dont smile now - Shani Barel Photography- Los Angeles Based Photographer

Twin Day

shani — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:05:49 +0000

Coincidentally, my kids’s school is having Twin Day today… which means we’ll see a lot of little girls in matching outfits, (and boys too) last year I had to make a mutual last minute trip to target to buy matching outfits with her friend. This year I am all about technology, (and about NOT going to Target) [...] Related posts:

knoll again

shani — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:10:49 +0000

If it feels like all I am shooting these days is Knoll furniture with kids jumping around on them – it is kind of true….I have had 3 shoots at knoll over the last three months, and what can I say, they are fun to blog…. and this time I picked ones that were not picked [...] Related posts:

The Prima Ballerina Show

shani — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:28:01 +0000

So I may have an issue with watching too much TV… I may read more books between seasons…and watch much more when it’s back…. and I know you’re wondering what I watch, and when I tell you, you’ll wonder why. So I’ll start with the answer. Once upon a time (up until 9 years ago) [...] Related posts:

Being 13

shani — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 19:23:46 +0000

I may have titled a blog post “being 13″ before – (Nope- I ‘ve run a search and this is the first…) it resonates with me, because I remember being 13, I REMEMBER being 13…I dont know what it was like for others – but I remember for me, it was the beginning of self searching – up until the, it [...] Related posts:

Last session of 2011

shani — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 23:20:47 +0000

This was SUPPOSED to be the last photo session of 2011…I managed to squeeze in a last minute editorial shoot on Thursday just before Christmas weekend, but as I was photographing this dear family, it FELT like the last shoot of 2011. It was a special family session, since the May family have been goo [...] Related posts:

Merry Christmas

shani — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 08:17:10 +0000

And I am not just talking about the 99 cent gift bag! Share and Enjoy: Related posts:Like Christmas in July Related posts:

Like Christmas in July

Stripe Heaven

shani — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 07:14:52 +0000

Every so often my friend Heather, hand Zoe down some clothes…this is great, not only because of the savings (Reduce, recycle reuse…saving the EARTH here people…) it just solves my styling ( or lack of) for Zoe.. She just gets a bunch of tops, and only wears the ones she likes…I am so jeans and [...] Related posts:

Obsessed

shani — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 08:53:16 +0000

Or a tale of a girl with a dream…it’s all how you look at it. That girl is not me, that’s not my story, yet – ok, maybe I am following, but I have not caught up yet. The story is about a girl named Jasmine Star, and she tells her story best. I am [...] Related posts:

at the park

Knoll 2011 The Next Generation of Dessers

shani — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 19:56:18 +0000

I know it’s Christmas when we gear up for our knoll shoot – we’ve been shooting it for 5 years now and it’s still as fun as it was the first time…Using classic furniture from the knoll collection – and daring to do thing on it we’re not allowed to do any other day of [...] Related posts:

No Worries Event Planning – The 2nd annual round (square) Table

shani — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 04:11:08 +0000

This week I got to go out on a real grown up night, with girls, girlfriends, colleagues….and it was an extra special night organized by Dee of, of course…No Worries Event Planning and we carpooled downtown to the new restaurant – Magnolia … did I say downtown? We had a nice long drive and chatted about [...] Related posts:

Hard Rock

shani — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 22:12:49 +0000

Last week I was on vacation. I didn’t GO on vacation, but I was on one… or whatever it is we want to call it – I was a way at a photography conference, which to me is like being on vacation – it was in San Diego, a lovely city, with a beach, [...] Related posts:

DSPA ( Doing Something Particularly Awesome…)

shani — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 09:27:30 +0000

This is the preschool my kids used to go to – it’s a wonderful school just a few blocks a way from my home – it’s where they went every day (except if they were really ill) – where they learned their letters (ok, that was Sesame Street) where they bonded with their first [...] Related posts:

Oh the places you’ll go….

shani — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 21:09:17 +0000

A wedding just happened – and I just had to give a sneak peek…a preview…a look…a taste…..and until the slideshow is ready – this should hold you through! Share and Enjoy: Related posts:Paul and Laraine- THE wedding Related posts:

Paul and Laraine- THE wedding

Mazal Tov!

shani — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 20:23:45 +0000

The many faces of Sara – Pretty, smart, tom boy, funny, happy, excited dancing, free, sweet and loving! I had so much fun spending time with the family – you guys are hilarious, and grooving on the dance floor was a revelation of not matter what age one is – it’s all in the [...] Related posts:

Tradition

shani — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 06:00:19 +0000

It’s become a tradition at this temple to take this teasing image with the Bar Mitzvah kids – and like all good traditions - they are fun, and you can’t stop… so we don’t…Sara was our last “victim” but she certainly got the last laugh! More great pick coming soon, but couldn’t keep parents waiting to long, no matter [...] Related posts:

Malibu Villa Calcare Wedding – Laura and Brian

shani — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 22:58:19 +0000

I’ve known Laura and seen her on and off for almost ten years now – every once in awhile through a friend of a friend, I’d hear, Laura got this job, laura moved to this place, Laura changed this job, Laura moved back, Laura met a guy, Laura’s still with the guy, Laura’smoved again, Laura’s still with [...] Related posts:

Horizon Hotel Wedding – A Lovely Day in a Hot Dessert

shani — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 03:46:26 +0000

I met Kristin and Ken as the associate photographer of Michael Segal – The wedding was held at the totally awesome Horizon Hotel in Palm Springs – that is a remodeled 1952 bungalow clad rooms – minimally desgined with a vintage flair, modern amenities, and an OUTDOOR SHOWER…in some rooms…the real treat was the continental [...] Related posts:

Horizon Hotel

shani — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 20:58:34 +0000

I got to spend this weekend at the gorgeously Mad Men-ish Horizon Hotel in Palm Springs – shooting a wedding as an associate for Michael Segal. Photos to follow, but these are from Friday night…. Share and Enjoy: Related posts:Horizon Hotel Wedding – A Lovely Day in a Hot Dessert Marry-in-a-del-rey Palm Springs Friendship Related posts:

Paper Anniversary

shani — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 08:35:38 +0000

According to Wikipedia – Here in America, traditionally, for the first year’s anniversary, paper gifts should be given ( it mentions CLocks as the modern version- CLOCK? what kind of clock?- and a carnation flower…Does a blog post count as paper? As it is Paul and Laraine’s first anniversary – - so CONGRATULATIONS! Share and [...] Related posts:

Head Shots in LA is like Hot Dogs in NY

shani — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 05:04:35 +0000

In LA, there must be as many head shot photographers as there are actors…(and as hot dogs stands in NY ) And yet, even with a pseudo business name like Don’t Smile Now, there’s a brave soul that will risk it and hire me for a commercial head shot…I say that because if you don’t [...] Related posts: