Monica Cortes Photography

Pasadena Wedding

monicacortesphoto — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 20:37:32 +0000

A few weeks ago I was asked to help shoot a wedding with my photographer friend Amber and her husband Brian. I was excited to shoot and couldn’t turn down Amber who is an amazing natural light photographer that I’ve assisted on a few family shoots. The wedding was in pasadena which was convenient for me because I live near the area. It was a beautiful wedding and the reception was tons of fun. The couple and their family were all very friendly and happy that it made taking photos pretty easy. I had a lot of fun like I always do and after my feet were killing me, but I really didn’t mind because it was worth it :] Here are some of my favorite shots….there were so many pictures that I loved and wanted to share but here are just a few of my favorites! :D enjoy!

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oh I love the flower girls reaction to the beautiful bride in her wedding gown :D

-Monica

Wedding @ Los Coyotes Country Club

monicacortesphoto — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 15:43:22 +0000

I helped shoot a wedding for my new photographer friend Chris. The wedding was at Los Coyotes Country Club and I had a great time shooting alongside Chris and his other 2nd shooters, Fiz and Laura. Here are some shots I took!

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I loved the baskets that the flower girls were carrying!

My favorite shot of the night! I love the emotion and backlight!

Til’ next time!

-Monica

Baptism

monicacortesphoto — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 00:19:42 +0000

Melanie

monicacortesphoto — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 04:11:06 +0000

Shot this pretty girl from switzerland. Her name was Melanie :D

Graduation

monicacortesphoto — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 03:58:48 +0000

I just graduated from high school. <3

Now its time for me to figure out what I’m going to do for the rest of my life. uh-oh

-Monica

Daisy & her brothers

monicacortesphoto — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 18:53:57 +0000

I was pleased to shoot little Daisy and her two brothers Devin and Derrick.

Here are only a few photos from the shoot.

-Monica

Alumni Game

monicacortesphoto — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 21:12:09 +0000

The thing I thought I would miss about high school is shooting football. It was my freshman year that I first photographed football and through out the years it was my favorite high school sport to shoot. But, it turns out that I will be photographing all the football games this up and coming season. I’m very excited :D

Here are a few from the alumni game last week.

-Monica

Gold Diggers & PROM photos

monicacortesphoto — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 05:27:15 +0000

I took the above photos just for fun. The theme was “Gold Digger”

And this is one of the couples I photographed for my senior prom. Since I wasn’t attending, I decided to photograph the prom portraits. I thought it would be fun and a great learning experience…and it turned out to be both. :D

-Monica Cortes

last night

monicacortesphoto — Sat, 29 May 2010 02:41:39 +0000

Last night, I photographed my friend’s baby. She is…9 months? I think. But, what I do know is that she is super cute. (and of course, I’ve got pictures to prove it) ; ]

Headshootin’

monicacortesphoto — Sat, 29 May 2010 01:39:50 +0000

I took some headshots for an australian actor last week. We shot at his house. His house had perfect window light in practically every room. YES.

A few of my favorites :D

& how I shot it

-Monica