Pure Joy!

I am learning daily how great my photography hobby is!  I get the opportunity to meet so many amazing people and try to capture a glimpse of their lives.  Joy is the best word I can use to describe this family.  This little girl was so alive and happy, her expressions in these photos tell it all.  Just tell me you can't help smiling when you look at these pictures....

She is going to be a big sister soon!  Congratulations!

Jack Family your pictures are finally done!  I hope you enjoy them!

Jack Family Preview

As I have stated in earlier posts, I have the GREATEST friends ever. This beautiful family was a referral from my good friend Missy. They were in Southern California visiting and I had the opportunity to take their pictures. Missy came along and did amazing tricks to get this sweet little girl to smile. Really there are only a few pictures where she isn't cheesing it at the camera. MISSY YOU ARE HIRED....totally amazing!

Jack family I hope you enjoy the preview and your pictures will be done soon! Please let me know if you have any comments or concerns.

Daddies Girl!

I love photographs that capture the special interaction between parents and children, especially daddies and daughters. I have so many of this cute little friendship, here are a few to enjoy...



I often get the request to take pictures of parents throwing their children in the air. This is the first time I have actually been happy about the outcome of these type of photos...and they didn't even ask for it!

Teenage Beauties

This was my first photo shoot with teenagers. It was so much fun! I couldn't have asked for 2 better subjects. These sisters are so pretty and willing to do whatever I asked them to...minus the leg twisting incident...wink...haha. I learned a lot on this shoot of what to do and what not to do with backgrounds, angles and poses. I am so grateful they were willing to let me practice on them. I think they turned out beautiful. Please leave a comment of suggestions or praise, both are appreciated!

Maribel I am close to having all your pictures done!

Sibling Smiles

Sibling pictures are so much fun. I love watching the interaction between the brothers and sisters. It makes me reflect on how my siblings were growing up. This family reminded me a lot of us. They were comfortable just being themselves and their personalities are all so completely different. I love their smiles. I thought by the time this photo shoot was over they would be sick of smiling...maybe they were but they didn't show it, each smile seemed very real and genuine! Thanks Maribel your kids are awesome!

California Girls!

I first met this little girl when she was a couple months old... I honestly remember thinking she was the most beautiful baby I had ever seen.  Before this photo shoot she told her mom that she wasn't going to smile. (haha)  She held to that plan too... however with the help of some lines from her favorite movie we were able to get some quick glimpses of that amazing smile...and I had to be ready for those moments.  Smile or no smile her eyes say it all and she is a gorgeous little girl!

Adam you are a lucky man to have such beautiful, blonde California girls in your life!

Becky it has been great getting to know you and your girls!  You have taught me a lot about how important it is to enjoy your kids, and how blessed we are to be stay at home moms.  I will miss our morning runs, thanks for getting me back into shape!  

Check out Becky's clothing business at http://corduroyscloset.blogspot.com  SHE DOES AMAZING WORK!  

Pixie Dust

Doesn't this sweet little girl look like a pixie.  She has amazing BLUE eyes and a melt your heart smile! I am so happy I was able to take her 1 year old pictures.  

There will be more to come of her older sister...

More Beauty...

Basically, I loved all the pictures of this little girl.  I don't always say that about the photos I take, but she was so cooperative it made it super fun!  I have learned when I am relaxed and having fun the pictures always turn out fantastic! (now just getting high strung me to relax all the time is a different story!)   Here are a few of my favorites...

She was having so much fun, she asked for a picture as Tinkerbell!

This picture has some significance.  I wanted a picture where she was peering out a door.  Because often I walk past their front door and she will be peering out the door saying hi to everyone that passes.

The lighting was so weird in the picture, but she looks beautiful so I decided to blow out the highlights and fade the color. I love it! 

Such a nice family!  I am so glad I was able to get to know you all better!