Its been so long since I have blogged you might have thought I up and left the galaxy! I'm still here!!!
I have been working on a new blog for sometime - actually for a long time. I recently found a solution to the last stumbling block, but have been so busy shooting and editing (and in India) that the blog has been sadly neglected.
Just thought I would drop a line to let you know that after I finish editing the wedding images that are in progress I will be releasing the new blog. The goal is next week! There will be multiply enries with tons of my latests work. The images will be bigger. Well you will just have to wait and see!
Until next week...
Showing posts with label Other Stuff. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Other Stuff. Show all posts
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
WPPI 2009 Photo Booth Pictures 1
WPPI was a blast this year! There were more parties than we could attend. Well actually I think we made almost all of them! One of my favorite parties was probably the Pictage dance party at club 54 in the MGM.
We took these super hilarious pictures below in a photo booth at the GoBee Bags party on the first night.
In these pictures from left to right: Me, Jennifer Low, Orbie Pullen and Rebecca Meredith.
There seemed to be a photo booth at every party! So I actually have lots more! Its funny how these things bring out the ham in everyone! I will post more booth images in a few days.
We took these super hilarious pictures below in a photo booth at the GoBee Bags party on the first night.
In these pictures from left to right: Me, Jennifer Low, Orbie Pullen and Rebecca Meredith.
There seemed to be a photo booth at every party! So I actually have lots more! Its funny how these things bring out the ham in everyone! I will post more booth images in a few days.
Monday, November 10, 2008
YEN Mixer
What does YEN stand for? YEN is short for Bay Area Young Entrepreneurs Network; a new organization which encourages young (or youngish) business owners to get together and network. Their first network mixer was at A Different Day Gallery in Albany.
It was a great chance to talk with others about their businesses, swap cards and expand my network.
They also had a few drawings for different items. I won a bottle of nice wine!
Thanks to Serena and Lea for putting this together and giving us a new opportunity to network and learn from others!
It was a great chance to talk with others about their businesses, swap cards and expand my network.
They also had a few drawings for different items. I won a bottle of nice wine!
Thanks to Serena and Lea for putting this together and giving us a new opportunity to network and learn from others!
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Publishing Party with Jay Kelly Photography
We just needed a reason to have a party! Ever since Bryon and I moved in to the new place with the huge backyard I had been dying to give a party. So when I was published in the Fall issue of The Knot Northern CA that gave me all the reason I needed. I just had to wait a little while to find an available weekend.
My co-host for the party was my buddy Jay Kelly (fellow photographer) who had also recently been published in a book called Style Your Dream Wedding.
I had my mom fly in from Arizona so she and our friend Lisa could cater the event. They are both foodies so they had a lot of fun making the mouth watering menu! Chocolate dipped figs filled with marzipan, 4 different gourmet cupcakes, Thai chicken and beef skewers, and baby red potatoes with caviar; to name a few.
We set up a bar (manned by our favorite bartender Wyatt), some cocktail tables for mingling and a dance floor so we could get our boogie on. The below images are of me hiding behind my mohito, Chad showing off the cupcakes he frosted (Chad was such a huge help), and Melanie owner of Dutchess Boutique in Campbell, sipping her glass of cab.
Below are the 2 chefs and their assistant (Donna, Mom and Lisa). They joined the party after we were done with all the food prep. I was also happy that my long time friend Sherree and her daughter Jasmine were able to make the party (see them in image on right with me).
My favorite picture of the night is of Melanie and her hubby Jeremy at the bar. Picture on left is of Jay and me hamming it up for the camera.
Thanks to Jennifer Low for taking most of the pictures!
My co-host for the party was my buddy Jay Kelly (fellow photographer) who had also recently been published in a book called Style Your Dream Wedding.
I had my mom fly in from Arizona so she and our friend Lisa could cater the event. They are both foodies so they had a lot of fun making the mouth watering menu! Chocolate dipped figs filled with marzipan, 4 different gourmet cupcakes, Thai chicken and beef skewers, and baby red potatoes with caviar; to name a few.
We set up a bar (manned by our favorite bartender Wyatt), some cocktail tables for mingling and a dance floor so we could get our boogie on. The below images are of me hiding behind my mohito, Chad showing off the cupcakes he frosted (Chad was such a huge help), and Melanie owner of Dutchess Boutique in Campbell, sipping her glass of cab.
Below are the 2 chefs and their assistant (Donna, Mom and Lisa). They joined the party after we were done with all the food prep. I was also happy that my long time friend Sherree and her daughter Jasmine were able to make the party (see them in image on right with me).
My favorite picture of the night is of Melanie and her hubby Jeremy at the bar. Picture on left is of Jay and me hamming it up for the camera.
Thanks to Jennifer Low for taking most of the pictures!
Friday, September 05, 2008
Free Wedding Photography Contest!
We all love to hear a good love story! So I am having a contest to find the best love stories out there. Do you know anyone getting married in 2009 or 2010 that is deserving of free wedding photography? If so, have them submit their love story, a picture, their wedding date and wedding venue to me via email. Or you can submit it for them! chyna@cfoto.com
DEADLINE is January 1, 2009!
I will post my three favorite stories (which will be the three finalists) on my blog in mid January 2009. The blog readers will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite couple. The blog reader's votes will count as one of our panelist votes. The judging team panelists will consist of me, 3 other wedding vendors and the blog readers as a whole. The couple with the most panelist votes will receive FREE photography coverage for their wedding! This will include a free engagement session, 8 hours of wedding day coverage (including an assistant), online viewing gallery and a 20 page coffee table book.
You don't have to be getting married in the SF Bay Area! If you are getting married in another part of the country or world that's okay too. If the winner is located outside 100 miles from San Jose they will be asked to cover basic travel expenses (lodging and airfare if applicable).
Don't let them miss out! Forward this to all your friends and spread the word!
Rules: The story has to be true. Anyone submitting a false story will be disqualified! Your entire wedding budget has to be under $30k. I will investigate both the stories and budgets of the finalists. The couple must be willing to appear on my blog with their story. To qualify I must be available on their wedding date in 2009 or 2010. Contest will be closed January 1, 2009 at midnight pacific standard time.
DEADLINE is January 1, 2009!
I will post my three favorite stories (which will be the three finalists) on my blog in mid January 2009. The blog readers will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite couple. The blog reader's votes will count as one of our panelist votes. The judging team panelists will consist of me, 3 other wedding vendors and the blog readers as a whole. The couple with the most panelist votes will receive FREE photography coverage for their wedding! This will include a free engagement session, 8 hours of wedding day coverage (including an assistant), online viewing gallery and a 20 page coffee table book.
You don't have to be getting married in the SF Bay Area! If you are getting married in another part of the country or world that's okay too. If the winner is located outside 100 miles from San Jose they will be asked to cover basic travel expenses (lodging and airfare if applicable).
Don't let them miss out! Forward this to all your friends and spread the word!
Rules: The story has to be true. Anyone submitting a false story will be disqualified! Your entire wedding budget has to be under $30k. I will investigate both the stories and budgets of the finalists. The couple must be willing to appear on my blog with their story. To qualify I must be available on their wedding date in 2009 or 2010. Contest will be closed January 1, 2009 at midnight pacific standard time.
Thursday, September 04, 2008
A Real Wedding in The Northern CA Knot Magazine
I was super excited this past winter when one of the photo editors at The Knot Magazine (Northern CA version) emailed saying they were interested in publishing a wedding I photographed last summer.
I kept it sort of quiet just in case it was cut before printing. Now that the magazine is on store shelves I’m telling the world! Some might think it’s silly to get so amped up over some images being printed in a magazine, but to me it’s that little ego boost that lets me know my work is appreciated by more people than just the clients.
The images are from Keith and Stacie's wedding in Guerneville last year and are printed with a story about them and their wedding particulars. Thanks to Stacie and Keith for putting so much thought and effort into every detail!
If you want to see the spread you can find the magazine at Barnes & Noble or come by my office. I have at least 6 copies! :^)
I kept it sort of quiet just in case it was cut before printing. Now that the magazine is on store shelves I’m telling the world! Some might think it’s silly to get so amped up over some images being printed in a magazine, but to me it’s that little ego boost that lets me know my work is appreciated by more people than just the clients.
The images are from Keith and Stacie's wedding in Guerneville last year and are printed with a story about them and their wedding particulars. Thanks to Stacie and Keith for putting so much thought and effort into every detail!
If you want to see the spread you can find the magazine at Barnes & Noble or come by my office. I have at least 6 copies! :^)
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Rehearsal Dinner at Hollin's House Santa Cruz, CA
Jason and Liz had me photograph their rehearsal evening, two nights prior to their wedding. It was great to get to know the key family members before the wedding took place that Saturday.
After the rehearsal in his parents backyard - which is gorgeous! - we went to The Hollin's House in Santa Cruz. If you don't know exactly where this place is don't trust your GPS! I had to call the restaurant for directions after my GPS took me to a locked back gate on another road.
After I arrived, we took pictures on their back patio; which has an incredible view. They also have lots of green trees and a gazebo on the side yard. We started with some formal type poses and then quickly moved to some goofier playful images. I'm sure the other restaurant guests were entertained as they watched us from their dinner tables!
It was wonderful to watch these two families get together and enjoy each others company.
Stay tuned to see their wedding images in a week or so!
After the rehearsal in his parents backyard - which is gorgeous! - we went to The Hollin's House in Santa Cruz. If you don't know exactly where this place is don't trust your GPS! I had to call the restaurant for directions after my GPS took me to a locked back gate on another road.
After I arrived, we took pictures on their back patio; which has an incredible view. They also have lots of green trees and a gazebo on the side yard. We started with some formal type poses and then quickly moved to some goofier playful images. I'm sure the other restaurant guests were entertained as they watched us from their dinner tables!
It was wonderful to watch these two families get together and enjoy each others company.
Stay tuned to see their wedding images in a week or so!
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Eating Gluten-Free - Missing Big Pieces of Wedding Cake
I know this is not photography related, but I couldn't resist witting about my recent experiences with my new gluten free diet. I figured out sometime around February that I was gluten intolerant. I don't get super sick like some people, but I definitely don't feel good the next day.
If any of you have tried to change your diet in such a big way you will know what I mean when I say "It's a tough path!" Almost everything we eat in the United States has wheat in it. Did you know that most cream based soups (in the rue), most seasoned French fries, soy sauce, and most battered items (fish, veggies, etc) have some wheat in them?
I miss my chocolate chip cookies! But Whole foods carries gluten free brownies by Crave bakery. So yummy!
So when you see me only take one bite of your wedding cake don't be offended. It's probably to die for, but I don't want to be dieing the next day. However, I do want to be able to give props to the awesome bakers who create the pretty and tasty cakes for your weddings. So you will find me splurging on that one big bite!
If any of you have tried to change your diet in such a big way you will know what I mean when I say "It's a tough path!" Almost everything we eat in the United States has wheat in it. Did you know that most cream based soups (in the rue), most seasoned French fries, soy sauce, and most battered items (fish, veggies, etc) have some wheat in them?
I miss my chocolate chip cookies! But Whole foods carries gluten free brownies by Crave bakery. So yummy!
So when you see me only take one bite of your wedding cake don't be offended. It's probably to die for, but I don't want to be dieing the next day. However, I do want to be able to give props to the awesome bakers who create the pretty and tasty cakes for your weddings. So you will find me splurging on that one big bite!
Thursday, May 08, 2008
Cfoto has A New Website
Not only did we move in the middle of April, but the day before the move started I launched a new website! www.cfoto.com
I like to do everything at once for maximum chaos!
Check out the new site and let me know what you think; especially about the new logo and color scheme. Feel free to leave your comments on this post or send me an email with your thoughts.
I like to do everything at once for maximum chaos!
Check out the new site and let me know what you think; especially about the new logo and color scheme. Feel free to leave your comments on this post or send me an email with your thoughts.
Wednesday, May 07, 2008
We've Moved to San Jose
Lots of new things going on around here! A couple weeks ago we moved into a larger location in San Jose. We now have a huge yard that will be perfect for photo sessions! Oh, and big enough for volley ball games and BBQ's too!
The new place has wood floors; which I absolutely love! But the most picture worthy item has to be this bright yellow door that leads to the backyard.
The new place has wood floors; which I absolutely love! But the most picture worthy item has to be this bright yellow door that leads to the backyard.
Thursday, April 05, 2007
2007 Newlywed Cruise Sweepstakes
Escape to Paradise!
I am happy to announce my participation in the 2007 Newlywed Cruise Sweepstakes.
Beginning April 1, 2007, I will offer bridal couples the chance to win a weeklong cruise to the Southern Caribbean on Princess Cruise Lines or an American Express gift card for $1,000 or $500. Just attend a free wedding consultation, and you will be entered in this national photographic sweepstakes contest.
If you have already booked your wedding photography for 2007 with Chyna Darner Photography and would like to enter the sweepstakes just send me an email and I will forward you an entry form. Don’t miss your chance to win this romantic getaway in paradise!
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
Time to Think
Winter is my time to reinvent and analyze. There is typically a lull where business is slow enough to allow me to think about the approaching wedding season. I love this time of year because it allows me to step back and ask "Is there anything I want to change for next season?"
If you know me you know I'm a planner. I'm one who likes to know where she is going, what time and what's the best way to get there. Now is my time of year to sit back and apply this to my business. Where do I want to be in a year and how am I going to get there?
The first new thing for this year is blogging. So welcome to my blog, I hope to see you often!
Chyna
If you know me you know I'm a planner. I'm one who likes to know where she is going, what time and what's the best way to get there. Now is my time of year to sit back and apply this to my business. Where do I want to be in a year and how am I going to get there?
The first new thing for this year is blogging. So welcome to my blog, I hope to see you often!
Chyna
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