These 8 women have been friends for a long time — some since childhood.
This year, they all turn the ripe old age of 25. Hee hee, okay, not so “ripe” or so “old”! But this age marks a significant time in their lives…
They are independent adults who are not married and without children. In a few years, this will all change and their conversations will go from how hard they partied in Vegas to what kind of formula works best for babies who spit up!
Happy Birthday to Angie, Annissa, Jennifer, Kim, Maggie, Monica, Susan and Wei Li!
The Divas
Oh My!
Susan got engaged a month ago! Her fiance didn’t get the memo that she was suppose to stay single until after the photoshoot. 😉
Hiking in the Oakland Hills
We hiked to our next location in the 90s heat. Yowsa, it was hot!
At the end of the shoot, my shirt and pants were stuck on me like they were painted on and my skin was gritty from the dirt and sweat combo. Anyone want a hug?!! 😉
An Urban Hangout in the Woods
Cover Shot
They wanted to do a Vanity Fair-inspired shot.
We took one in front of a cascading waterfall while everyone was completely decked out in gorgeous diva attire, but this one in denim and white tops on the side of an old rustic cabin is my favorite!
The nice even lighting sure beat the harsh sun at the cascades. I love how their skin and white tops “pop” in this woodsy backdrop!
The Difference the Light Makes
This is the same lovely woman, but taken about 30 minutes apart.
Left: Taken around 5:15pm, the light is soft and even, so there are no shadows on her face. I had her look up, so you see the natural catchlight in her eyes.
Right: Taken around 5:45pm, it was the golden hour (in the woods anyway) and the sunset streamed in through the trees. I strategically sat each woman on a little stump and used the sunset as hair light. I then used a reflector on their faces, but lightened their faces to the side. (The catchlight you see in her eyes is from the reflector.)
Which one do you like better?
