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Happy 4th of July. Personal. Los Angles Lifestyle Photographer.

July 4, 2013

Higher! Higher! Higher!

Every year while my sister and I watched our fireworks pop off we would shout out “higher, higher, higher.” You know as a little tot everything and anything seems possible. So, we actually (well at least my gullible self did) thought that the fireworks would rise higher if we screamed louder and longer. These fond memories made 4th of July magical for me and now I have hopefully passed on this same feeling to my son. Last year I started training him to screech like a siren, but he was still a whittle thang. After numerous times of practicing at the Disneyland firework show I think my wee whistle is ready to holler his heart out!

Swag

Shirt: Baby Gap

Shorts: Old Navy

Shoes: Saltwater Sandals

Happy 4th of July 2013!
Oh his smile melts my heart every time.Go figure…I think he was stretching out for what’s coming next.All I said was imagine your wand is a pretend firework. Now show me what it does….kids have great ideas!
I guess this little firework got pooped out!

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Benjamin. Smash The Cake. Los Angeles Baby Photographer.

July 1, 2013

Darling Benny. I know your parents call you Benjamin, but I can’t help it that every time I hear your name I reminisce of when I used to swoon over Benjamin “The Jet” Rodriguez (aka Benny) from the Sandlot. I’m sure all the little girly tikes are already making your parents start to think of how they will keep your handsome self safe in your teen-years.

You can tell that his parents are his everything because no matter where I tried to position my camera, he always seemed to give his parents the first smile. After photographing his baptism, I was lucky enough to get a peek at his very modern nursery. This set the stage for his Smash session. After speaking with his mama, we figured out that we were going to go for a clean, modern, and simple Smash the Cake session. Benjamin’s parents dressed up their little looker in the most fashionable outfits and accessories. I love the way the blue ikat fabric complimented his mustard pants. I was also dying over his polkadot bow ties!

Benjamin and his parents will celebrate his first birthday (as probably most summer babies do) near the cool water. They are going to have a quaint little birthday party at a remote beach near their home in Long Beach. In some of the photos below, Benjamin is wearing an adorably-orange crab beanie to represent his Zodiac birthday sign, Cancer. Out of curiosity, I looked up his sign and the best traits for this astrological sign are being charitable, loving, and faithful…more and more pluses for the ladies!

Happy Birthday Benny! I hope all your dreams come true!

I’ve been getting a lot of request from potential clients about what my current clients are wearing, so I am going to start to provide you all with the goods (style & swag).

Benjamin’s swag:

All clothing: Baby Gap

Bow ties: Jacadi Paris

White diaper cover: The Honest Company

The photos below just screams “uh-oh I got caught getting dirty while eating an entire cake.”

My favorite. Look at that smile!
It’s his birthday and he can cry if he wants to!He wanted to share…aww.Second fave! I love how the polkadots stand out in this black and white image.Hey, don’t stick your tongue out at us Mr!A grown-up (toddler-aged) little prince look.

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Mr. + Mrs. Vieira. Married. Orange County Wedding Photographer.

June 28, 2013

Jaime and Jorge said their “I dos” on a perfect June afternoon at the lovely Villa Del Sol in Fullerton. She lit up the room with a very sweet glow as he was looking charming in black. They opted for an untraditional first look, where they just felt comfortable getting ready side-by-side and not really paying attention to the hustle and bustle of what the day would bring. You see, Jaime and Jorge love just being together and were enjoying each other’s company before officially becoming one. They didn’t want anything, even the getting ready part of the afternoon, to be over the top or out of the ordinary to display their love. This love that they have for one another is shown through their snuggles, laughs, and warm embraces. One thing that Jamie did want to make sure was known was the love she had for her late father. Jaime had mentioned to me that she would adorn her beautifully bright colored bouquet with a blue bandana in significance of her father whom recently passed. Using the bandana, that her father always carried with him, throughout the ceremony and wedding reception made his presence and love for them known. What a touching remembrance to have on such a special day. I love it how the bandana will be seen in almost every photograph where she is carrying her bouquet and then years later these images will carry the same sweet reminder of her father. Congratulations Jaime and Jorge on your endless love and the rest of your journey as Mrs. & Mrs. Vieira!

Thank you Nea for snapping some pretty photos of the event and handsome couple!
You are just flawless!Some family moments before walking down the isle. What a pretty in pink flower girl.
The “gents.”These ladies were always so poised and looking hot!Well the guys cleaned up very nice, but were always a little naughty!Work it girls!See what I mean, love their hugs!A few intimate moments with the maid of honor and best friend.
Waiting to get their smooch on.
How sweet is the left photo? I was weeping, literally weeping!This is my favorite, they are just beaming with rays of happiness!Kisses from the mamas. Love!A special dedication for Jaime’s late father. He was definitely there in spirit. Okay this little lady was a show stopper. Ninety-three and working it like no one’s business. I only pray that I have that much energy at her age.

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Melissa + Luis. Engagment. Huntington Beach Engagement Photographer.

June 21, 2013

Laughter is the best…form of showing love and affection (ahhh you thought I was going to say medicine-well that too). Melissa and Luis kept each other cracking up (and me too) throughout their engagement session. It was super duper fun because, of course, Luis was making silly poses and faces almost after every serious pose. Oh, the outtakes. I would totally show them, but I think I’ll just hand them over to Melissa for future bribery (I mean use).

Their relationship began as a work romance when they met as youth sport coaches at a recreation department in 2006. As I can recall from what Melissa told me..these two young kids started chatting as friends, dated and fell in love. “The end” she said. Ha, she’s hilarious! After that they were inseparable. They received their bachelor degrees side by side, traveled on various adventures and started creating a fun-filled life together.

After Melissa and Luis took their Christmas card photos with me this past December they wanted to ask me to be their wedding photographer. However, they knew they were getting married on August 9th, which was only two days before my due date. Whaaa!!!!!!! I was so sad that wasn’t going to happen. =( …But what an honor that they still wanted me to photograph their endless love for their engagement session! I (along with my huge 8 month belly) was on board! These two are just too cute with their stylish selves! Congratulations Melissa and Luis! You two were amazing and I wish you nothing but love!
They are so playful, I think my jaw started to hurt by the end of the evening because of all the laughter.Excuse me, models!
Don’t mind his perfectly awesome matching argyle socks! The boy can dress…(Whoever knows which line this movie comes from you are awesome)I love your dress Melissa!How great are their kids’ smiles going to be, right?My favorite! Second favorite because this just sums up the session: Smiles and relaxation!

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Vicky + Eduardo. Engagement. Orange County Engagement Photographer.

June 17, 2013

They were a mystery to me… I had a conversation with Eduardo and a few email exchanges with each one, but I had never met them. Really, I was a “big-a-bit” (as my son says for the opposite of a little bit) nervous and excited to photograph this couple. All I knew was that I was the photographer for their wedding (he he -I’m funny), they were getting married in early October, and their ceremony and reception would be held at Heritage Park in Santa Fe Springs. Over email conversations they really didn’t give much more detail about themselves either. Emails only led to me knowing that Vicky and Eduardo were sweet and polite. Finally, we met. As they slowly got out of their car I saw a pretty little thing walk my way along with a very smiley young man. Was it them? Sure was. They headed my way and addressed me by my first name. I asked Eduardo (It’s my husband’s name and I still manage to fumble with it) how he knew it was me right away and he said that I had mentioned I was pregnant (duh baby brain). We all chuckled a little and got started.

My anxiety left immediately because Vicky and Eduardo were such sweethearts. They were very soft spoken and the longer into the session, the more I grew to know Vicky and Eduardo as a couple, which made me even more excited for their wedding. This adorable couple met three years ago at the LA Art Walk and knew that they were meant for one another. How cool is that? They truly only had eyes for one another and knew after two months of dating and hanging out they were destined, so they moved in together and have been inseparable ever since. This seven month engagement is going to fly by and I can’t wait to help them document this amazing time in their life!

Congratulations Vicky and Eduardo you are going to look amazing on your wedding day!

You are an adorably handsome couple-seriously!I love her laugh on the bottom right. It’s images like these that make me want to photograph LOVE all day every day!My favorite. For some reason black and white images seem so timeless and tell the emotion immediately. I felt like we were in a magical garden. You are gorgeous. Your eyes are amazing! No wonder Eduardo is so head-over-heels for ya!My second fave! The kite was my idea and I was sure glad they went with it-these images are so fun!
They really are soul mates here and it shows in the way she just breaths him in and his loving embrace. Had to get a smooch in there! Chowww! Ha ha, don’t’ mind my Mexican slang.

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Angela, Adam & Baby Ashley. Family. Pasadena Family Photographer.

June 12, 2013

I like to think of myself as a visual story teller and sort of like a digital time capsule. One that captures each family’s, couple’s, or person’s life as it is at that very moment. Angela, Adam and Baby Ashley all brought up this lovely reminder of how I want to continue portraying my photography through their own story. This cute family of three shared their gorgeous mother-daughter moments and fun father-daughter spirit. Yes, I randomly give each person I meet a little direction, but I mostly continue snapping away after capturing a pretty portrait and I try and get the real expression or look after they can’t seem to hold that smile or gaze any longer. I think it’s important to show the true beauty of how they were feeling, how beautiful they looked (a definite must), and most importantly, how they Loved. I’m passionate about photographing the images that I would like someone to take of me and my family, plus I also want to mirror my photography after my Nana’s old black and white photos that were kept so perfectly preserved in her colorful flower-power 1960’s photo albums. I adored that this lovely family brought a vintage red tricycle that used to be Adam’s but has now been passed down to Ashley because it only reminded me of how we still hold onto the various items we grew up with. Here, I get to show you some glimpses of how this family loves and plays together. I don’t even know where to start with telling you about how stylishly-adorable Baby Ashley is…so I will just show you.

This is my favorite image because it’s full of light and a beautiful relationship between mother and daughter (I can’t wait for this). He plays with her like only a daddy can.Here is how mommies’ play.…through kisses, hugs, and snuggles
Here is the little four-whell bike…darling, just darling.

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April, Ryan & Baby Lilla. Family Session. West Covina Family Photographer.

June 7, 2013

She is a paramedic and he is a firefighter so this location couldn’t get any more perfect for their family’s photo session (which was a sweet gift from April’s mommy). This smokin’ hot couple just had their precious baby girl a little over four months ago. Wowzers! They just created the cutest human siren ever because I’m sure, like all infants, she has kept them up all night before with her energetic cries.

It just blows my mind how social media is so fantastic. I mean, April and I met when we were in Kindergarten and were best amigas throughout grammar school. However, like most elementary friendships, when you go off to separate high schools, you tend to loose touch. Luckily, we reconnected online and now I get to witness her beautiful family grow. She is still the sweet, kind-hearted, and super athletic girl I treasured as a friend in our younger years. Ryan, is a calm and gentle giant (well anyone that is over 5’3 is basically super tall to me) and is a perfect match for the prettiest medic I know. After they married, their sweet Lilla arrived and instantly became a full fledged member of this dynamic duo. Watch out for this cutie! She’ll ring your alarm with her smiles, stares, and smirks!

Congratulations on your precious family! Here is my favorite! Look at all this love that’s squeezing out. April your ruby red lipstick just makes you even hotter here! Pretty girls!!!Okay, sometimes I just have to go with a runner up-second favorite!I couldn’t decide which image I loved more. So I am blogging both, because I can. You decided, which is your favorite?

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Charm, Scotty, Carter & soon to be Baby Number Two. Maternity. Orange County Maternity Photographer.

June 4, 2013

As soon as baby number one was on it’s way Charm and Scotty planned, took classes, and almost over prepared for their little arrival. Baby Carter or shall I say Big Brother Carter, now almost two, will soon help his parents welcome another bouncing boy into their family. Charm & Scotty and my husband & I have been friends for several years now, so sharing their story is like sharing a bit of ours. This cute couple knew they wanted to start a family right away. So, when Charm shared the news with her closest friends, that she was pregnant with Carter, I was beyond happy for them (Especially because I knew Carter and my son would only be six months apart). With our bellies brewing we daydreamed about our future play dates, swimming lessons, and adventures we would have with our sons. In 2011 our babies came and we fulfilled our sweet dreams of them becoming the best of friends. As luck would have it Charm and I are pregnant again, except this time our initial expectancy date was the exact same date. Yes, you heard me! Two best friends with their second child having the same due date. What are the odds? Better yet, how beautiful will it be that our friendships will continue to grow and our children will all share a close bond. I know Charm and Scotty are again very ready, a bit more confidant, and have their hearts open wide to welcome the new little addition to their growing family.

Now if you think Carter is cute, watch out world, I can’t wait to see an equally adorable baby C. I use the initial “C” because Charm and Scotty are still trying to narrow down their “C’ names. I already gave them my vote. I guess we will all have to wait until baby number two arrives. Here is a look at Charm’s growing belly and the last photo session of this family of three.
“Great Scott” (In the Disneyland cast member’s voice), look at you…all debonair and stuff. They love them some Toms!
It’s a boy!!!Here are a few of my favorites. Charm you are beyond glowing. You look beautiful! xoOkay seriously how cute is he? Look at his chompers! The anticipation of what the next baby looks like is killing me!

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