A Slice of Life Photography

New Designs for Seniors!

2011-11-05T15:25:00.000-07:00

Bored of the same old frame that holds only one photograph? Looking for something fresh and new, something that stands out from everyone else's senior portraits? Then look no more!

Heidi, at a Slice of Life Photography, loves graphic design and is always on the lookout for new and contemporary designs. Her latest find includes three different collections that should look good with just about any session. They come in 5x7, 8x8 and 12x12 sizes and Heidi can even do the framing for you too! Let us know what you think.

Refer 3, Get 3 Free!

2011-11-04T21:51:00.000-07:00

Seniors, have I got a great deal for you! Refer 3 of your friends to A Slice of Life Photography that book sessions with us, you can get 3 duplicate 3x3" Accordian Albums with your favorite images from your session. That's one for you, one for mom, and one for dad...or maybe one for you, one for your boyfriend/girlfriend and one for your favorite grandparent. You decide!

The albums cannot be ordered until all 3 friends book their session and place a $250 minimum order. You can choose from 10 different designs and these cool albums even have a magnetic closure on them! They're too fun and can be carried easily in a purse or pocket.

Don't let this great opportunity pass you by! Purchased, these three albums would normally cost you $275, so that's a pretty good investment for telling your friends about us. And when you think A Slice of Life Photography can't get any better, we do!

Our Newest Session...Vintage Glory!

2011-10-20T12:27:00.000-07:00

Probably by now you've noticed the latest fad has been all things "vintage." Vintage items, vintage clothing, vintage finishes, etc. It's a great look and lots of fun to photograph. I spent some quality time on eBay and CraigsList finding some old cameras, an old suitcase and even an old looking bike with a basket in the front. Awesome props for this type of session!

So when a high school senior named Melody had her mother call me to schedule her senior session at an apple orchard, my brain went into overdrive. What a great opportunity for me to try out some of my ideas and see what happens. We did a wardrobe consultation one week prior to the session and I had Melody bring along an outfit that just oozed vintage. And my new "old" suitcase came along for the ride. So enjoy this small excerpt from our fun session and let me know what you think!

Super Site for Senior Girls for Portrait Inspiration!!

2011-10-09T11:52:00.000-07:00

Ladies, please let me introduce you to an amazing site just for fashion advice plus other insights for your senior portrait session, prom, etc. It's called salt&prep and their website is saltprep.com.

Check them out before your senior session to get ideas on what to wear, skincare tips, even what's new & hot like Pinterest!! It's my new little addiction and I think you might like it too!

Trash The Prom Dress Sessions in June!

2011-05-18T20:40:00.000-07:00

It's that time of year again! You've bought the perfect dress, wore it at your prom with your handsome date, and had the time of your life. But now what?!? You're so sad to just put the dress away in your closet but what else can you do? Well girlfriend, you came to the right place!

Find at least two friends to book with you and we'll go on location to take some group and individual photographs in your party dress that will make even America's Next Top Model envious. Bring along some fun props, such as silly string, and let your "silly" side come out. Sounds like a blast, right? But how much, you ask. For the session and 2-5x7's of your favorite image, it's only $50 per person. Pretty cool, huh? So call us at 760.739.9580 to get more info.

Morgan Allaband - EHS

2011-05-14T15:51:00.000-07:00

Alicia Pollak - SPHS

2011-05-12T12:53:00.000-07:00

Okay, I'm just dying to get a couple of these photos up on my blog! I had so much fun with Alicia yesterday, and she brought along her mother and her BF, Tavia (who you may remember did her session with me last week.) Since prom was this past weekend, I asked Alicia to bring along her gorgeous prom dress so I could do some beautiful images of her over at Lake Hodges. You'll see a "before & after" shot of her in her dress, taken on a hillside. The "after" obviously has had the foliage color change to give it a more dramatic look. One more reason to book us for your session, since I love to play with images and put an artistic spin on things.

Alicia did an amazing job with taking direction on posing and her images are amazing. I especially love her bright smile in the following image:

There are so many more images from both Tavia and Alicia's sessions so stay tuned for a couple of great music slide shows featuring my favorites. Hey, maybe I'll even combine their photos into one slide show!

Sneak Peek at Tavia Kelly's Senior Session!

2011-05-05T15:53:00.000-07:00

Shhhhhhh! Don't let everyone know but I sometimes like to put a sneak peek photo on my blog the day after a session so that my seniors can get really excited about their upcoming presentation of images that I took. Here's one of my favorites of Tavia Kelly, a senior at San Pasqual High School. We took her senior session photographs at Lake Hodges, and I think next week's session will probably be my last there until next late winter when everything starts to turn green again. I had a great time photographing Tavia and she was my first senior to make it all the way down to the boat docks for photographs at sunset. So stay tuned to see how some of those turned out...great, by the way!

Hangin' With Your Friends!

2011-05-05T11:50:00.000-07:00

I just wanted to share this image from last month's "Couch in a Field" session. Athena, Jacky, and their friends took advantage of my special one day event and I really loved how this turned out. If any of you have a fun and creative idea for a one day event, please let me know. I'm always looking for great ideas!

Drum Roll Pleeeeease! New website is now live!

2011-04-15T12:10:00.000-07:00

So why the new website you ask? Now a days, iPads and iPhones and mobile devices are being used more and more to search the web and view sites. Unfortunately, my old high school senior site was not mobile friendly and therefore was only viewable on computers. Plus, I wasn't able to post any videos on my site so you would have to visit my blog to see them. And, on a smaller note (no pun intended), my images on my old site were 25% smaller than those on my new site. Hey, bigger is better when it comes to photographs!

So the big question is, do you like the new site better? I love the idea of using these cute quotes on my text pages and now I have more galleries to show samples of my different sessions. I think I will also use the proofing gallery on this site for seniors to view their session images and be able to share with friends & family. I would love to hear what you have to say. Click on comments below and let me know what you think of my new site.

Click here to view site!

Shawna Weiss - San Pasqual High School

2011-02-25T10:13:00.000-08:00

We've stepped it up a notch with our "Fusion Video" by having another photographer along to do the video portion of the session. Check out this senior session video and let us know what you think! Remember, we are running a special through the end of March, so if you like this style of music video, book now to get in on this great deal.

We've Added Video To Our Slide Shows!

2011-02-24T17:48:00.000-08:00

Yup, we've done it again! We have what Seniors want! A Slice of Life Photography is the first in the area to offer video clips in our Music Slide Shows to give it even a better look. As an introductory offer through March 31st, we are offering these slide shows in high resolution DVD's to play on your TV or computer for only $99 with any $350 minimum purchase. After March 31st, the price will be $199 with a minimum purchase or $299 without.

Please reserve your session with the music slide show included since we don't bring along our video camera each time. And hey, let us know what you think.

Yikes! Did I forget?

2011-01-02T22:07:00.000-08:00

Okay, so timeliness is not my best feature this year. I realized that I had some more session videos to post from the past 6 months. Having to keep 3 websites, 3 blogs, and 2 Facebook pages up to date is no easy job. So forgive me for being late and enjoy the next few sessions! I promise to be more on top of it this year.

By the way, if you haven't done your "Creative Session" with a photographer yet, there is still time to have your senior portraits done before graduation. But call today since I only have limited openings.

Emily Earwicker - ECHS

2011-01-02T20:23:00.000-08:00

Emily wanted to do a park session but didn't want to go to either Kit Carson or Lake Hodges. Hey, isn't Grape Day a park too? Of course it is! What I love about Grape Day Park is that there is so much color and texture there for senior photographs. And of course a little grass and trees too. Emily picked out some nice clothing options to go with the scenery and as you can tell, she is a natural in front of the camera.

Lauren Ball - Escondido Charter High School

2011-01-02T10:01:00.000-08:00

Sophia Russell - Escondido Charter High School

2011-01-02T09:41:00.000-08:00

Tresa Conboy - Escondido High School

2011-01-02T09:33:00.000-08:00

Corley Gaudet - Escondido Charter High School

2011-01-02T09:30:00.000-08:00

Kevin Silva - Escondido Charter High Scho

2011-01-02T09:26:00.000-08:00

Busy Month...Lots of Slide Shows!

2010-09-01T14:56:00.000-07:00

I've been naughty about keeping up with my senior session slide shows but I finally uploaded some of my recent sessions today. There is a great mix of styles and backgrounds and of course I had so much fun on each of these sessions. I am so blessed to work with some awesome seniors who make these sessions a blast!

It's not too late to still book a creative session with A Slice of Life Photography. September is the last month that I am providing gift cards to seniors who book, in fact September is the $15 Starbucks Gift Card to help students get through the first month of school. Summer sure did fly by and it seems that we didn't start getting that hot summer weather until school was back in session. Hmmmm...does that mean that everyone will be lying out at the beach over Thanksgiving Holiday?

Jessica Michaud - Escondido Charter High School

2010-09-01T14:50:00.003-07:00

Nicole Michaud - Escondido Charter High School

2010-09-01T14:50:00.001-07:00

Dylan Schmitt - Escondido High School

2010-09-01T14:49:00.001-07:00

Ellen Johnson - Escondido Charter High School

2010-09-01T14:48:00.001-07:00

Alex Neil - San Pasqual High School

2010-09-01T14:47:00.001-07:00

Katie Neil - San Pasqual High School

2010-09-01T14:46:00.001-07:00

Samantha Blazek - San Pasqual High School

2010-09-01T14:44:00.000-07:00

Summer Specials for Senior Portraits...Get Free Stuff!!

2010-06-16T17:51:00.000-07:00

Summer is finally here and what better time to schedule your creative senior session? No more school, you've got a nice tan, and your schedule is more flexible to find the time to book a session either by yourself or with a friend. So what are we doing to try to get you in to see us? Give you free stuff!! During the summer months, we are offering gift cards to some of your favorite spots.

Also, with any $350 purchase, receive a free Animoto Video of your best images to upload to your phone or music player and share with friends. Yup, those are the cool videos I use to show off senior sessions on my Blog!

Compare us to the other photographers in town and you'll see that we definitely offer more stuff that you want. So tell your friends, tell your parents, and make sure to call us to book your session. There are limited bookings, so don't delay!

Ariana Owens - Escondido High School

2010-06-16T11:36:00.000-07:00

I recently purchased a few new props for my senior portrait studio sessions and was thrilled to use the new chandelier with Ariana Owens. Ariana loved my secret garden that I use typically for children's portraits so after our studio session we headed outside. We came up with a lot of great images and I really had fun taking her photos. She's a natural model so she didn't need a lot of help with posing. Enjoy her slideshow!

Michelle Hamed - San Pasqual High School

2010-06-08T19:58:00.000-07:00

Meet our latest Senior Model for San Pasqual High School, Michelle Hamed. Funny story how I met Michelle. I was in line at a Vons Grocery Store one Friday evening and happened to be behind a beautiful young lady wearing a San Pasqual Track Team shirt. I really liked her look so I asked her if she went to San Pasqual. Low and behold, she was an outgoing Junior so I asked her to submit an application to me to be one of my Models. So long story short, you never know when you might be discovered!

Natasha Pell - Escondido High School

2010-05-21T19:08:00.000-07:00

When Natasha called me to set up her Senior Model Session, I was excited to hear that she had raised a lamb at the school's FFA program and wanted to take photographs with it. Being a big animal lover, I was all over that in a minute! Escondido High School's FFA area is very well taken care of and I found many different areas for some amazing photographs. I really hope more the FFA students call me for sessions because it's just too fun to be around the pigs, cows, sheep and more.

After we were done there, we headed over to the alleys of Escondido to find some really hot new spots with lots of graphic design. And sure enough, we found them! Natasha did an amazing job and I look forward to photographing her again during her senior year. Oh, and if I didn't mention it before, those Juniors who are lucky enough to be selected as one of my Senior Models get not only a free session, but also a free animoto slide show for both their Facebook page and to upload to an electronic device from iTunes. Also, if you're interested in booking a session with A Slice of Life Photography, go find Natasha and ask her for a referral card that will get you 8 free wallets. But hurry, she only has 75 of these cards to pass out so when they're gone, they're gone!

Awesome New Product Line!

2010-05-21T15:13:00.000-07:00

Just when you think that there's nothing new you can offer your clients, out comes something that you just have to have. That's how I felt about these custom skins for all your electronic devices, including cell phones, music players, laptops and more. So our newest line of custom products is the SeniorSkins, custom designed with your favorite senior session image and your favorite colors. How cool is that to have a phone or music player that no one can mistake to be anyone's but yours? Just one more reason to book Heidi at A Slice of Life Photography for your creative senior session!

Oh, and don't forget to check out our website for our Sizzling Hot Summer Specials!

Trash The Prom Dress Session Now Available!

2010-05-19T12:09:00.000-07:00

Now that school is almost out, have you thought of any new fun things to do? From now until June 30th, A Slice of Life Photography is scheduling Trash The Prom Dress Sessions for groups of 3 or more. Sessions will take place Tuesday through Thursday and the session cost is only $50 per person with $30 of that money going towards prints. Wow, that's only $20 per person for the session! Print prices are located on my website at www.asliceoflifeseniors.com.

So IM your friends and give us a call. There are only a limited number of sessions available, so don't wait too long. And don't worry, we really won't trash your dress -- maybe get it a little dirty but isn't that what dry cleaners are for? And hey, isn't fun to have another reason to wear your prom dress again?

760.739.9580 Tuesday through Fridays

Jacey Corley - San Pasqual High School

2010-05-08T12:15:00.000-07:00

What better time to do a Downtown Senior Session than on Cruisin' Grand Night! I had the pleasure of photographing Jacey Corley on the streets of Escondido as well as Grape Day Park for one of my "Downtown Sessions." I loved the fact that Jacey had her trunk packed with clothes so we had lots of great choices for wardrobe. And of couse I am always a sucker for hats!! I love to have lots of props and personal effects at my sessions and Jacey did not disappoint! Thanks Jacey for making your session so much fun! To get a sneak peak at some of her favorite images, just watch the slide show...

Looking For Models From Del Norte, Westview, Mt. Carmel and Rancho Bernardo High Schools!

2010-04-02T16:04:00.000-07:00

A Slice of Life Photography is expanding into the Rancho Bernardo and 4S Ranch area and is currently seeking Juniors at Del Norte High School, Westview High School, Mt. Carmel High School and Rancho Bernardo High School. Students must like having a lot of fun, be motivated, like having their photograph taken, and be able to promote our business to all their friends. And what do you get for having so much with us? FREE pictures! Yup, that's right. You get a free session with us, 3 files of your favorite photos to use on your Facebook and/or MySpace page, an Animoto music slide show from your session, and of course free photographs for sending us your friends. Each year, we also reward the student with the most referrals a $100 VISA Gift Card. Still doesn't sound good enough? In addition, we'll use some of your best photographs on our website.

If this sounds like fun to you, visit our website at www.asliceoflifeseniors.com and click on the MODEL link. There's more information for you plus a form to fill out to apply. We'll contact you after that to set up an interview and see if you've got what it takes.

Athena Miranda - San Pasqual High School Senior Model

2010-03-30T15:46:00.000-07:00

I am proud to announce the first Senior Model from San Pasqual High School, and it's Athena Miranda! A Junior at SPHS, Athena was a pleasure to photograph and we decided to go to Downtown Escondido for a session with her and her friends, Jacky and Josue. As a Senior Model, you receive a free session and music slide show plus cards to hand out to other Juniors with your photo. These cards entitle friends to receive 8 free wallets with any paid senior session! For referring her friends, Athena will earn free photographs and will automatically be entered to win a $100 VISA Gift Card if she is the top referring Model.

Here is a look at some of her favorite shots from that day. If you like what you see, call us an book an appointment for your Senior Session. Remember, your school may have gone contract for the yearbook photograph, but you can have your yearbook photo taken for free and it's your choice on who to pick for your creative session. Since we aren't stuck rushing through hundreds of senior portrait sessions every year, we are able to give you the time and personal service to truly capture your personality. But don't wait, we only book a certain number of sessions every year.

Looking for a YouTube Editor!

2010-03-10T18:36:00.000-08:00

Hey there High School Students! I am on the lookout for a Blog Assistant Editor to help me find funny and interesting YouTube clips to post to my blog and Twitter account. So if you're a "YouTubeAholic," then maybe this is the job for you. Call me at 760.739.9580 or send me an email at www.asliceoflifeseniors.com. As the fastest growing high school senior studio in Escondido and Rancho Bernardo, your picks will be viewed by hundreds!

Serving San Pasqual High, Escondido High, Orange Glen High, Escondido Charter High, Westview High, Rancho Bernardo High, Mt. Carmel High and Del Norte High.

Be Unique...Be You!

Heidi at A Slice of Life Photography

Brett McBride - San Pasqual High School

2010-03-06T15:20:00.000-08:00

When Brett pulled up in his hot BMW, I knew we needed to head over to my favorite alley and get some great shots of him with it. Oh, and if you haven't read the senior profile on Mikaela down below, this is the same guy who has a Swedish foreign exchange student living with him. Not shabby, huh?

I've met Brett and his family before since I was his older sister's wedding photographer last year. The whole family is really nice and as I really hope for, I become a family photographer for life. Not many guys really enjoy the whole senior portrait thing, but I try to make it a lot of fun and fun is what we had. Brett booked my popular Downtown Session, and we drove around hitting a couple of my favorite spots as well as ending at Grape Day Park. He was well prepared too with his rugby gear so we could get a couple of photos of that. I'm really big on school activities, hobbies, and interests. I like to make sure I'm capturing a senior's personality and what they are into.

Well Brett, I think you got some amazing shots! Your whole family is really good looking, so was there any question that your photographs would be anything but fab? I hope you had as much fun as I did.

Mikaela Giertta - San Pasqual High School

2010-03-06T15:00:00.000-08:00

So I was having so much fun photographing Mikaela the other day. I mentioned to her how closely she resembles Super Model Christie Brinkley, and I'm not sure if it's because Mikaela is an exchange student from Sweden or if it's because of my age, but she didn't know who Christie Brinkley is! Ouch! So for those of you who are just too young to remember her (and I even remember Super Model Cheryl Tiegs), go ahead and google her. Then you tell me what you think, is Mikaela the next Christie Brinkley?

Mikaela decided to book the Downtown Session. We started off on Grand Avenue and made our way to Grape Day Park. I have some of my favorite spots but this time I came with a secret weapon, my collection of brightly colored paper parasols! I chose the turquoise blue one for her and we had fun using it as a prop. And yes ladies, you too can have fun photos taken with a parasol. The colors I have in stock right now are Bright Fuschia Pink, Mango Orange, Turquoise Blue, Bright Grass Green and Off White. I'll be stocking up on more colors soon. Let me know if you have any suggestions for colors.

Mikaela is living with the McBride Family here in Escondido. She will be returning to Sweden this summer and we will miss her a lot. I designed a beautiful album with her images and even had "Import of Sweden" put on one of the pages. You'll have to stop by my home studio to see it, it's incredible!

Karissa Nouzovsky - Escondido High School

2010-02-26T21:30:00.000-08:00

Wow, can you say knock out! That's exactly what Karissa is, such a photogenic beauty and a lot of fun too! We did a "Downtown" session and hit a couple of my favorite spots. I'm so thrilled that Karissa brought along some great clothing choices and matching accessories. Most seniors don't understand the importance of accessories and how they can make or break an outfit. I'm posting some of my favorite shots of the day, and I think you'll agree that Karissa doesn't take a bad photo.

A senior at Escondido High School, Karissa and I talked a little about school and I even got her to give me some really great smiles when I had her tell me about her boyfriend, Ricky. Thank you Ricky, even without being there you were able to help me get some great expressions. Karissa's mom came along to help also and keep an eye out for messy hair or clothing out of place. I always enjoy it when there's another person to help me look for things out of place.

For those Juniors at EHS that don't already know it, I'm looking for 2 more Senior Models for Escondido High. Go to my website and apply online. We are very selective of our models and are looking for students who want to earn money and free stuff for promoting our services. You even get a free session with A Slice of Life Photography! How cool is that? http://www.asliceoflifeseniors.com/

Cache Perdue - Escondido High School

2010-02-25T12:05:00.001-08:00

Let's hear it for my #1 model and senior client, Cache Perdue! Cache wanted to come in and take some more photographs to showcase off her personality, including snowboarding, softball and her favorite dress. We came up with some great images and we were even able to use some of my newest backgrounds. I have a sampling of some of my favorite images below.

Thanks Cache for being such an easy model! I know your mom's going to hate me because she already has picked out too many good shots from the sessions we did before. Oh well, that's what happens when someone is so photogenic!

Free Animoto Slide Show for Feb/March Sessions!

2010-02-11T17:37:00.000-08:00

Well Spring is right around the corner and the phone is starting to ring for senior sessions again. So after keeping things on the backburner these last few months, I decided it was time to offer a new special to the high school seniors out there. After careful thinking, I decided to give away a FREE Animoto slide show to each session that books between now and March 31st. These slide shows will feature the best images from each session and can be posted on your Facebook or MySpace sites. And from each image that is ordered, I will give you a low res file to use on your phone, blog, networking sites, etc. How fun is that? For a preview of what an Animoto slide show is, click below:

Dylan Douglas - Classical Academy High School

2010-01-04T16:48:00.001-08:00

How much fun is it to take senior photographs with your super cool car? That's what Dylan Douglas decided to do. We will be doing another session soon with his dirt bike wearing full gear so that will be another blog entry.

Dylan chose to do a "Hollywood Glamour" session, which is studio session utilizing a large reflector and direct crisp lighting. It's basically the style from the 40's, and as the saying goes, what's old is new again. A lot of my senior clients are liking this style, especially since I'm the only photographer in town offering it. After the studio session, we drove over to Grape Day Park for his outdoor photographs and were able to get some really terrific shots that showed off Dylan's great smile and blue eyes. I'm sure Dylan has plenty of girls chasing after him with his good looks and cool car.

I've compiled some of my favorite photographs from the day. Just remember, if you want to personalize your session like Dylan did, let me know what you love and what your hobbies are. Your senior photographs should be more than just a smile looking into the camera, they should be memories of who you are at this important time of your life.

Zach Behnke

2010-01-04T15:54:00.000-08:00

So where do you go for a totally San Diego Senior Portrait when you move from the midwest? The beach, of course! That's exactly what Zach Behnke wanted for his session so we drove to Warmwater Beach in Carlsbad for his session. Zach's fun personality and total ham for the camera made him one of my favorite seniors so far. He brought along his guitar and classic fedora for personality shots, so I'm really happy about that. Having personal items helps me to capture the real senior.

Here are some of my and Zach's favorite shots. Luckily we had a great sunset to work with as well as great weather. Thanks Zach for making this such a fun session!

Nick Ontiveros - Escondido Charter High School

2009-10-07T14:42:00.000-07:00

Funny story about Nick. I know his mom and grandparents through a friend, but that isn't what made Nick choose me as his senior portrait photographer. Although he was referred to me, he checked out other photographers' sites but liked how my work was different and more his style. I'm so glad he did, because I got some amazing shots of him both in studio and at Kit Carson Park & Grape Day Park. His easy-going personality and great big smile made him a truly photogenic senior. I'm sharing some of my favorite images from that day. Also notice the camera? Love that shot of Nick with his prized Canon! Of course anyone who shoots Canon is cool in my book.

Daniela Vitobaldi - Escondido Charter High School

2009-09-15T18:41:00.000-07:00

Last week I spent an hour and a half at Kit Carson Park with Daniela and her mom. We walked around the park and found some great spots for my Walk In The Park session. Daniela has the most beautiful long hair and I had a lot of fun showing it off in many of the photographs. Her easygoing personality made for some casual photographs, as I try to capture each senior for who they are. Here are some of my favorites...

Tobi - Escondido Charter High School

2009-08-25T19:14:00.000-07:00

On August 13th, I had the pleasure of photographing Tobi Peters and his many wonderful expressions. I had so much fun working with him in studio, at the Iceoplex, on the train tracks and then ending at Grape Day Park. Mom was pretty worried about the train tracks, but I assured her I would never put a senior in danger just to get a good photo.

There are just so many great photographs of Tobi that I really can't say I have one favorite. It was really cool being able to watch him skate on the ice. Wow, he's really good! When seniors call and let me know they are on a sports team, I can never just be happy taking a "studio" shot of them with their gear and uniform. I'm the type of photographer that just has to get out there and do it where it happens. Hey, I was on the track and tennis teams in high school so I know how important it is.

So where will I take my next victim, er I mean senior? Hmmm...I guess you'll need to check back soon or just become a follower and you'll get updates every time I post.

Robert and Karisa - San Pasqual High School

2009-08-12T14:20:00.001-07:00

How fun to take your senior portraits with your best friend!

That's exactly what Robert Burns and Karisa Masing did yesterday. We started with some really cool studio shots including some of Robert with a "Hollywood Glamour" theme of him in a fedora with a cigar. Okay, before you start calling me on the telephone to chew me out for endorsing smoking, realize I DO NOT condone cigars, cigarettes or smoking of any kind. I just endorse looking cool for your senior portrait! :-)

Since both Robert and Karisa are involved in school athletics, I decided to get some great shots of them in their uniforms in a natural sports environment. I'm really not into the studio jock shots, to me that just seems so fake. I'd rather be out there on the field or court taking photos of the seniors. To me that's a geniune portrait. Since I would rather have less senior clients so I can spend more time with them, I have the luxury of taking out the time to go on site.

By looking at these great photos, I think that we captured some wonderful memories of Robert and Karisa. And if you like what you see, don't wait too long to call for a senior session appointment. I only take a certain number of sessions per year and when they're filled, that's it. Of course don't forget my August Session Special, 2 free movie theatre tickets and a $5 gift card to Cold Stone Creamery with every paid session. Great photos and a movie & ice cream, what could be better??

Nicole and Dana - San Pasqual High School

2009-08-04T20:16:00.000-07:00

It was a hot July day, in fact the last day of July, 2009. I spent the afternoon with Nicole Amy and Dana Hill, seniors at San Pasqual High School, in Downtown Escondido and Grape Day Park. We had a lot of fun taking both fashion style "Trash the Prom Dress" photos as well as more traditional photos, ala Heidi (that's me!) Check out how great they turned out! I know both Nicole and Dana were a little shy at first, but boy did they turn into some awesome models!

Don't forget that August senior sessions include two free movie tickets and a $5 gift card to Cold Stone Creamery. It's a really hot month so why not enjoy it cooling off with some ice cream and then hanging out in a cool movie theater? Who could ask for more? Sessions are limited so don't wait too long or you might miss out.

So What's the August Special?

2009-07-31T14:27:00.000-07:00

Wow, school is already in session on August 10th! And did you have your free yearbook photograph taken? Don't forget, the contract photographer is only for the yearbook photograph, not for your paid creative session. So if you haven't already booked your session, do we have a deal for you!

During the month of August, we are giving away 2 unrestricted movie tickets to Regal Cinema, Edwards, or United Artists & a $5 gift card to Cold Stone Creamery for every paid session. How awesome is that?

So tell your friends, tell your parents, and make sure to call us to book your session. There are limited booking in August so don't delay! 760.739.9580

Fun with Trash The Prom Dress

2009-07-31T12:26:00.001-07:00

For those of you who missed out on our Trash The Prom Dress special, I have a few samples to share. These photos are of Elisa Minamide and Kara Gustafson from San Pasqual High School. They brought along two sets of prom dresses and we took photos of them both separately and together. Even with the 95 degree heat, we still had a lot of fun and got some great photos. Thanks to Elisa and Kara for being so photogenic!

FREE Downtown Senior Sessions!

2009-07-27T16:27:00.001-07:00

AUGUST IS SIZZLING HOT AND SO ARE WE!

Yes, you read right! We're giving away free Downtown Escondido Senior Sessions. But there's a catch...it's limited to the first 24 seniors that call to set up an appointment and each student must show proof of carrying a B- average or better in school, or proof of school activity such as athletic team or band. Also, we'll be taking these photographs in 1.5 hour blocks with 3 seniors at a time so it's a great time to book with your friends and have fun taking your photographs both alone and with them!

Sessions will take place Wednesday & Thursday, August 5th & 6th. So don't delay, because school is starting right around the corner! Call us at 760.739.9580 to reserve your session. And to make sure that seniors are serious about booking, there is a $25 non-refundable reservation fee that can be used toward print purchases.

A Slice of Life Photography is Escondido's newest and hottest senior studio, so be sure to tell your friends. We're definitely not your brother or sister's senior studio, so make sure to visit our website and see what makes us different.

What We Offer Seniors That's Unique...

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So what makes us different from everyone else here in town? As the old saying goes, "location, location, location!" Although I have a nice home studio garden, (I've landscaped my 1/3 acre property with waterfalls, split rail fencing, stone walls, cedar sheds, etc.,) my main goal it to take seniors out and about their hometown for some cool shots that reflect their personality more than just taking pictures on MY property. I know it's all about getting a beautiful portrait of each individual and I do highly recommend my site for some students, but for those who are looking for something different, I've got some of the area's coolest spots. A perfect example would be Cache from Escondido High School posing on Grand Avenue. By bringing along her guitar, she not only incorporated her hometown into the photograph but also something about her personality.

There's also my Grunge Series, where I take seniors out to some of the weirdest place that most photographers wouldn't even dare go themselves. The look is totally urban with interesting backdrops and colors. Here's Cory from Escondido High School at a junk yard. What guy (or even girl for that matter) wouldn't love to have some great photos done here?

Or who would think a simple brick wall could become a piece of art with your photograph "painted" on it? Here's Mandy Morris from Escondido High School posing in the alley. Just wait and see, pretty soon other photographers in town will start offering similar things but just remember who started it first. There's something to be said about imitation being the greatest form of flattery but I'm rather partial to being unique.

And talk about retro! As usual, all old things become new again and with so many students into the Gangster Look or old Hollywood Glamour, we decided to create a type of session that would give seniors a chance to dress up and have fun. Of course you don't have to dress like the 40's or 50's for this type of session. It's all about the dramatic lighting so don't feel like you have to choose this session only for a retro look. It can work well in many different situations. Here's Sidney Schroeder from Escondido High School with a sample. Didn't she do a fabulous job on her make-up and wardrobe?

I really had so much fun working with all the senior models that applied to A Slice of Life Photography. Class of 2011, don't forget to check out our website and apply to be one of our Ambassador Models for next year. We take applications anytime and make our selections in the month of January during your Junior Year. There are so many benefits and freebies for becoming one of our models and only a chosen few make it every year.

Hello Class of 2010!!

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So most of the students in Escondido haven't really heard much about A Slice of Life Photography. The studios that have been around for many years include Aaron Dennis Portrait Works, Robert Jacobs Photography, and Don Darrock Photography. So who are we and where did we come from?

Heidi Hopp and Grant Usell have been photographing wedding and families for many years now (too many to admit to, really) and last year we decided that we wanted to have more fun and create some stunning images that haven't really been seen in Escondido before. Previously, my company was called HRH Photography but in honor of starting out fresh with a fun twist to things, I renamed my company A Slice of Life Photography. It makes sense, you know. I am there to document all the different slices of people's lives...from maternity to newborn, children and family photos to high school seniors, and then on to engagement and wedding photographs.

In keeping with the fun side of our business, I've come up with this blog to showcase some of our students' best images. Bookmark us and visit weekly to see new images posted of your friends. Also, you can keep up with any specials we're having as well as some (possible) juicy gossip on what's happening around town.

Since we like to think our work is "outside the box," we came up with a great idea. For those students who want to make their session a one-of-a-kind experience, we are holding a contest for the most outstanding senior images with prizes of $250 VISA gift cards. From June 1st through September 15th, you can book an appointment with our studio and let us know you want to take part in this promotion. You will be responsible for one idea to incorporate into your session, including wardrobe and props, and you will choose your favorite image to be posted online. Invite all your friends & family to view the photographs and have them choose their favorites. Categories will include: Most Creative, Most Fashionista, Most Daring, and Most School Spirit.

Yeah, we know. We're different from the rest, so show us how you're different from all your friends. Please keep in mind that there are restrictions to what we can do, so make sure your ideas are legal and safe. But most important, make sure they show us who you are. Come on Escondido Seniors, give us your best ideas!

Visit us at http://www.asliceoflifeseniors.com