by admin | Aug 25, 2010 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Wedding Photography
The opportunity to go back to Brooklyn and photograph a wedding under the Brooklyn Bridge was just too good to pass up even if it was the day after Julianne and Lonnie’s wedding in Nebraska! Plus, it was Ysabel and Louis. Who you all might remember from their...
by admin | Aug 20, 2010 | Brandi Mussack, La Brisa, Photographers, Q and A Series
Not that she needs any introduction, here is our very own, the fabulous Brandi in the latest installment of the Q&A photographer series! Chris: Let’s start with a little bio, tell me about yourself. Brandi: I grew up in a small town in Northeast...
by admin | Aug 19, 2010 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Wedding Photography
When our very own Brandi asked me if I would be interested in photographing her best friend’s wedding, I jumped at the chance partly to take ridiculous photos of Brandi with her friends, but mostly because I love weddings. Sounds so cliche coming from a wedding...
by admin | Aug 16, 2010 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Wedding Photography
A wedding in Fairbury, Nebraska isn’t that much different than a wedding in Brooklyn, New York…beautiful couples in love, joyful celebrations and incredible emotions…the only thing different (from my experience this weekend) is the backgrounds! I...
by admin | Aug 9, 2010 | La Brisa, Personal, Photographers
Oftentimes, I will chat with photographers who claim that they don’t have the time to improve or enjoy the art of photography and I, admittedly, grow quite frustrated because I feel that you do not need to go out of the way to do what you love. My simple...
by admin | Aug 5, 2010 | La Brisa, Personal, Photographers
A while ago, I read an awesome post about vulnerability and for the life of me, I can’t find it because I would love to link back to it! Anyhow, after reading it, I started making a list about my faults, weaknesses and overall inexperience as a photographer....
by admin | Aug 4, 2010 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Wedding Photography
I have known Kevin since when he was a scrawny, tall drink of water and was the goalie on our youth soccer team. I was his sweeper and tried to protect him from getting bombarded with shots as much as possible. His dad, was one of our coaches and his mom was one of...
by admin | Aug 2, 2010 | Baby Photography, Children Photography, Family Photography, La Brisa, Personal
Recently, I headed to San Diego, CA to help my nephew, Timbo, celebrate his 1st birthday! He had TONS of family help him celebrate his milestone and was just as happy as happy can be! Happy Birthday little buddy and I can’t believe how quickly you have grown!!!...
by admin | Jul 30, 2010 | La Brisa, Personal, Photographers, Q and A Series
Currently, I’m sitting at the house I grew up in San Jose, CA in preparation for Aly and Kevin’s awesome wedding tomorrow! Here is the latest in the Photographer Q&A series! Happy Friday! During my time in Manhattan, Kansas, I was extremely fortunate...
by admin | Jul 28, 2010 | La Brisa, Personal, Photographers, Video
At the recent wedding of Jennifer and Brady, Chris Lollar, brother of the bride and also former La Brisa client, displayed this awesome video from Jennifer and Brady’s engagement session! With a few of my pictures blended into the video, Chris did a wonderful...
by admin | Jul 27, 2010 | Baby Photography, Brandi Mussack, Children Photography, Joy Sessions, La Brisa
How do you say cute, adorable, handsome and charming in one word? How about RYDER!!! That would be Ryder Rahne obviously! After debuting his modeling career last fall (Rahne Family | Joy Session), he was back in action with his parents Jen and Ricky. We started out on...
by admin | Jul 26, 2010 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Wedding Photography
I went to the beautiful city of San Antonio for the very first time for Stephanie and Joey’s gorgeous wedding! Special thanks to my awesome friend and even awesomer photographer, Jeni, of Jeni Friend Photography for the super fun referral! Throughout the day she...
by admin | Jul 23, 2010 | La Brisa, Photographers, Q and A Series
Happy Friday everyone! In continuing with our Q&A Photographer series, I’m happy to introduce the amazing Jeremy of Jeremy Clay Photography! Prepare to be blown away by his creativity and eye for the dramatic! Check out Jeremy’s work:...
by admin | Jul 22, 2010 | Attraction Sessions, Brandi Mussack, Chris Hsieh, Engagement Photography, La Brisa
I have the most gorgeous friends. I mean it. I can prove it.Julianne is one of my very best friends and with the announcement of her engagement in February, I received additionally amazing news…she wanted ME to capture the love she shared with her husband-to-be!...
by admin | Jul 10, 2010 | Baby Photography, Children Photography, Family Photography, La Brisa, Personal
Well, it’s been a long time since I have posted anything and the reason for that is that we finally made the move from Brooklyn to Houston! After taking a pit stop in Washington, D.C. to visit my nephew and hang out with him for the 4th of July, we loaded the...
by admin | Jul 1, 2010 | La Brisa, Photographers
Howdy all! For those of you who have admired the beautiful canvas wraps that decorated the veterinary clinic from afar, here’s your chance to have one of your own! From July 1st through July 5th, all canvas wraps are now 20% off! And to get a better idea of what...
by admin | Jun 30, 2010 | Baby Photography, Children Photography, La Brisa, Personal
I can’t believe my 9 month adventure living in Brooklyn has already come to an end! Today, Brisa and I are packing up our belongings and we are headed to spend a few days in Virginia then we are making the drive to Houston, Texas which will be our home for the...
by admin | Jun 29, 2010 | Attraction Sessions, La Brisa
Brandi is the awesome other half of La Brisa Photography. Ever since she joined me, La Brisa Photography has really taken off! Well, for a while now, Brandi’s been wanting to do a session with her and her hubby and then they bought a Harley and so we HAD to do a...
by admin | Jun 28, 2010 | Family Photography, Joy Sessions, La Brisa
I’ve known Carrie ever since I started La Brisa Photography. See, she works at Commerce Bank and her and her awesome team helped me to set up my business banking account and really start to establish myself as a real business! Well, ever since then, all of the...
by admin | Jun 25, 2010 | La Brisa, Personal, Photographers, Q and A Series
Happy Friday everyone! I hope to start doing a series where I feature photographers that I admire as well as aspiring photographers in a quick question and answer format over the next few months! My first featured photographer is probably quite well known to all of...
by admin | Jun 24, 2010 | Attraction Sessions, Brandi Mussack, Chris Hsieh, Engagement Photography, La Brisa
Misty and Abram are awesome. They drove all the way to Manhattan from Topeka for their engagement session and Brandi and I had an absolute blast photographing them! With a severe storm on the horizon, we headed out to Aggieville, K-State campus and then finished up at...
by admin | Jun 23, 2010 | Baby Photography, Children Photography, Family Photography, Joy Sessions, La Brisa
The weather forecast was 98 degrees with a chance of severe thunderstorms: meaning, just another day in Kansas. I talked to Tricia before the shoot to see if she wanted to reschedule, but she was super pumped for the shoot and so we went ahead and met at Top of the...
by admin | Jun 22, 2010 | Attraction Sessions, Chris Hsieh, Engagement Photography, La Brisa
I had the distinct pleasure of meeting Michelle at Lindsey and Chris’ awesome wedding in Scott City, KS! Michelle was the maid of honor and not only is she amazingly beautiful, she is also one of the sweetest and compassionate people I have ever met! So when she...
by admin | Jun 21, 2010 | Baby Photography, Children Photography, Family Photography, Joy Sessions, La Brisa, Pet Photography
Happy Monday everyone! Hope you had a fabulous weekend! Let me introduce you (again) to the Redetzke family! We started our journey together in March of 2008 when “Baby Joe” was very much still a baby, fast forward to his first birthday party, then to a...
by admin | Jun 18, 2010 | Baby Photography, Children Photography, Family Photography, Joy Sessions, La Brisa
The Weisshaar family and I have been together for quite some time now. From Kennedy’s birth to now Maddux’s addition to the family, I have been able to photograph the growth of their beautiful family! If I don’t say this enough, I love my clients!...
by admin | Jun 17, 2010 | Children Photography, Family Photography, Joy Sessions, La Brisa
Back in November of 2008, I had the pleasure of meeting and photographing the entire Bryant family! Then, we all met again (minus Damon) in September of 2009 for another awesome family session! Nothing makes me happier than customer loyalty, so when we scheduled...
by admin | Jun 16, 2010 | La Brisa, Pay It Forward, Personal, Photography for a Cause
During my week long visit back to Manhattan, Kansas, Brandi and I had a chance to meet up with a few members of Shepherd’s Crossing to present them our donation from our Photography for a Cause 2010 campaign! Thanks again to all of your support, Shepherd’s...
by admin | Jun 16, 2010 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Wedding Photography
I woke up this morning to an email from the mother of the bride of our awesome wedding clients, Bethany and Jason, with a slideshow of pictures that Brandi and I took from their wedding and a little announcement! Check it out and help me congratulate them!Are you on...
by admin | Jun 15, 2010 | Brandi Mussack, Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Wedding Photography
Once in a while I come across a couple such as Jennifer and Brady who just inherently KNOW that everything will work out for the best. Through their strong faith, supportive families and awesome friends, I have no doubt that Jennifer and Brady will live a blessed life...
by admin | Jun 10, 2010 | Anniversary Photography, Attraction Sessions, La Brisa
Katie and Curtis were married not too long ago and wanted some fun updated photos of themselves. In this industry, you go into a session not really knowing to expect from your clients, but I gotta say, Katie and Curtis were probably in the top 5 of...
by admin | Jun 9, 2010 | La Brisa, Personal
I thank God everyday for putting my wife in my life. She encourages me to be a better believer. She takes care of me. She supports me in everything that I do. She oftentimes knows me better than I know myself. She is ridiculously beautiful. And I love her. And I love...
by admin | Jun 9, 2010 | Brandi Mussack, Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Wedding Photography
Do you all remember Anne and Sam’s rockin engagement session: Anne and Sam ~ Engaged!? Well, imagine that awesomeness times ten and then you’ll have just a glimpse of their wedding day! =) Brandi and I ventured out to Anne’s hometown for an...
by admin | Jun 7, 2010 | Attraction Sessions, Brandi Mussack, La Brisa, Pet Photography
I met Jamie and Max at Wildcat Park. They are adorably cute especially with their doggies! We finished at Top of the World Park. Together, we created beautiful moments. Enjoy.Are you on Facebook? Of course you are! Check out the La Brisa Photography Fan Page to view...
by admin | Jun 5, 2010 | La Brisa, Personal
I am back in Kansas for a week to photograph two awesome weddings and TONS of portrait sessions, plus I am hosting an Aspiring Photographer Workshop and hanging out with fantastic friends! It never fails to amaze me the beauty of going from this…to this (taken...
by admin | Jun 2, 2010 | Attraction Sessions, Chris Hsieh, Engagement Photography, La Brisa
Nichole and Dan are ridiculously cute. And they are even cuter together. Congratulations on your engagement and thank you for your service to our country! =)Nichole has incredible, incredible eyesRidiculously. Cute.Snuggly close.One of the best things about dipping is...
by admin | Jun 1, 2010 | Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW), High School Senior Portraits, La Brisa, Style Sessions
Recently, I took part in a shoot out with other photographers, where the focus was on fashion inspired senior portraits and so I wanted to share a few more pictures with the rest of you! I feel that the senior portraits trend is definitely going more towards higher...
by admin | May 31, 2010 | Attraction Sessions, Chris Hsieh, Joy Sessions, La Brisa, Personal, Wedding Photography
Brandi and I have had the distinct pleasure of photographing many of our servicemen and women over the years and so on this Memorial Day, we want to thank them (and their families) again for their sacrifices, service and commitment to protecting our freedom. We hope...
by admin | May 29, 2010 | La Brisa, Personal
With both of my sisters raising ridiculously adorable little boys, I notice babies, children and parents much more than ever before in my life. I notice how cute kids are and how much fun certain kids are and how playful others are, etc, etc. You get the idea. Well,...
by admin | May 26, 2010 | Baby Photography, Brandi Mussack, Children Photography, Family Photography, Joy Sessions, La Brisa
The first time I met the Olsen family, I was wow’d and amazed by their beauty, grace and love for each other! Well, that was almost a year ago and since then, I have added Brandi as an associate photographer and I have moved to Brooklyn, NY. As a result, Brandi...
by admin | May 25, 2010 | Baby Photography, Children Photography, Family Photography, Joy Sessions, La Brisa
I love family reunions! You may recall MaryJo and Thad from their awesome wedding last July, well they recommended I do a family session for MaryJo’s sister, Jeanette and they came along for the session as well! We had a ton of fun running all around Annenberg...
by admin | May 21, 2010 | Attraction Sessions, Chris Hsieh, Engagement Photography, La Brisa
Anne and Sam. Sam and Anne. How cute do they sound already? Seriously, right??? Well, we started out at the campus at Kansas State University, then went to Top of the World at Washington Marlatt Memorial Park and then finished at their favorite hang out at...
by admin | May 19, 2010 | Baby Photography, Brandi Mussack, Children Photography, Family Photography, Joy Sessions, La Brisa
In this business, you truly never know who you are going to meet or who your clients are going to be. Well, we have been ridiculously fortunate to have ah-MAY-zing clients! Let me introduce you to the absolutely awesome Darnell family! Not only are Sara, Tyler and...
by admin | May 18, 2010 | Baby Photography, Children Photography, Family Photography, Joy Sessions, La Brisa
One of the biggest benefits of living in Brooklyn for the past year has been the ability to go visit my sister, bro-in-law and nephew as often as I have! Thanks to them, they have worked wonders in spreading the word about La Brisa Photography! I went out to the Lau...
by admin | May 17, 2010 | Attraction Sessions, Chris Hsieh, Engagement Photography, La Brisa
Can you imagine this couple in the Bahamas? Can you say RAWR? That’s right! Brandi and I will be headed out to the beautiful Bahamas later this year to photograph Crystal and Jeremiah’s awesome wedding! In the meantime, check out their super cute...
by admin | May 16, 2010 | Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW), La Brisa, Photographers
Are you interested in future APWs? Awesome! I have a private Facebook group for all participants to chime in on workshop topics/locations as well as for photograph critiques from APWs and in general! To get yourself on the invite list either a) add me as a friend on...
by admin | May 15, 2010 | La Brisa, Personal, Photographers
My awesome friend and amazing photographer, Erica, of www.ericamay.com is doing a super fun bridal session in the Kansas City area on June 7th around 9am and is looking for fabulous models who a) want to feel pampered and gorgeous again and wear their wedding dress...
by admin | May 14, 2010 | Baby Photography, Brandi Mussack, Children Photography, Joy Sessions, La Brisa, Personal, Photographers
Happy Friday everyone! I was planning on posting another awesome client sessions, when I decided that Fridays are for fun and so I wanted to share a little personal reflection with all of you! Back in July of 2009, I made a Big Announcement that Brandi was joining me...
by admin | May 13, 2010 | Brandi Mussack, Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Wedding Photography
You may recall Dawn and Chris from their awesome engagement session back in July of 2009, Dawn & Chris ~ Engaged! Well, Brandi and I had the distinct privilege and opportunity to photograph their beautifully amazing wedding in Berryton, Kansas! We had an...
by admin | May 12, 2010 | La Brisa, Pay It Forward, Personal, Pet Photography
Earlier today I had an opportunity to see Walter again and he looks amazing! His owners thank everyone for all of their love, generosity and support and want you to know that any donations that they are receiving now are being directly donated to local animal shelters...
by admin | May 11, 2010 | Brandi Mussack, Children Photography, Family Photography, Joy Sessions, La Brisa
I had the pleasure of meeting the Godfrey family and taking them to a few awesome places around town: Konza Prairie & Aggieville! Thank you so much for doing what you do for our country and thank you so much for selecting La Brisa Photography for your family...
