I cannot think of anyone more thoughtful than Elle. She is a gorgeous woman outside and inside, and her heart just radiates kindness. I had a lovely makeover session with her and she got to let go and be free. I love it when a woman's smile lights up like hers. Congratulations Eleanor for making the Top 100 Most Influential Filipinas in the U.S.!!
Earlier this year I began playing with the idea that I could combine my love of makeup, magazines, and all things pretty with photographing women. (Thanks to an inspiring workshop that has rocked my world, I fell in LOVE!) I worked with Aracely, a sweet "quiet on the outside at first" kinda girl. She brought her mom into the studio for Mother's Day. It was so much fun spending an afternoon with these two bantering back and forth in english and spanish, and I didn't have my daughter there to translate for me!
Anyway, we glammed them up, threw the fan on to get their beautiful locks blowing in the wind and BAM! It was fabulous!
Flawless makeup provided by: Stefani of Metamorphosiz
I worked with Muey for a couple years, and she jumped at the opportunity to have me photograph her and her sister. This was a fun shoot from the minute they walked in. There was no warm up period, it was simply a matter of "HERE I AM!" and we rocked it! Aren't they just gorgeous?? I love my Boo Thang Muey Muey!
Boudoir & Glamour photography available in Benicia, CA. Near Napa Valley and East Bay Area. hello@meobaaklini.com
Bella and I met in Barcelona. It could have been the massive amounts of authentic Sangria talking, but we instantly buddied up and became friends ever since. It's nice to meet genuine people that can mutually make each other crack up :) By the way, this gorgeous mother of 4 totally inspires me to be a supermom. Like, seriously.
I love it when a photo shoot just feels like a hangout with friends. Yes, it was my first time meeting them in person, but this is one helluva family. I can still hear Nani's little munchkin voice in my head, "Look Mommy!!!". Oh, and seriously...how hot can one couple get? So glad I got to meet the Gomez's and share a few laughs from our "back in the day" stories!
Meo Baaklini is a family photographer based in the San Francisco Bay Area. The studio is located in Benicia, CA. Hair & makeup service is available for every session. Email hello@meobaaklini.com for more information.
Caitlin was my first. Yes, my very first makeover session. It was from this point forward that I would fall in love with this genre of photography. It's the beauty and glamour without the boas, soft focus and fist tucked under the chin.
Thank you Caitlin for having faith in me and also letting me borrow your man as an assistant ;)
