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Baby Bumps: Unconditional Love for Juliana

November 26, 2011

This porridge was too hot, this one was too cold, but this porridge was JUST RIGHT. The enthusiastic couple created a “Three Bears” baby shower theme that was just right for their baby girl, Juliana. These new parents-to-be had a co-ed shower at the future grandparents’ home. Luck, as well as love, was on their side that November Saturday afternoon. Although sporadic clouds and wispy winds were some of the guests, the rain didn’t pour in until the next day and it literally didn’t turn into a baby “shower.” But, the love that was spread through out the afternoon and into the evening was overflowing with hugs, kisses and an occasional belly rub. The couple kept the baby shower neutral by selecting lovely pinks and bright greens to create a girly woodland color pallet. I was thrilled to capture their special moments through my lens. Congratulations you fabulous couple. I can’t wait to see your precious little baby girl.

I also created the photo booth for this special event.

A very woodland scene for those The Three Bears, Mama, Papa and Baby of course!

The dessert bar before the yummy treats arrived.
As guests arrived they turned in their diapers for a chance to win the “diaper game.”Some of the love from family…and friends.
Making memories for the Baby Book.
Juliana you are going to have amazing parents!

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Merry Christmas, Love the Medina Grandchildren

November 20, 2011

When I start noticing the red and green paper corners filed between the drab white edges of bills in my mail box, I know it’s Christmas time. Its a time to love, share, and go out of your way to spread a little Christmas cheer to others. Now, more than ever, I believe taking the time to handwrite a personalized letter or note and sending out a Christmas card is much more significant then our “need for a speed” online comments, posts, and tweets. Receiving a Christmas card is like getting to open a little gift before the grand finale on Christmas morning when you unwrap all your presents. I know the Medina grandparents feel the same way because they asked me to snap the shots for their annual grandkid Christmas card photo. I was tickled pink because the Medinas know how to dress up the holidays! These kids are not only fashionistas but really know how to work the camera. They loved showing off their pearly whites and had a ball with their cousins. I could only imagine how much fun they have on Christmas morning. Merry Christmas kiddos and don’t forget to leave those cookies and milk!

Doesn’t it look like they are all trying really hard to say, “Cheese!” They are so cute!

Goldilocks? 🙂 They had way too much fun taking cute, spontaneous and of course silly shots!

Do they look like best cousins, or what?
These two little darling dolls are so GAP Kids worthy!
I had to get a shot of their bright red headbands. LOVE!

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Happy Birthday Nicholas and Daniel

November 17, 2011

I remember the days when my younger sister and I celebrated our birthdays together with one extravagant birthday party. I’m exaggerating. They weren’t exactly extravagant as the definition defines the word, but as little girls, anything pink with a cartoon character slapped on it that results in candy and cake, was pretty darn extravagant to us. My mom did what she could with the little she had and boy did we enjoy her thoughtfulness. Recently, I got to spend my time capturing Nicholas and Daniel’s birthday party. Their birth days are very close, so it would only make sense that they would celebrate turing eight and five together. Their creative mommy and daddy dreamt up a whopper of a theme, a Circus! Under the big top, tons of little boys and girls got to play games, win tickets AND fish, and get their faces painted. You can see here that Nicholas and Daniel are two sweet and silly birthday boys.

Look at the pop corn cupcakes…I mean wow even the butter looks real!

I had a love dislike relationship with the dart board game. I loved the idea and colors. I totally disliked how the kids were so good at it they almost got me in the eye:(

Face painters are a win-win with kids.

The boys’ mommy is my kinda mom. She wanted everyone to take a family picture with the clown-nose prop. They came out fantastic!

Hulla hooping. My fave. Let’s just say if I wasn’t photographing I would have got in on the mix!

Happy Birthday boys!

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Christmas Photo shoot Take 1

November 11, 2011

Our Baby’s first Christmas must glisten with white lights and glitter with sparkly reds. Around this time I start envisioning Jolly Saint Nick’s, “HO, HO, HO!” I know it’s a little early to get our holiday photos in the works, but this is just the first round of Christmas ideas and pictures for our little Santa. Now of course with all the glitz and glam of the holiday season approaching, I am not going to forget the true meaning of the Christmas spirit. Faith, Love and Hope. My husband and I have been extremely blessed to have a healthy and beautiful baby boy. I want to shout out my praises at the top of my lungs. This is how I shout…through the lens of my camera. Happy Holidays Everyone!

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Halloween 2011

October 31, 2011

Can I just shout out, at the top of my lungs, how much I love Halloween? Well, I do…I am deeply and madly in love with the holiday. I think my husband gets a little jealous. Actually it is kinda of awesome because he almost loves Halloween as much as I do, almost. I wanted to make this year the most memorable and fantastic for one simple reason, our son. Now, Halloween just got better. I know right, how can it get better then candy corn, spooky cupcakes and costumes? Well this year we got to dress up, introduce, and share this festive holiday with our little guy. I had to go big. How big? Not crazy Jack and Bean Stalk big, but more of a magical forest with lots of goodies and treats to share with our family and friends. Instead of hosting our 4th annual adult Halloween party we hosted our very own kid-friendly enchanted forest Halloween bash. Our ‘lil family traded in our t-shirts and jeans for brown and tan feathers. My lil owlet turned out to be the star of his own party. Yay! But, I didn’t stop there. Because I’m a little costume insane like that, our second costume was a more traditional trio type. I’ll give you a hint….”I yam what I yam.” Enjoy:)

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Baby Bumps: Nazareth

October 23, 2011

What is more exciting than finding out you are pregnant? Finding out that you are expecting two peas in one pod! Yes twinzies, as I like to call them, are truly a double blessing. Our friend, Nazareth announced her second pregnancy in a really cute way. She placed a ‘lil snap shirt on her one year old son that read “Big Brother” and posted it online. Since she is a facebook regular, she had a ton of family and friends liking her status. A couple of months later she wowed us all with her second announcement. Nazareth and her family of three would soon be a fab family of five. To put the icing on the cake she will soon be expecting one sweet little girl and another awesome boy.

As soon as I heard the great news I immediately asked if she would like me to photograph her newborns. She replied with very enthusiastic yes! Lucky Me! (So stay tuned). Then, Nazareth contacted me to capture her lovely pregnancy with a maternity session. I packed my goodies and off I went. Nazareth is seven months now. So in twin terms she is almost due-eek! We took our time, had some laughs and let the sun shine down on her beautiful silhouette.

Nazareth I love your snazzy sense of humor and your sweet smirk. Thank you for trusting me with your belly. Oh ya, I can’t forget, I love your Vidal Sassson hair!

Balloons are so much fun and add great color. I’m glad she choose hot pinks for her girl and baby blues for her boy.

Nazareth’s expecting in December, but with twins you never know when THEY are going to make their grand appearance.
Nazareth and Luis’ first son’s name is James. And J is for Joshua and Jayden. I love it when families use the same initial for all their little tikes:)
The twins’ first photo shoot. They are such great models!

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Family: Pumpkin Patch

October 16, 2011

It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown is probably my favorite Halloween cartoon of all time. I just love how simple and innocent it is. That being said, I love Halloween even more. The dressing up, holiday crafts, candy, and most of all the pumpkins. Maybe it’s the color or maybe it’s the smell? Well whatever it is that makes my heart pitter patter for pumpkins probably has to do with the search for the “Great Pumpkin.” This weekend was our turn to search far and wide for that perfect pumpkin. My family (I’m talking about my husband, baby, sisters, mom, and sister’s boyfriend) and I went to Tanaka Farms, in Irvine, to take a ‘lil promenade through the patch, eat pumpkin seeds and hitch a ride on the tractor! Actually it was my very first time at a real pumpkin patch. Yes! Usually we get our future jack-o-laterns at the local market or mini-patch. But not this year. This year had to be extra special because we’ve added a new member to the bunch. Ya, that’s right our bebe is tagging along now and from here on out, we are going to make it a tradition!

I think we just found the “Great Pumpkin.”

The sisters got into the action too!
This tie is made with love, from me!
Baby seems a little nervous on the tractor. Or maybe he’s just had a long day.Family portrait taken by my sister, Thanks Marissa:)

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Photo Booths: Ralph and Emily’s Wedding

October 10, 2011

About a month ago I got super excited to design a custom made photo booth for a fun and creative couple, Ralph and Emily. Then, this weekend, I had the honor to take the photo booth pictures for them at their wedding in Arcadia. When I met Emily I knew she was one of those awesome brides, you know the ones, that get what they want done a.s.a.p. but still allow their vendors to add their own creative input. We also had help from her amazingly sweet sister, Diana. Diana has been her sister’s right hand women since the beginning of the engagement. Initially she was the one that got things moving along with the design. Then we all met and our meeting went like this; I sketched, she agreed, and ta-dah her glamorous red, white and damask photo booth was born. Ralph, her husband was such a great sport. He let Emily do all the decision making. Love those kinda men! Finally the evening had come and I was thrilled to see all the guests using the silly props and frames. I know Ralph and Emily’s photo booth memories will be unforgettable because the guests displayed their affection for the newlyweds through humor and their loving smiles. Congratulations you two love birds!

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