Website 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…
Read MoreFamily Portrait Session: Hardin Family | Balboa Park | Marcy Browe Photography | San Diego, CA
I photographed the Hardins in Balboa Park in downtown San Diego. This is a beautiful location for photos — the Spanish-Renaissance architecture and the pretty trees and landscaping make a perfect spot for family portraits. Drew and Nicolle and their kids, Erin and Brett, moved to San Diego from the Las Vegas area five years ago. They live in…
Read MoreFamily Portrait Session: Wang Family| San Marcos, CA | Marcy Browe Photography | San Diego, CA
Meet the Wang Family — Howard and April and their son, Henry. This was one of the most fun family portrait shoots I’ve done this year because Henry was such a dose of happy energy. And clearly Howard and April love him to pieces, as you can see in these photos. We met at Jack’s…
Read MoreThanks to my grandfather for passing down the love of photography to me.
My grandfather, Bob White, was a professional photographer. So, I like to think that I was born with the shutterbug gene. Unfortunately I was very young when he passed away so I didn’t get a chance to learn directly from him, but photography was always accessible and encouraged in my family. My grandfather first opened a…
Read More5 tips for printing and preserving your digital images
300 million photos are uploaded to Facebook daily (yes, daily!!!!) Every second, about 26 photos are uploaded to Instagram 67% of moms take a photo of their kids weekly on their phone Clearly, we are living in a photo obsessed society. We snap and share pictures without even thinking twice. Personally, I love taking…
Read MoreCarlsbad realtor professional portraits and headshots
From the minute their sweet 12-year-old dog, Sophie greeted me at the door, I knew I was going to enjoy spending time photographing John and Lorene Rice at their beautiful home. Judging by Sophie’s relaxed and welcoming demeanor I knew she had like-minded owners. Sometimes you can just tell a lot about people from their dog,…
Read MoreYoga Love and Light with Faye – Oceanside, CA
Meet the soulful and beautiful Faye McGarry. I’ve had the pleasure of being a regular student of hers at Yoga Oceanside. The first time I heard her sing a mantra during class I knew I had to capture her voice and her spirit with my camera. In this video you’ll hear Faye singing the “student…
Read Morevideo: 9 years of Bonnaroo in less than 3 minutes
My obsession with Bonnaroo started in 2006. I was living in Boston and seeing live music as much as possible. I was going to concerts more often than most people went grocery shopping. My friend Hayley knew I was a live music junkie so she invited me to join her crew at Bonnaroo. “Bonn-a-what?” I…
Read MoreVideo Project: children’s home in Tijuana, Mexico
Recently, I was asked to join the team from the Coastline Church in Carlsbad on their monthly trip to an orphanage they support in Tijuana, Mexico. This group of volunteers call themselves the Mexico Dream Team for Ninos De Fe — which is the name of the children’s home. It means Children of Faith. I…
Read More5 tips for getting perfect makeup for your headshot portrait
Want tips from a professional makeup artist? This video is for you! In this video we talk about how to get great makeup for your headshot photo shoot. Whether you’re a seasoned glam gal or you’re more of the natural type, there are some nuggets of wisdom in this video. Once you have your headshot…
Read MoreTips for getting great hair for your headshot photoshoot
Hey ladies! Let’s talk about hair. Specifically, how to ensure you have great hair for your headshot portrait. Every professional — regardless of the industry you’re in — should have a great headshot of themselves. You need a recent, professional-looking photo to use when promoting yourself on social media, in industry trade publications, for speaking…
Read MoreFor Mother’s Day: give the gift of memories!!
Mother’s Day is the perfect time to celebrate family. When’s the last time your family did a portrait together? Can’t remember? Maybe never? One of the most thoughtful gifts you could get for a mother in your life is the gift of memories: Give her a gift certificate for a family photo shoot! Here’s how…
Read MoreBuilding a green photography business – Oceanside, CA
On this Earth Day I am thrilled to announce that Marcy Browe Photography has been included in the Green Oceanside Business Network!!! Green Oceanside Businesses are recognized as environmental leaders that incorporate sustainable practices. The Green Oceanside Business Network was created to spur innovation and environmental responsibility while helping Oceanside businesses prosper in the green…
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