San Diego Portrait Session [Jenn]

Last Friday, Lynn + I revisited one of our favorite spots, nestled right in the midst of Hillcrest, where we photographed one of my good friends, Jenn. I've been friends with Jenn since my sophomore year at SDSU. She's a beautiful person, both inside + out + I'm so fortunate to have her in my life. Jenn was kind enough to model for us. She's 5' 11" + I think she's a natural at modeling. We made her do a few unusual things, but I think the images turned out pretty good. Here are a few for your enjoyment.





I love these red shoes.























Jenn is really into Bikram Yoga, also known as Hot Yoga, where the rooms are heated to about 105 degrees! Jenn got me to go a few times + I've got to say, I felt incredible afterwards. She works at the Yoga studio in Old Town. So, we asked her to show us a few yoga techniques. Namaste.



Thanks Jenn! You were awesome to work with! You exceeded our expectations + more :)

Daisy

Lunch + getting LOST!

Hello all!

I had a delicious lunch at the Cheesecake Factory today with Lynn Dao + Lisa Gisczinski. Lynn + I met Lisa for the first time today. She used to be a trainer at Sea World! How cool is that? She's decided to switch careers + absolutely loves wedding photography. She's super nice + I can't wait to get together again.

On a side note, I've been waiting way too long for the LOST premiere tonight. I'm SO excited + I just can't hide it! I don't watch much tv these days, but I got hooked to LOST early on. Ok, only a little more than an hour to go...



Daisy

My new + improved website!

Hello everyone!

I redesigned my website + finally added new + much cooler content. I had a great wedding season last year + met some incredible couples. Hopefully, by viewing my website, you can get a feel for the connections that I made last year. I hope you enjoy what you see!

www.daisyvarley.com

FOTO FUN: hidden hillside

I am rarely surpised these days, but I was pleasantly surprised when my friend + fellow wedding photog Lynn Dao introduced me to this nice quiet, green canyon in Hillcrest. I love escaping the city, even for only an hour. We had a great time as usual.

Sophia wanted to join in on the fun too :)





The great thing of having photog friends is that they'll do anything you ask them too when the camera is pointed in their direction.



We knew it was going to rain at any time, so we came prepared with umbrellas. I was super happy that it was overcast, my favorite kind of lighting situation.







And lastly, one of me taken by Lynn.

Downtown San Diego Portraits [Jess + Avery]

01.11.08

I have known Jess since we were little ones back home. I love my cousin + am quite proud of her. She's studying at Fullerton State. She's always been into acting + directing movies. So, when her girlfriend, Avery, asked me to take her headshots, I happily accepted. And of course, I couldn't resist photographing the two of them together.

I took them to Downtown SD, near the gaslamp district, for their photo session. I had fun getting to know Jess + Avery a little better.

Here are some of my favorite images of Jess, the aspiring actress/writer/director + her lovely assistant/girlfriend Avery ;)

Christmas at the Varley's

We spent Christmas Eve at Grandma Varley's house + Christmas day up at the cabin in Big Bear. It was a bit chilly up there, but beautiful nonetheless. When we left it was actually snowing, a first for me. Good times...







Sophia's first time touching the snow :)





Sophia with Uncle J.J.



John got "Bourne Ultimatum." which he was so excited to get.



He also got a Tweety hat. Very entertaining.









The Varley Brothers.



I wish everyone a Happy New Year!

Daisy

Goodbye Thomas Jefferson!

12.17.07

My husband, John, has finally graduated from Thomas Jefferson Law School + I have to say I'm so proud of him! Here are a few images from his graduation ceremony at the Aerospace Museum in Balboa Park.





Sophia + Emma + short attention span = lots of running around







My sister... future flight attendant?









Now we have one big obstacle left and that's the BAR EXAM. Ugghhh....