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!

I LOVE HATS!

I saw this gorgeous little girl at church on Sunday in this awesome outfit and I REALLY couldn't wait until Thursday when we had this fun photo shoot scheduled!  So most of you know I am a hat junky and so when I saw that my orange hat would match her jumper she just had to wear it.  Doesn't she look adorable...

There will be more to come of this cute girl!

SINGIN' IN THE RAIN!

A few weeks ago I was speaking with my good friend ReAnn about how I would love to do a photo shoot of children playing in the rain.... the only problem is we live in Southern California where it doesn't rain that much!  Until last week when we had a few days of rain and guess who showed up on my doorstep....REANN, with her kids all dressed up in raincoats and galoshes!  I love this family I tell you!!!

Can't you just see this little girls inner teenage attitude...haha

I love vintage photography but it isn't quite my style.  I am not the best at executing that type of style.  Really, I have never felt like I have taken a picture worthy of making it vintage until I shot these children in the rain!  I don't know if I executed it well but I felt proud of how they turned out.  What do you think?  I would love to receive feed back and hints of things that may look better.

Thanks again ReAnn, YOU ARE THE BEST!