Hakone Gardens w/my best bud and fav model

dadwtwins

Once again, I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to do a photo shoot with my best bud and fav model Stace at the lovely location of <a href="http://www.hakone.com/">Hakone Gardens</a> in Saratoga. Please, if you are ever in the area or even need a place of bliss to wind down, you must spend some time at Hakone Gardens. You can't help but feel recharged once you visit this hidden gem in the hills of Saratoga.

Stace was a true trooper dressing up in her traditional Chinese outfit. As you can imagine, with her beauty and strong presence, she attracted many onlookers but that did not deter her from allowing me to snap off a few shots.

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Thank you again Stace for a great day and allowing me the honor of taking your picture yet once again.

Qarik

some wonderful shots there..

trevorb

Very elegant images, love the rich colors.

Ridgetop

Very nice. Several of them really grabbed my attention.

rpcrowe

Nice shots
Nice shots of an exceptionally beautiful lady...

Sam

I have been to Hakone Gardens a few years ago, but didn't see anything as beautiful as Stace. Nice work.

Sam

dadwtwins

thanks everyone.....:D

anonymouscuban

Very nice set. Really lovely woman and you capture her beauty well. Love the lighting, the color, the poses and the setting is spot on. Great job.

JoiJoi

Really like #2 and the ones with the veil.
good shots.

WhatSheSaw

Wow! Great set. The only one that bothers me a bit is the last one. I would like to see more of her face.