Photography
La Costa Living Magazine | McClain Family | San Diego Portrait Photographer
Travis McClain & Melissa Kao are proud parents to their 1-year-old son, Jadyn. Their little man is quick to smile and giggle, he loved to dance and wiggle around. And with such a cute face and toothy smile, it’s easy to giggle right back at him. Travis and Melissa are new residents of La Costa Oaks. We took these photos for…
Read MorePersonal branding portraits | Debbra Sweet | San Diego portrait photographer, Marcy Browe
Trailblazing. Edgy. Dynamic. Movement. These are the words Debbra Sweet used to describe how she wanted to appear in her personal branding photos. Words and emotions are important to Debbra. She crafts messages for a living. Debbra is the powerhouse behind Sweet Marketing Solutions, and we recently collaborated on photos for her re-branded marketing materials.…
Read More3 Generations Family Portraits + Video | Oceanside, CA | Marcy Browe Photography
The Powers family traveled from all corners of the country to gather in Oceanside to celebrate their mother / grandmother’s 80th birthday. From Massachusetts and Oregon, three generations of this family came together a few days after Christmas, and I was lucky enough to document them and capture their connections. Not only did I do…
Read MoreHeadshot portrait session | Rex Hindrichs | Marcy Browe Photography – San Diego, CA
“Tough guy”, “Thug”, “Menacing”. These are the types of characters Rex Hindrichs is looking to get casted for. Although when you meet him, that’s not at all what comes across in his warm, gentle personality. And then … he switches into character. He drops his smile and stares at you through his lowered brow and immediately…
Read More2015 Year in Review: San Diego Portrait Photographer | Oceanside, CA
Wow! looking back on all of the photo projects I’ve done in 2015 makes me realize I’ve had the chance to capture a whole lot of wonderful faces. What an incredible year it has been. I was looking through my favorite photos from 2015 and thinking about how not too long ago I was…
Read MoreClue – Brattleboro, VT Edition | Family Project
My family gathered at my Aunt Mary’s house in Brattleboro, Vermont this summer. The house, which was built in 1885, is full of history and has been lovingly restored by Mary. The original owner of the house was George Dunham, of the Dunham Boot company. Each room has a story to tell, so we were…
Read MoreFamily photo shoot + video | Orfila Vineyards, Escondido
When Kristi and I started talking about capturing her family for portraits, we knew we had to choose the perfect location. A location that reflected the stylish and friendly nature of this close-knit family. As a wine lover, Kristi fell in love with the idea of having her family photographed in the romantic rustic setting of a…
Read MoreLa Costa Living Magazine Year in Review | Marcy Browe Photography
Over the past year I’ve had the pleasure of being a photographer for the La Costa Living Magazine, which is distributed to the residents of the La Costa Oaks neighborhood in Carlsbad, CA. The magazine, which is produced by Nick DeNinno of N2 Publishing, hits mailboxes every month and features a neighborhood family, athletes, pets, local business owners and…
Read MoreFamily portrait session + video | Stabler Family | Oceanside, CA | Marcy Browe Photography
When I photograph families with little kids, I LOVE interviewing them on video. I ask them to tell me their age and their name (or in this case, four-year-old Finely gave me all of her names: Finley Ella Adeline Stabler!) And I ask the kiddos to tell me what they love about their mom and dad — which…
Read MoreLa Costa Living Magazine | Gail and Howard Sachs | Carlsbad, CA | Marcy Browe Photography
I recently photographed Howard and Gail Sachs for the La Costa Living Magazine at their home in Carlsbad, CA. The Sachs share their home with their young dog, Beau, who’s a Lab & Golden Retriever mix. Beau was happy to be included in the family photos. Howard and Gail spend most of their time at home enjoying their…
Read MoreEngagement portraits | Kieran & Lauren | Marcy Browe Photography
The “save the date” notices have gone out. That means I can finally share the engagement photos I took of my cousin, Kieran, and his fiance, Lauren, this summer! Here is a video with scenes from their portrait shoot, which took place on a perfect summer evening in a grassy field in Brattleboro, Vermont. Personally…
Read MoreThe Modern Beauty Portrait Event
You’re invited to celebrate the glamorous, modern, gorgeous you! Every woman deserves the opportunity to feel beautiful. To feel fabulous. During this portrait experience, you will be styled and photographed like a model. You’ll receive gorgeous photos that showcase the best version of you. Photographs that you’ll be proud to show off and that reflect…
Read MoreWebsite photo session | Melissa Williams | Marcy Browe Photography
Melissa Williams has a way with words. In fact, words are her specialty. She’s a San Diego copywriter and the owner of Brand Meets Copy and we teamed up to create new photos for her re-branded website. She describes her role as a creative copywriter best when she says “it is my passion to help people…
Read MoreFamily portrait session | O’Neil Family | Carlsbad, CA | Marcy Browe Photography
Meet the O’Neil Family. I recently photographed them at their home for the La Costa Living Magazine. Nicole and Don O’Neil have 5 great kids, all with a passion for different activities — from dance to soccer to gymnastics to music. Their oldest son, Bryce is 19 and in his first year at college. McKenna is 17 and she’s in…
Read MoreTake the survey: How do you feel about being photographed?
Why do some people love being photographed, while others feel vulnerable in front of the camera? According to Photographer Peter Hurley and Applied Scientist Anna Rowley, people fit into 4 categories when it comes to having their photo taken: Some people own it when they get on front of a camera. They’re grounded, they’re confident,…
Read MoreFamily portrait session | Mahoney Family | Carlsbad, CA | Marcy Browe Photography
Here’s your cuteness overdose for the day! Meet the Mahoney family: Shawn, Mariel and their 5-month old daughter Layla. As all parents will tell you, time flies by when you have a baby. Shawn said he wanted to photograph Layla while she still had her gummy smile. Mariel told me they only had two family photos since…
Read MoreFamily portrait session | Roth Family | Carlsbad, CA | Marcy Browe Photography
I recently photographed the Roth Family at their home in Carlsbad, CA for La Costa Living Magazine. The minute I entered their home, I felt a warmth and sense of ease being around this family. Jonathan and Lori’s three kids — Spencer, Harrison and Joelle — were all home for the summer, so it was…
Read MoreHigh School Senior Portrait Session: Carlsbad, CA | Marcy Browe Photography | San Diego, CA
Meet La Costa Canyon High School’s class of 2016 senior, McKenna O’Neil. We went to the San Elijo Lagoon in Salona Beach to photograph her senior portraits. McKenna has a lot going on for a 17-year-old. She is a member of the gymnastics team at La Costa Canyon HS. McKenna is an active member of her…
Read MoreFamily portrait (and video!) session | Hopkins Family | Marcy Browe Photography
Meet the awesome Hopkins Family! I photographed the Hopkins a few years ago, and we met up again to update their photos. And it was so fun to spend time this crew again! I love including video of the kids as part of a family photo shoot. They change so fast at this age and getting them on…
Read MoreBusiness Portraits: Modern Eyes, Carlsbad | Marcy Browe Photography | San Diego, CA
I recently photographed the team at Modern Eyes Optometry in Carlsbad at their beautiful and stylish location in the La Costa Town Square. We captured the team at the office and took headshots and business portraits of the staff. As soon as you walk in to their office you know you’re going to be well…
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