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some wedding images ...

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 03:00:15 GMT

Huntington Beach Wedding

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 18:08:05 GMT

I just got this amazing email from Afsoon ... I love my job! Thanks Afsoon :)

Dear Shannon,

Where do I begin….thank you so much for the beautiful pictures that you captured for us on our wedding day. When I first read the testimonials on your site I thought….”are these really true”... I am many times a skeptic when it comes to testimonials. However, from the moment I spoke to you, my worries were put to rest by your kind, friendly nature. And as I worked with you, I understood what people were saying. You are very talented and your pictures speak for themselves in this regard. It is this talent coupled with your character though that makes you wonderful to work with. I like others immediately felt comfortable with you. Your way of putting others at ease really made a difference in the midst of the all the wedding planning stress. You answered my questions (and I know I have had many) and you helped with my concerns. Then when we met you for our engagement shoot you managed to make Reza and I feel at ease and capture great pictures that he actually liked - and he never likes his pictures! Then came the wedding day….you patiently put up with our “big fat Iranian wedding” taking all the pictures everyone wanted. You were there when we wanted you to capture a posed shot while unobtrusively capturing the emotion of the day. And now you are patiently helping us through the album process. In short, what makes you great - The combination of your talent and character. I, like other brides you have worked with, feel like we had been friends for years and I continue to feel that way today. I hope that we have more happy occasions that we can have you capture for us so that you can continue to be a part of our lives. I cannot find the right words to express how I feel….thank you!

Afsoon and Reza

You Tubin'

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 02:03:49 GMT

So I figured ... I am 33 (almost 34) years old ... it's about time I figured out how to "youtube" stuff. So ... that's what I did. I am pretty proud of myself ... baby steps.

Here is the video I posted - it is the dvd that I give all of the venues that ask me for "marketing materials". Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8JhSSRVKBk

(it's 9 minutes long ... but I promise it goes by FAST ... especially if you are IN it!)

Harthen Studios awarded Best of Los Angeles Project Wedding 2008

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:43:49 GMT

Wow! So cool! I think that the best part about this award is that it comes from YOU! My brides & grooms :)

About the Award:

"As one of the top 5% of wedding professionals in Los Angeles, your talent and professionalism has left a lasting impression on your clients and we are excited to award you this distinction! Project Wedding is a vibrant online community started by a husband and wife to help couples find the best wedding professionals in their area. Over 200,000 brides visit Project Wedding every month, and growth is rapidly accelerating. Congratulations on your impeccable level of service and quality as voted on by your past clients."

Joseph & Margaret Wong - Founders, Project Wedding

awwwww ... thanks :)

p.s.

So .... I HATE getting my picture taken! (which is why I try to make it as painless as possible for everyone in front of MY camera lens) ... anyway, every year my mother only asks for one thing for Christmas ... you guessed it - PICTURES! I think photographers are kind of like the shoe cobbler guy - you know ... they have no shoes?! Well, photographers are pretty much the same way - we have NO pictures of ourselves. So I had Andy (my awesome shooting partner that shows up to all of your weddings with me) take me and my husband Eric out on a photo shoot. THANK YOU ANDY! You are the best! My momma is gonna love these pictures!

Here is one of my favorite:

Eric & Shannon Harthen

Three Months?!? Really?!?

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 01:34:06 GMT

I can NOT believe I am this lame. Seriously. Although, I am not surprised. When I was in high school I tried keeping a journal. I would write entries in my journal and then ... months would pass because I got busy (a.k.a. lazy) and I would play catch-up. Seems blogging is no different! (I do, however, find time to Facebook for some reason?!)

Ok ... so, in the spirit of catching you up, here are some pictures for you to check out. If you want any details from any of these weddings (florist,dj, invites, etc.) email me and I will pass them along. If you want to be my friend on facebook - look me up and you will get lame updates on me everyday.

There's more ... but I have to start making my hubby some dinner now ... I will try not to wait 3 months. Maybe I will post tomorrow?!?

Oh boy ... I am busy!

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:05:23 GMT

I really should hire someone to blog for me ... I am so busy! If you are interested - let me know! lol! Andy & I have been busy little wedding photographers this summer! We have had back to back weddings and weddings every weekend since the end of May! It is a really good thing that I love my job!! I will post some pix real soon! Off to an e-shoot!!

Hannah + Andrew, June 20, 2008

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 22:20:31 GMT

Church: Shepherd of the Hills, Porter Ranch
Reception: Bel Air Presbyterian, Los Angeles
Cake: Jill's Cake Creations, Santa Clarita
Flowers: The Flower Pot
Dress: Demetrios Bridal

Here are some of my favorites:

Jennifer + Kevin, June 14, 2008

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 21:40:32 GMT

Church: Holy Redeemer in Montrose, CA
Reception: Happy Trails in Pasadena, CA
Cake: Takes the Cake
Flowers: Flowers by Sherri (Pasadena)
Dress: Jobyna's

Here are a few of my favorites:

Want Your First Dance to be on TV?!?

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:42:40 GMT

I just got this email from my friend Isabel. If you or someone you know is interested ... contact Isabel!

Check out the episode links below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNO8OaUiOOU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rOQSYtByYA&feature=related

TLC TV SERIES

WANT YOUR 'FIRST DANCE' TO BE ON TV?
TLC is looking for lucky couples to team up with our TOP NOTCH CHOREOGRAPHERS who will turn their first dance into an unforgettable production number!

If you want to surprise your guests with an awesome performance that will make your wedding truly memorable, contact us with the following
information:

PLEASE CONTACT US ASAP TO SET UP AN INTERVIEW

SEND ALL INFORMATION TO

rockthereception@gmail.com

CASTING@BNENT.COM

A PICTURE of the Bride & Groom
Bride's Name, Age, & Contact Info
Groom's Name, Age, & Contact Info
The CITY you live in...
The CITY your reception will be in.
Wedding Date…
How many people will be in the BRIDAL PARTY?
What's your ideal first dance SONG and WHY?
Briefly describe yourselves & tell us WHY we should pick you for thisamazing experience...

Isabel Chavez
Brand New Entertainment
10131 National Blvd
Los Angeles, CA
310-558-0898 X221
rockthereception@gmail.com

Laguna Beach, CA

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 04:58:07 GMT

Jenet and Nick got engaged on the beach in Laguna, so they wanted to take their engagement pictures here, too! I LOVE sentimental e-shoots! These two were so much fun I can't wait for their wedding August :)

Here are a few of my favorites: