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Naomi. Graduation 2012. UCLA.

June 12, 2012

As we walked through the cap and gown-filled hallways and down the baby hills, we found ourselves almost dashing for the perfect spot to start Naomi’s undergrad graduation photo shoot at UCLA. Yes, it was a bit crowded with future bruin alumni and their “paparazzi.” I was among several photographers trying to get the perfect light, shot, and spot for my graduate. So as we waited for our turn to grab a snap under the Bruin Bear or in front of Royce Hall we chatted about Naomi’s ultra ambitious future in Psychology. Naomi wowed me when she said that after graduating she would attend a dual commuting Psychology intern program. She will have to travel to both UCLA and UCR and had no complaints about the commute whatsoever. After her internship she plans to start her PHd program in hopes that she would finish within five years and then work as a Psychologist with children. Wowzers! I was impressed. You go girl! Along with brains, Naomi was truly humble, sweet, and ever so beautiful. Throughout our evening of chatting and photographing her flawless style we got down and dirty and I challenged Naomi to climb to Bruin Bear to get, well a fantastic shot. This girl has killer long legs and still I pushed, she heaved, I shoved and she screamed, but in the end we laughed and got some pretty amazing and memorable pictures of her ridding the good ole bear. Oh by the way, as she was half way up she screamed, “but I’m afraid of heights!” Aye, this girl.

I absolutely loved our time spent laughing, almost crying and you still looked gorgeous! Congratulations sweetie and good luck with your amazing journey! I know you will be just excellent, especially since you will be rocking all those honors cords at graduation. Here’s a bit more of Naomi’s shoot.

I love silhouette photos. And these just scream pretty.Gorgeous. I swooned over the dress, the color, and of course her sweet smile.She was completely rocking every shot!This glow kills me…so warm and pretty!See we had fun…look no shoes:0I’m so proud of her!I always like to mention my favorites. These are my fave!

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Marivella, Michael, Michael Jr. & Future Baby Matthew. Maternity.

June 6, 2012

Something is definitely in the air. Everyone I know is pregnant, again. Yes, most of my mommy friends are on baby numero dos and I couldn’t help but start to get the itch myself. No, not yet…(I know what you were thinking)! Another good friend from elementary school contacted me through, Facebook (boy, I love you FB!) in hopes that I would take maternity photos for her. Again, I got a little teary-eyed, feeling blessed that I had been chosen to help capture a moment in time for my old grammar school acquaintance and her family.

Marivella and Michael are pregnant with their second child, it’s a boy. Michael Jr., their first son, will turn three very soon. He was so well behaved and gave me a smile as sweet as sugar every time I asked. All he wanted at the end of the shoot was an ice-cream cone from the ice cream man. Kids at his age are so easily pleased, and I love it. Marivella and Mike will name their second bundle of joy Matthew to go with their “M” themed names. That’s the best (just a bit bias)!

Marivella, you and your growing family are so sweet. Glad we got to connect again and I can’t wait to see your second beautiful baby boy! Good luck mama! Here’s some more of the shoot.

He totally deserves an ice-cream cone after this ear to ear smile.
Marivella, your eyes are so gorgeous and sincere.Tummy love!I was always jealous of Marivella’s thick and luxurious hair…and I still am!

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Camping 2012. Needles, CA.

May 29, 2012

I’m not going to lie, I’m pretty much obsessed with taking pictures. It’s not just because I’m a photographer, but because I love to capture those priceless unposed moments when friends, children, lovers, and even strangers are just being themselves. I also want to be able to look back at an image and relive that moment. It’s like when I’m at the mall passing by the cosmetics stations and I get a whiff of a familiar scent. The pungent perfume reminds me of a time that seems oh-so-long ago. Does this ever happen to you? I don’t remember the exact date or even know who was with me, at that instant, but I can feel an overwhelming rush of emotion engulf my entire body. My eyes close and my mind opens up and the nostalgia rushes through my veins. To think that a simple scent can have such a profound affect on my senses baffles me every time it happens. Yes, Vanilla Fields, from Rite Aid (yup I said a drug store) reminds me of elementary school. I guess this was all my parents could afford. Sunflowers (the perfume) reminds me of the painful high school years. Come on now, you know you owned at least the travel size bottle. And then there is Ralph Lauren’s Romance that totally brings a smirk to my face because it sends me back to college and I remember, well kind of, how I had way too much fun! This is exactly what I want to feel like when I look at a picture. I want my photos to act like these familiar scents. I want them to make me or you get all warm and fuzzy inside or chuckle a bit over the tiny things in life. I want to remember every step of the way from a head lean on a friend’s shoulder to an a sister’s embrace. These are the moments I never want to forget.

Thank you to our wonderful friends, the Villagran’s and their family for allowing us to make these new memories with them. I know in years to come we will look back and laugh, sigh, and maybe even shed a tear for the moments that we created. This chunk in time will now never be forgotten, but held close to our hearts because we shared it with people that we love and know love us, for real!

Oh, by the way, I am an instagram fiend. If you follow me you know, but if you don’t check out this ALL instagram slideshow from our sunny trip at the river.

If he could he would make everyone play “baal” with him all day long.
He was just a tad bit afraid of the water. Thank goodness I’m taking him for lessons this summer!Thank you husband for listening to my direction on how to photograph us:)
I was not that brave. Sad, but true.Love these girls!Some little sister is about to be a big sister very soon.This is exactly what I’m talking about. I will remember how my son, at 15 months, loved to give the most amazing hugs…to anyone that would accept them.
Kid’s Camping CrewMy ‘lil Huck Fin!He thought he was a big boy all weekend.He is discovering belly buttons.

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Sandra. Graduation 2012. Alliant International University.

May 21, 2012

“You can never be overdressed or overeducated.”

-Oscar Wilde

This quote couldn’t be any more perfect for Sandra’s graduation photo shoot. Sandra will earn her Masters degree in Family Therapy from Alliant University and then continue her education, literally right after, to pursue a Doctorate of Psychology (PsyD). Ya, she’s kinda on her way to becoming a rockstar in the mental health profession. She is getting her education on, all while taking the time to look super chic. She put together the cutest little ensembles for this photo shoot. Sandra is just awesome. She’s a sweetheart that know’s exactly what she wants in life. Sandra is getting ready to take on the world and become an agent of change for our society.

I’m so excited for you Sandra. I think education is one of the bests gifts to give yourself. Good luck in your PsyD program and thank you for letting me capture your beauty during this amazing moment in your life! Here’s more of Sandra’s Shoot.

Love the chevron here.

Los Angeles.
Masters in Family Therapy
I just love these bold colors on the walls against her very feminie outfit. Work it Sandra!Here’s to you graduate!Pretty!I adored her little getup:)
Outfit number two. Umm, yes please!500 Days of Summer inspirationJust lovely.

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Styled for Summer. 2012.

May 21, 2012

I’ve been brainstorming and when that happens I get carried away and can’t stop. So basically I have been driving myself crazy trying to come up with a cute way to share the styles of clothing I love for babies, toddlers and kids, with all of you! Clients always ask me, “Evie, what should my son/daughter wear for their photo shoot?” “Hmm!” I think. So, I usually text, email or Facebook message my clients pictures of outfits, or try to describe what would look best for their shoot. That method worked pretty well, but then I thought what would be better and well, easier? And here is what I cooked up. I present to you and my future clients a styled pin board with a link from my favorite site Pinterest of course! I mean who doesn’t’ stare at their computer, or phone and pin a billion and one ideas, quotes, recipes, and projects that they are going to embark on and complete during the week? Ya right, I love Pinterest, but there are only twenty-four hours in a day and I need at least seven to sleep. I try to recreate some of my pins because I would be a liar if I I didn’t admit that I mostly like pinning so I can pretend I’m rich, buy every pretty item I see on my board, and have them laid out in my closet like Mariah. Just saying’!

Well enough of my jibber jabber. I now present to you my styled boy and girl pin boards for Summer 2012!

Jeans: H&M or Gap

Boys striped collection: J Crew Kids
Straw Fedora: Old Navy

Striped shirt: Gap Kids

Jean Cargos: Gap Kids

Tank top and Shorts: Gap Kids

Canvas Sneaker: Janie and Jack ( in white on sale now:)

Tie: Etsy

Boat Shoes: DSW
Toddler/Girls outfits: Fluer and DotAll Dresses: Gap Kids

Ballet Flats: Juicy Couture @ Bloomingdales

Flower shoes: Ross & Rosie

Salt Water Sandals: Nordstroms
& I love everything from Joe Fresh!

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Mother’s Day 2012. Picnic. Arboretum.

May 18, 2012

What’s the best thing about being a mother? Well, getting spoiled on Mother’s Day of course! Just kidding. I can proudly say I am celebrating my second mother’s day, and I did it in style. Last year, my little bebe was only a little over two months so I was not only a new mama, but a milk-making moo, I mean cow. Did I just call myself a cow? That’s right, just hook me up to a pump and feed me grass. I’m just being real ya’ll. This year was much different. He was a walking, talking and a playing machine. I have more freedom to get crafty, but I’m doing a lot more chasing too!

I wanted to do a little something for myself. Yes, I was planning on being selfish on mother’s day. I mean come on, the lil’ guy can’t make me breakfast until at least three more years (Daddy better start teaching him how to start flipping’ that french toast). My sisters and I put together a Mother’s Day picnic at one of our mommy’s favorite spots, the Arcadia Arboretum. Vintage books, a chair, and wooden containers were filled with pretty pastel flowers, mouth-watering french macaroons, and homemade doughnuts. I made tissue paper and lace garland as a backdrop, but my favorite detail was the bright pink afghan that we used to relax on while getting our fill of desserts, sandwiches, and spinach quiche.

Mother’s day is about celebrating with the ones we nurture or nurture us. I love my son with all my heart. Every moment I spend with him is like a firework on the 4th of July. He lights up my life and his firecracker personality never gets dull. My mom and I are so close that we could be sisters, literally only a decade and some more years apart, but that’s what I love about our relationship. We can talk about everything and anything from my goals to what I’m going to wear for the next party. Unfortunately, my sisters and I didn’t get any pictures with our mommy dearest because her and our two younger sisters were running late. When they arrived there wasn’t any more time to pose for pictures and we were so excited that us five girls, grandson, and “Nana” were all together in the same place at the same time that we completely forgot to snap that camera. This is why it is so important to make sure you always try and capture your memories, weather big or small, they all matter!

My favorite, next to creme brûlée, next to flan, next to…oh what the heck I’m a sweet addict.

I adore my sisters, and I guess we were all using the same color swatch while shopping.
My husband was behind the lens in all theses shots. He’s not so bad, huh?And here he is, busy getting into some sort of shinanigans.

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Christie. Graduation 2012. California State University of Fullerton.

May 14, 2012

Graduations are exciting, rejuvenating, and oh so much fun! They are a time to celebrate with family and friends. Christie is ready to scream and shout hip, hip, hooray for her graduation from Cal Sate Fullerton this Friday! She is also uber excited to work with kids from any age or grade level. This girl is prepared and confidant to enter the real-wold work force. She is ready to get her grade book out and pencils sharpened at any school. I love it when newbie teachers are as pumped as a NBA team in the playoffs, to conquer our fight for literacy! Teachers, like Christie, need to enter the teaching field fast. She was so vibrant and completely cute in her photo shoot.

Congratulations Christie! Students, watch out because Ms. Hemenway is ready to get her teaching on!

Seriously a gorgeous smile!Confidant and ready!
Can she be any more breathtaking? Teachers always know how to have fun!

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Danielle. Graduation 2012. CSUDH.

May 10, 2012

There comes a point in a college student’s life when all of the care-free days suddenly come to a screeching halt. Graduating seniors realize that those late night coffee runs will become a distant memory. Applications, resumes, and interviews are creeping upon each student as they cram for their last finals. Life is next on the agenda. Danielle, a Cal State Dominguez Hills senior, is going through the same questions and hurdles seniors dread. What are you going to do once you graduate? Where will you work? Well, Danielle knows exactly what she want to do, TEACH! The great thing about Danielle is that, no matter how tough it gets, she keeps pushing on. Danielle is a natural sun-shiny kinda gal. She’s always smiling away and giggling at anything and everything (even her boyfriend’s cheese-ball jokes). Danielle has studied her tush off to become a junior high science teacher. She has a passion for teaching and loves coming up with crafty lessons to get students to not only understand science, but learn to enjoy it. Like with all professions, Danielle is now playing the waiting game until she hears back from the local school districts.

Good luck Danielle, I’m sure you are going to rock the classroom, just like your shoot!

See you have to have a sense of humor to work with jr. high kids.
Hopefully she has a tough side, because she’s gonna need it to handle those pubescent trouble makers.Danielle, like myself, also loves Etsy. She ordered this planet bracelet. Way cool!Done! Done! Done!She has the bluest eyes I’ve ever seen! Pretty.

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