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Eloise. Newborn. {Session 3}

September 11, 2013

This is session number three ya’ll. I hope you all aren’t bored to death with my children yet. It is really important for me to document this new little being in our lives as well as keep up my photography skills-can’t get rusty now! Sibling relationships are fascinating to me. I think back on all of the laughable moments, cat fights and intense conversations I’ve had with my four sisters and I couldn’t have been more grateful to have them in my life. Of Course, every one of us has gotten on the other’s nerves or borrowed a new (tag still on) top from the other’s closet with out asking first. So what happens after this? You pull hair, call each other some creative names, rehash some old boyfriend dirt from the past and repeat. Oh the joys of having sisters. But really though, I love them and wouldn’t trade my sisters for the world. Now, getting back to why I decided this as my third session. It was to watch and learn how a brother and sister relationship actually develops. I’ve always, I mean ALWAYS wanted a big brother. For one, I’m the eldest so just an older anything would have been cool, and second I always longed for a brother to put their arm over my shoulder when I fell down and cut my knee. Now, it’s only fitting to start this post with… well of course the big brother placing his arm around his little sister.

You know I’m going to have to caption most of these, right?

This has got to be one of my top favorites. Baby girl is like, “Please don’t squish my one week old body.” While he is like, “You are my sister and I’m going to protect ya, ya hear!”What in the world are they thinking about? Or are they singing a little medley?This one is my favorite. He is a proud big brother and she is a content little sister.“Kiss me you fool!”
“If you say so!”Tongue out, arms up, don’t care…
“P. U. brother, your pits stank!”“Hey you think a sponge bath left you so clean? I think not!”“Word to our mother!” Okay tell me they don’t look like they are posing for a child’s rap cover album. HA!“Really this is all you do? I thought we were going to play some basketball and tennis when you got out?”“Wayne’s world…party time!”“Okay mother, we’ve had enough of this paparazzi business!”

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Holiday Minis 2013

September 8, 2013

It’s that time again! Book your holiday session soon!

I’m going to have two really awesome locations and a really pretty styled shoot.

Holiday Minis 2 Orange County locations

$100
Nov. 2nd
2:00pm, 2:40, 3:10, 3:45, 4:20, 4:50, 5:15
Nov. 3rd
8:00am, 8:40, 9:10, 9:45, 10:20, 10:50
2:00pm, 2:40, 3:10, 3:45, 4:15
20 min sessions
10-15 edited high res digital images

*each booked session will enter into a drawing for a complimentary 11×14 canvas

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Summer Sailing. Styled. Los Angeles Children’s Photography.

September 3, 2013

Farewell summer, well almost. This season may have come to an end with Labor Day, but along with the sweltering summer California heat it is still going strong in our hearts. Here is a little styled session to remind us all of warm nights under the stars, roasting marshmallows with friends, and maybe even a young summer love.

Florist: Elvira

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Cameron. 7 Days New. Los Angeles Newborn Photographer.

August 27, 2013

Cameron.

August 15, 2013

8 lbs. 9 0z.

20 in.My favorite. He is so peaceful looking…and those lips!

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Eloise. Newborn. {Session Two}. Los Angeles Newborn Photography.

August 25, 2013

My sweet love. She was planned, but was a complete surprise. We knew we were going to add another addition to our family, it was just a matter of when. The moment I looked down and read those two pink lines I was overcome with happiness and then quickly started to research “E” boy names. Most couples that I know or knew of (instagram) that had their boy first usually were blessed with another one right after. I was mentally prepared to welcome little spunky E numero two. Wowzas were we surprised when the ultrasound tech laid the “g” word on us. BUT, she then went on to tell us that our pretty little girl was a bit shy. She wouldn’t open her legs all the way. The tech was still only 99% accurate that our second child’s sex was female. Ugggh! I’m the kinda gal that likes certainty, needs routine, and is a planner to the max. So, when I heard 99% you might as well have said a big fat zero. I couldn’t rest, I couldn’t come up with girl names, or even so much as look at anything pink at Target. We checked again, and again. Yes, ladies and gentlemen I checked until someone said I was, without a doubt, having a girl. But guess what? Since the last couple of looks weren’t 100% I still couldn’t sleep right. My family convinced me that my baby was definitely going to be a pretty little lady and I should start thinking of names, decorating her nursery and yada, yada. I did, but kept tags on almost everything. I know, that was a little much, but I wanted to be able to exchange everything (if I needed to). I prayed to God over and over again, not for a girl but for our baby’s health and both of our safety during delivery.

The moment of truth came when my midwife encouraged me to push one last time. I grunted, slowly opened my eyes and smiled, while whispering, “she is a girl, she’s a girl and a healthy one.” We were both healthy and safe and that is all I could have ever wanted…being able to tie bows and dress my daughter up in pinks and golds is just icing on the cake. God is great and has blessed us beyond words.

Here is session two. Every session that I post was taken over several days.

Amazing gorgeous flower Crown: Laura Barraza from InStyle Blooms

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Eloise. 3 Days New. {Session One} Los Angeles Newborn Photography.

August 19, 2013

Eloise

August, 12, 2013

7 lbs. 13 oz.

20 in.

Hello world, meet the newest member of our family. God blessed us on Monday, August 12th with our pretty pretty princess. We are so in love!

Over the next couple of weeks I will post a series of newborn photos. These are a few samples of my Fall 2013 newborn collection, which include various colors, head pieces, tutus, wraps, and baskets. For this first session I used different colored blankets, headpieces (for girls), and wraps. Although this is a girl’s newborn session I do now have a variety of boy blankets, hats and beanies, and wraps.

To get this ooey gooey sleepy goodness newborns should have their photos taken anywhere from birth to ten days of their squishy little lives. They are sleepier, more bendable, and can fit into pretty much any bin before they get their first real growth spurt. I am more than willing to take newborn photos of your adorable son or daughter up to three weeks old, but you might not get the same amount of images and variety of looks. Please come back and visit to see session two (baskets and backgrounds) and session three (sibling photos).

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Baby Girl Nursery. Welcome to the World. Personal.

August 8, 2013

Someone pinch me please! Our baby girl’s “Welcome to the World” nursery has just been featured on another popular baby blog. I feel honored and proud that I reached one of my baby photography goals–to get featured on the top three baby blogs, Grey Likes Baby, Onto Baby, and now 100 Layer Cakelet.

Eloise’s nursery was inspired by my baby shower theme as well as my Mexican heritage. I loved incorporating all sorts of goodies from various places in the world, especially Mexico. Just like our baby shower, the colors that flowed through the room were shades of pinks, hues of coral and lots of glittery golds. If you want to find out where I gathered all of these girly girl items just scroll down and take a look!

Welcome the the world Eloise. We can’t wait to meet you!

Here are the details:

Photography: Eva Marie Photography

Striped gold and cream dress: Zara

Small clear glass jar and metallic wooden letter E jewelry stand: Anthropologie

White jar, weaved frame, gold vase, gold lined pillow: Threshold from Target

Crib: Da Vinci Jenny Lind from Target

Curtains and long white free-standing shelf: Ikea

Moccasins: etsy

Pink baby shoes: Shop Sweet Threads

“10 Little Indians #2” children artwork: Choo Choo Clan

Wall Map: National Geographic

All Mexican decor (rug, maraca, doll): Tulum, Mexico

Dresser, frames, gold mirror, horse book ends: Vintage

White and gold letter “E”, glittered wooden California shape, sequence letter “G”, pink “welcome to the world”, white bookshelves, babushka doll pillow, “Eloise” pillow: DIY by me

Wall Prints: Pinterest

Weaved baskets: TJ Maxx

Fitted crib mattress cover and skirt: Target

The globe was signed by guest at my baby shower. Most of the headbands were also made by my guest at my baby shower that also had the same theme.

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Welcome To The World Baby Shower + Maternity Leave. Personal.

July 31, 2013

Hola, Ciao, Aloha…Come and take a peek at the “Welcome to the World” themed baby shower for my sweet baby girl. Simple and sweet was sort of my motto in the decoration aspect of things. The color pallet I used included very girly pink hues, some coral, and even more glittery gold. I love any sort of arrow or chevron pattern so that was also another running them in the decor. Guests enjoyed food from around the world like, Japanese Sushi as an appetizer, Greek Salad, Italian Fetteccuni and Mexican Red Enchiladas. Desserts were also very worldly, which included sweet treats from Greece, France, the Philippines, and the good ole USA. You know how they say, “You are who you hang with?” Well, I’m so glad this is proving to be true in my case because I have some extremely talented, creative, and helpful friends that offered their services to help bring my baby shower ideas to life. My friends contributed with everything from baked goods, to the elaborate floral centerpieces. I adore anything handmade so for two of the games I had guest literally decorate over three dozen wooden baby hangers with printed fabric that I purchased at one of my favorite stores, Michael Levins in DTLA. Guests also competed to make the cutest and prettiest headbands. Yes, my daughter is going to wear a bow or headband everyday of her baby and toddler life (I’m a slave for fashion). As anyone knows it’s always a rush to the finish line when trying to set-up an event. I tried my best to photograph as many details as possible, but it was kinda impossible because I really wanted to be the hostess with the mostest instead of the “photographer” for my own shower. So, thank you Nea, for also helping out with some of the photography. I hope you do enjoy the little bits and pieces that I was able to capture.

Now it’s time for me to just wait…….and wait for the arrival of our baby girl. Pretty soon our party of three will become a family of four! Until then, I will be on maternity leave from now until late September.

I will still answer inquiries and send out contracts for this coming fall. Like always my October is already getting booked, but this year I am looking forward to taking lovely photos during the week as well!

Please keep my family and I in your prayers!

Hugs,

Evie

Here are all of my beautiful friends that either baked, designed, photographed, or helped set-up. Love you all to pieces!

Details:

Linens & Table runner: Downtown LA
Centerpieces: Charlie & Olivia
Wooden utensils & states: Etsy (glittered by me)
Frames & Dresser & Couch: Vintage
Baby Hangers: Amazon (decorated by guests)
Cake: My sweet mommy
Cake Topper: Fancy Nancy Cakes
Detailed Cookies: Val Bakes
Cake Pops & Filipino dessert: Charm
Macaroons & Creme Brule shots: Sweet & Saucy Shop
Wall Map: National Geographic
Hanging lamp: Ikea (decorated by me)
Headbands & Bows: supplies from DTLA (decorated by guests)
Paper for invites: Paper Source (designed by me)
Photography: Eva Marie Photo & Nea, from Laced Bliss & Love

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