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Sophie. One Year Photo Shoot.

July 6, 2012

Sophie, Sophie, Sophie! Oh how you mesmerize thee. I thought I’d get a little poetic since she’s so darn cute! Sophie’s mom and dad wanted an outdoors setting with lots of pretty natural surroundings for her styled shoot. So, we found some earthy spots and I started snapping away. I actually started to wonder if this little thang was a baby model because boy could she work the camera. I mean on her first shot, BAM! She posed into a little side slant and starred straight into the camera like, “Ya this is my birthday shoot and I’m the sweetest thing since Snow White.” I think she knows how to make her parents turn to putty, so she will get whatever she wants for her upcoming first birthday, which is a little less then two weeks away.

Happy Birthday Sophie! Hope you have the best Hello Kitty birthday party ever!

Oh hey there!

I know photographers mostly only zoom in on newborn fingers, toes, and etc, but, I think the little itty bitty parts of babies and kiddies are adorable too! She reminds me of a baby Snow White right here.
This is her Happy Birthday Hot Air Balloon ride:)
These two are my favorites. Just simple!She was smiling up at Daddy for this one.
“Oh don’t mind me I’m just touching my adorably chubby baby toes.”Those lips!

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Gens. UCLA Graduation & Fiesta. 2012.

June 26, 2012

Oh the places she’ll go… Proud is an understatement whenever I speak of my sisters’ accomplishments, and I couldn’t be more ecstatic for this chick-a-dee!

Usually, people that have a goal set strive to accomplish it for a purpose. There is a specific reason and/or motivation behind accomplishing the objective in mind. No matter if it’s something as simple as a losing weight, getting an “A” on a test for a parent, or even acquiring a job to impress a significant other, we all do things if not for our self, but for someone that has or has had a powerful impact in our life. Genevieve, or as our family likes to call her, Gens, gained her own motivation from our late Nana. A couple of years ago, our family had a great loss not only in our lives, but our hearts. With any struggle in life, most people will take a fall and gather themselves up by the boot-straps to get back on the road. Gens never really fell, but a little bit of her soul did. So, she decided to turn the pain that she endured from our Nana’s absence into a positive motivation to continue to pursue her education with the fight of a champion. And she did! Genevieve is now a proud graduate from the University of California, Los Angeles. She plans to continue her educational path and pursue law school. There she plans to fight for the rights of the elderly, in memory of her beloved Nana, Emma R. Ruiz.

Baby sister I think the world of you and your accomplishments and I am so honored to celebrate every moment by your side. As tears are slowly rolling down my cheek, I know you will continue to make our family proud and continue to make Nana smile from above. We Love you Gens!
The she is with her beau.This is my fave for sure!Our entire family put a lot of thought and effort into all the simple things that adorned Gens on graduation day.The three eldest sisters. Thanks for taking this photo husband!I think he adores her. Oh love.It was a very bright day.
Some of the sweet treats from her Fiesta-themed grad party.Photo booth time, all Mexicaned-up!
The most delicious cake ever by Fancy Nancy Cakes.

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Nea, Eddie, Kobe & Peyton. Mommy & Me.

June 19, 2012

Are you in love with these triplets, or what? Not one, not two, but I had the most awesome experience photographing three little men. Nea, a photographer from laced bliss & love is the super mommy to Eddie, Kobe, and Peyton. During the session we all got our work out on! They jumped, I jumped, they rolled I swayed, they giggled and we all laughed. Believe me it wasn’t an easy task following these little dudes around, but I just pretended that I was Wonder Woman and Professor X combo trying to freeze every frame to get just the right shot.

I met Nea along with Moriah and Gaby and we clicked instantly. These photographers are fun, super cool, and very down-to-earth girls. Our friend and mentor Ala, from Love Ala photography introduced us and I couldn’t be happier to now call these up-and-coming photographers, like myself, friends. Capturing family love is my forte. Nea, and the girls, as well as myself are trying to convey the most beautiful of all relationships in a family, that of a mother and her child(ren). Through these intimate Mommy & Me sessions I hope to bring out the silly, serious, and even real moments that only a mother and her children could share together.

Nea, thank you for allowing me into your home and entrusting me with your tres bebes! You are gorgeous and your boys are so much fun and super duper adorable! I can’t wait to do this again.

Look at their faces….ahhh I love it!
Such handsome cuties!
Head, shoulders…knees…
…and toes.
Stunning!I heart story time!Peek-A-BooShe does not play around…Nea did her thang!

Make-up and Hair: Rachael Martinez

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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