Thursday, February 4, 2010

Dead Man Walking | San Jose City Lights Theater Benefit with Sister Prejean

I recently had the wonderful opportunity to photograph San Jose City Lights Theater Company's promotional pictures for Theatre Bay Area magazine. It's very exciting to have my first magazine cover! The publicity piece is for their current show Dead Man Walking.

Last weekend I attended the company's benefit dinner and show where I had the great privilege of meeting Sister Helen Prejean in person. She is truly one incredible woman with the kindest heart, broadest smile and a sense of humor that would make any nun blush! She really is an American icon; spreading the word of compassion for all beings. Her story is incredible, so much so that there was a blockbuster film based on her book and Sean Penn won the academy award for best actor playing the inmate that sparked her mission.

The play is running through February 21st and I can't recommend it highly enough. A superb rendition that will not leave a dry eye in the audience.
Click here to purchase tickets: http://www.cltc.org/

some of my photos for the magazine...




Sister Prejean speaking at the benefit dinner.



Meeting herself! Actress Lisa Mallette meets S. Prejean directly after the performance. I can't say how amazing it was to have "the real person" attend the play. She said she thought it was the best rendition she'd seen outside of the movie!

Sister Prejean telling actor Thomas Gorrebeeck who played Matthew Poncelet that it was so good to see him alive. Indeed an emotional moment!
Story telling with remarkable S. Prejean humor.
Asked how it feels to watch her story played out on stage she replied that it always puts her back in the moment including all the emotion and stress she felt at the time.

The amazing director Amanda Folena and her husband Justin Karr ~ my beautiful wedding couple from May, 2009

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Bride's Choice Award | Wedding Wire 2010


Congratulations! We are excited to announce that Cara Mia Photography has been chosen to receive the Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2010.
This award recognizes the top 5 percent of local wedding professionals from the WeddingWire Network who demonstrate excellence in quality,service and professionalism. The Bride’s Choice Awards™ are determined exclusively by recent newlyweds (brides and grooms)through extensive surveys and reviews, which means your past clients have spoken on our behalf and selected you to receive this honor.

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Cape Town, South Africa | Day 2 Favorites











last light on Table Mountain








Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Cape Town, South Africa | Day 1 favorites

Crystals & Champagne


Shadowplay

Watercolors









Saturday, December 26, 2009

Winning Photo in WPJA contest: 15th place Q3, 2009


I'm so excited to have a winning photo in the WPJA (Wedding Photojournalist Association) 3rd quarter contest of 2009!! This beautiful image placed 15th in the Ceremony category among hundreds of submissions by wedding photojournalists from around the world. I captured this moment at Elise and Jonathan's wedding in the stunning Santa Clara University Mission Church. The light and sweet gesture expresses exactly what I try to capture at every wedding. I'm so thrilled to have this lovely image represent my work.
Here's the link to my profile page on WPJA : Cara's Profile

Monday, December 7, 2009

Kaski Family Portrait | Tilden Park



Now that's going to be a big Christmas tree... but how to get it home?





Thursday, October 22, 2009

Deserie + Joe | Testarossa Vineyards

Here are some of my favorite images from Deserie and Joe's wedding at Testarossa Vineyards. What a beautiful family you have now; four adorable children and the cutest pug. (what is it with me and dogs? that's two weddings in a row, I love it!) An identical twin brother to the groom certainly added to the fun since I really had to make sure I was photographing the right guy, and they really had a good time trying to confuse me! Thanks for all the fun and wonderful opportunity to share your incredible day.
Enjoy the the lovely slideshow here: Deserie and Joe's Wedding
To register to view the photos click here www.pictage.com/734094