Aaron Riveroll | Photographer

Easter has always been my favorite “holiday.” More than Christmas, New Years, or Groundhog Day.

It was never about the candy or egg hunts or anything stupid like that. I hated egg hunts and I don’t eat a whole lot of candy. Although, the yellow Peeps were fun to throw at people.

I think Easter, for me, was a time of personal reflection. It was a time when I got to connect with myself, with my Savior, and with my family.

Well, this year just didn’t seem the same. It wasn’t the lack of festivity or anything like that…but just because I haven’t been in the right mindset. But whatever…

I am glad I was able to spend time with a special gal…

I scheduled a photo shoot today up in Laguna Beach with Laleh…we both decided that we would spend time with family early and since we had outgrown Easter egg hunts, we would take some hot pictures on the beach instead of hanging out at home. So we did.

Couldn’t have asked for better weather today. And we had a great time hanging…although, almost died when a big wave almost swallowed us up.

But we got some great shots. :)

Smarties!

So, I’m continually surprised at the stereotypes that come into play in my job. Everyone has this idea that beautiful women are unapproachable, not-so-smart, party girls. Every guy I talk to tells me they envy my job, yet they wonder why I don’t get nervous talking to gorgeous ladies.

Let me say this: models, or beautiful women in general, are just people. They put their pants on one leg at a time. They have Cheerios for breakfast (at least the cool ones do…) and they have their not-so-cool moments too like everyone else. They are people…they are just hotter than the average person. And that’s okay, because it gives the rest of us schmucks something pretty to look at.

But even more than that, they are more than just good looks. Honestly (and I’m sure a lot of the girls clumped into this category would deny this…), most of the girls I shoot with are probably bigger dorks than I am. And that’s saying a lot, because I’m a pretty big dork. But I enjoy the dorkiness. I enjoy being stupid sometimes…and that’s why I love my job so much…because I get to know the real person behind the picture.

Aside from the dorkiness, a lot of models I shoot are hella smart too.

Yes, I said “hella.”

Seriously, I’ve shot with girls studying to be lawyers, doctors, teachers, girls that are into finance, management, etc. Sadly, I have to say, a lot of these girls are probably smarter than me. But you know, I’m okay with that. :)

Anyway, just thought I’d share that little deal…I was having a conversation with a friend the other day about this very subject…and I think a lot of people are at a disadvantage because when they look at a picture in a magazine or on tv, they see a pretty face…but don’t get to know the all the little facets that make that person so great.

So, when I saw this article online, I thought I’d share it. Goes to show that a girl can be beautiful and smart. ;)

The Top 10 Big-Brained Beauties.