by admin | Feb 4, 2010 | La Brisa, Personal, Photographers
Since I started La Brisa Photography way back in the fall of 2007, I have only used one web hosting provider, Great Plains Web Hosting and they have been everything that I could have ever asked for and more! The owner, John, offers essentially ZERO downtime and...
by admin | Feb 3, 2010 | 52 Weeks of Awesomeness, Chris Hsieh, La Brisa
Week 10: Things that make your life easierI have been incredibly blessed in life. Not sure how else to say it, but things always tend to fall in place at exactly the right time for me. Several things make my life easier though; my wife, our four legged children, my...
by admin | Feb 2, 2010 | La Brisa, Personal, Photographers
After numerous samples and checking out multiple companies, I have finally decided on a canvas company and I can not be more excited! Thanks to a host of recommendations via twitter (twitter.com/labrisaphoto) from other photographers, I decided that all of my canvas...
by admin | Feb 1, 2010 | La Brisa, Personal
Sorry for the lack of blogging lately! After my State of La Brisa Photography post, I received a bunch of feedback (both positive and negative – which I assumed would happen) and wanted to follow up with a few folks to elaborate and expound on my ideas. I gotta...
by admin | Jan 26, 2010 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, La Brisa Updates, Pay It Forward, Personal, Photographers, Photography for a Cause, Wedding Photography
Yesterday, I celebrated my 28th birthday. Whoa. 28. Never in a million years did I think that I would be a professional photographer at 28. For those of you who have been with me since the beginning, you know how I have been crazy blessed with this gift of...
by admin | Jan 21, 2010 | 52 Weeks of Awesomeness, Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Personal, Photographers
Week 9: Objects that Tell Something about You The four objects that define me the best are 1) wedding ring that symbolizes my amazing marriage, 2) the bible that represents my relationship my Jesus Christ, 3) the illuminated heart represents how I openly express and...
by admin | Jan 19, 2010 | Attraction Sessions, Chris Hsieh, Engagement Photography, La Brisa
I first met Kevin when we were little kids on the soccer field. He was our fearless goalkeeper and I was trying my best to protect him as a sweeper. We played soccer together for years. Then through the miracle of facebook, we found each other and quickly realized we...
by admin | Jan 18, 2010 | La Brisa, Personal, Pet Photography
Four years ago on Martin Luther King Jr’s holiday, I was blessed with something that turned my life upside down. I immediately got less sleep, spent a lot more money, took days off of work, increased my level of responsibility ten-fold AND I had never been...
by admin | Jan 14, 2010 | La Brisa, Personal, Photographers
After a wonderful visit to see my parents, do an engagement session (that will be blogged about soon) and hang out with my best friend in San Jose, CA, I was hanging out at the airport for me redeye flight back to New York. Well, my flight was delayed for over an hour...
by admin | Jan 13, 2010 | La Brisa, Personal, Pet Photography
In my world, pets are equal to children. Proper diets, regular checkups, plenty of exercise, discipline, etc, etc are all just part of the process of raising, caring for them and loving them like our own children. So when a family member passes, it takes a toll on...
by admin | Jan 11, 2010 | Aspiring Photographer Workshop (APW), La Brisa, Personal, Photographers
As stated in my end of the year blog post, I have had the distinguished honor of having an amazing collection of photographers assist/join me for workshops, portrait sessions and weddings over the past year and I really want to showcase their phenomenal work! I am...
by admin | Jan 6, 2010 | Brandi Mussack, La Brisa, Personal, Photographers
I can’t believe I never blogged about this! The evening before Laura and Jake’s amazing wedding, Kristen Murphy Photography and Jenifriend Photography put together a little rendezvous with awesome photographers from around the area! We stuffed a lot of...
by admin | Jan 4, 2010 | La Brisa, Personal
After a week of festivities with family, friends and absolute strangers who became your new best friends (come on, don’t tell me that this only happens to me at New Year’s Eve parties!), most people are being extremely unproductive at work today and so I...
by admin | Dec 31, 2009 | Brandi Mussack, La Brisa, Personal, Photographers
Again, I feel so incredibly blessed for the opportunity to pursue La Brisa Photography and I sincerely appreciate all of my former/future clients, supporters and fans! 2009 has been an absolutely a-MAY-zing year for me as I honestly feel that I have been able to reach...
by admin | Dec 30, 2009 | Baby Photography, Family Photography, La Brisa, Personal, Pet Photography
As most of you already know, my family means the world to me. For Christmas this year, everyone met up in Northern Virginia to celebrate Christmas as an entire family! From CA and NY, we all traveled down to remember and glorify Christ’s birth at my...
by admin | Dec 25, 2009 | La Brisa, Personal
Today, we celebrate the birth of our savior. Brisa and I are overwhelmed with our relationship with Jesus Christ and how much he has blessed our lives. We honor Him today as we enjoy time with our family and loved ones. Thank you for all of your love and support and...
by admin | Dec 24, 2009 | Brandi Mussack, Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Wedding Photography
Laura and I have had quite the history. First time I had the pleasure of photographing her was way back in March of 2008 with her best friend Rebecca – HERE. Then, the second time around was when Laura wanted to do a friends’ shoot and I was happy to...
by admin | Dec 17, 2009 | Brandi Mussack, High School Senior Portraits, La Brisa, Style Sessions
Talk about a blonde bombshell!! I had the pleasure of meeting Sandy for her senior portraits out at Pillsbury on a chilly fall day. She and her mom were organized with an entire stock of outfit options and jewelry, it made the shoot absolutely awesome with fabulosity!...
by admin | Dec 16, 2009 | Baby Photography, Children Photography, La Brisa, Personal
Over this past weekend, I had the pleasure of visiting my sister, brother-in-law and adorable nephew, Matthias and helped them celebrate the momentous occasion of Matty’s 1st haircut! I’m super happy to share with you a quick video of the event. I...
by admin | Dec 10, 2009 | La Brisa, Personal
My wife works a lot. She works harder than I will ever in my life. Simply, she is amazing. At the age of 5, she knew exactly what she wanted to do and she is doing it. How awesome is that? Anyways, recently her company had their annual Christmas party at the...
by admin | Dec 8, 2009 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Video, Wedding Photography
For our last wedding of 2009, Brandi and I were ecstatic to meet up in Kansas City and photograph Laura and Jake’s unbelievable celebration! Laura was definitely the calmest and most relaxed bride we have ever had! I will write up a full post on their amazing...
by admin | Dec 4, 2009 | Brandi Mussack, High School Senior Portraits, La Brisa, Style Sessions
Paint ball guns, brick walls and freezing temperatures…that’s all you really need for a good time, right? Well, that’s all Derek needed to rock out his senior portraits! If I learned anything on this shoot, it was to pack gloves!! Derek, his mom, his...
by admin | Dec 4, 2009 | La Brisa, Personal
I put together a short slideshow of a few pictures that I have taken since I moved to New York. One of the most amazing things about this city is the culture. Every where you go, you heard people speaking languages from all over the world. Within a 5 minute walk from...
by admin | Dec 2, 2009 | Children Photography, Family Photography, La Brisa, Video
On a delightfully pleasant evening in Maryland, I had the absolute pleasure in spending a little bit of time with the Wong family. They were so gracious with their time and hospitality and with a daughter as cute as theirs, it was definitely hard to leave! After...
by admin | Dec 1, 2009 | Baby Photography, Brandi Mussack, Children Photography, Family Photography, La Brisa
He is back and cuter than ever!!! I had the pleasure of capturing more adorable moments of the Olsen family. Back in May, Chris had a session with Luke, Jennifer and Keaton and then four months later, it was my turn! It definitely wasn’t hard to make this...
by admin | Nov 30, 2009 | La Brisa, Personal
I have always thought that the Monday after the long and stuff-your-mouth-until-you-can’t-possibly-eat-anymore-take-a-nap-and-then-do-it-all-over-again Thanksgiving holiday is by far the most difficult day to come to work of the entire year! Seriously, after...
by admin | Nov 27, 2009 | 52 Weeks of Awesomeness, Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Personal, Photographers
Again, I have been terrible about blogging about my photos of the week for the “52 Weeks of Awesomeness”! For Week 8, the topic was “One for the Road” about signs, streets, traffic, etc. Well in Brooklyn, my main mode of transportation has been...
by admin | Nov 27, 2009 | La Brisa, Personal
We can’t say it enough…thank you. Thank you for all of your support, encouragement and prayers. Brandi and I feel incredibly blessed to be doing what we love and we could not do it without you! Thank you for your business, for your referrals and for...
by admin | Nov 25, 2009 | La Brisa, Personal, Photographers, Video
Today, I had an opportunity to put on my photojournalism pants and help document a fire that occurred not too far from my apartment. Here is one of the reasons why I always have my gear ready, just in case I need to grab it and go! If any of you know members of these...
by admin | Nov 23, 2009 | Baby Photography, Children Photography, Family Photography, Joy Sessions, La Brisa
I love my job. Seriously, for a couple hours at a time (or a whole day – @weddings), I have the opportunity to remove my clients from the rigors, stresses and hardships of their day-to-day lives and have them refocus on each other. How awesome is that? That is...
by admin | Nov 20, 2009 | Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, La Brisa Updates, Personal
…the Hsiehs are moving there! That’s right, Brisa and I will be moving to Houston, Texas sometime in July 2010 and we are super excited about it! Brisa received an amazing opportunity at an awesome specialty clinic there and we’ll be rockin it in...
by admin | Nov 18, 2009 | Attraction Sessions, Chris Hsieh, Engagement Photography, La Brisa, Video
Before Kansas, I lived in Northern Virginia for nearly a year and worked at a corporate office in DC. I really hated the corporate workplace, but I absolutely LOVED LOVED the NOVA/DC/MD area! One of my favorite places anywhere is Great Falls National Park because it...
by admin | Nov 17, 2009 | 52 Weeks of Awesomeness, Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Personal, Photographers
Sorry for the delay, but here are my Week 7 pictures for 52 weeks of Awesomeness! I was in a different part of the city the other day and I decided to take a few pictures and I am glad I did! One of the most amazing experiences about NYC is how different...
by admin | Nov 12, 2009 | Attraction Sessions, Chris Hsieh, Engagement Photography, La Brisa
No super fancy write up today. Just the pictures from my awesome shoot in NYC! We started on the rooftop at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and then we headed over to Central Park! Super fun and adorable couple! Enjoy the pictures! 🙂
by admin | Nov 11, 2009 | La Brisa, Personal
Through my time in Kansas, I met more military men, women and families than at any point in my life and I really learned about the deep sacrifices and never-ending commitment to our country that they endure and demonstrate. Without that opportunity, I would be...
by admin | Nov 10, 2009 | Baby Photography, Brandi Mussack, Children Photography, Family Photography, La Brisa
What can I say? How about absolutely GORGEOUS? Just look at this family, there are no other words. Bill, Missy…and GAVIN drove all the way from KC to Manhattan to have their family photos taken. Missy and Bill are good friends of Amy and Steve, an amazing...
by admin | Nov 9, 2009 | 52 Weeks of Awesomeness, Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Personal, Photographers
Week 6: Botanical (Click to view the original Week 6: Botanical)So yes, I am cheating a bit, but overall, I’ve been a little disappointed in the Fall colors this year…anyone else? Well, when I was in DC last week, I had the opportunity to take this picture...
by admin | Nov 6, 2009 | Brandi Mussack, High School Senior Portraits, La Brisa, Style Sessions
While visiting my family back in the great state of Nebraska I had the pleasure of photographing another 2010 senior. After taking my sister’s, Morgan, photos this summer (post coming soon) I was contacted by Beau to have his senior portraits taken. Sometimes I...
by admin | Nov 5, 2009 | Brandi Mussack, La Brisa, Photographers
Brandi and I are SUPER excited to announce an exciting partnership with an AWESOME graphic design company based out of Kansas City: Element Creative Studio! Lindsey and Sonya have extraordinary talent in custom designing and creating wedding invitations, birth...
by admin | Nov 4, 2009 | 52 Weeks of Awesomeness, Chris Hsieh, La Brisa, Personal, Photographers
I am a little late about blogging this, but I’ve started a mini photography project to keep my creativity flowing in between weddings and portrait sessions. For those of you who have been following this blog, you might recognize this project that I originally...
by admin | Oct 30, 2009 | La Brisa, Personal
Hey all! I’ll be in the NOVA/DC/MD area next weekend from November 6th-8th and I am currently taking appointments for portrait sessions! Right now, I have the following dates/times available: Friday, Nov 6th – late afternoon (start time around 3:30pm-4pm)...
by admin | Oct 29, 2009 | La Brisa, Photographers
Hey all! Every Spring and Winter, Canon offers instant rebates (no mail in rebates, no gift certificates) on a number of their lenses, flashes and accesories and so I wanted to share them with you! I’ve included links to the actual products so that you can...
by admin | Oct 28, 2009 | Brandi Mussack, High School Senior Portraits, La Brisa, Style Sessions
Okay, what do you get when you combine the best friend of Sara (check out her awesome senior portraits: HERE), Konza Prairie and another killer Fall day? That’s right! ANOTHER amazing shoot…this time with Brianna! We switched it up and started out at Konza...
by admin | Oct 27, 2009 | Brandi Mussack, High School Senior Portraits, La Brisa, Style Sessions
What do you get when you add a bubbly personality, a great smile and amazing weather…Sara’s awesome senior session! I had the privilege of working with Sara out at Pillsbury Crossing. The grass was green, the sun was shining and Sara was willing to get a...
by admin | Oct 23, 2009 | Attraction Sessions, La Brisa, Style Sessions
Through the wonderful world of social media, Sabrina discovered La Brisa Photography through La Brisa on Twitter and La Brisa on Facebook! How awesome is that? You’ll definitely want to check out Sabrina’s awesome social networking business: Sabrina...
by admin | Oct 22, 2009 | Brandi Mussack, High School Senior Portraits, La Brisa, Style Sessions
I have known Tricia since she was two years old, still in diapers and still sporting the beautiful bright red hair she has now. I traveled to Iowa to shoot Tricia on a beautiful August day. Tricia and my sister Morgan have been friends for years, always laughing and...
by admin | Oct 21, 2009 | Baby Photography, Children Photography, Family Photography, Joy Sessions, La Brisa, Personal
When I went down to the Washington D.C. area, I had the chance to photograph two amazing families: The Bowker Family and the Yeh Family! The Yehs are quite dear to my heart because it is my sister’s family and Matthias is my oldest nephew! Plus, I think this is...
by admin | Oct 20, 2009 | Baby Photography, Children Photography, Family Photography, Joy Sessions, La Brisa
Recently, I had the awesome opportunity of traveling down to the Washington D.C. area for a few family sessions and first on my list was the adorable Bowker family! Corey and Tyler are so incredibly cute and they both knew how to ham it up for the camera! We went to a...
by admin | Oct 18, 2009 | La Brisa, Pay It Forward
Hey all! You know how much I love when photographers give back! Well, here’s another opportunity for you to purchase amazing fine art photographs and Betsy Jo Photography will donate all profits to Autism Speaks! Please help me spread the word and support Betsy...
by admin | Oct 16, 2009 | Brandi Mussack, High School Senior Portraits, La Brisa, Style Sessions
Austin Bliss. Sounds like the name of a superhero, right? Or at least a movie star? Well check out his pictures and see how his looks exceed the powers of his name! We started the session on the K-State campus with an abundance of limestone facades and endless...
