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01-19-2012

Personal work

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One of my goals this year is to shoot more personal work. By personal I mean… things I’ve been wanting to do but have been too afraid/or made excuses for myself so that I didn’t have to do it. Yes, I’m guilty of that. A few years ago, I really wanted to shoot lifestyle sessions. I...

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01-17-2012

One frame.

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The weather in San Francisco has been amazing the past couple of weeks. At least it was until this past Sunday. A week before, I had this simple idea to photograph a couple on the beach. I’ve always wanted to shoot a beach wedding. Beach weddings don’t really happen in San Francisco (I now know...

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01-12-2012

Thailand: Patara Elephant Farm

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I jolted out of bed screaming “It’s TODAY! It’s TODAY!” I’m surprised I didn’t wake up the entire hotel. I have to admit, I have been looking forward to this particular day on our trip since we booked our flights. My love for elephants started when I was little. I had this little guy and the...

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Jordana - I couldn’t possibly be more jealous at this moment. This is exactly what I wanted to do in Thailand and we weren’t able to… looks like a perfect experience! I will go with you to volunteer for a month :-)

sara g - I LOVE all your pictures, looks like you guys had so much fun! :)

Lindsay - this. is. beautiful.

Catie Ronquillo - What an amazing experience!!! I’ve loved elephants since I was a little kid too! Thank you for sharing your awesome experience. Love the photo of you screaming :)

Karin - This trip looks so amazing, I was stunning with every picture you are posting. Thank you so much por sharing with us! If I go to that side of the world some day, I will surely visit Patara too!

Megan Welker - ahh!! SO amazing!!!!! I am so happy for you guys and can’t wait to hear more about it in just a couple weeks!!

Anda - oh my! i love love love this. the way you write about the experience makes me know how much you loved it. what a special thing to be able to have done. and i love the photos — so amazing and also so cute and perfect!!

gladdypaddylover - love the photos!

Erin - you are touching. loving on. and RIDING on elephants. i’m so jealous/love it/want to do it/love all your pictures. is it creepy i want to frame the one of you riding on it. . . ya know. for my own personal collection.

ala - are you kidding me? i love you and your heart. like for real, your excitement for life reminds me that everything around me is good (even when it’s not). thanks for being you.

athena - My heart is swimming with joy for you, Gladys. You look SO happy. That photo of you on the elephant-wow. What an amazing adventure. Thank you for sharing it with us. :) xo

Michelle Ocampo - BEST.PHOTO.EVER is of you alone on top of your elephant. LOVE LOVE LOVE…LOVE! Okay, it’s on my bucket list now! ;) xoxox

em - okay. that pic of you sitting on ploi kind of made me feel emotional. is that weird. I’m weird. you just look so radiantly happy. it just made me feel that way too. love you!

Hubs - I miss Mae-Kwan!! And Baby-Kwan! I got watery-eyed reading the last couple of sentences.

01-03-2012

You make my dreams come true

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Below are bits and pieces of my 2011 season… While these are photographs of clients and friends, a little piece of me is reflected in each photo. I see my excitement, my love for romance, and happiness in sunlight. I see my attraction to pretty, my tears of joy, my heart, and my laughter. All...

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Liz - love.love.LOVE!!!

Andrea - Gaaaaah!! So amazing! Every single photo is so beyond breathtaking. I can’t wait to see what you do this year! You’re incredible and so happy to have you as a friend :) love ya boo!

Karin - I truly believe that no one catches emotions and romance better than you do. And you do it in such a special and profound way!

Lannie - Oh Gladys… this post just got me so excited for what’s to come this year! <3 <3

Bec - The third one down is my fave! A lovely bunch of images, Happy 2012!

Lynn - Congrats on a successful 2011…I wish you all the best for 2012. I love seeing the photos of your beautiful couples and reading your heartfelt words about their special day. You have that something ‘extra’ that comes out in your photos–it’s magical!

ala - i absolutely see you in every single photo. so perfect! love you and so honored to call you a friend!! cheers to 2012!

hannah - So many amazing, beautiful people you have seen this year! And your images of them all are literally breathtaking…what an amazing year for you! Incredibly fabulous work gladys! Can’t wait to see all you do in this new year!

Lauren - Gladys, these pictures are amazing! You have such a talent and I love seeing all the beautiful photos you take. Can’t wait to see what’s in store for you in the 2012! xo

Anda - My dear dear friend … look at what you’ve created this year! I have loved watching you from the very beginning. And especially now — to see how your style has a consistency and a Glady-ness. That photo of Amanda Rae is still my all time favorite from you. Still makes me gasp when I see it. But I HAVE to ask … that photo of the girl in the leather jacket with the bright red lips and awesome gold necklace?? WHAT shoot is that from and where and when can I see more of it? It’s SO fashion. Love it.

Maddy - Wooooo hooooo I’m on here! Haha I love my pictures and these pictures too! But I never dislike any picture that you take! :)

Natasha - Gladys, you are awesome and lovely and talented and brilliant and you deserve every success. I’m so glad that Derek and I met you – I only wish that we lived closer so that we could catch up for coffee every now and then! Wishing you and Chris all the best for a beautiful 2012. xox

Chris - Dang it, wife! you got me all teary-eyed over here!!!

12-09-2011

Awkward Family Photo

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While we were in Chiang Mai, we visited Tiger Kingdom. This is what they made me do when I asked them to take a photo. Actually, they make pretty much everyone lay their head on a tiger when you ask for a photo. You can’t tell that I was a little scared that this baby (which is...

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Category Archives: Personal

Personal work

One frame.

Thailand: Patara Elephant Farm

You make my dreams come true

Awkward Family Photo