Alba's (Ninoska) Headshots - A Classic Latina Beauty

I was quite surprised and pleased when Alba first met me to inquire about getting some glamorous photos with style. She wanted to help remember an important time in her life and to share them with her friends and family. That's why she came to us over everyone else because we are well known to deliver those high quality stylistic, dramatic and classically gorgeous photographs with great prices too! During our meeting we shared some coffee, tea, good laughs and figured out our options and locations. It was an instant hit. On the day of our session Alba brought her sister Analicia with her to help out. That was awesome. She really increased the fun factor and we all contributed ideas that helped make the magic of the photographs. We had an fabulous time working with the last magic hour of light which is really the best time of day to photograph. There is no substitute for the early morning and late afternoon light. Please see how that light is used to portray Alba as that classic Latina beauty in our photographs. Thank you again Alba (Ninoska)... It was a total pleasure!

(ok originally the sign read HOT ASH ONLY but a little humor was involved and enjoyed!)

Maricela & Frank's Wedding Photos at the Los Verdes Golf Course in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

I am proud to say that I had the privilege and pleasure to photograph Maricela & Frank's wedding on the Los Verdes Golf Course on March 25, 2011. It was day of skies filled with clouds that yield those awesomely dramatic photographs.The ceremony was beautiful. Immediately following the ceremony, their bridal photographs led us out on a golf cart adventure racing to the horizon over bumps, hills and sharp turns where we wondered if we would tip over! It was a challenge for all three of us. We made it to "The 19th Hole" at the absolute very last moment of light available. To further add to the memory and challenge of this little adventure, the coastal winds were blowing to the point of creating icicles upon our noses. Yet despite the quickly departing light and the freezing winds that could lock up all your fingers, we were all troopers and captured those once in a lifetime awe-inspiring images!! It really was a pleasure to work with both Maricela and Frank. They are both wonderful people. Please enjoy my favorite images from their Bridal Photographs on the "19th Hole." Thank you Maricela & Frank!!

Donations for Memorial Service for Helen Todd

A reposting for my assistant Kristine...







I write this with a heavy heart. My closest aunt passed away this Saturday. I have some solace in knowing she is now with Christ in heaven. Our family should be celebrating the resurrection of our Savior, but with so much grief looming over us, we are finding that extremely difficult. My aunt was a very amazing woman and helped raise me. After my mom passed away in 1995 she helped take on the burden of raising a young tee...n. She had no children of her own and no spouse. Her only family nearby was her sister Carol and myself. She meant the world to us. Her sister Carol is devastated and besides herself with grief. I am doing what I can to help her through this very trying time.Sadly Helen was on SSI and left no benefits behind for any type of services. As her beneficiary I am left with the difficult task of finding a way to provide her with a respectable memorial service.



None of my family has the money to provide her with a proper service and cremation but we really want to have a service of some sort to honor her life. We don't need anything lavish. Just enough to show our love and respect for her with our family and friends. I hope there is someone somewhere willing to help us. We are asking for donations, no matter how small, for her services.



Any help you have is more than welcome and I am quite grateful for. I know God will provide for my family in this time of need. If nothing else, please pray for us and her safe passage into Heaven to join our Creator.



Cards, flowers and donations can be sent to :



Carol Angell

12301 167th Dr. NE

Arlington, Wa 98223



Or PayPal to

Kristinedillon@eriksoto.com



The service will be held May 4th at 6pm in Granite Falls, WA at the Baptist Church.





Thank you all and God Bless you!



"He who has gone, so we but cherish his memory, abides with us, more potent, nay, more present than the living man." ~ Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

Debbie and her beautiful girls... Cara & Kaylene!

Recently I had the privilege of working with Debbie and her two beautiful daughter Cara & Kaylene. I met Debbie while providing a consultation to another customer of mine. We hit it right off. I would like to add that it really took off during the shoot as well. It was a fantastic pleasure to photograph Debbie and her daughters. We all had such a great time I was really wondering if I was working. I mean of course the photos were awesome but we were laughing and having such a good time it just so grand for everyone! It was an experience I won't forget. I have to thank Debbie, Cara & Kaylene for such a wonderful experience. I look forward to next time ladies!

Free Portraits with Your Pet

Erik R. Soto Photography is now offering free Portraits with your New Pet when you adopt from Pedro Pet Pals. Yes you get a free print when you adopt a new pet. You can arrange to get your photo done in a wonderful park or Erik R. Soto Photography can photograph you when you adopt your pet to cherish the memory. Erik Soto is providing this service to help encourage pet adoption and give what he can to show his love for animals and appreciation to those who rescue them from Pedro Pet Pals. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact Erik R. Soto Photography.


Erik R. Soto Photography
21143 Hawthorne Blvd. #346
Torrance CA 90503
Phone (310) 594- 7974
customerservice@eriksoto.com
http://www.eriksoto.com/
http://erikrsotophotography.blogspot.com/


Thank you for your support and please adopt your pets. They need to be rescued and loved too.

 

 

Fotos, Fishing and Fun in Big Bear

This week I had a brief escape to Big Bear California with one of my best friends. It was a fantastic time and it was really gorgeous. I needed the break I had one morning to take photographs on Thursday. I thought the light was questionable for landscape work but I went for some atypical photographs and thought in Black & White as well as color. So I guess I came up with a quick plan and it worked out really well! It was quick trip for photographs, fishing, food and fun at Big Bear. If you get the chance try Murray's Pub. They had great corned beef cabbage on St. Patrick's Day, a great staff and lots of warm locals to talk it up. Please enjoy the photos!

KLD Designs - Torrance Jewlery Photographer -

My assistant has created a fantastic line of custom jewelery. Here are some of her latest pieces. Be sure to visit her on her Etsy site http://www.etsy.com/shop/KLDdesigns for more pieces.

Colt - Mans Best Friend - Torrance Pet Portait Photographer -

Meet Colt Richardson, a beautiful golden lab.