by admin | May 30, 2011 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Personal
From the Revolutionary War to fighting in Libya, our servicemen and servicewomen have fearlessly and unselfishly sacrificed their lives to protect and ensure our freedoms. I thank and honor past, present and future military members everyday and especially on this...
by admin | May 27, 2011 | Brandi Mussack, Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Wedding Photography
Amanda and Ryan’s engagement session was one of my favorites ever. Amanda and Ryan’s wedding was one of my favorites ever. Amanda and Ryan’s first dance produced one of my favorite images ever. Amanda is one of our favorite brides ever. Ryan is one of the best...
by admin | May 26, 2011 | Brandi Mussack, High School Senior Portraits, 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 | May 24, 2011 | Attraction Sessions, Baby Photography, Children Photography, Engagement Photography, Event Photography, Family Photography, Joy Sessions, La Brisa, Wedding Photography
Over the past week, I traveled from Houston to Washington, DC to Kansas City, MO to Manhattan, KS and now back to Houston. It has definitely been a whirlwind of photography sessions, visiting with my adorable nephews and hanging out with friends! I am incredibly...
by admin | May 20, 2011 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Wedding Photography
WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY SPECIAL: I am offering a Military Love Collection that is the same as the Love Collection on www.labrisaphotography.com except it will be $1,000 plus travel costs and sales tax and only active and retired military are eligible. 3 Military Love...
by admin | May 19, 2011 | Chris Hsieh, 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 | May 18, 2011 | Attraction Sessions, Brandi Mussack, Chris Hsieh, Engagement Photography, La Brisa
Timmy tried his very hardest to steal the show with his adorable cuteness and complete disinterest in what was happening around him. Nonetheless, Whitney is too gorgeously cute for anyone to steal the spotlight from her! B and I with the assistance of Rachel Ruffer...
by admin | May 16, 2011 | Brandi Mussack, Children Photography, Joy Sessions, La Brisa
You may remember the super fun Darnell family from their incredible Joy Session with B last spring, The Darnell Family | Joy Session | Manhattan, KS | B! Well, you know how much we love our repeat customers and this time around, B took the family to a few of her...
by admin | May 14, 2011 | Brandi Mussack, La Brisa, Personal
Dear B,Congratulations on graduating today with honors from Kansas State University! B, you are absolutely amazing and your incredible work ethic and dedication has helped you earn all of these phenomenal accomplishments! You deserve to celebrate your success with all...
by admin | May 13, 2011 | Brandi Mussack, Children Photography, Joy Sessions, La Brisa
Happy Friday everyone! B photographed the super adorable Kinney family at Konza Prairie and then at Kansas State University’s campus. Children absolutely love B, can’t you tell? =)Thank you again for selecting La Brisa to photograph your incredible...
by admin | May 12, 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 | May 11, 2011 | APW Shoot, Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW), Attraction Sessions, Engagement Photography, La Brisa, Pay It Forward, Photographers
Every so often, I host a La Brisa Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW) that is free for aspiring photographers who want to see how I work in a typical portrait session. We had a phenomenal group of photographers attend, some even drove for several hours and I am...
by admin | May 10, 2011 | Attraction Sessions, Brandi Mussack, Engagement Photography, La Brisa
Stacy and David are ridiculously cute.Stacy and David bleed K-State purple.Stacy and David are engaged and will be married very very soon.Stacy and David love each other so obviously much.Stacy is absolutely gorgeous in the Catherine Zeta Jones type of way.David is a...
by admin | May 9, 2011 | Brandi Mussack, Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Pay It Forward
Once again, you did it! Photography for a Cause was another ENORMOUS success all thanks to you! Thank you so much for your support, love and encouragement of the event! In the month of April, we sold 287 photographs, 53 total orders and raised $1,567.72! Again, B and...
by admin | May 6, 2011 | Attraction Sessions, Chris Hsieh, Engagement Photography, La Brisa
Happy Friday! Today, I’m going a little backwards, but I just HAD to share this super fun engagement session with Jen and Jason! You may recall them from their absolutely incredible wedding – Jennifer & Jason | Wedding | San Martin, CA | Chris, well...
by admin | May 5, 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 | May 4, 2011 | High School Senior Portraits, La Brisa, Pet Photography, Style Sessions
A* wanted to do a fashion/editorial session with her new puppy, Luke and I was absolutely ecstatic for the opportunity. We found a great backdrop for the session in Houston and had an absolute blast! A gorgeous client and a puppy? What more could I ever ask for? =)...
by admin | May 3, 2011 | La Brisa, Personal, Photographers
Never stop learning. I owe it to my clients and really, to La Brisa, to constantly push myself to progress my skills and knowledge of photography. Well, one of the best ways to challenge yourself is to try different genres of photography. While I was in Manhattan, KS,...
by admin | Apr 30, 2011 | Brandi Mussack, Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Pay It Forward
Today, April 30th, is the LAST DAY to purchase photographs for Photography for a Cause! In case you are unaware, Photography for a Cause is where we donate 100% of all print profits to two incredible non-profit organizations. This year, we are supporting unitechange...
by admin | Apr 29, 2011 | Brandi Mussack, Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Pay It Forward
Tomorrow, April 30th, is the LAST DAY to purchase photographs for Photography for a Cause! In case you are unaware, Photography for a Cause is where we donate 100% of all print profits to two incredible non-profit organizations. This year, we are supporting...
by admin | Apr 28, 2011 | 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 | Apr 27, 2011 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Wedding Photography
After photographing 50+ weddings over the past three years, I experienced something completely new and unexpected recently. While editing Jen and Jason’s wedding, specifically, their ceremony, I got teary-eyed. There are just no words to describe the...
by admin | Apr 25, 2011 | Brandi Mussack, High School Senior Portraits, La Brisa, Style Sessions
I don’t know how it happens, but we always have absolutely gorgeous clients. It’s true. Scroll through our blog and you’ll be amazed at how all of our clients are incredibly beautiful and awesome. Kelly, is actually an exception to that because as...
by admin | Apr 24, 2011 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Personal
Happy Easter! Oftentimes with my faith, worship music is how I emotionally understand and literally interpret God’s message. In church this morning, they played Matt Maher’s “Christ is Risen” and I think it perfectly reflects the powerful...
by admin | Apr 22, 2011 | Baby Photography, Brandi Mussack, Children Photography, Joy Sessions, La Brisa
B visited the Wilhelm family on a blustery Spring morning and took more of a lifestyle and photojournalist approach to their session of their beautiful daughter, Evelyn. All around the house, B followed the precocious Evelyn. On and off the bed, up to the window, away...
by admin | Apr 21, 2011 | Chris Hsieh, 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 | Apr 20, 2011 | Baby Photography, Children Photography, Chris Hsieh, Joy Sessions, La Brisa
Do you remember Randa and Joel’s adorable maternity session back in December? Will to refresh your memory, check out this link – Randa & Joel | Attraction Session | Houston, TX | Chris! Well fast forward a few months, and their little bundle of joy,...
by admin | Apr 18, 2011 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Pay It Forward
Today, we are super excited to announce the first ever Introduction to Portrait Photography class for Photography for a Cause! Erica of ericamay.com and I are combining forces to share all of their portrait photography knowledge with you!100% of profits from this...
by admin | Apr 14, 2011 | 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 | Apr 13, 2011 | Brandi Mussack, Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Pay It Forward
Howdy all! If you’re like me, you are probably just starting/finishing your taxes. The only reason I finished them “early” this year is because I’m leaving tomorrow to go home for my dad’s birthday and to photograph an incredible wedding...
by admin | Apr 12, 2011 | Baby Photography, Children Photography, Chris Hsieh, Joy Sessions, La Brisa, Maternity Photography
On a beautiful spring morning in Houston, I met the X family at Elizabeth Baldwin Park in Midtown for a super fun Joy Session! With their precocious daughter leading me all over the park and another beautiful baby on the way, we thoroughly enjoyed the beautiful day....
by admin | Apr 11, 2011 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Wedding Photography
Sarah and Danny are ridiculously cute together. It’s true. And I can prove it. Remember their engagement session? Check out this link to refresh your memory – Sarah & Danny! Well fast forward about two months where they celebrated their commitment and...
by admin | Apr 8, 2011 | Brandi Mussack, Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Pay It Forward, Personal
Happy Friday everyone! Today, I just wanted to say thank you. Thank you for your perpetual and unwavering support for La Brisa. Tonight is K-State’s Relay for Life and because of your help, Brandi was able to raise $1,000 to donate to cancer research! Read this...
by admin | Apr 7, 2011 | Chris Hsieh, 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 | Apr 5, 2011 | Baby Photography, Children Photography, Chris Hsieh, Joy Sessions, La Brisa
Wren was only 5 days old when her parents invited me into their home to photograph her. 5 days! She is the most preciously adorable thing ever. Yup, you read that correctly…preciously adorable. And it’s so incredibly true! See what I mean? Kila and Kevin...
by admin | Apr 1, 2011 | Brandi Mussack, Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Pay It Forward
Happy April everyone! This is by far my favorite month of the year because of a little event called Photography for a Cause! For the month of April, La Brisa will be donating 100% of print profits to one local and one national non profit. You can view all of the...
by admin | Mar 31, 2011 | 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 | Mar 30, 2011 | Brandi Mussack, Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Pay It Forward
To say that I am ridiculously excited about Photography for a Cause would be the understatement of the year. Seriously. I’m sooooooo pumped because of some really exciting changes for this year that I hope will expand the power and reach of Photography for a...
by admin | Mar 28, 2011 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Pet Photography
Happy Monday everyone! Hope you all had an absolutely wonderful weekend! Today, I want to share Coby with you! She is somewhere between 15-16 years old and she is awesome! In high school and when I would come home from college, we’d go to a nearby park and spend...
by admin | Mar 25, 2011 | La Brisa, Q and A Series
Happy Friday everyone! Today, I’m changing it up a bit for our Q&A series and I am featuring a fantastic filmmaker from the Kansas City area, Tim Seley Studios! I first met Tim through his awesome band, Moving Rushmore, and I’ve been following his...
by admin | Mar 24, 2011 | Chris Hsieh, 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 | Mar 23, 2011 | Attraction Sessions, Chris Hsieh, Engagement Photography, La Brisa
Tracey and Charlie are from New Jersey. Yes, they have awesome “Jersey Shore”- esque accents, especially when they talk excitedly. In a word, they are awesome and I wished we live closer because I think Brisa and I would be really good friends with them....
by admin | Mar 22, 2011 | Anniversary Photography, Attraction Sessions, Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Personal
My parents grew up very poor in Taiwan. They moved to the United States for more opportunities and to find their American dream. They have been married for 42 years (this July). They have 3 children who are all faithful Christians and 3 ridiculously adorable...
by admin | Mar 21, 2011 | 50 States Goal, Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Wedding Photography
Last week, I had the distinct privilege of photographing Michelle and Kyle’s amazing wedding just outside of Phoenix, Arizona. Michelle is stunningly gorgeous and Kyle isn’t too shabby himself! =) The outdoor wedding was incredible and their super fun...
by admin | Mar 18, 2011 | La Brisa, Photographers, Q and A Series
Happy Friday everyone! I just made it to my hometown of San Jose, CA and I’m super excited for my engagement session on Sunday! Hopefully the weather changes for the better because it is rainy and nasty windy outside today!Today, I’m happy to feature my...
by admin | Mar 17, 2011 | 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 | Mar 16, 2011 | La Brisa, Personal
Happy Wednesday everyone! With the craziness that is March Madness, I decided to create a bracket for all of our awesome La Brisa fans! The winner will receive an 8″x12″ photograph from my Hawaii collection and the best part is that it is absolutely FREE...
by admin | Mar 14, 2011 | Baby Photography, Children Photography, Chris Hsieh, Joy Sessions, La Brisa, Personal
Hello Monday! I had a fantastically awesome weekend in Phoenix for Michelle and Kyle’s wedding and you can view a few teasers on the facebook page here – Michelle & Kyle | Wedding Teasers! Today, I want to share with you something very dear to me, my...
by admin | Mar 11, 2011 | La Brisa, Photographers, Q and A Series
I’m in Phoenix, AZ getting ready to photograph Michelle and Kyle’s wedding tomorrow! Super excited to shoot my second wedding of the year! Can’t wait to share the images with you! Today, for the latest in the Q and A series, I graciously welcome Tim...
by admin | Mar 10, 2011 | Chris Hsieh, 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...
