Posts by Marcy
Lombardi Family | Carlsbad family photography
All of Greg and Lisa’s family were in town this week to celebrate Greg’s Change of Command Ceremony. This festivity-filled week included a family photoshoot at Leo Carillo Park in Carlsbad, CA. The Change of Command is an honored product of the rich heritage of Naval tradition. Greg Mendenhall formally ended his tenure as Commanding Officer of Helicopter…
Read MoreUlinder Family | Oceanside family portrait | Marcy Browe Photography
When Keirstin contacted me about capturing her family in Oceanside, I was so excited to meet everyone and I was honored to be the one to photograph this family. I met Kierstin through the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce, where she is VP of Communications. Kierstin grew up in Oceanside and she loves this town as…
Read MoreConfessions from a former Corporate America worker bee
A couple of years ago, I orchestrated a turning point in my life – I left my corporate job to become an entrepreneur. It took me 15 years to admit to myself that my cushy salary, generous benefits and stock bonuses weren’t worth it to me. My soul was crying out to do something…
Read MoreLa Costa Living Magazine | Kaiden Family | Carlsbad, CA
What great day at the beach with the Kaiden Family, for their shoot for La Costa Living Magazine! As you can tell, this family knows how to have fun and be silly together. The kids loved the jumping photos, and I was getting a kick out of watching them show me all of their best moves.…
Read MoreMesarch Family | Oceanside Harbor | July 2016
This family of 26 came to Oceanside from the Palm Springs area, to enjoy family time and beach time together. And luck me, I got to document this beautiful growing family as they played on the beach and showcased their love for each other. Jim and Susan have 7 children and 12 grandchildren. Although I…
Read MoreLa Costa Living Magazine | Maddox Family | San Diego Portrait Photographer
I had so much fun photographing the Maddox family at their home for the latest issue of La Costa Living Magazine. Chris and Heather were so warm and welcoming, I felt right at home the minute I walked in their door. We started with photos in their kitchen, because when I saw all that white…
Read MoreLa Costa Living Magazine | Gayle & Ethan | Marcy Browe Photography
I photographed Gayle Mestel and her son, Ethan, for the La Costa Living Magazine’s May issue at their home in Carlsbad, CA. I asked them what they liked to do together at home and they both answered that they loved to play table tennis together. So of course I had to get shots of them…
Read MoreFamily beach photoshoot Oceanside, CA | Ramon Family
The Ramon Family travelled from Utah to spend time together in Oceanside, CA. They’re a close family, they live near each other and see one other all the time in Utah. But this trip to Oceanside was to celebrate the last time they’ll be together as a family for the next two years. They’re 18-year-old son,…
Read MorePhoto gifts Mother Earth would love
It’s Earth Day! Time to celebrate Mother Earth and also time to reflect on how we can reduce our impact on the planet. I take pride in running an environmentally conscious business and I provide my clients with beautiful, sustainable photo products. You can read more about my promise to you on my website. So with Earth…
Read MoreFamily photo shoot | Riverside, CA | Marcy Browe Photography
I love shooting large family portraits!! This family was all together celebrating Easter and they used this opportunity to get a family portrait. Joyce is the matriarch of the family, and she has 4 daughters who each have their own family. This group has remained close-knit and love being together for holidays and family celebrations. There…
Read MoreLa Costa Living Magazine | Kuepper Family | Marcy Browe Photography
So glad I finally got to photograph the Kuepper Family for La Costa Living Magazine. I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Claudia and her daughter Delaney since I photographed Delaney for one of the first issues of the magazine. She was profiled as Athlete of the Month — she’s a rad stand up paddle surfer…
Read MoreFamily Beach Portrait | Rebelo Family | San Diego Portrait Photographer
This was a special portrait session for the Rebelo family because they’ve all moved to California from South Africa. This photo represents this family’s new chapter as Californians. However, let the record show that Gabriel and Marcia’s youngest daughter Angela, who is a professional ballerina living in Geneva, is not in this photo. Gabriel has spent his…
Read More30 Days of Gorgeous | Marcy Browe Photography | San Diego, CA
I believe that every woman deserves the opportunity to feel beautiful. The reality is that, as women, we don’t always feel amazing in our own skin. We all know that magazines and advertisements often distort the concept of beauty. However, I’m looking to show that beauty comes in all shapes and sizes. Beauty can increase…
Read MoreMy Personal Philosophy on Re-Touching Photos
Ok, people, let’s talk about Photoshop. Re-touching, air brushing, a digital facial … whatever you call it, the power of Photoshop in the right hands can be etherial. But if your re-toucher over-uses Photoshop it can make your photos look very un-natural. Fake, dated, blurry, altered, cartoonish … these are NOT words you want people…
Read MoreLa Costa Living Magazine | Klawans Family | San Diego Portrait Photographer
This month’s Featured Family for La Costa Living Magazine is the Klawans Family. Originally this family is from Baltimore, but they now call Carlsbad their home. Ken and Emily Klawans love living in the La Costa Oaks neighborhood, and I was able to spend time with them at their beautiful home to capture their family bond. Their sons,…
Read MoreLa 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…
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