When Time Stood Still: Photography by Andrea Bernard

May 24, 2013

When Time Stood Still: Beautiful and Strong {La Jolla Senior Pictures}

Meet beautiful Navi.  She and I know a lot of people in common – and I was honored that so many of those previous clients referred her to me for Senior Portraits. It was a joy to spend the day with her creating together in La Jolla! :)

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At our Consultation, I noticed what a good listener she is and that her mother must’ve taught her very good manners ;) .  I also noticed her adventurous, outgoing side, as well as her modest humility in the midst of her beauty.  It’s funny, when I meet with clients and they hesitantly mention how UNphotogenic they are, I can almost guarantee that they will be the exact opposite.  There’s something about the innocence of not realizing how amazingly beautiful you are that makes you even more beautiful.

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This entire session was SO difficult to narrow down for the blog, even for showing Navi and her family at the View & Order Session… Just so many amazing images to choose from.  She really rocked the session!

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When Navi told me how tall she is, I just about didn’t believe her… Supermodels CAN be under 5’10″, I’m telling you!! :)   But she’s not just looks – Navi’s attending UCSD in the Fall studying medicine, with an emphasis on neurological research (!).

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Strong and delicate, all at once.  Isn’t that a definition of femininity?

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You may just see her in an upscale magazine ad at some point, I have no doubt.  She channels the intensity so well!

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    Navi, as you graduate from Hemet High in a few short days, leaving behind ASB responsibilities and high school homework, unforgettable memories and forever friends, may this new chapter in your life be just as strong and beautiful as you are.

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Can’t wait to show you the rest of your portraits! :)

Cherish, Love, Remember Always,

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August 15, 2012

Want a FREE Senior Session from When Time Stood Still?

I am currently accepting applications from 2012-2013 high school seniors who are interested in being a Rep for When Time Stood Still their senior year! Senior Reps receive a FREE session and have opportunity to earn free products (like a new iPad!!) for referring your friends to WTSS!

 

If you are photogenic, outgoing and interested in applying to be a Rep, please visit my website, When Time Stood Still Photography, and click the “Senior Rep App” link to fill out the application.

One boy and one girl will be selected from the following schools this year:

  • Baptist Christian High School
  • Baptist Christian Academy
  • Hemet High
  • San Jacinto High
  • Taquitz High
  • West Valley High
  • Other schools may also be considered

Can’t wait to get this year’s group off to a great start!! :)

February 3, 2012

When Time Stood Still: Lovely Beauty {Laguna Beach Senior Pictures}

Years ago, I had the privilege of being a youth sponsor for the junior highers at our church when Miss Birkley was in the group.  Times have changed, lives have changed, and Birkley has grown up!  What a beautiful girl she is, inside and out.  It’s no wonder she holds the current Miss Hemet title!

We had such a great time creating together at Laguna Beach.  Birkley has such an innocence about her, a natural loveliness, a humility that comes from being blessedly naive about not knowing the power of your own beauty.

I wanted to catch as many candid moments with her as possible.  Below right, I love the way she is going to sweep the hair from her face as the wind gently moves it.  So delicate.

See the natural beauty I’m talking about?!

She, of course, is not TOO delicate though – this girl can have FUN!

This next set would be a great magazine ad for… um… what brand are you wearing, Birkley?  Whatever it is, you make the dress look stunning!

As the sun began to set, we booked it up the (insane amount of) stairs back to the car so we could head to the pier for some shots in San Clemente.  You all were such troopers!  I think it was totally worth it.

Birkley was very patient as we moved my lighting around to create sunset shots under and around the pier.  It was such a gorgeous evening – not too cold or windy, and the sunset burst the sky with color!

David and Jimea, you have an amazing daughter.  Encourage her as she spreads her wings and seeks the Lord.  She’ll really fly!

Birkley, you have a precious family.   Times and lives will continue to change; treasure them and they you.

Thank you so much for the opportunity to get to know you better, to create with you, and to help you remember this amazing time in your life.  I’ll see you soon for your View & Order Session!

Cherish, Love, Remember Always,

Andrea

January 6, 2012

When Time Stood Still: Rockin’ the Off-Road {Glamis Senior Pictures}

Ok, I just have to say that I haven’t had this much FUN shooting in a while… :)   The light was great and the action intense; the senior guys were in their element; even the buggy ride to scope out the dunes for shooting spots was incredible.

I’d not been out to Glamis before.  When we lived in Oregon, we went to the dunes there quite a few times, but Glamis is different.  It’s like… an entire world of dunes all spread out before you, calling your name, enticing you with every next hill and valley.  It’s stunning visually; and being a very visual person, the play of light and shadow, textures and swooping lines was like eye-candy for me.

This shoot was a combination of Tyler and Nathan’s Senior Portraits, as they both love to tear it up at Glamis.  But, since I already dedicated a sneak peek to Tyler and his awesome Idyllwild portraits, this post will be mostly for Nathan.

(BTW Tyler, I’m BURSTING to show you the amazing shots we got of you out in the sand – let’s schedule your View & Order Session asap!)

I found it really challenging to visually capture the perspective of how massive the dunes really are.   Not only do they go on for tens of miles in every direction, but every hill and valley is significantly larger than it appears. (Which, of course, makes it significantly more fun to climb, jump, and descend at massive speeds ;) )

I’ve been told Nathan is not a huge fan of having his picture taken.  But let me tell you, he was in his element in Glamis.  Watch out, this boy can rock the shot.

During this next set, other people were riding all around us, watching as the guys prepped their jumps, watching us set up for the shots, etc. Some wondered if we were doing a shoot for Sand Sports Magazine.

We did some fun things with my wireless lighting and I’m super excited with the results.  My husband Josh thinks this next one of Nathan looking toward the sun in his sunglasses would make a great Oakley ad :) .

The sky just about lit on fire as the sun was setting.

I’d like to give a shout out to my amazing (and patient) “assistants” Cathy, Matt, Liz, Emily, and Helen for showing me the Glamis ropes, driving me around, and holding my lighting in what was I’m sure awkward positions for extended periods of time.  Couldn’t have done this shoot for Tyler and Nathan without you!  Thanks again.  You all are so blessed to have each other :) .

Enjoy, friends.  Can’t wait to show you the rest on my 50″ plasma :) .  What an amazing time in your lives.

Cherish, Love, Remember Always,

Andrea

 

September 16, 2011

When Time Stood Still: Hemet High 2012 Senior Rep Stephanie {Southern CA Custom Senior Portraits}

Meet Stephanie, my 2012 Senior Rep for Hemet High… Friendly, fun, ambitious, beautiful Stephanie. It was SO hard to narrow it down to just a few for her Sneak Peek here on the blog.

As I edited her images, I seriously kept thinking to myself, “She looks like someone…” .  I figured out later that I kept seeing glimpses of Reese Witherspoon pop through… in her smile, or the way her laugh brightens up her beautiful cheekbones… I can’t quite put my finger on it, but it’s there!  Do you see it too?

We had a great time working our way around a few areas in Temecula & Oceanside, shooting and chatting and enjoying each other’s company. If you see Stephanie around, ask her about the $50 Gift Cards she’s handing out and how you can book a WTSS Session – you’ll get a great deal, and her referrals could earn her an iPad 2!!

The Harbor at Oceanside had some super fun colors to work with – this whole laid back, bright, fun seaside theme reminded me of something you’d see in a magazine spread.

Isn’t her smile gorgeous?!

Thanks for your excitement about being the WTSS Rep for your school, Stephanie :) .  I can’t wait to show you the rest of your images!!

~Andrea

Cherish, Love, Remember Always… When Time Stood Still

April 29, 2011

When Time Stood Still: An Uncommon Beauty {Canyon Lake Senior Portraits}

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It was such a privilege to create with gorgeous Emily.  I worked with her beautiful sister Christin last year for Senior Pictures, and I always feel so honored when I am chosen to again provide portraits for siblings during future years.  With nearly all of my business coming via word-of-mouth, I take it as a high compliment that families return again and again.

Now, let me tell you a little about Emily.  I won’t have to tell you how stunning she is (you can see that for yourself!).

She has a passionate, “opinionated” (in her own words, but read: honest!) intensity that reminds me somehow of a Hollywood star -

one who just exudes glamor without even having to try ;) .

She also is super involved in Club Volleyball, so we found a court in Canyon Lake to get some shots to remember this important part of her life right now.

We were also blessed by a few Canyon Lake residents who graciously allowed us to shoot in front of their amazing homes.

It was so fun to have such gorgeous backgrounds to work with – pairing with Emily perfectly :) .

I kept telling her that these images we created together would compliment a magazine interview perfectly, so when she needs headshots, they’ll be ready :) .

Okay, Emily, when you are a famous kinesiologist or trainer or coach or whatever it is the Lord has in store for you, remember us little people, okay?  ;)

Thanks so much for sharing such a fun afternoon with me.  Can’t wait to show you everything we created together!

~ Andrea

December 29, 2010

When Time Stood Still: A Fun Fall Color Beauty {Hemet Senior Pictures}

 

 

I’m back!!  After a long maternity break (and a move into our new home the same weekend our Ellie was born), I am now officially back to work part-time again.  I’ve treasured the focused family time I was given, and I’m also excited to resume creating with my wonderfully patient clients.

 

On Monday I had the pleasure of creating with Paige, a sweet high school senior friend of mine (who also happens to be gorgeous!).  Our morning started out foggy but then blossomed to include a gorgeous set of fallish tones… It really was a perfect day for an adventurous shoot, so we went for it.

 

Our first location was a beautiful canyon that’s normally dry, but due to our recent heavy rainfall, there was a stream running through it.  We hiked just a bit and found some beautiful light.

 

 

Paige has a God-given sparkle to her eyes; it just draws you in.

 

Our next location was also normally dry, but there was plenty of water in the riverbed – just the right amount to sink my boots down into the muddy sand up to my ankles, lol.  The light here was also perfect for Paige.

 

 

She has such a bubbly joy about her!

 

 

I kept telling her that we need to contact her sweater manufacturer and let them know we have new advertising material for them.  Such a beautiful model.

 

 

Our final location was up the highway toward Idyllwild, and she rocked this too!

 

 

Of course we needed one ON the highway as well…

 

 

Okay Miss Paige, if you ever decide to do any modeling as a side job to being a physical therapist, I won’t be surprised if I see you in a magazine one day… :)

 

 

 

Thanks so much for allowing me the pleasure of being the photographer for your Senior Portraits, Paige.  You are truly beautiful inside and out – keep allowing the Lord to shine!

 

See you soon to show you the rest!

~Andrea

 

 

October 20, 2008

Seriously beautiful!

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Just had to add another from Marissa’s shoot – doesn’t she belong in a magazine?! I think most people are nervous at the beginning of a shoot because they’re not sure what to expect, and because most people don’t really like having their picture taken in the first place. Thanks Marissa for trusting me with this and “working it” for the camera – go girl!

Senior Portrait Shoot for Marissa

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Saturday I had the privilege of taking Marissa’s Senior Portraits. We had a great time walking and talking and laughing together in downtown Riverside. Here’s a sneak peek – I can’t wait to show you the rest! Thanks again Marissa, for a lovely afternoon and thanks Michelle for the wonderful dinner!

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