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Happy Valentine's Day!
♥ Six days to Valentine's Day! ♥
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♥ Don't miss out on this fun filled day! ♥
♥ Don't miss out on this fun filled day! ♥
Quinceanera Magazine Covergirl Pageant 2012
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Photos by Mia Santana, Bella Mia Fotos, www.bellamiafotos.com
Quinceanera Magazine Covergirl Pageant 2012 from Remembrus on Vimeo.
Photos by Mia Santana, Bella Mia Fotos, www.bellamiafotos.com
Sue & Eric Engagement
Sue and Eric were the lucky winners of my raffle for a free engagement session at the Alfred Angelo Bridal Show last month. They decided they wanted to have their photos taken at the same location where they became engaged, the Balboa Bay Club and Resort, Newport Beach, California. Sue wore a knee length dress which was so beautiful it could have passed for a wedding dress. Eric looked very debonair in his suit and his smashing yellow tie.
I just love the way they interact with each other, coy and frivolous at the same time.....true sweethearts indeed!
Lindsey & John Destination Wedding Maui!
I am so blessed to be the destination wedding photographer for this amazing couple, John and Lindsey Arviso They chose to be married on the perfect island Maui, the Valley Isle. As the wedding began, a gorgeous rainbow with the most vivid colors stretched side to side as if beckoning us to delight our eyes on the princess bride soon to appear through this extraordinary vision. Incredibly, the rainbow remained the entirety of the ceremony. In this magical Island of Maui even rainbows are mystical.
Following the ceremony, we were privileged to a perfect sunset changing colors with every breath, simply a photographer's castle in the sky. Speaking of photographers, I was so fortunate to have my friend/photographer second shoot with me for this incredible destination wedding, Sonia Tapia. Her assistance and eye for detail is impeccable.
The very next day we jumped in our cars to drive "The Road to Hana". We made many stops for amazing photo opts which included waterfalls and the Black Sand Beach. Two days later we ventured out to take advantage of more of the island's natural beauty, the Sugar Cane Train, Mama's Fish House for dinner and then into the waters of the North Shore. I believe the treacherous waters calmed just for the time Lindsey and John danced in sea and the sky. Gorgeous!
The very next day we jumped in our cars to drive "The Road to Hana". We made many stops for amazing photo opts which included waterfalls and the Black Sand Beach. Two days later we ventured out to take advantage of more of the island's natural beauty, the Sugar Cane Train, Mama's Fish House for dinner and then into the waters of the North Shore. I believe the treacherous waters calmed just for the time Lindsey and John danced in sea and the sky. Gorgeous!
Anthony & Venesa Wedding ~ City of Pasadena
I had the privilege this past weekend of photographing my dear friend Gloria's son's wedding. Anthony and beautiful bride Venesa live in Johnstown, PA and planned their entire wedding from across the country. There were many e-mails and phone calls up until the day of their wedding. After two years of careful planning and much ado, I must say they had a perfect day....a perfect wedding! Good job Venesa! (You too Anthony!) My beautiful bride, Venesa. Pure as snow, delicate as a white rose.
I love this shot of Anthony and Venesa walking through the corridors of City Hall, downtown Pasadena. The lighting was an ideal five o'clock illumination piercing through the front doors with a subtle glow emerging from behind, perfect!
What man can honor thy wife as to cross they fingers in vow of luck of his life.
Anthony and Venesa stand stunningly in the courtyard of the downtown City Hall in Pasadena.
Venesa gazes into Anthony's eyes, hoping to hold on to this moment forever.
Striking beauty!
Venesa holds out her bouquet with a modest smile.
One of my favorite photos was actually derived from my discard file. Something told me this photo was essentially telling a story. Venesa stands reminiscing the former life she lived and looks forward to the next chapter of her life. Anthony gazes at his new wife with love in his heart and eagerness of what lies ahead.
In the lower level of the rotunda, Anthony and Venesa take a moment to slip away into the arc of the staircase for a quick but sweet glimpse of each other.
There's just something about church weddings................
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About Mia
- BellaMiaFoto
- Riverside, California, Italy
- I am a California based photographer and member of the prestigious Wedding & Portrait Photographers International (WPPI) and Professional Photographers of Orange County (PPOC). Through my photojournalistic style, I aim to capture the spontaneity, joy, emotion and ambiance of your important day with photos that present an unfolding story. I am free to travel throughout the US and internationally, and am available for a wide variety of events.