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  • Connie & Jeff’s Photography

    We are the Chous (prounounced (jō) & if you can't read that like me, hahaha~ it's like ciao or chow :P

    Jeff & I have been shooting weddings for over 8 years now & love, love, LOVE it~!!!
    Feel free to browse around & leave a comment. We will be posting recent engagement sessions, weddings & photos of my life which includes our two babies, Jace & Shaq <3

    You can always check out our About Us to get to know us better.

Killer Clown Engagement Session | Michele & Marc | Griffith Park

We absolutely love doing fun engagement sessions like this one.  This was shot at the Griffith Park Merry-Go-Round.  We thought it was the perfect place for a Clown Attack.  Here’s how the story goes.  Michele & Marc are having a fabulous time taking their engagement session pictures, when a clown starts to stalk them.  He was drunk and having a bad day.  Also, he just finished a 10 year old birthday party, where he was abused by the kids.  He was mad that Michele & Marc look so happy and decided to ruin their photo session.  But the clown was in for a big surprise; Michele & Marc were not going to let a him ruin their day.  To see what happens, read the comic book below…

MicheleJanuary 23, 2012 - 10:54 pm

We had the best time with this day!! Thank you so much for making our idea come to life better than we could have ever imagined! You guys are the best!

<3
M&M

DanielJanuary 24, 2012 - 10:17 pm

Awesome photo session. I absolutely love your work Connie. where did the balloons come from? lol

LaurenJanuary 25, 2012 - 5:29 am

Fantastic. If I get married again (which is looking like it) I would love to snag you guys and your wickedly sweet creativity. Go Connie!

Jennie & Joe | Holiday Card

My sister-in-law and also best friend, Jennie wanted to do Holiday Cards, but she wanted to do something fun.  Her and her boyfriend Joe love the movie Step Brothers, and they wanted to re-create the movie poster.  I thought this was a great idea.  I love shooting unique photo sessions.  They want to start a tradition to do one of these each Christmas.  I can’t wait to see what they come up with next year  :)

That’s my silly Jennie, gotta love her & Joe  :)
Such a CUTE~ couple <3<3<3
They seriously crack me up  :)
I took the opportunity to take some “normal” photos while I had them together  :)
Okay. Let me explain, hahaha~ they were reenacting a scene they saw from Virgin Diaries :)

 

JennieJanuary 24, 2012 - 10:45 pm

Thanks Connie!!! I love it!!!! The greatest Christmas card of all time!!! =) We are in the works on next years idea so you can put your magic to it!

Biltmore Hotel, Santa Barbara Wedding | Kyra & Chad

Kyra & Chad are the sweetest couple.  Kyra look absolutely stunning in her dress and I love it when the men wear beige, tan, gray suits.  They had a beautiful wedding in the courtyard of the Biltmore.  This Hotel is a goldmine when it comes to photography locations.  We were even able to walk right across the street to get some great photos on the beach.  Chad’s dad was the best man.  When Jeff & I found out we were surprised because Chad has so many friends yet he asked his dad to stand by his side.  His father was so happy and proud and said he was even surprised when he was asked.  Jeff & I talk about how happy it would make him if Jace were to ask him to be his bestman.

Kyra wore her mother’s wedding dress. Below is a picture of her mother that was displayed on the guest table, with a signed that said, “Every bride wants her wedding dress to be special.  What is more meaningful than to wear a dress that belonged to your mother…  My mother’s dressmaker designed her wedding gown twenty-four years ago.  Today I have the honor & pleasure of wearing the same dress, slightly altered by the same dress maker.  Some of you here today may even remember!  A wonderful gesture & a treasured gift!”  Once I saw it I knew I wanted to recreate the pose:) 

I just LOVE taking first glance photos of the couples, cuz 1. we get to have more time with the couple for portraits & 2. we get an opportunity capture beautiful emotions:)

GAHorgeous~!!!

Their reception was gorgeous, their wedding planner did an amazing job putting everything together.

Manhattan Beach Engagement Session | Faith & David

Faith & David are such an adorable couple.  They met when they were in elementary school.  We always suggest our couples to bring props or anything that is special to them, to be incorporated into the photo session.  They brought a giant wedding ring, red heart and their wedding date numbers.  I couldn’t believe how low the tide was, it definitely made for GREAT photos :)

How cute are they?:)

Family Portrait | The Eden Family

Craig & Deborah contacted us because they have never EVER had a family photo taken of them and their 5 beautiful daughters all together.  They set up a day of bar-b-que, beer & baseball:) 

Craig is such a fun-loving dad & husband, oh & grandfather.

I adore this photo:)
All 5 sisters had a significant other, so I basically shot 6 engagement sessions, individual portraits & group shots.
Baby & Daddy were exhausted:)
Pointing like Babe Ruth
Such a cutiepatootie
Hanging out while getting photos taken
3 sisters
+2 sisters
= 5 sisters.  Wow, I’m good at math:)

Here is their first family photo~!!! I am soo happy I could be a part of making this happen:)
And the whole gang:)
I had to add this photo because it cracks me up every time I see it, hahaha:)