© 2012 Jihan Abdalla. All rights reserved.
by guest blogger Richard Munassi of Positively Celebrity Indian weddings are thought of as some of the most beautiful and amazing of all wedding ceremonies, and it’s easy to see why: with bright, vivrant colors, lively dancing, stunning traditions and … Continue reading
© 2012 Jihan Abdalla. All rights reserved.
By guest blogger Richard Munassi of Positively Celebrity Andrea and Robert are not only one of Jihan’s favorite clients, but their wedding has been one of her most popular shoots ever! From magazines to blogs, once these shots are seen … Continue reading
© 2012 Jihan Abdalla. All rights reserved.
Here are a few backstage photos I took while filming the long anticipated “The Most Ferocious Drummers” a while back at the Rainbow Bar & Grill in West Hollywood, California. Check out a few of the drummers and other relevant professionals … Continue reading
© 2011 Jihan Abdalla. All rights reserved.
Yay! Finally! Another perfect wedding and one of my favorites of the year! So much to say! I was thrilled when the lovely couple, Bryan and Cecilia made the decision to work with my studio. Not only are they perfect … Continue reading
© 2011 Jihan Abdalla. All rights reserved.
Keep checking back for more videos from this awesome viral series! Pass it on! Produced By: Kawai Films Director: Flávia Angélico Photography and Editing: Fernando Kawai Sound Design: Some Toys Boutique Art direction: Fabio Satori Actress: Me Tattoo by: … Continue reading
© 2011 Jihan Abdalla. All rights reserved.
Yay! Yay again! I had the pleasure of taking some snaps of Papa Roach in Joshua Tree while shooting their new video, No Matter What. It just came out! Great Song! The band is really cool and fun to work … Continue reading
© 2013 Jihan Abdalla. All rights reserved.
Click on the picture to see the video… Although “shooting guns” isn’t quite an activity I do daily as shown in the two prior virals, “Kitchen” and “Bathroom”- It is something I want to do more often! In my opinion … Continue reading
© 2013 Jihan Abdalla. All rights reserved.
and… into the cold Pacific ocean! Just a quick few photos from an intimate awesome wedding in San Diego. The bride and groom met while working on a shark diving charter boat, Horizon Charters. So naturally, the couple who … Continue reading
© 2013 Jihan Abdalla. All rights reserved.
On a beautiful September day this unique San Francisco couple found a way to create a destination wedding in their own back yard in the heart of the lovely Marina district! Bride Lily Rich and groom Mehran Mirshahzadeh chose the … Continue reading
© 2013 Jihan Abdalla. All rights reserved.
I present to you one of the best and most beautiful weddings I have ever had the honor of creating the memories for! Indian weddings are so much fun to shoot as they are in the minimal 3 … Continue reading
© 2012 Jihan Abdalla. All rights reserved.
Part two of the best Toledo wedding of 2012! Every Indian wedding is different in it’s ceremonies, rituals and events. These differences not only vary from region to region but also within families and communities. These photos are from … Continue reading
© 2012 Jihan Abdalla. All rights reserved.
As much as I love to write, I have to admit it’s really hard to write one wedding blog after another and think of unique things to say! However, I can say that this was probably the most ecstatic couple … Continue reading
© 2012 Jihan Abdalla. All rights reserved.
This wedding was so awesome and I have so much to say and post, I’ve decided to post it in three parts! This first (mini post) is dedicated to the beauty I find when two cultures unite harmoniously. My crew … Continue reading
© 2012 Jihan Abdalla. All rights reserved.
[sign_up_sheet] Jihan Abdalla Photography Studio just added a couple of days of portrait sessions, tailored specifically for Holiday Cards! It is a win-win situation! With a sitting fee unbeatable for the quality, we also guarantee the final product delivered to … Continue reading
© 2012 Jihan Abdalla. All rights reserved.
Everybody’s favorite bride has appeared in another publication, once again! Rocky and Dave got married in the fall of 2009 at the Bel Air Bay Club in Pacific Palisades. This is at least the forth time their awesome In-N-Out Burger Pictures … Continue reading
© 2012 Jihan Abdalla. All rights reserved.
Hello everyone! Wedding Season is wrapping up in the studio and I am just starting to catch up on a bunch of LONG overdue blogposts and edits. That said, i will have to write more about this one later, just … Continue reading
© 2012 Jihan Abdalla. All rights reserved.
I am so blessed to have the opportunity be a part of several Indian weddings every year! They are at the top of the list of my favorite events to photograph and this one was no exception. The Pictures below … Continue reading
© 2012 Jihan Abdalla. All rights reserved.
I’m so in love with this “first look” that I just had to make a separate blog post! Our story begins with a unique engagement while on vacation in New Zealand. The soon to be bride’s heart was racing so … Continue reading
© 2012 Jihan Abdalla. All rights reserved.
Shooting children’s portraits is one of my favorite things in the world to do, especially when It comes to my own family! On the way back to California from a Chicago wedding I stopped in Atlanta to visit my sister … Continue reading
© 2012 Jihan Abdalla. All rights reserved.
Institutional campaign on photography created by Kawai Films for Jihan Abdalla”Add Photography to Your Daily Life” Director: Flávia Angélico Photography and Editing: Fernando Kawai Sound Design: Some Toys Boutique Art direction: Fabio Satori Actress: Jihan Abdalla jihanabdalla.com/blog kawaifilms.com sometoys.com.br/ satoritattoo.blogspot.com/
© 2012 Jihan Abdalla. All rights reserved.
Calamigos Ranch in beautiful Malibu, California, was the incredible setting for one of Jihan’s favorite wedding shoots ever: the marriage of Amber and Tobin Esperance! The venue, nestled in Malibu’s wine country, boasts over 130 acres of waterfalls, meadows and … Continue reading
© 2012 Jihan Abdalla. All rights reserved.
Back in 2009 I was approached to be a set photographer for Shrink, an independent film starring Kevin Spacey, with Robin Williams, Robery Loggia, Keke Palmer, Jack Huston and the great Gore Vidal. My time on set was amazing (as … Continue reading
© 2012 Jihan Abdalla. All rights reserved.
On June 7, 2012, I opened up my web browser to Yahoo! as I do every morning to see what’s going on in the world outside my studio only to see something that shocked me: one of my wedding photos on … Continue reading
© 2012 Jihan Abdalla. All rights reserved.
There is nothing more fun at a reception than a photo booth, especially one that can fit all of your friends at once! And we never run out of props!
© 2012 Jihan Abdalla. All rights reserved.
By guest blogger Richard Munassi of Positively Celebrity Race car royalty plus Wine Country entrepreneurship make for quite a unique couple and quite a dream wedding! When Greg Popovich met Adriana Clemente, the founder of California’s Castle Rock Winery thought … Continue reading
© 2012 Jihan Abdalla. All rights reserved.
By guest blogger Richard Munassi of Positively Celebrity Jen and Jimmy couldn’t help but to find themselves incredibly impressed at Jihan’s photography of a friend’s wedding. Not only had the photos seriously rocked, but they had been chosen for multiple … Continue reading
© 2012 Jihan Abdalla. All rights reserved.
Though weddings are what has always been Jihan’s forte, shooting children’s portraits to capture special moments in their lives has always been one of her favorite things to do! Check out some of her shoots with children, in various … Continue reading
© 2012 Jihan Abdalla. All rights reserved.
By guest blogger Richard Munassi of Positively Celebrity Today’s blog posting is of a special group of children that Jihan shot for one of her favorite clients from Brazil, Annie! Laila (whom Jihan has shot previously) and her little sister Mia … Continue reading
© 2012 Jihan Abdalla. All rights reserved.
Braxton Pope, film and TV Producer alias awesome human being! I was lucky enough to meet him when I first moved to Los Angeles about 5 years ago. Even though set photography was the last thing on my mind … Continue reading
© 2012 Jihan Abdalla. All rights reserved.
By guest blogger Richard Munassi of Positively Celebrity A few years back Carolina and Gustavo hired us for their incredible wedding. In September they returned to bring a special guest referral for a new shoot: their baby daughter Sofia! Following … Continue reading
© 2012 Jihan Abdalla. All rights reserved.
By guest blogger Richard Munassi of Positively Celebrity With the gorgeous Southern California spring season offering unparalleled beauty, Allison and Chris decided they wanted a destination wedding away from Oklahoma. The Midwestern couple, a baseball star and a pageant queen, … Continue reading
© 2012 Jihan Abdalla. All rights reserved.
A snap from yesterday’s photoshoot- Backstage at a Sport’s Illustrated Interview with Cesar Cielo in São Paulo, Brazil At 25 years old, César the most successful swimmer in Brazilian History. He currently sets the record for the fastest butterfly stroke in the world. … Continue reading
© 2012 Jihan Abdalla. All rights reserved.
Here are some images from a lovely Tea Party I photographed in Beverly Hills a few weeks ago. I loved what the decorators did with the tables!
© 2012 Jihan Abdalla. All rights reserved.
It’s always an honor to shoot a wedding in my home town of Santa Barbara! Besides the wonderful memories it brings, I also know all the best spots for portraits. Speaking of memories, how cool is this venue? The Santa … Continue reading
© 2012 Jihan Abdalla. All rights reserved.
I took these while working on a feature film last month- Emanuel and the Truth About Fishes. There was a crane on set this particular night- We needed the machinery to flood a scene with enough light and from such … Continue reading
© 2012 Jihan Abdalla. All rights reserved.
Happy Valentine’s Everybody!!! Wishing you an awesome and lovely day! My Valentine might have fish breath. But.. She doesn’t snore, talk back or tell me what to do. She’s always smiling, always happy and warm and fuzzy. She only … Continue reading