1. Rub-a-dubb-dubb put them in a bath tub!!

There are several reasons this can work well. Semi-obedient dogs feel obligated to stay in the tub till told to get out, and even feisty pets will give up after being corralled for a long enough time. Also nothing looks cuter and more pitiful that a forlorned-looking pet who thinks they are getting a bath or who just received one. Another factor most people don’t think about is background. When in a tub the background is plain with little clutter in the background. Putting any subject in front of a plain background makes it more visually attractive.

2. Whipped cream and a spoon!

One day I was looking at whipped cream and I got a brilliant idea! Feed it to the animals and get shots of them licking their noses! I truly love these images so much, I hope it works for you too.

3. Scratch something!

I recently decided I wanted to capture both of my babies: Mooch (stripy ornery cat) and Lola (hyper white dog). I chose to put them up on a bench (nothing fun to smell or look at) and kitty has to think a second or two before he jumps off. I tried getting them to look at me but resorted to scratching on the fence next to me. They look contemplative since they are looking away, and looking the same way makes them seem more ‘united’ in the photo.

Some just for fun!

You need a qualified photographer that is right for you, and you don’t have to look any further! Contact me today so you can ensure your wedding day is captured beautifully.

I hope to here from you soon,

Janette Diaz

Photo taken by Alli Grubbs, editing done by muah.

Choose a cheap, non-experienced photographer and you might loose your cool.

A month after your wedding who is going to remember what your napkins looked like? Will they remember how your hair was done? If you have been to enough weddings you should know that guests will soon forget those special details each bride ponders over for hours. This may seem  sad but it this blog post is designed to give you perspective.

When the bouquet flowers have dried up you will still have those gorgeous photos of you holding the bouquet. Wedding photography should never be placed on the back-burner. Ensuring your special day gets captured beautifully should be a top priority. Let’s face it your don’t want to work hours on the table decorations and have a blurry image of it.

If you plan on saving money on your wedding photos think of this. An unexperienced photographer could very easily miss your first kiss as husband and wife because their camera’s flash wasn’t ready. They could easily freeze up when the pressure is on them to pose a family of 30 or more. I strongly believe every bride should hire a capable photographer to capture their most important day.

When it comes down to it price shouldn’t matter too much. If you can afford the top-notch stuff go for it because it is an important day! If your budget is tighter then do your homework! Look at the less expensive student photographers but look at their portfolio! In my opinion they need to have done several weddings  before you are in the clear. Let the beginners do free stuff for their family, don’t pay them anything if you aren’t impressed with their work!

I got the pleasure of photographing my new nephew Dylan Diaz, he’s a cutie. This month I will also photograph a wedding which is always so much fun, I can not wait.

Mother and Baby

Whole Family

Looking like a sailor

I did take some in color too!

Sitting around for some close family pictures.

The whole family sitting around. I wanted there to be a comfortable lounging feeling in this one.

I saw this pretty arbor and vines, and we had to turn around. I like how they turned out.

The very beautiful Alex.

I got very lucky, Diane used to be a part time model and it shows.

The whole family in front of a fountain in Baldwin Park. I was luck and found some nice shade for their faces.

The lovely couple in Baldwin Park.

The girl on the left is in gymnastics and her sister (other one upside down) used to be in gymnastics. I came up with this one night and knew this family would be perfect for pulling it off.

Okay that’s all I’ll bore you with for now.

Adam and Sarah at their rehearsal the day of the wedding.

Sarah's Ring

Her hair is getting closer to perfection.

Bride checking out the back of her hair.

Sarah's hair finally finished.

Samantha's Beautiful Flowers

Roses and some pretty blue babies breath maybe?

The bride, Sam, and two of her bridesmaids.

It's so fun having beautiful brides to shoot.

She's keeping the coast clear for the bride.

Someone said something funny.

Bride and her father right before they walk out.

Bride and Groom's rings on top of her bouquet.

Don't notice the lovebug smears on his car.

I love the natural light here.

The first photos below came about when I was making a cheesecake. I decided to let the kitten lick some of the extra whipped creme and then decided he was too cute not to take a picture.

Here’s some shots from Old Town Spring, it’s sort of a historic district that’s near my house.

Old mailboxes

With photography… I just did an event for a friend, it was a Drum Corp International completion. It was lots of work and I got some pretty good shots. So I’ll have to add that to my resumé.

Oh, before I forget we got a kitten!! I’m allergic so it took some convincing, but my husband is thrilled to have the kitten. We named him Mooch (you know like in the comic Mutts?).

Our Kitten Mooch

From the Houston Aquarium

Also taken at the aquarium.

Can you find the ant?