Missy, model in the making...

Missy is a 19 yr old from Vacaville. We had such an adventure taking these photo's. I really wanted to try out some new locations around the Bay Area, and she was up for anything. We started in a beautiful woodsy area in the Oakland Hills, however I struggled with avoiding blotches of light through the trees. I was really hoping for an overcast day day because, the redwoods fill with a wonderful fog.

Next we tried some rolling hills that looked great from afar, but, up close were actually filled with prickly weeds that were impossible to sit on. So we took some standing and then moved on to the biggest adventure of all.

I had passed this little hidden creek, that is alongside a major road I took to work everyday for a year. I always thought it would be an awesome location for a portrait session. The only problem with the location was how would we get over the cement wall and climb down the slippery rocks with all my equipment while speeding cars brushed us a 45 miles per hour?? let's just say I spend my childhood climbing and going places I wasn't supposed to. Missy who is the epitomee of a girly girl was a trooper, and being 5'10" didn't hurt either. Missy was impressed by how " into it" I was, but getting the perfect shot is worth the risk and completely rewarding for me. After seeing the photo's Missy had no regrets either.

We finished the day experimenting with a setting sun, but, not before having to truck up the backside of a hill first. Despite pricked arms, brushes with death, outfit changes in cars, and exhausting hikes we both finished the day feeling excited and satisfied with stunning pictures to prove it.

Modeling isn't as glamorous as it looks, just ask Missy, but, if you are up for taking risks and feeling beautiful call me to book your own private photo shoot.