Family Portraits

Officially the last post with blogger...because......

Behind the Camera & MY PROMO VIDEO!!!

The Eve of NYE! Maybe it's the sunshine and the crisp weather here in San Jose or the thought of a fresh start in less than 48 hrs but I'm in a very good mood!  There's a lot to cover in this concluding blogpost so I'll just get right into it!

I was browsing through our 2010 photo archives and ran into some of these photos!  It's not often that I get to see what I look like when I shoot so I figured this would be a great way to wrap up the year.  So this is 2010 in ACTION!

Meet Darren, my wonderful second shoot and bf!

This is my caught off guard look.

I've concluded that most of the time you'll see us in our crouching tiger position.  Let me just say it burrrrrrrns the next morning!

Extensions on the floor and the band setting up in the back? No prob! I'll just CROP YOU OUT!

I seem to think my clients don't know where to look so I have them follow my finger.  Not right.

Seriously, crouching tiger = sore legs!

Darren is a pro at the crouching tiger and crab walking while holding multiple cameras.  A criteria most necessary for ETTEVY Photography 2nd shooters!

Taking a second to do something very important: Twitter Update!

My hair usually ends up in a crazy messy ponytail.  classy.

Yes, I sacrificed my white v-neck on grass to get close and personal with my clients. Totally worth it.

I talk to my clients A LOT.  I think sometimes they try to run away from me.  Lucky for Doris, I totally caught up with her.

They often look at me like this too.  "Crazy photographer, you want us to do WHAT?!"

"Okay now pretend I'm holding your head with my hand, now I'm rotating it 30 degrees. Yup, now don't move!"

Showing some of the raw images.  It's a common thing I like to do just so the clients know what I have and if they want anything else.

Saying a farewells.

side note: TOMS are thee ultimate best shoot shoes!

DRUMMMMMROOOOOOOOOOOOLL!!

Here you go, beautiful people!  I am pleased to finally release my promotional video filmed at the beginning of the summer (hence the long hair) by the very talent Uly Mostrales, videographer! He's amazing! Check out his work here and here!  Also, huge thanks to the wonderful couple, Deborah and Joel! I'm sure you'll recognize them from the Sweet Valentine's Day shoot.

Check out some of the photos from that shoot!

[let's see if you can pick up the nice little surprise at the end :)]

ETTEVY Photography Promo Video by Uly Mostrales from Yvette V. on Vimeo.

The Best of 2010

2010 has truly been good to me.  I have been blessed with wonderful opportunities, beautiful clients and encouraging mentors.  I praise God and give Him all the glory for everything that has come my way.  Every inquiry, photo edit, client, everyday spent with my camera is evidence that I am where I belong.  I feel so lucky....SO LUCKY!

I wanted to start closing off the year by showcasing my personal favorites from 2010!

[photos below] Doris and Eric's Downtown Riverside Wedding

[photo below] the surveillance camera totally makes this photo for me :)

[photos below] Ryann & Jake's Mt High Elopement

[photos below] Rachel & Joe Arrowhead Wedding

[photos below] Maribel & Many Crestmore Manor Wedding

(please excuse the old logo, I don't have the original files with me at this time)

[photo below] Lauren's Senior Portraits 

[photos below] Kamee's Workshop

[photos below] Dani's Graduation Portraits 

[photo below] Lovelyn's Maternity portraits

[photo below] Baby Jack!

Last but not least: Jessica Claire's OC Workshop 

The most I have learned in a 10 hr period. oodles-of-wonderfulness! 

There you go, folks! I have a ton more favorites but I only have a limited amount of files with me at the moment.  2010 will definitely go in the books.  Thank you everyone who has supported, guided and believed in me.  Like I said before, 2011 will bring many surprises! 

Homemade French Toast

If there's something my dad can cook, it's French Toast.  I can't remember the last time I woke up to the sweet smell of bread and eggs frying on the pan.  This is my favorite part about going home, home-made-food!  

The holiday season is quickly coming to an end and the new year is just around the corner! I am so excited to announce some pretty awesome stuff coming your way from ETTEVY Photography! Eek! Let's just say it's a "fresh start".  I'll leave it at that.

I'll be sure to post a teaser of what's ahead soon but for now check out the video my brother and I worked on during christmas day!  My brother finally agreed to sing with me!!  Enjoy!


Holiday Greetings - Baby It's Cold Outside from Yvette V. on Vimeo.