Alice Kuo Shippee Photography

ms. coderre • boudoir • fashion photography

Alice — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:25:00 +0000

Soooo excited to finally do a sesh with the gorgeous Danielle Corderre! She is a fit, beautiful woman who is a CrossFitter at my husband’s gym, CrossFit 1440. Danielle has a feline look that belies her exotically mixed heritage–Italian, French, & Scottish. Here’s a little sneak of her gorgeousness…

mrs. dooley • boudoir photography

Alice — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 16:00:09 +0000

So excited to get the green light to share Mrs. Dooley’s boudoir session! Here’s a sweet sneak…more images to come!

family tree • the barlaan family • redondo beach, ca

Alice — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 05:31:24 +0000

A celebration of fun, family, & a glorious So Cal “winter” with Samantha, Orlondo, & their beautiful tikes Wyatt, Silas, & Blair! May the glow of love follow you through the New Year!

holiday hagens • the hagen family • playa del rey, ca

Alice — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 20:52:22 +0000

So much gratitude to the Dorsett-Hagen family! It was such a pleasure to meet Emily & Adam, their spunky daughter Noelle, & their handsome hunk Emerson. Loved having fun with them! Happy Holidays & a Joyful New Year!

seven letter word for family • the findleys • redondo beach, ca

Alice — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 01:48:55 +0000

I couldn’t possibly write all that I’d want about my wonderful friend Dana. She’s known me through thick, thin, & just plain crazy. Dana has always been like a sister to me–someone capable & dependable & positive that I would trust to pack my house & balance my checkbook. I always say that she’s the type of gal who gets more done between 6 AM and noon than I can do all week. She’s creative, loving, thoughtful, talented, hard-working…In just the last four years, she & wonderful husband Kirk grew their marriage into a family of four! It was very special to share our pregnancies at the same time, & to be in the same phases of parenthood. We often laugh & talk about what life was like “then” (road trips, vinyl pants, discos, Olive Garden), & how it is “now” (day care, sleepless nights, Target). I loved doing these first family pictures of theirs since the arrival of daughter & little sister, Aria, last spring. She joined big brother Race, & now Dana & Kirk have a perfect matched set. Here’s to “now” & this amazing family!

sunset trail • the kloes-corwin family • palos verdes estates, ca

Alice — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 08:08:53 +0000

It has been so great to be back in touch with Regina, an old colleague of mine from Beverly Hills High School. Since we both left there, we’ve moved to the South Bay, had kids, & crossed paths once or twice. We have friends in common from Beverly, but also now from Ridgecrest Middle School; the world of education is a small one when you get to know a few teachers in a small community. It was great to have Regina attend my first “Capture Your Kid! Photography Workshop for Parents;” a familiar & supportive face in the classroom is always a bonus! I’ve now had the pleasure of meeting her sons, Cristian & Ashton, a handful of times, & I am always bowled over by how absolutely gorgeous they are. But even more so, they are so kind & so full of joy! On the afternoon of our session, I got to capture Regina, her lovely husband Pat, & the boys just taking a walk & being the warm & fun-loving family they are. It was such a pleasure to see these boys, these brothers, together—how their personalities are so unique, & how there is just so much love between them…

thanks • the hsieh sisters & families • pacific palisades, ca

Alice — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 04:41:39 +0000

The last time I photographed Yvonne & Elaine & their families was two years ago. I was preparing myself for how much the kids must have grown since then, but I still couldn’t believe it when I saw them! Shae was still in grade school last time, but now he’s halfway through eighth grade (which makes him closer to being a high-schooler!). And little sister Mia is that blossom of a girl who is just super into soccer & probably has no idea how gorgeous a young lady she’s become. But they’re both still kids enough that snuggling Mom, Elaine, is still cool—which was the most endearing thing to see. And Yvonne’s oldest, Sonia, was just a baby a couple years ago; not so this year! She’s definitely the big girl-older sister to little Tessa, whose little teeth just made the best smile! Here’s to sisterhood, cousins, & being together for the holidays!

rain & shine • the byars family • palos verdes estates, ca

Alice — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 07:51:34 +0000

I had a late afternoon session scheduled with the Byars family, & was grumbling to myself about the forecasted rain that had gotten heavier & heavier that day. But I love shooting in the plaza near my home, because it’s got old-world beauty & covered walkways, shielding us from any rare inclement weather. The Byars showed up after an already full day, all dressed & excited, & ready to go despite the wet weather. They were having a great time snuggling each other, dancing, & racing–& at the tail end of our session, I learned never to mistrust Mother Nature: The clouds split open & the most golden of golden lights radiated toward us, reflected on the wet ground. I couldn’t have planned for prettier light! And I thought, what a great symbol for Janis, who is so positive. She is always able to see the silver lining, always has a smile & an upbeat energy. She’s an elementary school teacher—& boy, are her students lucky to have her! The only luckier ones are her wonderful husband Brad (who just rebuilt their whole kitchen with his own two hands!), sweet, spunky Amy (who is really into dancing right now), & gentle, fun Ethan (who is a total lovebug). And would you believe it—we got to see a huge rainbow at the end of our session!

number one! • the juarez family celebrates daniel’s first birthday

Alice — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 05:31:27 +0000

How special that first birthday is with your first baby! I was so honored to help Mandy & Derek celebrate Daniel’s first year with our portrait session. It was extra special, because Mandy is a close friend of my childhood “cousin,” Tricia, whose mom is my mom’s best friend. I love sharing this friendship, & we all have sons who are the same age. I had a great time clicking away while Daniel got snuggled by mommy & daddy—& even more fun was watching him dig into a birthday cupcake…at first tentatively, & then getting it, & then with gusto! Happy First Birthday, Daniel!! And congratulations to Mandy & Derek for surviving that first year & raising such a sweet little boy!

c3 • the cuevas kids • palos verdes estates, ca

Alice — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 02:51:42 +0000

The Cuevas family is always in motion! Mama Erin is a dynamo–mother of three, entrepreneur, producer, & wife to wonderful husband & partner in all their creative plans, Frank. I am so impressed by how this family makes moving & opening new businesses look like so much fun & adventure. They’ve crossed the country & started new ventures & nested new homes all in the time I’ve known them, & they inspire me to break out of the routine & be bold! But I have to say, it’s nice to have them back here where we can resume our playdates & face time. We love seeing their three beautiful kids—Sienna, Jack, & introducing new addition, baby sister Carolina…