Oh Havana!
What an amazing, friendly, and colorful culture. I feel like everything I heard about Cuba before I went turned out not to be true. Except for the vintage cars, there were definitely lots of those! See something you like? Check it out in the print shop or send me an email!
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For these images, I applied one of my lightroom presets I have made (basically a copy of my settings to save time) and then adjusted the exposure and white balance to fit the particular photo. All in all, it takes about 20 seconds. If I choose to edit skin, eyes, or other parts of a portrait, this would take additional time and I usually prefer to do that in Photoshop. If you are interested in my Lightroom presets, you can find them for sale over in my shop, for $20 So thankful this year - My work nominated and chose me to go on a free trip to Miami Beach and stay at Fontainbleau! It was a blast.. so much that I hardly took my camera out! I took a little walk down the beach on my last day and got these photos with the goal of getting some tropical themed prints for my Print Store and to hang around my house.
Like any you see? Pick them up at the Print shop! My good friend Jenn and I took some photos out at Folly Beach this fall.
Photos by: Reagan Hembree. My dress + hat: Free People Sweater, Boots, + Necklace: Forever21 Models: Lindsey O and Jennifer Mullins This Halloween I modeled in a fun session for two local creatives at a cemetery in Charleston. Can you find the ghost?
Photos: Nicole Mickle HMUA and headpiece: Rosa Martinez Model: Lindsey O. Destination Weddings : Getting Married in one of these places? Hop aboard for an insane discount!9/1/2017 Hi there! I'm Lindsey and I run this blog and the photography company Lo Photo, LLC where I shoot weddings and lifestyle portraits. I'm a destination Wedding photographer focused mainly in Charleston, SC and Seattle, WA. I have some amazing places in mind that I just cannot wait to photograph a special elopment or ceremony at and because I simply can't wait I'm offering an INSANE deal to any couple down for an epic adventure! My normal wedding packages range from $2200-$3200 but if you are looking to get married in one of the following destinations, I am offering a package for $300 plus travel fees! (Win! Win! Winning!)
Your package would include location scouting, documentation of your entire wedding day (start to finish) as well as other details from your vacation if you would like.
Contact me for more information and to discuss your BIG DAY! Email: LoPhoto@live.com Portfolio: www.Lo-Photos.com <3 LO What a lovely sole Nicole is over at Nicole Mickle Photography! This is the first set of photos I think I actually tried to smile in - which was so awkward at first but now it feels pretty normal :)
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This is my second time shooting Susan & I can't get enough of this girl. She's so much fun & truly a pleasure to photograph. This time we went to the Americano, a trendy little diner located in the heart of Mount Pleasant. Every corner turned into the perfect space with the prettiest colors. The green trees, colorful flowers & bright hanging lights made the best background for Susan.
I recently had the opportunity to visit Sam Rueter, a Charleston based artist, in her studio located in the Redux Contemporary Art building. It was so cool to experience first hand how Sam creates these stunning abstract paintings. Her careful choice of color, unique brushstrokes, and strong focus indicated just how passionate about she is about her work. I highly recommend checking out Sam's incredible pieces either at Redux or through her online shop!
The inspiration for this shoot was my black hat from Free People, and this brick wall. That is it. But man did we get a ton of great pics! Check out the gorgeous Susan who strolled some little Charleston alleys with me last week!
One thing I've been doing more of lately is shooting women and every time I do, I realize how in love with it I am! I'm opening up shoots for women of all ages, lets go find some light and make you feel beautiful in your own skin, no matter where you are at in life! Contact me to book a session! Hello@LindseyO.com I've also been getting questions about doing 1 on 1 photo mentoring to teach people how to use their DSLR and shoot in manual. I'm bringing my session back, if you're interested, check it out here! Video - DJI Mavic Pro + Canon 5d Mark iii Photos - Canon 5d mark iii Model - Audrey Smoak Song - Twenty Something (Remix) - Lucian Styled, Photographed, Video by Lindsey O. Colonia Colonia was the CUTEST little town which is accessible via ferry from Buenos Aires, Argentina. The city was full of old cars, historical architecture, and vibrant colors + pastels. Bodegas Carrau WineryHere we got to learn all about how they run their family business, the history, the challenges, the domestic sales, and the importation. We also go to tour the winery and get an amazing tasting! MontevideoI loved Montevideo! It was much less crowded and a lot cleaner, safer, and more active feeling than Buenos Aires was. They have a beach lining the whole city and it is always full of people on the move!
I spent about 4 days in Buenos Aires, working with businesses in many industries and learning about the economy, challenges, and opportunities the people and businesses deal with on a daily basis.
Check out the photos from a few spots around town! From Cusco, it is a 3 hour drive to get to the Vinicunca mountains. This was by far my favorite experience in Peru.
The hike is hard, its about 3 hours each way and goes from 12,000 to 17,000 feet in elevation. This was my first experience with this elevation and the low oxygen levels really take a toll on your ability. At the top of the mountain, I could only take bout 10 steps at a time before having to stop from being dizzy. The views at the top were so incredible and so worth it. What made this day so memorable for me was not only the views but the journey. The hike through the mountains felt so untouched and genuine. We were walking through these people's villages and seeing their daily life the entire way which to me made this day amazing. I've included many photos of the things I saw along the journey, as well as the photos of the rainbow mountain - each outstandingly incredible! How to get there? I paid about $35 for a company in Cusco to shuttle us there and back. They also took us to a small village on the way to eat a locally made breakfast (before) and lunch (after). I would definitely recommend booking once you are in Cusco, as some of the companies online are charging $180 for the same exact service. Once you are a bit into the hike, you can pay about $20 to have a horse and guide take you towards Rainbow Mountain and back, where the horse is able to. OK, can this place be any more magical?!? Maccu Picchu is one of those bucket list travel destinations for me, so when I found out I was going to Argentina, I signed myself up for an extra week in Peru. To get to Maccu Picchu, you have to fly into Lima, Peru (I suggest staying a while!) and then fly into Cusco, Peru. From Cusco you take a car to Ollantaytambo, located in the Sacred Valley, and the board a train to Aguas Calientes. Here are some of the photos from the trip up. The Journey from Cusco to Maccu PicchuAnd then we arrived at this magical place in the clouds...Hope you enjoyed these photos! Make sure to check out my print store over at www.LindseyO.com where these will be added soon!
On a last note, visiting Maccu Picchu during rainy season was indescribably lucky. I was there with a handful of people as compared to the 10,000/day that visit during most of the year (the dry months) who are only allowed to stay for 2 hours and must go with a guide. It took a few hours for the clouds to break and rain to stop but I can't image having seen this place any other way. Historic DistrictWe stayed in the historic district of Lima for 2 days before heading out to Cusco. Definitely not the "tourist" part of Lima as we later found out! So glad that we saw the city, the beautiful architecture, and the way the people of Lima go about their days. MirafloresMiraflores is the "tourist" area in Lima where all the hotels are, lots of restaurants, beaches, surfing, etc. It definitely does not compare or represent the rest of Peru but it was a beautiful way to spend our last day in Peru (long layover).
Olivia is one of my good friends here in Charleston, SC. She married Ryan just over a year ago on the weekend of flooding in Charleston. Her wedding was moved indoors and she did not have any portraits from the day, or bridal portraits before/after.
I had a vision of bridal portraits with a brilliant pink smoke against a blue backdrop. I immediately thought of the 3 locations I used around Charleston and about Olivia, who had the perfect look and dress for my vision. I feel like so many of the photos taken in Charleston are really similar & traditional, and I wanted to do something really out there! We shot this not as a "trash the dress" session but more of what I'm calling "bless the dress." This was all about having fun and celebrating with focus on color, laughter, sunlight, blue skies, and floral. I designed the flowers with supplies from Hobby Lobby and I used pink smoke bombs to create the effect. Olivia is a person who radiates beauty inside out and I am so happy to provide her with some images in her wedding gown. <3 Photos taken by Lo Photo, LLC Note, from a technical standpoint, I typically avoid taking photos when the sun is out in full force AT ALL COSTS. The weather on this day dramatically changed and I ended up shooting when the sun was the brightest. In the end, I'm super glad this happened because it taught me how to work with even the harshest light. The photos came out in a style that is totally different from what I normally shoot, but I'm happy to have this in my toolbelt now since many weddings I shoot end up having photos taken at this time of day. Visiting Home for Christmas in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. I did a 9 mile hike in the snow with some friends to natural Hot Springs in Snoqualmie, WA. I also headed up to Snoqualmie pass (Gold Creek) with one of my best friends and her fiance to take their engagement photos! Check out some highlights below of Washington covered in Snow!
Photos by: Lo Photo, LLC - photographer of Lifestyle and Love! Two of my good friends from Seattle (and one of my favorite couples ever!) had a destination wedding in Riviera Maya, Mexico. Here's a little video I put together of the few days we spent exploring the areas up and down the coast around Tulum while in town for Mike & Kami's wedding, followed by a few photos :) I think my favorite parts were: swimming with sea turtles in Akumal (not in the public beach area.. avoid!) and sailing and getting caught in a massive rain storm The Photos...We got away from the crowded tourist areas of Cancun and headed down towards Punta Allen in a rental car. The beaches here were empty and felt untouched except for a few (amazing) homes along the beach.
One thing you see when you get away from the resorts (who clean their beaches multiple times a day) is the amount of plastic that washes ashore. I'm a firm advocate in reducing our use of plastic, particularly when it comes to things that we use one time. Plastic is something that can never be broken down, it never goes away, yet we are constantly using it for things that are instant garbage (water bottles, hotel shampoo bottles, etc). Take a look at the below photo to see what is washing ashore in this beautiful ocean, and getting in the environment and bodies of animals. I stopped by Manchester on the way to Africa this June and took some photos downtown. What a cute little town! Not a ton do do downtown but i managed to get in a ton of shopping and stop for tea and breakfast at a local tea cafe.
On our last day we visited an entrepreneurial work place for women in Zambia where I was so inspired at what they are doing and what I want to do in life. The center helped women with small businesses (i.e. selling tomatoes streetside) think bigger and grow their business to support their family and grow an economy.
To end the trip, we spent an afternoon at Chaminuka Lounge where we took a safari, walked cheetahs, and stumbled upon some baby lions and white rhinos. The Cheetahs had to be walked on leashes because they are the fastest animals in the world. They had a huge area to run but knew the workers who took care of them. We stumbled upon the baby lions on accident and could not seem to leave their sides! Here are some photos of the babies and the Cheetahs! Enjoy! Featured on Wedding Chicks.
Photos by Taylor Rae Photography. Dress: Modern Trusseau, Charleston HMUA: Stephanie Simpson Florals: Wildflowers, Inc Rentals: Ooh Events Model: Lindsey O What to say about South Africa... I spent a couple days in Capetown with some other girls before meeting our classmates in Zambia and we did all the site seeing and bar hopping! On my way home I also went to Johannesburg for a day and a half alone. Overall, South Africa feels more like Europe than Africa and definitely feels a lot more dangerous than what I'm used to in America. Uber is a thing here and we were told to always use it, even if we were only going a few blocks for our safety. Capetown itself is gorgeous. We checked out winerys and amazing restaurants for so cheap! The coastline is also gorgeous. I think i'm calling this the "San Diego of Africa" Wine TimeMe and the other 3 girls each did a deluxe tasting (mine had 6 wines and chocolates), shared a giant charcuterie board, and each bought 2 bottles. The bill was $14 USD! Boat Ride to see the seals who have taken over a tiny rock islandThe most south western point of the African Continent Cape of Good HopePenguins on the beachBotanical GardensThanks to the amazing Alyssa Wilcox for capturing these beautiful photos while I was in the PNW this summer. All items are from Free People.
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