forward, Photography for a Cause
A little over two weeks ago, I launched the latest Photography For a Cause – #PPE4PE to raise $1,000 to support teachers who need personal protection equipment for their students and themselves as they start in-person teaching. Shortly after #PPE4PE began,...
by admin | Aug 20, 2020 | Autumn Shoemaker, Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Pay It Forward, Photography for a Cause
TODAY, AUGUST 20TH, IS THE LAST DAY TO PURCHASE PHOTOGRAPHS! We’ve only raised $561.14 towards our $1,000 goal for the latest Photography For a Cause event called #PPE4PE where 100% of print profits will be donated to the non-profit, DonorsChoose, for PPE...
by admin | Aug 6, 2020 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Pay It Forward, Photography for a Cause
From August 6th through August 20th, I am hosting a Photography For a Cause event called #PPE4PE where 100% of print profits will be donated to the non-profit, DonorsChoose, for PPE projects requested by teachers. They need our help to keep their students and...
by admin | Mar 21, 2020 | #EatLocalBingo, Chris Hsieh, Pay It Forward
I know everyone is struggling these days, but we still gotta eat, right? We can help quite a few people, struggle a little less, by ordering takeout/delivery from awesome local restaurants! Hence, I created the #EatLocalBingo game! I’m starting with the two...
by admin | Mar 17, 2020 | Chris Hsieh, Going Viral Daily Photography Challenge, La Brisa, Pay It Forward, Photographers
Happy St. Patrick’s Day everyone! As we bunker in isolation and solitude with the Coronavirus pandemic, I’ve created the Going Viral Daily Photography Challenge for the next two weeks to unleash your creativity and have a little fun! Interpret the...
by admin | Jan 28, 2020 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Wedding Photography
Happy Tuesday! everyone! A preview of Ashley and Chris’ Featherstone Ranch wedding that I photographed in Stonewall, TX is featured on the La Brisa blog! When I photographed Ashley & Chris’ engagement Attraction Session last year, I knew their wedding...
by admin | Jan 8, 2020 | 50 States Goal, Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, La Brisa Updates, Wedding Photography
Happy 2020 everyone! I hope you had a wonderful holidays and are looking forward to an exciting new year! Brisa, Paxton and I have been busy traveling over the last few weeks from Salt Lake City to Flagstaff to Washington DC! We’re excited to be home again for a...
by admin | Jan 8, 2020 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Wedding Photography
About Chris Hsieh… Check out my latest TOP TEN! post…TOP TEN Reasons Why I am Thankful for Photography!Check out my latest Dear La Brisa post…Dear Photographers: “How To Prepare For Your First Wedding” By Chris Hsieh! Interested in scheduling your...
by admin | Aug 27, 2019 | La Brisa
Yesterday, I had the privilege of photographing my friend, Frank, compete in the TriZona Super Sprint and MEGA Sprint Triathlon at the JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort and Spa in Tucson, AZ! This was Frank’s first ever triathlon and he participated in the team...
by admin | Jul 1, 2019 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Pay It Forward, Personal, Photography for a Cause, Travel Photography
After 7 days, you helped me raise $562.30 towards my $500.00 goal to donate to Becky Skinner’s medical expenses via Photography For a Cause! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you to everyone who has purchased photographs! MOST PURCHASED PHOTOGRAPH! This image from...
by admin | Jun 27, 2019 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Pay It Forward, Photography for a Cause, Travel Photography
After 6 days, you have helped me raise $426.80 towards my $500.00 goal to donate to Becky Skinner’s medical expenses via Photography For a Cause! Since 2009, PFaC has raised over $23,000 to donate to charities, non-profits and personal causes. Thank you to...
by admin | Jun 26, 2019 | Attraction Sessions, Chris Hsieh, Engagement Photography, La Brisa
Happy Wednesday everyone! A preview of Maddie and Eric’s Pusch Ridge engagement photos is featured on the La Brisa blog! Maddie & Eric | Engaged! Maddie and Eric recently married and I was fortunate enough to photograph their Pusch Ridge engagement photos at...
by admin | Jun 21, 2019 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Wedding Photography
Happy Friday everyone! A preview of Ruth and Keanon’s wedding that I photographed in Columbus, NE is featured on the La Brisa blog! Ruth & Keanon | 2019.06.09 Ruth & Keanon’s Wedding Day… I met Ruth 10 years ago. Since then, she’s been the...
by admin | May 29, 2019 | Attraction Sessions, Chris Hsieh, Engagement Photography, La Brisa
Happy Wednesday everyone! A preview of Ashley and Chris’ winery engagement in Fredericksburg, TX is featured on the La Brisa blog! Ashley & ChrisEngaged! You may recognize Ashley! I photographed her and her beautiful horses in Richmond, TX back in 2013...
by admin | May 23, 2019 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Paxton, Personal, Pet Photography
Hatch Chile HsiehBorn 2019.02.20 Hi everyone! Please allow me to introduce you to the newest member of the La Brisa Family, Hatch Chile Hsieh aka Hatch aka Hatchy Patchy aka Hatchy Apache aka Monster aka Pooper! Yes, we named him after our favorite chile. Hatch is now...
by admin | May 22, 2019 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Wedding Photography
Happy Wednesday everyone! A preview of Teresa and Shawn’s Glover Ranch wedding that I photographed in Marana, AZ is featured on the La Brisa blog! Teresa & Shawn | 2019.05.18 | Marana, AZ Teresa and Shawn wanted to celebrate their lifelong commitment...
by admin | Apr 26, 2019 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Wedding Photography
Lucy and Tanner’s Dallas Arboretum Wedding! Happy Friday everyone! A preview of Lucy and Tanner’s Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden wedding that I photographed in Dallas, TX is featured on the La Brisa blog! Last Friday, I shared Lucy and...
by admin | Apr 19, 2019 | Attraction Sessions, Chris Hsieh, Engagement Photography
Happy Friday everyone! Lucy and Tanner’s Dallas engagement session is featured on the La Brisa blog! Lucy & Tanner | Attraction Session | Dallas, TX You may recognize Lucy from when I photographed her back in 2015 – Lucy | Style Session | Dallas, TX,...
by admin | Apr 17, 2019 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Pay It Forward, Wedding Photography
Happy Wednesday! everyone! A preview of Anna and Jackson’s Gates Pass elopement that I photographed in Tucson, AZ is featured on the La Brisa blog! Anna & Jackson | Gates Pass Elopement | Tucson, AZ Anna and Jackson’s Gates Pass elopement was my first...
by admin | Apr 11, 2019 | Chris Hsieh, Family Photography, Joy Sessions, La Brisa, Maternity Photography
Happy THURSDAY! everyone! A preview of the P Family’s Tucson maternity photos is featured on the La Brisa blog! The P Family | Joy Session | Tucson, AZ Yesterday, these two incredible humans welcomed their amazing son! So, I figured it is the perfect time to...
by admin | Mar 29, 2019 | Baby Photography, Children Photography, Chris Hsieh, Family Photography, Joy Sessions, La Brisa
The D Family | Joy Session | Tucson, AZ Happy Friday everyone! A preview of the D Family’s Tucson family photos is featured on the La Brisa blog! You may recognize mom and dad! I had the distinct privilege of photographing their wedding three years ago in South...
by admin | Mar 28, 2019 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Wedding Photography
Carmen & Matt | Buttes at Reflections wedding | Tucson, AZ Happy THURSDAY! everyone! A preview of Carmen and Matt’s Buttes at Reflections wedding that I photographed in Tucson, AZ is featured on the La Brisa blog! Carmen and Matt’s wedding was my first...
by admin | Mar 12, 2019 | Attraction Sessions, Chris Hsieh, Engagement Photography, La Brisa
Alyssa & Koy | Attraction Session | Tucson, AZ Happy Tuesday everyone! A preview of Alyssa and Koy’s Tucson engagement session is shared on the La Brisa blog! Alyssa and Koy traveled all the way from Hugoton, KS for their Tucson engagement session. I’m...
by admin | Feb 26, 2019 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa Updates, Personal, Pet Photography
Paz Hsieh2005-2019 Crying Induced Headaches My first photo with Paz and my last photo with Paz I don’t even know how to write this. Paz was my best friend. She was my everything. After 13+ years together, she is now surrounded by tennis balls, swimming pools, dog...
by admin | Feb 19, 2019 | 50 States Goal, Brandi Mussack, Chris Hsieh, Wedding Photography
Allie & Patrick | Millwright’s Wedding | Simsbury, CT Happy Tuesday everyone! A preview of Allie and Patrick’s Millwright’s wedding in Simsbury, CT is featured on the La Brisa blog! Allie and Patrick’s phenomenal wedding was incredibly...
by admin | Jan 25, 2019 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Wedding Photography
Rachel & Ben | Temple Emanuel Wedding | Denver, CO Happy Friday everyone! A preview of Rachel and Ben’s Temple Emanuel wedding (#ToHaveAndToHoltzman) in Denver, CO is featured on the La Brisa blog! Back in 2014, I first met Rachel when she modeled for one of...
by admin | Dec 18, 2018 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Wedding Photography
Kate & Jarod | Rosemary Ridge Wedding | Orlando, OK Happy Tuesday everyone! A preview of Kate and Jarod’s Rosemary Ridge wedding (#PartyWithThePollards) in Orlando, OK is featured on the La Brisa blog! ...
by admin | Nov 7, 2018 | Brandi Mussack, Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Wedding Photography
Happy Tuesday everyone! A preview of Jenn and Vince’s Wedgewood Weddings Boulder Ridge (#WeAreCressio) wedding in San Jose, CA is featured on the La Brisa blog! In the 200 plus weddings I’ve...
by admin | Oct 10, 2018 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Wedding Photography
Happy Wednesday everyone! A preview of Lacy and Beau’s Big Sky Barn wedding in Montgomery, TX is featured on the La Brisa blog! During my pre-wedding consultations with Lacy and Beau, I could tell how...
by admin | Oct 3, 2018 | 50 States Goal, Chris Hsieh, Wedding Photography
Happy Hump Day everyone! A preview of Diane and Alex’s Bluefield Arts Center wedding in Bluefield, WV is featured on the La Brisa blog! The week of Diane and Alex’s wedding, rain was forecasted...
by admin | Sep 20, 2018 | 50 States Goal, Chris Hsieh, La Brisa Updates, Wedding Photography
In November of 2010, I created a personal goal to photograph a wedding in all 50 states. Well, I figured it would be time for an update! As of now, I have photographed or am contracted to photograph a wedding in 37 of the 50 states! In the last year or so, I’ve...
by admin | Sep 18, 2018 | Autumn Shoemaker, Chris Hsieh, Emma York, La Brisa, La Brisa Updates, Paxton, Personal, Photographers, Sarah Gudeman
3 years after former La Brisa associate photographers, Autumn, Sarah and Emma launched their own awesome photography businesses, I’ve decided it is time to grow the team again! I am looking for an associate photographer in/near KCMO and/or Manhattan, KS! If...
by admin | Sep 10, 2018 | 50 States Goal, Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Wedding Photography
Happy Monday everyone! A preview of Lindsay and Zac’s Richwood on the River wedding in Milton, KY is featured on the La Brisa blog! After meeting Lindsay and Zac at their engagement Attraction Session...
by admin | Sep 8, 2018 | Attraction Sessions, Chris Hsieh, Engagement Photography, La Brisa
Happy wedding day to Lindsay and Zac! I can’t believe that I never shared their awesome equestrian engagement shoot that we did at Striking KMA Performance Horses in Wilmore, KY! Lindsay and Zac are seamless together. They engulf each other with love, support...
by admin | Sep 4, 2018 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Wedding Photography
I feel blessed and privileged to share a preview of Emily and Lawson’s gorgeous Intercontinental Mark Hopkins wedding in San Francisco on the La Brisa blog! Emily and I went through elementary, middle...
by admin | Aug 27, 2018 | Chris Hsieh, Wedding Photography
I’m ridiculously pumped to feature a preview of Hiledana and Ian’s summer Hakone Gardens wedding ceremony and their The GlassHouse wedding reception on the La Brisa blog! One of my favorite...
by admin | Aug 25, 2018 | Anniversary Photography, Attraction Sessions, Chris Hsieh
I’m incredibly excited to share Morgan and Chris’ Attraction Session on the La Brisa blog! When I was in Kansas City for Erin and Tyler’s wedding, I was invited by Morgan and Chris to photograph their one year anniversary in their new beautiful home in Olathe,...
by admin | Aug 21, 2018 | Children Photography, Chris Hsieh, Family Photography, Joy Sessions, La Brisa
I’m incredibly excited to share The R Family’s Joy Session on the La Brisa blog! When I was in Indiana for Elizabeth and Cale’s wedding, I had the distinct privilege of photographing my college pastor’s family! Aaron and Lindsay and their amazing family...
by admin | Aug 20, 2018 | Chris Hsieh, Wedding Photography
Katherine and Sam’s summer Saratoga Springs wedding was an epic celebration of love, remembrance and joyfulness! I’m incredibly excited to feature a preview of their wedding on the La Brisa blog!...
by admin | Aug 9, 2018 | Autumn Shoemaker, Chris Hsieh, Wedding Photography
Rachelle and Kurt’s K-State Alumni Center wedding was an epic celebration of love, remembrance and joyfulness! I’m incredibly excited to feature a preview of their wedding on the La Brisa blog!...
by admin | Aug 1, 2018 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Wedding Photography
Erin and Tyler’s Hilton President wedding was an unforgettable celebration of love, laughter and exuberance! I’m thrilled to feature a preview of their wedding on the La Brisa blog! One of my...
by admin | Jul 18, 2018 | Chris Hsieh, Preview, Wedding Photography
Elizabeth and Cale’s Mustard Seed Gardens wedding was an unique as their love for each other. They had an all dessert reception which is perfectly symbolic of the sweetness of their relationship. Right...
by admin | Jul 9, 2018 | Brandi Mussack, Chris Hsieh, Preview, Wedding Photography
Morgan and Ben’s K-State Alumni Center wedding, aka #ReeledInARankin, was an epic celebration of emotions, love, food and joyfulness! Their entire day was perfectly planned and truly highlighted what was most important to the...
by admin | Jul 2, 2018 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Pay It Forward, Personal, Photography for a Cause, Travel Photography
After two weeks of selling my fine art, travel and animal photographs, I am elated to announce that you helped me raise $1072.92 for Carl’s Cause via Photography For a Cause!!! I had two goals for this Photography For a Cause sale: 1) raise $500 to donate to...
by admin | Jun 26, 2018 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Pay It Forward, Personal, Photography for a Cause
After 11 days, you have helped me raise $334.79 of my $500.00 goal to donate to Carl’s Cause via Photography For a Cause! Thank you to everyone who has purchased photographs! With only 6 days left, I’m hoping you can help me...
by admin | Jun 25, 2018 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Personal, Pet Photography
I didn’t hear you yowling for your breakfast this morning. For the past 4 years, you would obnoxiously and annoyingly yowl up to an hour before breakfast time to let us know that you were ready to eat. At times, it was extremely aggravating. Today, I just want...
by admin | Jun 21, 2018 | APW Shoot, Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW), Attraction Sessions, Chris Hsieh, Engagement Photography, La Brisa, Pay It Forward, Photographers
A HUGE congrats to Olivia and Danny on their engagement! They recently modeled for one of my La Brisa Aspiring Photographer Workshops in Oakley, KS. They traveled all the way from Topeka for their Monument Rocks engagement session! What makes them an awesome couple is...
by admin | Jun 19, 2018 | Chris Hsieh, Wedding Photography
I’m ecstatic to share Ashley and Ben’s rustic Cooper Barn wedding in Colby, Kansas on the La Brisa blog! Ashley is an incredible art teacher and also was the college roommate of another La Brisa bride while Ben is a phenomenal photographer (Benjamin...
by admin | Jun 15, 2018 | Chris Hsieh, Pay It Forward, Photography for a Cause
I am hosting a Photography For a Cause photograph sale where 100% of earnings will be donated to the non-profit, Carl’s Cause!!! Here is Carl’s story as told by his sister, Megan… “Carl was a handsome 27 year-old...
