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Welcome Back! {Los Angeles Family Photographer}

admin — Fri, 24 Oct 2014 23:27:40 +0000

If you saw my last post, you know I have hockey on the mind, which has been a theme in front of my camera lately. Just like the family in the previous post, this beautiful family also has a retired NHL player among its ranks! They spent considerable time in Los Angeles when Dad played for the L.A. Kings and now they’re back to stay. What better way to settle back in than to put our famous Los Angeles beaches to work in the backdrop of updated family pictures!

I have to take a second and give HUGE props to these awesome kids. . . to get the lovely morning light ideal for pictures, we met at the beach just as the sun was starting to come over the horizon. These kids were nice, polite, funny and really enjoyed each other’s company — a beautiful thing in and of itself, but before 7:00 a.m., well, I was very impressed!

Not only were the human kiddos happy, the furry one was, too!

Before their session ended, we had a chance to incorporate Mom’s idea of the kids wearing Dad’s old hockey jerseys. I love adding that personal touch to a session

3 + 1 more on the way = Love {Los Angeles Family Photographer}

admin — Tue, 07 Oct 2014 18:14:29 +0000

I met this soon-to-be family of 4 on the beach one morning, and boy did we have fun!

And this handsome guy. . . he’s going to make a fantastic big brother!

Bouncing Baby Boy {Los Angeles Baby Photographer}

admin — Fri, 12 Jul 2013 22:51:22 +0000

I’m a sucker for a little boy with big ‘ol baby blue eyes (I have 2 such boys at home myself!). Put him in a super cute plaid jumper, and well, I’m a goner!

I think it’s safe to say Mom and Dad are goners, too. ;-)

They are such an awesome family. . . you can just feel the love. Such a pleasure to work with them!

Delightful {Los Angeles Family Photographer}

admin — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 05:24:32 +0000

I met this wonderful family on the Redondo Beach Pier a little over a week ago. They hadn’t done family pictures since the addition of their newest member, a handsome little now-4-month-old boy. Not that you need more reason than that, but Grandma was in town visiting, too, and it was a fun morning to get some pictures in the Southern California sunshine by the beach! We may not get the colorful foliage you find in other parts of the country during autumn, but when we have a good fall day, it’s downright delightful. And this day definitely goes into that category!

A beautiful family with 2 handsome little boys. . .

. . . just so much goodness to soak up!

Boy’s Best Friend {Los Angeles Family Photographer}

admin — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 17:41:46 +0000

My last session in Bozeman almost didn’t happen. It was the night before flying back to Los Angeles and the rains started around 5 p.m. And they continued for another 2 hours. We went into standby mode and when it looked like the skies were finally going to dry up, I quickly called and said “let’s go!”

And all that worry was worth it! We had the most beautiful light and location and an awesome pair of brothers! Like all good Montana families, they also have a furry “sibling” that took part in the fun!

Yes, there were smiles and hugs and laughter, but these are boys, afterall, so there was plenty of mischief and silliness, too!

There was also something else super special about this session, but I’m keeping my lips sealed for now. Just one more week and I can share the fun — so stay tuned!

Friday Mini {Los Angeles Photographer}

admin — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 15:22:30 +0000

It’s Friday! Woo Hoo! Just as I promised, this week has been busy over here on the old blog. As we head into the weekend, I have one final sneak peek from a Mini Session I did in Bozeman with two little sweeties!

Sweet, smart, and spunky, these two sisters had plenty of adorableness to boot!

Happy Friday!

The Sillies {Los Angeles Family Photographer}

admin — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 14:32:45 +0000

When you look at this beautiful high schooler. . .

And her handsome little brother. . .

And you see just how special the bond is between them. . .

You might wonder why I called this post, “The Sillies.” Well, the sweetness you saw above is not an act, it’s just one little part of this family. You see, when little brother is 6-years-old, you can’t help but have some sillies around. . .

And being a teenager doesn’t mean you’re above being silly yourself, either!

As I think you can tell, I had a fantastic time with this pair, sweetness and silliness all the way around!

Let’s go fly a kite! {Los Angeles Family Photographer}

admin — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 15:42:47 +0000

Take two sweet sisters. . .

Add a pair of butterfly kites. . .

And their beautiful mama. . .

And you get one amazing photo session in Southern California!

These girls were just about as sweet as could be, and adorable to boot! My son just lost his first baby tooth so I have a special place in my heart right now for the crooked smile of big sister. And how can you not just die over little sister’s curls?!

I had such a wonderful morning with these ladies and I can’t wait for her to get some of these pictures up on her wall!

Sugar & Spice {Los Angeles Child Photographer}

admin — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 14:27:16 +0000

Do you remember the Mother’s Day Giveaway from a few weeks ago? Well, this lovely lady and her mama were the lucky winners!

It couldn’t have come at a better time, because Quinn celebrated her 2nd birthday just days after our photo session. I always think birthdays are one of the best times to document your growing child. As I know all too well with my own little ones, a lot can change in a year!

As is true with most 2-year-olds, we got a little bit of everything from dear Quinn during her mini-session — beauty, happiness, inquisitiveness, smiles, and uh-ohs. This is one of my favorites:

And a split second later, after she realized that she wasn’t really caught with her hand in the cookie jar, I got the sweetest little grin.

I love all of Quinn’s little expressions. . . and I know I’m not the only one. Her beautiful mama, of course, can’t get enough! I have to give a special thanks to Elizabeth at LooKs, etc Salon in El Segundo, who styled mama and daughter’s hair before our session. They both looked gorgeous!

Kisses to you both, deserving winners!

Joy {Los Angeles Family Photographer}

admin — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 15:46:25 +0000

I love how we can get a beautiful image like this at a photo session:

And then the next minute capture this:

It’s just pure joy!

Yeah, I think “joy” sums this family up just about perfectly!

Ribbit! {Los Angeles Family Photographer}

admin — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 07:26:43 +0000

I love when my clients bring a fun accessory for their photo shoot. I mean, how adorable is this?!

I first met that handsome little guy in the summer of 2010. We had a fun session at Lindley Park so I was delighted when I got to see his family there again this fall. This time, though, I got to photograph a lovely family of four!

While handsome big brother rocked his fabulous hat, sweet little sister was looking pretty in pink! She loved testing out her new pushing up skills and was a natural in front of the camera.