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Runyon {Holiday Session} » Anthony Lujan Photography Blog - November 30, 2009 - 8:46 pm

[...] for many years. They have been great clients and great friends of mine. You might remember their “Maternity Session” and their “Newborn Session”. This time they scheduled me for their “Holiday [...]

Newborn Session with "Olivia" | Anthony Lujan Photography Blog - July 4, 2009 - 9:00 am

[...] might remember Josh and Megan’s maternity session. Well last weekend I had the pleasure of meeting and photographing their newborn baby girl Olivia! [...]

Cheryl Norman - May 6, 2009 - 3:03 pm

Good work, Tony! These are really pretty.

Saturday, April 18, 2009

Jasmine’s Quinceanera

Everyone meet Jasmine. Jasmine just turned 15 years old and celebrated her Quinceanera two weeks ago today.

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I had the honor of being her photographer. Since this was my first time photographing a Quinceanera, I took the client with the thought of the day being like a wedding. I spent about 8 hours with her photographing the days events. Let me walk you through as I saw it through my lens.

In this photograph below, Jasmine puts on her dress and comes around the corner totally excited about showing her dress off to her family. She said she feels like a Mexican Cinderella. I think she looked better then Cinderella!

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Here her Aunt help with putting on this beautiful pearl necklace.

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Next we head outside for some quick photographs. Later we’re heading to the park. I wanted to see how the guys and girls get along and see if they were a fun bunch or kicked back group.

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Jasmine and her proud Father.

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Next Jasmine gets inside the car totally excited about what is coming next. She decides to give us a happy dance.

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We arrive at the church where the priest will bless and give communion during the mass.

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Offering flowers to the Virgin Mary is part of the ceremony.

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Jasmine’s parents are holding the Holly Bible that the priest is blessing. The bible will guide Jasmine in her walk through becoming a women.

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After the mass we do a few group photos. Jasmine’s Godmother and Grandmother.

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Jasmine’s Uncles or also known as Padrinos.

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Next we drive to the park where her Mom and Dad used to hangout when they were dating. This area was a little challenging as it didn’t provide me with any cover from the sun. This time of day the sun was high and bright.

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I was left all alone with no parents insight to help me keep them all focused. You know what the saying is, when the cats away the mice will play. Well this time it felt like pulling teeth to get the guys to work with me. It took all my skills as I tried to pull out all the stops to make each photograph work. You could see the lack of excitement in their faces in the image below. The only one smiling is Jasmine.

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Since the guys weren’t giving me anything to work with, I decided to pull the ladies together and do something a little fun.

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Following the park comes the reception where Jasmine dances the night away!

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I have to thank Jasmine and Miguel’s family for giving me this opportunity to capture the days events. This was my first Quinceanera and I had a blast. This family has lots of love and compassion for one anther. Thank you once again!

2 comments

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emm… amazing

tiff - April 18, 2009 - 4:27 pm

i love the one with jasmine in the car (great smile!) and the one she’s smiling and her friends in the background, beautiful colors!

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Anthony Lujan Photography is also on…

Yes that is right, now you could find Anthony Lujan in many other places. Below are a few links to Twitter, Facebook and Myspace. See what all the buzz is about. You’ll also be able to learn more about Anthony’s style, friends and what clients are saying. So please, come join all the action.

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/anthonylujan

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/people/Anthony-Lujan/1079045727

Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/ocownsunshine

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Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Anthony Lujan’s Individual Portraits

Today I want to change it up and highlight a couple of people I’ve enjoyed photographing.

| Natalie |

I’ve known Natalie for several years now. She’s a strong, caring and most of all a wonderful woman. Nat or Natally are my nicknames for her depending on my mood. If I’m bouncing it’s Natally and if I’m rushing it’s short and sweet Nat.

Natalie come to us from Georgia. She has a great southern accent which I totally love. She has that great charm and hospitality that you don’t find here in California. Here is one of my most favorite photographs from our photography session in Cerritos, CA. Thank you Natalie for trusting me and allowing me to photograph you!

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| Kris |

Talk about a fun session! Kris is an adult entertainer that lives in the Hollywood Hills. He needed some new portraits that were a little different then the typical studio portrait. So during my consultation with him, I thought what would be perfect then a shoot on location in Hollywood. We started talking more and more and came up with a few locations in Hollywood. We did not want the typical photograph on the Hollywood strip or at a popular hot spot. I mentioned the Hollywood Hills as the houses and backdrop of the Hollywood Sign would be an added bonus. He said that would be awesome! I had an idea to go outside of Madonna’s old house, you know the one she painted like candy stripes that upset the neighborhood. In my mind I had an idea to photograph Kris up against the gates. It was so much fun to see my vision come to life. I think this is totally what I needed for this edgy guy. I hope you agree.

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If you’ve been to Hollywood, you’ll know it’s a lot of driving and turning through these hills. Each turn you make you see something. It’s kind of funny how this next photograph came about. We are leaving the gates of Madonna’s old house and walked to the left we see the Hollywood sign. When we parked we had come down the hill making tons of turns and right their in front of you is the Hollywood Sign. If this didn’t call out to me and say photograph me! So I had Kris standing out in the middle of the street starting to pose. I said stop and give me how you stand everyday. Here is the end result.

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I hope you enjoyed today’s blog.

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