Welcome!
I am Hanssie Trainor and I am a wedding and portrait photographer in Southern California. Does anyone even read this little bio section anyway? I mean, if you really wanted to know my biography, you would click the little tab above my head that said , About Me, right? And if that were not enough, you could just read this blog and pretty much know every little nuance of my life. If that STILL weren't enough you could follow me on Facebook or Twitter and know what I'm eating for breakfast, lunch, dinner and midnight snack. So, instead of me spouting off more stuff about me, which I think I do too much of three times a week on this blog anyway, I'm just gonna say hi, tell you that you should hire me if you want incredible wedding photos (especially if you are getting married in Greece or the Bahamas--heehee) and maybe I'll get a chance to get to know YOU someday as well.

Oh and one more thing, if you are a photographer or even someone who wants to figure out how to use that camera of yours, I also lead a fabulous group of rockstar photographers of all abilities in bimonthly SoCal Photog Shootouts. If you're interested in joining our group to network, build your portfolio, learn, teach, hang out or just be, let me know. All are welcome!
♥♥♥Hanssie♥♥♥♥ 951-264-1710




the places: pacific edge hotel bridal shoot ~ laguna beach, ca

July 1, 2009 – 4:52 pm

Brazilian model with gorgeous eyes - check.

Three story villa on the beach - check.

Super cute and chic vintage gowns - check.

Awesome bouquets and table settings - check.

All you could ever ask for in a photo shoot. I’m a lucky gal.

Special Thanks to:

Pacific Edge Hotel - a beautiful place to have your wedding and reception

Kacee Geoffrey - Make-up artist extraordinaire - perfect for your wedding day or portrait session (she’ll make you look like a model!)

Fantasy Floral Designs - Amanda created the most gorgeous bouquets (of which I can’t show because one of her creations is being published! Trust me, I’ve NEVER seen anything like it!)

Mele Amore Event Planning + Design - Michelle has an amazing eye that you need to help you plan your wedding day!

Thanks also to my model, Maria.

This two photos are my absolute favorites. The first one reminds me of Real Simple magazine.

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for photographers: i ♥ faces entry

June 28, 2009 – 9:00 pm

I love ♥ faces. I do. When I first started my photographic journey, I liked taking pictures of inanimate objects. They don’t move, have a bad side or blink. As I progressed, and started taking pictures of actual people, I realized that I was having much more fun capturing faces and emotions than that fabulous unmoving bush shaped like a cow in someone’s yard.

Anyone who has read my blog knows that I am a little competitive. (I can hear my husband snorting as he reads this right now). I’m not THAT competitive. I just HAVE TO win. Not a big deal.

So, pair up my love for faces and my extreme love, bordering obsession for competition and here we have a perfect contest for moi. The theme is wedding bells and I am entering both the adult and kids competitions. Check out the website and submit your own stuff at: www.iheartfaces.com

Ugh. I had this post all ready to submit and they changed the rules so I could only pick one photo! Ahhh!!! So then I’ve totally changed my mind about which to use. I hope I chose the right one!

This picture was taking at the Mission Inn while shooting with my friend Paul with CeanOne Photography. All day the daughter of the bride was so excited for her mother, exclaiming how beautiful she looked. Right after the ceremony, she let her emotions overtake her and just broke down sobbing with joy. I just love the emotion.

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