by admin | Mar 9, 2011 | Baby Photography, Children Photography, Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Personal
How about taking a late afternoon break and watch my two nephews receiving their first haircut! Enjoy! You may recall my nephew, Matthias’ first haircut, back in December, 2009.Well, it was time for his baby brother, Jeremiah, to get his first haircut and he...
by admin | Mar 8, 2011 | Children Photography, Chris Hsieh, High School Senior Portraits, Joy Sessions, La Brisa, Style Sessions
While out in Vegas, I had the distinct privilege of photographing the Stefanowicz children! They are incredibly adorable and gorgeous at the same time! =) I found an abandoned motel off the strip and it was a perfect location for a super fun session.Thank you so much...
by admin | Mar 4, 2011 | La Brisa, Photographers, Q and A Series
Happy Friday everyone! When I was first starting out, I was searching for inspiring photographers and I stumbled upon www.kabloomstudios.com. I immediately fell in love with the abundant and vibrant colors in every one of the images! Moreover, Khara creates the best...
by admin | Mar 3, 2011 | Brandi Mussack, La Brisa, Photographers, 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 | Feb 28, 2011 | Attraction Sessions, Chris Hsieh, Engagement Photography, La Brisa
While I was in Las Vegas (where apparently, Brisa and I caught the flu), I had the pleasure and privilege of photographing Alyssa and Danny’s engagement session with my awesome photographer friends, Erica of www.ericamay.com and Tammy...
by admin | Feb 25, 2011 | La Brisa, Photographers, Q and A Series
Happy Friday everyone! In the latest of our Q and A series, I am humbled to feature Travis Williams Photography! I “met” Travis through a fantastic photography forum, www.fredmiranda.com, and I am excited to show off his incredible work with all of you!...
by admin | Feb 24, 2011 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Photographers, 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 | Feb 22, 2011 | Attraction Sessions, Chris Hsieh, Engagement Photography, La Brisa
A quick teaser from the snowy sunrise engagement session at Red Rocks Canyon. It was absolutely incredible.Email us (info@labrisaphotography.com) about your upcoming wedding or to schedule a portrait session! View La Brisa’s Portfolio site!
by admin | Feb 21, 2011 | La Brisa, Personal
Brisa and I are in Vegas! Completely random story. Brisa has a veterinary conference that she will be attending and invited me to tag along for the week. I, of course, said yes. Then we matched up dates and her conference is at the same time as the 2011 WPPI Las Vegas...
by admin | Feb 18, 2011 | La Brisa, Photographers, Q and A Series
Tony and his lovely wife, Amy, are phenomenal photographers. They have incredible style which I absolutely love. Their work doesn’t stay stagnant, they continue to evolve and push their creativity. Please join me in welcoming Hoffer Photography in the latest...
by admin | Feb 17, 2011 | Brandi Mussack, La Brisa, Photographers, 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 | Feb 16, 2011 | Attraction Sessions, Engagement Photography, La Brisa
For my latest engagement session, I met Toni & Jarrod at the The Heritage Society in the Theater District of Houston! We had a fabulous time running around the park and it was awesome getting to know the both of them and their INCREDIBLE love story. A story...
by admin | Feb 15, 2011 | Attraction Sessions, Engagement Photography, La Brisa
I hope everyone had a wonderful Valentine’s Day! Regardless if you love it or hate it, at the very least it is a yearly reminder to think about someone you love. Today, I want to celebrate love by sharing Sarah and Danny’s super fun engagement session at...
by admin | Feb 14, 2011 | La Brisa, Personal
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always...
by admin | Feb 11, 2011 | La Brisa, Photographers, Q and A Series
Sam is from my hometown which automatically makes him awesome. When I first started my photography business, he was one of my inspirations. 3 years later, he never ceases to amaze me with his creativity. His personality is evident in each and every one of his images....
by admin | Feb 10, 2011 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Photographers, 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 | Feb 9, 2011 | Brandi Mussack, La Brisa, Pay It Forward
Hey all! Are you looking for a last minute Valentine’s Day gift for your loved one? Well, I know something your wife, fiance, girlfriend, grandma, daughter, friend (or ladies, maybe even a boudoir session for that lucky man in your life?) would absolutely...
by admin | Feb 8, 2011 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Wedding Photography
I love wedding albums. I love knowing that my clients own a tangible piece of art from the most celebrated day of their lives. When Alison and Kevin ordered an album with their wedding package I was absolutely delighted! Yesterday, they just received their gorgeous...
by admin | Feb 7, 2011 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Wedding Photography
For a long time, I’ve been wanting to edit an entire wedding completely in black and white. Instead of waiting for my next opportunity, I decided to re-edit one of my incredible 2010 weddings: Julianne & Lonnie | Wedding | Fairbury, NE! I love the look and...
by admin | Feb 6, 2011 | La Brisa, Personal
Happy Super Bowl Sunday everyone! This morning, I woke up and decided to do something fun because it seems our entire nation is consumed by the Super Bowl today! So to fuel the momentum, I’m having a contest for today only! In order to participate, you will need...
by admin | Feb 3, 2011 | Brandi Mussack, La Brisa, Photographers, 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 | Feb 2, 2011 | Brandi Mussack, La Brisa, Pay It Forward
Well, as you know, we at La Brisa Photography are always trying to find ways to give back to our local communities. Today, I am extremely happy to announce that our very own, Brandi, is on the committee for the Relay for Life of K-State! From the event website,...
by admin | Jan 28, 2011 | Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW), Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, La Brisa Updates, Pay It Forward, Personal, Photographers, Photography for a Cause
This week, I celebrated my 29th birthday. Whoa. One more year until the big 30. Last year, I was bundled up in freezing and snowy weather in Brooklyn, New York. Today, I’m wearing shorts and a t-shirt with the windows wide-open in Houston, TX. Amazing what a...
by admin | Jan 27, 2011 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Photographers, 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 | Jan 26, 2011 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Wedding Photography
Howdy all! Do you remember Anne and Lonnie’s epic wedding? Well, they wanted an album to relish their incredible day and Element Creative Studio and I were happy to oblige!Lindsey and Sonya from Element Creative Studio do absolutely incredible work! I could...
by admin | Jan 25, 2011 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Wedding Photography
At each wedding, after the “first kiss,” there’s a very special moment between the bride and groom during the recessional or shortly thereafter. In middle school, my friend, Meryl and I used to call them perfect moments: a kiss, a look, an expression...
by admin | Jan 24, 2011 | La Brisa, Personal
In the beginning of this year, I had the privilege of flying to Hawaii to photograph Adrian & Christian’s incredible wedding! Well, before their wedding, Brisa and I had our first vacation since our honeymoon three and a half years ago. And it was awesome!...
by admin | Jan 21, 2011 | Attraction Sessions, Brandi Mussack, Chris Hsieh, Engagement Photography, La Brisa
I scheduled one more session while B was in town and it just so happened to be at the same location as Bryn and TJ’s session. One of the biggest challenges of being a photographer is being able to shoot at the same locations and create dramatically different...
by admin | Jan 20, 2011 | Attraction Sessions, Brandi Mussack, Chris Hsieh, La Brisa
B comes to Houston and you know what we were able to find…Kansas State alums! Thanks to one of my friends from grad school, we were introduced to Bryn and TJ! And…TJ is hilarious. He had all of us laughing the entire time and it was awesome! Bryn is...
by admin | Jan 19, 2011 | Brandi Mussack, Chris Hsieh, High School Senior Portraits, La Brisa, Style Sessions
Last week B visited Brisa and me in Houston and because I love shooting with her, I set up several sessions just for fun! We had an absolute blast, ate a ton of awesome food and thoroughly enjoyed taking ridiculously awkward behind the scenes photos of each other that...
by admin | Jan 17, 2011 | La Brisa, Pay It Forward, Photography for a Cause
Happy Monday everyone! Hope you are able to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr’s birthday and recognize his incredible impact on our country and they way we live today.I just wanted to share with you a few images from Hawaii that will be available for Photography...
by admin | Jan 13, 2011 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Wedding Photography
Happy THURSDAY everyone!!! My first wedding of 2011 was absolutely incredible. Seriously. A Danish-Hawaiian wedding? What more could I want? Have I told you how much I love my clients? This opportunity enabled Brisa and me to go on our first vacation together since...
by admin | Jan 12, 2011 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Personal
Sunrise, sunset. Sunrise, sunset. Ever see Fiddler on the Roof? My dad would hum that song all the time during my childhood. Always makes me think of him whenever I say/type/read/hear the words sunrise or sunset. It’s the little things, right? Anywho, here is a...
by admin | Jan 10, 2011 | La Brisa, Personal
I just returned to Houston early early this morning and I have sooooo many images that I can’t wait to share with all of you! In the meantime though, I wanted to give you a little tease with this sunrise photograph from our first morning on the amazingly...
by admin | Jan 7, 2011 | Brandi Mussack, Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Personal
Happy Friday everyone! Today is the last day to submit your info if you are interested in free photo session by La Brisa Photography! See the details below… I am ridiculously excited because my associate photographer, Brandi, will be visiting Houston next week...
by admin | Jan 5, 2011 | Children Photography, Chris Hsieh, Joy Sessions, La Brisa, Pet Photography
Recently, I hung out with Abby, Mason and Lucy to do a mini session and try out some new gear! We headed over to the George Bush Park and proceeded to jump, laugh and run around like crazy! Thanks so much for hanging out with me and I hope you had as much fun as I...
by admin | Jan 5, 2011 | Brandi Mussack, Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Personal
Hey all! Hope everyone had a wonderful New Year weekend! I am ridiculously excited because my associate photographer, Brandi, will be visiting Houston next week and we’d LOVE to do some shoots together!Here is what we are looking for, we would love… a...
by admin | Jan 3, 2011 | Brandi Mussack, Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Personal
Thank you. I can’t say it enough. I hope you get really tired of me saying it. Thank you. Thank you for everything you have done to make La Brisa Photography what it is today. In my eyes, La Brisa Photography has been a phenomenal success and I’d say at...
by admin | Jan 1, 2011 | La Brisa, Personal
As you read this, Brisa and I are flying or have already arrived in Hawaii! For Christmas, Brisa and my family gave me a tour on a doorless helicopter in Hawaii! I’m soooooo excited! It’s all going down tomorrow and I am already pumped about sharing photos...
by admin | Dec 31, 2010 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Personal, Photography for a Cause
Happy New Year’s Eve everyone! Have fun and be safe tonight! Tomorrow morning, Brisa and I are headed to HAWAII!!! Yes, I’m super ridiculously excited if you couldn’t tell! I’ll be there to photograph a wedding (gonna be amazing) and we decided...
by admin | Dec 30, 2010 | Anniversary Photography, Attraction Sessions, Brandi Mussack, Engagement Photography, High School Senior Portraits, La Brisa, Pet Photography, Style Sessions
2010 was the first full year of having Brandi join me at La Brisa Photography and she was absolutely phenomenal! We shot numerous weddings and portrait sessions together and it was amazing. Seriously. Best decision ever was to invite Brandi to join me and below you...
by admin | Dec 29, 2010 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Personal, Wedding Photography
What an incredible year of weddings for me! From California to Kansas to Nebraska to Texas to New York to Maryland and then to the Bahamas for my first ever international wedding! Whew! Makes me tired just thinking about it! I have said it before and I will continue...
by admin | Dec 29, 2010 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Wedding Photography
Wedding Party 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 44 45 46 Getting Ready 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 The Groom The Bride Ceremony One of my absolute favorite moments of a wedding day is immediately after the recessional when the newlyweds share a moment just by themselves…...
by admin | Dec 28, 2010 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Personal, Pet Photography
I love animals. I get offended when a dog or cat doesn’t like me. I won the approval of my wife because her cat instantly liked me 10 years ago. Throughout this year, I have had so many opportunities to photograph amazingly beautiful and adorable pets and I...
by admin | Dec 27, 2010 | High School Senior Portraits, La Brisa, Style Sessions
I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas/Hanukkah/Kwanzaa weekend! Brisa had to work, but we were still able to have a fantastic potluck with friends and watched the classic Christmas Vacation afterwards!Today, I wanted to share my favorite Style (Fashion and...
by admin | Dec 25, 2010 | La Brisa, Personal, Pet Photography
Merry Christmas everyone! Apparently I was really good this year because my family and my wife collaborated to give me a doorless helicopter ride in Hawaii! Doesn’t that sound incredible??? I can’t wait to share the experience AND the pictures when I...
by admin | Dec 24, 2010 | Baby Photography, Children Photography, Chris Hsieh, Family Photography, Joy Sessions, La Brisa, Maternity Photography
Merry Christmas Eve everyone! I still can’t believe it’s Christmas! With an expected high of 73 degrees today, I am still trying to wrap my head around this warm weather! Last year at this time, I was knee deep in snow in Brooklyn so this is quite the...
by admin | Dec 23, 2010 | Anniversary Photography, Attraction Sessions, Chris Hsieh, Engagement Photography, La Brisa
From today through the end of the year, I will be posting my favorite photographs of 2010. This has been an incredibly remarkable year for me and for La Brisa Photography and it is with great humility and gratitude that I even have the opportunity to showcase the...
by admin | Dec 22, 2010 | Attraction Sessions, Chris Hsieh, Engagement Photography, La Brisa
Happy Wednesday everyone! Starting tomorrow, I will be featuring my favorite images from the best year! I hope you come back and check it out! =)Stephanie is friends with my one of my recent clients, Brooke, and when she contacted me about an engagement session, I was...
by admin | Dec 21, 2010 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Wedding Photography
Emily and I met our freshman year at UC Davis. She was roommates with one of my best friends from high school and we instantly became fantastic friends. Fast forward 9-10 years later and it was absolutely awesome to photograph her amazing wedding day! It truly is...
