Life // Happy Halloween 2015

Why hello there! Once again I’m here apologizing for not blogging in so long. I promise it’s going to be one of my priorities in the new year! Really! My new website/branding is all finished being designed, so you can keep an eye out for the big launch before the end of 2015. I’ve also been traveling a lot this fall (off to Mexico in two days!) and have been shooting non-stop. Life is great and I have no complaints! Other than my lack of blogging time…!

Annnnnyways, HALLOWEEN! I realize it’s November now (Mike walked in on me watching a Halloween episode of Felicity, aka one of my favorite shows ever, last night and kindly reminded me that the holiday was over) but I’m savoring the last bits of the season. We switched up our annual pumpkin carving location this year from Griffith Park to Elysian and enjoyed a stunning view of Downtown Los Angeles and Dodgers Stadium. The focus was more on the costumes/pumpkin painting this year, but we had a blast as always! Here are some faves!

Mike had the idea of doing Bob and Linda Belcher of Bob’s Burgers this year, and even committed to shaving his beard into a mustache…

www.marycostaphotography.com | Halloween 2015 | 001Jess was the spitting image of Jenny Lewis – and we both melted when Jenny re-grammed this shot!
www.marycostaphotography.com | Halloween 2015 | 002Aaron and Ellen from Over the Garden Wall!
www.marycostaphotography.com | Halloween 2015 | 003Megan and Mitchell were too cute for words!
www.marycostaphotography.com | Halloween 2015 | 004Jess decided to go for a classic.
www.marycostaphotography.com | Halloween 2015 | 005“Princess Ana” and friends!
www.marycostaphotography.com | Halloween 2015 | 006Jess even made a matching pumpkin for her Jenny Lewis suit. Reason #45123 why I love her.
www.marycostaphotography.com | Halloween 2015 | 007Big thanks to Jeff Hayford for taking all of the pics of Mike and I! And to my team at Hedley & Bennett for outfitting us in amazing aprons!
www.marycostaphotography.com | Halloween 2015 | 008 www.marycostaphotography.com | Halloween 2015 | 009Talking Heads & Jenny Lewis – future collaboration?
www.marycostaphotography.com | Halloween 2015 | 010Jeff and Jennie always kill it on their costumes (EXAMPLE: Mississippi), but this year they get a pass for not dressing up – they moved into a brand new house AND bought a new car all at once! They’ve been a little busy.
www.marycostaphotography.com | Halloween 2015 | 011 www.marycostaphotography.com | Halloween 2015 | 012ET PHONE HOME.
www.marycostaphotography.com | Halloween 2015 | 013Mike’s most asked question – “Is that a real mustache?” Mine – “Do you even own pants?” I do now!
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www.marycostaphotography.com | Halloween 2015 | 026One more of Bobby and I! Until next year!
www.marycostaphotography.com | Halloween 2015 | 027See past Halloween adventures! 2012, 2013, 2014!