Finn's new hat

I love my Finn for so many many reasons, but one of them is because he (usually) is so cooperative with me. The poor little man gets dragged around town testing out locations, props, lighting.... One day he will cherish these photos as I do everyday. Thank you sweet baby boy.

Happy first birthday Sunday

What else is there to say? Happy 1st birthday to my sweet baby.... correction toddler girl. What a wonderful year it has been. I love you more than anything.

Opal's Baby Shower

What a delight it was to spend the afternoon with Opal and all her family and friends. The party was perfect- good food, good company and just good spirit. Avon- you did a wonderful job celebrating this wonderful blessing that is about to enter the world. Kudos to you for raising such a stellar woman and I have no doubt, Opal, that you will be just as awesome of a mom to your own baby girl. God Bless.

Sunday plays at Finn's preschool

Now that she is walking, she is having a blast exploring all sorts of things. Today I took her into Finn's preschool. She had a great time especially in this one house. Peeking her head through and popping up to say hello.

Stock Sneak Peek

These are the Stocks- Ashlee, Jeff, Fisher and Fletcher. They started out as our neighbors, but soon became our friends. We were fortunate enough to have met them, they are some of the coolest people on the block. Today I shot out in a private residence in Rancho Santa Fe, and for a short hour I got to see what it would be like if I won the lotto. When Wes and I came home, we were depressed entering our 1500 sq ft house, but then i realized that a home is wherever the family is. We are just as rich in love and happiness as these millionaires are in money. Thank you so much Stock family for letting me come and capture the beautiful spirit of your family of four. There are many more images to come. Till then see you around the hood!

Toljabee

Sunday's first birthday party was today, even though her real birthday isnt't till the 19th. In the Korean tradition, on the first birthday the child is presented with a table full of goods- and each represents a future. The thread- long life, the rice- wealth, the book- knowledge, the scissors- being good with their hands, the knife- a good cook, and the raisins- lots of descendants. It took Sunday a while to choose something unlike her brother who immediately chose the spool of thread, but after a few tries, she also picks the spool of thread. Looks like my children will be living long lives. I hope they are filled with life, laughter, and lots of and lots of love.

Gigi

I can't handle how adorable this little girl is. Her sister is just as cute, and I'd love to post a picture of her too, but for some reason this picture just makes me think.... future model. Matt, you've got some trouble in your near future, especially since I have a son around the same age. ha! Kidding. Thanks for letting me capture the true spirit of your family. It was honestly one of the easiest and most fun shoots.

Isaura, Alex and my new favorite shooting spot

Meet Isaura- one of my closest friends, college roomie....  heck dorm hall mate, one of my bridesmaids, Vegas travel/party mate, and just a down to earth, can be feisty at times, knows what she wants, and a kind woman. She's marrying this guy, Alex. Sweet, cute, and pretty funny if you ask me. I don't know him too well, but I hope and know I will get too as we become a part of each others lives.

Now, meet my new favorite location. I'm not going to disclose where this is, because if I did that, then I'd be giving away my secret spot.  I am always looking for cool locations that will make my work different. I test shoot places out ALL the time to those willing participants, but this, this location, is PERFECT. Lighting, color, just everything about it. I hope to shoot here soon again, perhaps a family. I have some ideas....

He seriously should model

Or am I just saying that because I'm his mom? I think it's a little of both, but can't you see this picture in a catalogue? Me thinks so. I also think because I am constantly taking pictures of him, he's especially good with the camera. I may use this location again, great lighting.

New location

I think I may have found a great new location, great lighting, cool colors, so now all I need is someone who is willing to shoot there. My poor Sunday crawling on the asphalt, scrapped her little palms. The things my kids are forced to do to get some good photos. One day they'll thank me.