What a fun weekend I had with so many beautiful families. From the sweet to the funny, these are my favorites and they all made me smile. I wonder which ones will pop up in your mailbox as a holiday greeting card?
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Pregnancy is a beautiful time in a woman’s life. It makes you feel more alive then you’ve ever felt. Liliana has felt more alive in her heart and spirit as she awaits the arrival of her new son. Little Javier Jr., is expected to make his debut on December 7th. This little guy will be an extra special birth for both Liliana and Javier the first. A few years ago, Liliana had lost her brother and the very next year she lost her father. The emptiness in her life will soon be refilled with the joy of having a family. Javier will get to share his new baby boy with his son, Javier Isaiah, and daughter Karina. Both kids are ready and looking forward to playing and kissing their new brother all up!
Liliana found a magical little spot up in the hills that has one of the most jaw dropping views of down town Los Angeles.
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Liliana you are a beauty!
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These two are my favorite. I just love the lighting. It totally adds to the warmth and happiness that this couple share!.jpg "lb6")
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You know when you get a new car, how you immediately begin to notice that almost everyone has the same car as you? Well, that’s how I see the make-up of families. When I was pregnant, all I noticed were the pregnant women around me. Then, after my son, I noticed every family that had a boy clinging onto a parent’s arm. Now that I know we are ready for another one, I drool over families of four… especially those with a little brother and sister pair (I’m probably going to end up with four boys…make it five, so I can have a basketball team… a big J.K.).
Once Kimberly contacted me about taking her family of four photos, my heart started racing like I was on the verge of a mini-heart attack. I couldn’t wait to meet her son and daughter. I wanted to see how their sibling relationship worked. I wasn’t disappointed. I loved every moment that I got to witness the big brother-little sister love. Then I was floored when these stinkin’ cute kids whipped out their favorite dress-up gear. Hello? What little kid doesn’t like to go out in their finest super-hero cape and princess outfits? And I loved how Kimberly and Victor were supportive of their kiddies dressing up. They wanted to showcase Eric and Isa’s interests at their cute little ages of five and two. I can’t wait to have another one, so I can do the same thing every year. Yes, I said it. Every Year. Ha!
Kimberly and Victor, your family was my obsession for the day. I might just have to borrow both kiddies one day to play with my little guy.
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You know this one is my favorite!.jpg "cblog5")
Ahhh, so incredibly cute!
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The shadows are so pretty in this one..jpg "cblog7")
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Brother and Sister..jpg "cblog10")
I’m just saying…I would frame it!.jpg "cblog11")
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Okay are you ready for some adorableness? Yup, when my son gets older I’m so letting him do this..jpg "cblog13")
I had to end on a picture out of a story book.
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Christine and Van are one of those couples that truly complete one another because of their opposite attractions. Of course they have a lot of similarities: they are both undeniably attractive, they have a mellow but hip style, they are so very kind, and of course they love one another to pieces. On their wedding day I also learned that they each show their heart-throbing love for one another vey differently. From early in the afternoon ’till late at night, Christine was very subtle in her touch and gentle in her kisses. Van on the other hand, is more of a public display of affection type of guy. He was ready to spin Christine into his arms, got a little grove going on during their first dance, and he definitely landed a passionate kiss on Christine after their vows. Now, that’s my kind of guy! With that kind of chemistry, I know their love is forever. Congratulations you two gorgeous love birds!
Also, a super big hug to Nea for second shooting with me. I loved your company and eye for detail! Here’s some more of their lovely day.
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See…a little hot in here. He even had to look away, but it was a priceless moment!
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Christine you are completely lovely!.jpg "kvb24")
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Dapper aren’t we?.jpg "kvb27")
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Their bridal crew rocked the poses!
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Both Christine and Van rocked the dance floor in true dance/party crew fashion. (If you went to a private school in the ’90s you know what I’m talking about)
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Sheesh, I can’t wait to blog all of their Love!.jpg "kvpeek")
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Adorable baby Jude arrived on October 8th at 4:27 pm. He was a cute little thing weighing in at 6 lbs. 7 oz. and 18 inches long. Mama Melody had a quick and painless labor. (Lucky her!) Daddy Richard was an awesome birthing coach. Melody said, that luckily his coaching words were on point so she didn’t have to beat him up. Ha! She cracks me up.
Jude must have had some sweet dreams while I was over because he had the cutest smiles ever! Congratulations Melody and Richard, you surely got a looker on your hands! (Call me in a year so we can have a play date!)
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Seriously, this monkey suite is just to die for, and couldn’t look any cuter than on this little guy. For sure, this is my favorite!
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Mama knit these cute little matching beanies. I’ll take an order of these please:)
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Happy Halloween from Us!
Here are a few images that my sister and I captured today.
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My son’s accessories were from Spain (brought back by his Nina) and I created the rest of the costumes:).jpg "hb2jpg")
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Sweet little Carmen Olivia was born at home with two midwives, two doulas and through an all natural birth. Geez, I bow down to mama bear! Along with Erica’s medical entourage, Joe and their third family member, Jia the dog, were present for the twenty-three hour labor that she endured. Whoa!!! After five… yes five hours of pushing, Carmen Olivia greeted the world at 3:41 am on September 18th 2012, weighing 6lbs 8oz. and 19 in. long.
Congratulations Erica and Joe (and Jia), you were amazingly patient with your sweet little angle. I wish you the best on this amazing journey of your daughter’s new life! I’m sure you’ve heard this a billion times but, “they grow so fast”. Soon, you will be calling me to plan her one-year photo session. 🙂 But for now, here’s some more of Carmen Olivia.
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Hi! Do you have any holiday mini sessions scheduled and if so what’s the cost?
Rachel,
Yes I have a few spots left for Sat. Nov 16th.
your mini’s came out great!!!!