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  • Welcome!

    Welcome to the Littlest Fish Photography Blog!

    I am a Monterey and San Diego, California based wedding and family photographer providing elite photography with an artistic twist. I shoot Weddings, families, maternity, newborn and infants, seniors, events, and even do product shoots. Need a corporate photographer? Look no further! Contact me to set up a meeting, preferably over coffee at some great, local coffee shop.

    As a graduate student at Duke University in Environmental Management, I am striving every day to make my business greener. Having a green wedding? I'm your girl!

    Don't think for a second that I'm bound to California. Traveling is in my blood and my passport is up to date. Don't hesitate to contact me for any destination events or weddings you may have in mind. Oh, and I don't get seasick.

    I look forward to meeting you!

    Val

Bernardo Winery- North County San Diego Location

Bernardo Winery is not just a place for growing grapes. It is an amazing place to have your wedding or maybe just some family photos, an engagement or maternity session, or maybe your senior photos. If you have never been here let these images tempt you to check it out. When you’re done checking it out, give me a call to set up you session there. Do you love these photos? Do you wish you could have them on your iPhone, iPad or Android? You CAN! This entire album is available for $15 as a convenient little app for your phone or iPad. Shoot me an email to get yours!

 

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The Sweetest Sweet Thing

Once upon a time in a land far, far away I wouldn’t go near a baby for any amount of money. I was convinced that I would drop, break, or somehow irreparably damage any baby that came into contact with me. Some of my fears were enforced every time a baby saw me because they would burst into tears (this still happens, by the way). Then, I had one.  And I had another one. I’m done with that part of my life now (that factory is CLOSED) but have grown really fond of that sweet newborn smell. Is there anything better than that? Why yes, there is. Handing that baby back to its mama when the smell turns, well, not so nice. Regardless, I love when I get a chance to cuddle a newborn for one of these very special shoots.

Sweet, sweet K lived up to all of my expectations. She was SO sweet smelling I almost tucked her in my bag and made off with her. Thank you SO much Mandy and big sister, M, for letting me come hang out and for sharing your newest girl with me. I am looking forward to photographing you gorgeous gals as you grow.

Now there are only a couple of things left for you to do. First: Go check out Mandy’s testimonial HERE. Second: give me a call and let’s set up a shoot for you before I’m booked for the rest of the year! 760-840-7615

The Clubhouse at Brook Hills, Fallbrook, CA

A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of meeting the people at The Clubhouse as Brook Hills in Fallbrook, CA. It is a brand, spanking new wedding and event venue in northern San Diego County. They have a full kitchen set up for your caterer’s delight including an indoor grill, a full bar, veranda complete with wisteria, changing rooms with plenty of room for makeup and hair artists, gorgeous green lawns, koi pond, romantic bridge and the list keeps going. Check out the photo gallery and send them some love. Book soon, though, because once the word is out it’s going to be tough to get in!

 

Like what you see? Be sure to book your event/wedding/family/product session with me soon! Limited spots available through the end of 2012: Call 760-840-7615:)

LA Shoot this! March 25 2012: Part 3- The Models

OK. So I started this post a couple of weeks ago and then fell off the blogging band wagon. I now have a backlog of blogs that need posting so you’re going to get inundated next week. No aplogies, though. I am thrilled to have been so busy lately. Add to that our impending move (details coming) and it’s a wonder I sleep at all.

This is the final blog post for the LA Shoot This! event I attended last month. There are not words to accurately describe how much fun I had. Enjoy a few shots of the amazing models who came out to shoot with us all. You can see the other posts HERE and HERE.

 

Like what you see! “Like” me on facebook, shoot me an email (val@thelittlestfish.com, or give me a call (760-840-7615) to set up your shoot!

LA Shoot this! March 25 2012: Part 2- The Photographers

One of the things that has helped me more than anything else are the other photographers I have met along the way. Sometimes I learn things not to do, but more often than not I learn all kinds of crazy, fantastic things I really should do.

The other photographers who were at this shoot out were not only people I really want to spend more time with, but were also phenomenal photographers with mad lighting skills. We even had a lighting master there to help us out, Kerry Garrison. (See all of his stuff HERE and HERE.

This is what it looks like when you have your transceivers set to the same channel that the instructor does. I just wish I had a picture of his face when I was caught red handed setting his lights off. I swear it was an accident!

The Littlest Fish is a light thief by accident

 

These shoots are also great for getting shots of other photographers in action. I love getting sneaky shots like this because we all hate being in front of the camera. It gives you a great understanding of what these shoots are about, though. What you may not be able to see here- although it was more than apparent on that day- are how willing people were to help each other out. And that’s what it’s all about!

 

 

What would a shoot be without a little fun between the photographers (Kerry) and the Models!

Again, I feel very lucky to have gotten to play with this great group of people. Thank you, Joelle, for all your hard work getting this coordinated!

OH!! And I can’t forget the cake! Ooooooooo…. Cake!

Carrot Cake at LA Shoot This! shoot out in March 2012

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