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Studio Z.. Capturing the Essence of You!

Studio Z is rapidly becoming Southern California’s premier wedding production studio for one reason; from passion comes perfection.  Comprised of Michelle Zuniga, Annie Laurie, and Bill Rice, Studio Z photographers offer a variety of styles portraying heartfelt emotion, artistic innovation and aesthetic perfection.  The trio creates a welcoming and energetic atmosphere, evoking the true identity of their subjects.  Studio Z prides itself on being creative, edgy and fun.  Their photojournalistic approach and loose direction enables them to capture the genuine qualities of each subject they photograph.  Brides and grooms frequently proclaim they have never been more comfortable or excited to be in front of a camera and they feel as though they’ve acquired three new friends.  Personal, energetic and passionate. Studio Z



Cecilia and John Engaged!!!

Its so much fun doing a photo shoot with good friends! CC and John wanted a little variety in their engagement session, so what better locations than Balboa Park and the Gaslamp in San Diego?

We began walking around the park, shooting at all the beautiful locations that Balboa has to offer. We could have spent hours here and gotten hundreds of unique images, but we wanted to hit up Gaslamp for a more “urban” feel as well. We caught the sunset in the city and began our journey around the shops, trolley tracks and utilized the lighting of the downtown nightlife.

After getting ample exercise visiting our beautiful city, our stomachs took over and we started craving some sustenance. We swung by and picked up my beautiful wife and had a nice little dinner back up in North County.

We had a blast! Congratulations Cecilia and John! Your wedding in October will be here before you know it! – Bill

Michelle Zuniga - Some of your best work Bill. Stunning!

Ashley and Adam in Downtown La Jolla

I met Ashley and Adam in La Jolla for their engagement session last weekend. They wanted the rough and tough urban feel of a city, but also the nice, picturesque photos that Southern California has to offer. We got both and even lucked out with an awesome sunset. Actually, we were happy to be lucky enough to have a beach or reef to shoot on. The waves were so big that most of the beaches were washed over. I told Adam that the area where the waves were breaking, in the cove, only breaks a few times each year because it requires a huge swell. Anyway, we didn’t get washed out to sea so they’ll be safe and sound for their wedding on May 29th. See you guys again soon!!! – Bill

Erin and Garrett’s San Diego Engagement Session!

Erin and Garrett are sooo cute together! That’s what I kept saying to myself while I was editing their photo session…

We started at Balboa park, laughing and getting to know each other as we walked around. It was such a perfect day! Erin and Garrett are such a perfect fit for each other and obviously so in love! After we had finished up at the park (and we found their car!) we headed over to wind and sea to catch the sunset. It was so beautiful!

Erin and Garrett thank you for an awesome afternoon and I can’t wait to see you on the big day!! ~ Annie

M O G - OH SO CUTE !!!!! LOVE THESE XOXO MOM

Erin - Thank you so much Annie! We had a blast that day and the pictures look amazing.

M O B - You two are so cute!!Can't wait to see the rest of the pictures...not to mention the wedding ones! Love, The Other Mom :)

Jenni - OMG.......These are so cute. I can't wait until Oct. I love you guys.

Bill - Annie, I love the photo of the two looking through the gate. Im so stealing that idea on my next shoot.

Engaged! San Francisco Style.

When I met Nicole and David a little over a year ago and found out they live up in the bay area, I could barely contain myself. Because, of course all that was running through my mind was shooting their engagement session in the city. Oh, my goodness, it was incredible. Poor Nicole and David, we started shooting around 1:30 and didn’t finish until dark. I did not want to stop photographing them. Endless; my opportunity to capture their love story and so amazingly inspiring. Thank you, for being so awesome with my crazy shutter finger.

Today was so much fun and the best part was really getting to know Nicole and David. To see their friendship and love for one another. Their individuality. What an all around amazing day. I am so looking forward to your wedding day here in San Diego, it will be perfect!!!! ~Michelle

“San Francisco itself is art, above all literary art. Every block is a short story, every hill a novel. Every home a poem, every dweller within immortal. That is the whole truth.”
~William Saroyan

Nicole - Thank you so much Michelle! They are amazing and we had so much fun working with you. We are really excited about seeing you again in August. You are the best!

Bill - Wow Michelle, Awesome work!!!

Aunt Kathy - Those are amazing! Orange door is my favorite!

Cindy Solomon - What great pictures!! Really shows your love for each other!

Peggy - Hi Nikky and David, Your photos are amazing! An incredible portfolio of your love!! Looking forward to your wedding and the wedding photos!

Maria Canepa-Unayral - Nikki & Dave we love the pictures...they are amazing!! Can't wait until the wedding!! Love you!!Levent & Maria

Caty Buzzetta - Michelle! You Rocked It for them! Thank you so much. I can't wait for the La Jolla wedding. My heart is always half in San Francisco. You captured their tender love and adoration for each other. They had such an amazing day. It's a thrill to refer a client to you~I can always count on complete satisfaction with you! See you in August if not before~ Caty

Christine Hinkle - You guys are too cute & so are these pictures! Josh likes the shots of the shoes - you know, remain incognito but stylish. :-)

Rock Roll Baby Jake

Kristin called me up last week and said.. “hey can we do another newborn shoot?” She had the BEST idea and when I heard about it, I was like.. “oh yeah, I’ll see you tomorrow!”

Joel’s family business is Bertrand’s Music. Kristin took Jake in to visit daddy and the idea struck! Let’s do a shoot in the store with the instruments! Let’s just say, we had a blast! And oh boy, do I have ideas for his 6month shoot!!

Thank you Jake for being such a trooper while your mom, dad and I had fun playing!! Can’t wait to see you guys again!!

xoxoxo~Annie

Kristin - Far exceeded our expectations once again! You rock!

Bill - OMG Annie, this is the coolest baby sesh you've done. Awesome!

Chelsea Nicole - Ahhhh... This shoot is freakin' adorable! Love all the photos - SO creative!