Kristy & Michael | Palm Springs Engagement Session

brethurston June 2, 2012

I have never shot an engagement session in the same location twice, and Kristy and Michael's engagement proved no different. I have loved Palm Springs since the first time I visited when I was 15 years old with my family. My parents had planned on taking us to Jamaica but then realized that it was too costly with airfare, so they took us to Palm Springs instead. As we were driving into the desert, I remember thinking, "Are you serious?? We were supposed to go to Jamaica and instead we get THIS?" Well, that vacation turned out to be my all time favorite. I love the relaxed, luxurious vibe of Palm Springs. I love the heat, I love the food, I love the landscape, I love the shops, I love the resorts...all of it. Kristy and Michael live in Indio and we really had no idea exactly WHERE in Palm Springs we would shoot until the day of. I got there an hour early to look around but couldn't really make up my mind. What resulted was us shooting in four different locations - downtown, a random residential side street, a trail head, and finally out by the wind turbines. Oh, and did I mention it was 106 degrees? That's mild for Palm Springs, but still pretty darn hot in my book. Kristy and Michael were so laid back and honestly up for anything. I could have shot them all day long. I can't wait for their wedding in October!

Seattle...Are You Ready? | Downtown Seattle Boudoir Marathon

brethurston May 31, 2012

I am so pleased to announce my first boudoir marathon in Seattle which will be held on Sunday, July 15th. Here are the details!

There will be 6 openings...first come, first serve!
Each session will be 1 hour long
The sessions will be held at a high end hotel in Downtown Seattle
There will be a professional makeup artist on location to get you beautified
Each participant will receive 20-25 high resolution digital files as well as an 8x8 "Little Black Book"
Champagne will be served for those of you over 21. Cheers!
Your session will be done by me - a super cool, laid back chick...so no need to be nervous or uncomfortable!
All of your images will be professionally retouched, super model style. Got blemishes, stretch marks, a few extra pounds? Don't sweat it.

So, how much? $400 per person. You deserve to see how beautiful you are.

“I would just say what I have been telling all my friends, DO IT. I have always seen the flaws in my body but after looking at the pictures, I finally saw myself the way I know my husband sees me. And it was good, and I’m hot! Like, really, really hot :) And also Bre, you make everyone so at ease, even people who aren’t ready to bare it all like me. And you are honest, if there’s a dimple or a roll situation, you tell it like it is and have us switch positions. We all appreciated that! But seriously I am showing EVERYONE!!!!!! I think I just rambled too much, but the bottom line is your work made me feel good about my curvy bod. And you ROCK.”

Please email me directly to book your spot: bre@brethurston.com

I can't wait to meet you!

Jennifer & Rick Are Married! | Royal Vista Golf Club Wedding

brethurston May 14, 2012

Jennifer and Rick began their love story at the happiest place on Earth - Disneyland! Rick had arranged for one of the cartoon artists to create a "Will you marry me" drawing and as they sat there, Jen didn't suspect a thing. Sure, as people were walking by they were grinning extra large at them (since they could see the drawing), but she had no idea. When the artist turned it around for Jen to see, Rick got down on one knee and proposed. She said yes, of course ;) Jen and Rick got married at the St. Margaret Mary Parish in Chino and then we headed over to the Royal Vista Golf Club in the city of Walnut for the reception. I loved, loved, loved their entire bridal party - everyone was so genuine and fun! The guests enjoyed a photobooth, a candy bar, great music, and tons of great food. The entire wedding was truly a joy to photograph. Just like Jen and Rick, it was super laid back and "go with the flow" and I felt right at home!

Jen had this little coin taped to the inside of her shoe. Love!