New Headshots for Actress, Heidi by Karri Brantley Photography

This very hilarious comedic actress and voice over talent has graced my life lately, as we've had the privilege of working together on a couple of voice over projects, so when she hired me to update her commercial headshot portfolio for her agent, I was super pumped! I knew we would have a complete blast together. We, seriously, laugh it up every time we are together {I mean just look at how freakin' adorable her face is....she is a crack-up!}, so I new we could collaborate & bring out the best in her personality.

She hadn't had any updated shots of her new hair-do, so I decided to come to her house in Beverly Hills off Mulholland Drive. Perfect lighting and gorgeous views.....WOW! Honestly, the moment I arrived, I was tempted just to kick back out on her back yard, drink some wine and laugh for hours. However, I knew that would happen eventually, as soon as we got some work done. My moto: work hard, play hard! So, I showed up ready to get these amazing new headshots done for her agent. We, of course, laughed our fools heads off during & after. I couldn't be more thrilled for the great updated shots we captured. The perfect color shirts to compliment and really make those eyes pop! LOVE IT!

 

Adventures in Yosemite for the weekend with friends!

Um, this place, amazing. Yosemite National Park. There are no words big enough or fancy enough or or emulating enough to describe how incredibly beautiful this place is. A group of us went to celebrate one of my friends birthday & we all decided to rent a really nice cabin at the base of the park. We had LOADS of fun cooking healthy scrumptious food, hiking to beautiful water falls, enjoying fun times playing pool and board games and cracking jokes in the jazzuzi. All sorts of just good times. You know I brought my camera, so enjoy the magnificent views....

Two thumbs up after hiking all day to this gorgeous water fall! 

Karri Brantley Photography captures Space Shuttle Endeavor in Los Angeles.

As most of the world knows, Space Shuttle Endeavor has retired and recently made its final journey across America to the Los Angeles Space & Air Museum, where it will be on display for the world to see. There was a lot of buzz going around the country as NASA was flying this space shuttle on top of an airplane flying from state to state. Especially here in LA, it was exciting to know that there was a chance to see it flying in the air. While making the journey on its last day from San Francisco, every media outlet gave its audience a play by play of the anticipated arrival here in LA. I happen to have been Tweeting when I noticed people around town documenting their 'best viewing' spots beginning at the crack of dawn around town. Bummer. Well, it was around 11:30 ish, so I know it was a bit too late to fight the massive crowds around the area to get a good view. Most were up by The Griffith Observatory, which I can see from my house, but I knew there was NO way to attempt to drive up at this late in the game. So, I quickly decided to grab my camera & 70-200 mm lens and perch outside in the comforts of my driveway.....just in case I was lucky enough to have the perfect view of the shuttle.

I was listening to the radio outside on my iPhone, Nikon camera in hand, ready to get a possible glance at the sight of this very rare vision. When all of a sudden, I heard a loud plane approaching {this is no real surprise, as Hollywood is always bustling with helicopters, sirens, and planes everywhere} somewhere, I couldn't place where it was coming from.....THEN OUT OF KNOW WHERE.... THIS FLASHED BEFORE MY EYES......

I couldn't believe I actually captured this. There are two fighter jets behind the shuttle. It was a sight to see and I actually teared up as I knew I was witnessing some incredible history & was honored to see it in my very own front yard. Not only did I get to see this shot, but the crew then circled around the area 2 additional times! I was shouting for joy and my shutter was going 900 miles a minute, hoping to get something. These images below are what I was able to capture in such a brief time. What an incredible opportunity. Everyone in the neighborhood came out of their houses to experience this and it was a great bonding moment for all of us! And when it was all done, we didn't have to fight traffic or crowds or what have you. Truly a wonderful blessing.

Karri Brantley Photography captures Family Photo Shoot in Michigan

While on my trip to Michigan for Labor Day Weekend, I captured the entire Atteberry clan once again! Their yearly family photos shoot. We had a rather interesting day. It started out all nice and sunny, but by the time the shoot was scheduled, we ran into some pretty dicey weather. You'd NEVER know that we all were dodging rain the entire shoot. They were such troopers and we were efficient and had it all down to a science. I love this family with all my heart and was honored to capture them all.

On a recent trip to MI, Karri Brantley Photography, captured family photo sessions!

While on my recent trip to Michigan, I had a bunch of shoots scheduled and thought I'd share some examples from some of them....all taken with my iPhone & edited with some fancy app. Now that I'm back, I'm in post processing mode, so I gotta run!!!

Beautiful shot of a sunrise as a passenger on a plane!

{Photo taken from my iPhone}

Good Morning! I took the red-eye {*yawn*} from LAX to Detroit and opened my eyes from one of many cat naps, opened the shade, proceeded to look out the window and saw this breath taking view of a sunrise off one of the Great Lakes. I just had to share this with you......

Theatrical Headshots for local actor in Hollywood by Karri Brantley Photography!

I have the pleasure of knowing this very sweet person and am honored to call her one of my dearest friends. Our story of knowing each other isn't very long, but I consider her one of the most influential and supportive people in my life. It's very strange how we've connected, well I suppose the Universe doesn't think so, as it was all in perfect timing......

Back when I was visiting LA in October, a special friend from where I was living in Asheville suggested that I meet her friend Pam. She said we had a lot in common regarding the film and television field and thought we'd really hit it off. Well, we tried on several occasions to meet up, but for what ever reason, we weren't able to. So when I moved to CA, after the first of the year, I was wanting to hire a personal trainer to get my ass in shape. I randomly was on FB & noticed Pam's status about a personal training accomplishment she achieved and was shocked because I had no idea she did that. I contacted her, hoping she would remember me and within a matter of hours, I was at her gym and signed up to develop a plan of working out with her. Since then, we've developed a great friendship. As you can see, Pam's infectious smile and warm spirit has influenced me in so many ways. She's helping reshape my body, along with my spiritual connection to the universe. I've found strength within myself I NEVER knew I had.

Among many talents, Pam is also an accomplished actress in LA and hired me to update her, as she calls them, 'Mom commercial shots.' Apparently her agent and manager are thrilled at what we captured!

Good ole blue eyes headshot session in Los Angeles with Karri Brantley Photography!

This is Alex. He is studying at a local University for film and television. He is also taking improv classes at Second City Hollywood. He wanted headshots, for the first time in his life and asked me to do it. Look at them blue eyes {no enhancement there on my end!} and dimples will ya ladies?!?