Tag Archives: Beautiful

Senior Portraits, Elizette Class of 2012 © 2011 gabrielgastelum. All rights reserved.

SENIOR PORTRAIT SESSION // ELIZETTE CLASS OF 2011

I had a blast meeting Eli (short for Elizette) for an incredible senior portrait session. We had the most wonderful Arizona light on our side and some fun locations (Hello abandoned vintage car). She, in short, was incredibly fun to … Continue reading

Susan and Andrew Get Married in Los Altos Hills © 2011 gabrielgastelum. All rights reserved.

Susan + Andrew // Los Altos Hills Wedding

As soon as I met Susan and Andrew for coffee one day in San Mateo to talk wedding details, I knew it was going to be a good match. These two have known each other since their days at UCSD … Continue reading

Cynthia-Test-TMC-Design © 2011 gabrielgastelum. All rights reserved.

Test Shoot for TMC Designs

“I like your earrings!” was how the conversation started. I was at artwalk with my partner in crime (cousin Eddie) and he was searching for the owner of an awesome space we stumbled upon. The space was filled with artists … Continue reading

Evy and Joe's Wedding / The After Party © 2011 gabrielgastelum. All rights reserved.

Evy & Joe’s Wedding // The After Party Colorpalooza

As if Joe and Evy’s wedding celebrations weren’t [already big enough] they had to go and throw an after party to end all after parties. Seriously, it felt like it was just another wedding reception, thats how big it was. … Continue reading

Evy and Joe Say I do / Los Angeles Wedding Photographer © 2011 gabrielgastelum. All rights reserved.

Evy + Joe Say I Do! // Tubac Wedding Photography

This is not really an official wedding post because I wasn’t the official wedding photographer. It doesn’t really fit to say that it pains me that I wasn’t able to photograph Evy and Joe’s wedding. I knew they were in … Continue reading

John + Janna / San Francisco Wedding Photography © 2011 gabrielgastelum. All rights reserved.

Janna + John // A Los Altos Hills Wedding

I absolutely loved all the DIY details from John and Janna’s wedding. From the bouquets to the table settings, everything was done by an expert team of friends and family. Even though there was a slight chill in the air, … Continue reading

Susan + Andrew / San Francisco Engagement Photography © 2011 gabrielgastelum. All rights reserved.

Susan + Andrew // San Francisco Engagement Photography

To say that Susan + Andrew make each other smile is an understatement. It was all the little things I noticed. The way they grab each other’s hand while they walk, the way he covers her from the cold, the … Continue reading

Entwine by ANNE BOWEN © 2011 gabrielgastelum. All rights reserved.

Featured // Anne Bowen Bridals

I was there when Katherine picked the dress. I remember her walking out of the fitting room and hearing the collective “WOW” around the room. Niamh and I were convinced that it was THE dress. She just HAD to wear … Continue reading

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Briana C. // San Francisco Headshot Photography

The summer before 4th grade began, I met this girl who lived in my neighborhood. She had two sisters (one my sister’s age) and all three were going to be attending the same little school I went to. Looking back, … Continue reading

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Featured // Maharani Weddings!

If you follow my blog, you know that I was in India for the New Years photographing one of the most extravagantly awesome weddings ever. Hitha (the bride), suggested I contact Maharani Weddings and submit some pictures for them. According … Continue reading

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An ExtraOrdinary Little Girl // Munamati // Nepal

The other day I got a chance to catch up with Kamael, who I annoyed on her trip to India and Nepal for her organization. We were remembering the faces we saw and catching up on her most recent trip … Continue reading

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A Thousand Reasons To Smile

{When life gives you a hundred reasons to cry, show life you have a thousand reasons to smile} – Kid Cudi My post on this extraordinary little girl coming soon.