by admin | Aug 24, 2011 | Attraction Sessions, Baby Photography, Brandi Mussack, Children Photography, Chris Hsieh, High School Senior Portraits, Joy Sessions, La Brisa, Style Sessions, Wedding Photography
I have been a bad blogger and I apologize. Literally, I am running out the door to host another La Brisa Aspiring Photographer Workshop, but I wanted to show you what b and I have been doing over the last few days! Enjoy!Go to our the La Brisa Fan Page to view more...
by admin | Aug 22, 2011 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Personal, Pet Photography
Through delicately dripping tears, I write today with a humbled, sad and yet appreciative heart. This morning, Coby, our 16 year old family dog, passed away. She was the best, most loyal, most food-driven and happiest dog ever. All she wanted was to be by your side...
by admin | Aug 18, 2011 | 52 Weeks of Awesomeness, Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW), Brandi Mussack, Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Photographers
Lens: 50LShutter speed: 1/200Aperture: 2.2ISO: 50Processing: Adobe Lightroom3 Lens: Canon 50LShutter speed: 1/80Aperture: 1.2ISO: 1250Processing: Adobe Lightroom3As a photographer, sometime you need to work on things outside of your normal purview and this project is...
by admin | Aug 16, 2011 | Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW), Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Photographers
Hi All!From August 22nd-26th, in the Manhattan, KS area, I will be available for one on one or one on two personal mentoring. These sessions are a free for all where I will answer any and all of your questions to the best of my abilities. They differ from the La Brisa...
by admin | Aug 15, 2011 | Children Photography, Chris Hsieh, Joy Sessions, La Brisa, Personal
On Saturday, my heart was overwhelmed with joyfulness. Seriously. In 5 seconds of real time, I was reminded of what faith, hope and love truly is. And how tangible and visually emotional love can be. During those 5 seconds, I saw Lisa see her son in the US for the...
by admin | Aug 12, 2011 | Baby Photography, Children Photography, Chris Hsieh, Family Photography, Joy Sessions, La Brisa
The Stanleys are awesome. With their propensity to quote ridiculous youtube videos and their infectious laughter, I know that they will be incredible parents to their newest addition. I had the opportunity of visiting them in the hospital the day after the birth and...
by admin | Aug 11, 2011 | 52 Weeks of Awesomeness, Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW), Brandi Mussack, Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Photographers
Shutter speed: 1/30thAperture: f/2.2ISO: 2500Processing: Adobe Lightroom3 Shutter speed: 15 secondsAperture: f/11ISO: 50Processing: Adobe Lightroom3The 2 favorite rooms in our home, the family room and the dining room, in one image.As a photographer, sometime you need...
by admin | Aug 10, 2011 | Attraction Sessions, Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Pet Photography
When I was in Virginia, I had the pleasure of photographing Lorene, Nathan and their gorgeous television star, Max. Apparently, in Asia, Max was quite the TV commercial star before Lorene and Nathan adopted him. How awesome is that?On a ridiculously and oppressively...
by admin | Aug 9, 2011 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Personal, Pet Photography
Happy Tuesday everyone! If you are participating in the 52 Weeks of Awesomeness with us, your Week 3: Show us your home is due on Thursday. Good luck!Today, I wanted to take a brief break from our normal La Brisa posts to show off my doggies. Recently, we took them to...
by admin | Aug 8, 2011 | Children Photography, Chris Hsieh, Family Photography, Joy Sessions, La Brisa
Eddie is incredible. He has an unbelievable story. His parents are thoroughly amazing, compassionate and phenomenal. Honestly, I feel honored and privileged to photograph the Beach family. Through hardships and complete elation, they survive and thrive. If all parents...
by admin | Aug 5, 2011 | Baby Photography, Brandi Mussack, Children Photography, Chris Hsieh, Joy Sessions, La Brisa
The Redetzke family rocks. True story. We have developed an awesome relationship over the years and I love seeing their family continue to grow in number and in adorableness!Thank you as always for being such amazing La Brisa clients! B and I appreciate you so much...
by admin | Aug 4, 2011 | 52 Weeks of Awesomeness, Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW), Brandi Mussack, Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Photographers
Camera: Canon 7D Lens: Sigma 50mm f/1.4 Shutter speed: 1/125 Aperture: 2.0 ISO: 800 Processing: Adobe Lightroom3 Camera: Canon 5DII Lens: Canon 16-35 f/2.8 Shutter speed: 25 Seconds Aperture: 6.3 ISO: 500 Processing: Adobe Lightroom3 As a photographer, sometime you...
by admin | Aug 3, 2011 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Style Sessions
The hardest part of moving around lately has been finding a church to call home. We really wanted a contemporary service that was close to where we lived to reaffirm the sense of community. After moving to Houston, we visited a few churches, but ultimately decided...
by admin | Aug 2, 2011 | Brandi Mussack, Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Wedding Photography
Ashley and Scott are two of my favorite people ever. They are so fun, energetic and happy. And they are incredibly contagious. Here is the incredible story of how they met and fell in love…Have you ever been to a restaurant and had a really cute waiter or...
by admin | Aug 1, 2011 | APW Shoot, Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW), Attraction Sessions, Brandi Mussack, Chris Hsieh, Engagement Photography, La Brisa, Photographers
For the latest La Brisa Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW), on the left is how our sunrise engagement session started and on the right is how it ended. In about two hours, we experienced laughter, community, enjoyment AND fear, pain, unselfishness and bonding. The...
by admin | Jul 29, 2011 | Baby Photography, Children Photography, Chris Hsieh, Family Photography, Joy Sessions, La Brisa
Earlier this year, you may recall B’s Joy Session with the awesome Wilhelm family, well recently, I had the opportunity to meet and photograph this incredible family and they are absolutely incredible! I met them at their home, just a few days after they welcomed...
by admin | Jul 28, 2011 | 52 Weeks of Awesomeness, Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW), Brandi Mussack, Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Photographers
Lately, I feel like I’ve been living out of my suitcase due to being blessed with traveling for photography opportunities and I wanted to showcase that. In one backpack, this is essentially my life as I currently know it. Camera: iphone4 Lens: n/a Shutter speed:...
by admin | Jul 27, 2011 | Baby Photography, Brandi Mussack, Children Photography, Chris Hsieh, Family Photography, Joy Sessions, La Brisa
Tomorrow is the deadline for our photo project, the 52 Weeks of Awesomeness! Join us to develop your interest in photography and to improve your photography skills! Check out all of the details here – 52 WoA!Now, onto today’s incredible Joy Session post. Today,...
by admin | Jul 26, 2011 | Attraction Sessions, Brandi Mussack, Engagement Photography, La Brisa
Better late than never, right? Happy late Tuesday afternoon! B and I both have been crazy busy with travel and photography, but we are eager to update this blog to keep you all posted on our best and latest work! Jill and Drew were married this past Saturday. B...
by admin | Jul 22, 2011 | Baby Photography, Children Photography, Chris Hsieh, Family Photography, Joy Sessions, La Brisa, Personal
These are my nephews. They are ridiculously adorably awesome. Enjoy.Happy Friday! =) Email us (chris@labrisaphotography.com) about your upcoming wedding or to schedule a portrait session! View La Brisa’s Portfolio site!
by admin | Jul 21, 2011 | 52 Weeks of Awesomeness, Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW), La Brisa, Photographers
Starting today, B and I are going to embark on the 52 Weeks of Awesomeness that my friend, Erica, of www.ericamay.com and I started several years ago. I have tried twice now and failed to finish this weekly photography project and so this time, with your help, B and I...
by admin | Jul 20, 2011 | Attraction Sessions, Brandi Mussack, Engagement Photography, La Brisa
Jen and Jamie are adorable. Individually, Jen is absolutely gorgeous and Jamie is ruggedly handsome. Together, they are beautiful. B met with them and their canine children at Top of the World park and then they headed to the Kansas State University campus to finish...
by admin | Jul 19, 2011 | Baby Photography, Brandi Mussack, Children Photography, Joy Sessions, La Brisa
The Walradt family met B on the beautiful campus of Kansas State University. They had a wonderful time together; laughing, playing and running around all over campus! Thank you again for selecting La Brisa to photograph your amazing family. I hope that you LOVE your...
by admin | Jul 15, 2011 | Brandi Mussack, Children Photography, Family Photography, Joy Sessions, La Brisa
Good morning everyone! I am headed to Sharon Springs, KS today to photograph the wedding of my first ever mentee and assistant photographer, Sarah! Super excited to see her again and to be apart of her big day!Today, B and I want to showcase the adorably awesome...
by admin | Jul 14, 2011 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Thursday!, Wedding Photography
If you’ve been following La Brisa Photography for a while, but haven’t been photographed by us, you might wonder what all the hubbub is about the word “Thursday.” Well, instead of saying “cheese,” we ask our clients to say...
by admin | Jul 13, 2011 | Attraction Sessions, Brandi Mussack, High School Senior Portraits, Joy Sessions, La Brisa, Style Sessions
B is headed to Nebraska and is opening up her schedule for a few portrait sessions! For all of you upcoming seniors, you’ll definitely want to book a Style Session to have awesome and unique senior portraits! She has availability for multiple sessions from August 2nd...
by admin | Jul 12, 2011 | Children Photography, Chris Hsieh, Family Photography, Joy Sessions, La Brisa
Family. I am all about family. I definitely would not be where I am today without the love and support of my family and I can not thank them enough for everything that they have done for me. Today, I want to introduce you to my extended family: the Kees. Carol is one...
by admin | Jul 8, 2011 | Chris Hsieh, Family Photography, Joy Sessions, La Brisa
While in San Diego, I had the opportunity to photograph the Gilley family men. They had a mini family reunion in San Diego as one of their brothers had just returned from a deployment in the Middle East. With the incredibly gorgeous clients and the beautiful backdrop...
by admin | Jul 7, 2011 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Personal, Photographers
In lieu of the regular Thursday by La Brisa post, I wanted to share my review of a few lenses that I recently had in my possession on a trial basis. I have been wanting to try out these lenses for a SUPER long time and so I was really excited to put them through some...
by admin | Jul 6, 2011 | Attraction Sessions, Chris Hsieh, Engagement Photography, La Brisa
Ben and I have known each other for 20+ years. Craziness, right? I met up with him and his gorgeous fiancé, Tracy, in beautiful San Diego for their Attraction Session. We started at Balboa Park, then went to UC San Diego and finished up at Seal Cove for an absolutely...
by admin | Jul 5, 2011 | Chris Hsieh, Family Photography, Joy Sessions, La Brisa, Personal, Photographers
Yesterday was exactly what I needed. My fourth of July was a calm, relaxing day by the pool surrounded by family and friends, an incredible dinner and then a firework extravaganza for the ages. Seriously, it was perfect. After staying up for nearly 40 hours over the...
by admin | Jul 4, 2011 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Personal
Happy 4th of July! I surprised Brisa at her parents’ house in California after photographing an incredible wedding on Saturday in Kansas! Please give your loved ones an extra bear hug and tell them that you love them today! =)Aren’t we cute??? Email us...
by admin | Jun 30, 2011 | Baby Photography, Children Photography, Chris Hsieh, Family Photography, Joy Sessions, La Brisa
Last year, the Kaupp family and I met on a 100 degree ridiculously uncomfortable day in Manhattan, KS. Even with the harsh conditions, we had a blast and you can view those images here – The Kaupp Family | Joy Session | Manhattan, KS | Chris. Fast forward a year, and...
by admin | Jun 29, 2011 | Baby Photography, Children Photography, Chris Hsieh, Joy Sessions, La Brisa
Recognize this family? Well you should from their super fun session almost exactly a year ago – Mott, Owens & Swann Families | Joy Session | Manhattan, KS | Chris. Well, we met again for updated images and also to include the newest addition to the family,...
by admin | Jun 28, 2011 | Children Photography, Chris Hsieh, Family Photography, Joy Sessions, La Brisa
The Olsen family is incredible. I started photographing them two years ago and it is absolutely amazing to see how much Keaton has grown, matured and developed into such a handsome young man! Yet, his parents have figured out a way to transcend time and look as...
by admin | Jun 27, 2011 | Attraction Sessions, Chris Hsieh, Engagement Photography, La Brisa
Shauna and Brandon were engaged on the beach in the Bahamas during Crystal and Jay’s incredible wedding. Yes, I was there, but didn’t know or else I would’ve fulfilled one of my goals of photographing an actual proposal! But, they made up for it by booking me for...
by admin | Jun 24, 2011 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Wedding Photography
Jessica and Justin’s ridiculously and hilariously awesome engagement session did not prepare me for how amazing their love would be showcased on their wedding day. Surrounded by the incredible love of their family and friends, Jessica and Justin looked brilliantly...
by admin | Jun 23, 2011 | Attraction Sessions, Brandi Mussack, La Brisa, Thursday!
If you’ve been following La Brisa Photography for a while, but haven’t been photographed by us, you might wonder what all the hubbub is about the word “Thursday.” Well, instead of saying “cheese,” we ask our clients to say...
by admin | Jun 22, 2011 | Baby Photography, Brandi Mussack, Children Photography, Chris Hsieh, Family Photography, High School Senior Portraits, Joy Sessions, La Brisa, Style Sessions, Wedding Photography
Wow. The last 5 days have been a whirlwind of activity for La Brisa! On Friday morning, I left Houston, TX to go to Manhattan, KS and that evening, B and I photographed the Andes family. On Saturday, B and I photographed the incredible wedding of Ashley and Scott....
by admin | Jun 16, 2011 | Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW), Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Style Sessions, Thursday!
If you’ve been following La Brisa Photography for a while, but haven’t been photographed by us, you might wonder what all the hubbub is about the word “Thursday.” Well, instead of saying “cheese,” we ask our clients to say...
by admin | Jun 14, 2011 | Children Photography, Chris Hsieh, Joy Sessions, La Brisa
The O’Shea family is like my extended Irish family. O’Shea and Hsieh? Come on, get it? Yes, my humor is incredibly lame. During my trip to the DC area, I had the wonderful privilege of photographing this incredible family! You may recall this beautiful family from...
by admin | Jun 13, 2011 | APW Shoot, Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW), High School Senior Portraits, La Brisa, Pay It Forward, Photographers, Style Sessions
When I was back in Manhattan, KS, I had the opportunity to host another La Brisa Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW) where we focused on doing a Style session with beautiful sunrise light. Jill graciously offered her modeling talents for us and her gorgeous...
by admin | Jun 10, 2011 | Chris Hsieh, Event Photography, Joy Sessions, La Brisa
Happy Friday everyone! Thank you so much for the well wishes for our anniversary! Brisa actually was able to leave work at a decent time and we celebrated with an awesome dinner at Pappasito’s which was quite fitting because we had delicious mexican food for our...
by admin | Jun 9, 2011 | La Brisa, Personal
4 years ago today, I married the love of my life.4 years ago today, I married the person who opened my heart to Christ.4 years ago today, I married the best thing that has ever happened to me.4 years ago today, I married the most beautiful, considerate and thoughtful...
by admin | Jun 8, 2011 | Baby Photography, Children Photography, Family Photography, Joy Sessions, La Brisa
As you may know, my family is my life. Recently, I was able to spend a little bit of time with my sister’s family in Northern Virginia and here are a few images of her incredible family. I love them very much! =) Email us (info@labrisaphotography.com) about your...
by admin | Jun 7, 2011 | Children Photography, Chris Hsieh, Joy Sessions, La Brisa
You may recognize this family from their awesome Joy Session nearly a year and a half ago, well they invited me back for updated photos and I was happy to oblige! They just finished their brand new playground set in their backyard and so we focused on the kids being...
by admin | Jun 6, 2011 | Children Photography, Chris Hsieh, Joy Sessions, La Brisa
I met this beautiful family through my bible study small group. Aren’t they gorgeous? Like, seriously? We started off in their beautiful home where Jake wanted to show me his incredible baseball skills that he inherited from his dad! Jake is one of the sweetest little...
by admin | Jun 2, 2011 | Brandi Mussack, La Brisa, Wedding Photography
After nearly two years of enhancing and developing her wedding photography experience and style, I am super excited to announce that B will now be scheduling weddings as a primary photographer for La Brisa! For a limited time, she will be available at the introductory...
by admin | Jun 1, 2011 | Attraction Sessions, Chris Hsieh, Engagement Photography, La Brisa
Nikki was my favorite ice cream stylist from Call Hall while I lived in Kansas! That’s how I met her and we’ve kept in touch through the years, so when she asked me to photograph her engagement session and wedding, I was incredibly excited! They met at a K-State...
by admin | May 31, 2011 | Baby Photography, Children Photography, Family Photography, Joy Sessions, La Brisa
A year ago, I photographed Bethany and Jason’s beautiful wedding and now they have the gorgeous Rebekah to share with the world! =) With B shooting with me, we had a wonderful time photographing their adorable little girl! Congratulations on your new addition...
