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Veronica & Charlie | Maternity | Orange County

I’m always surrounded by such pretty girls during my sessions, and most of them just happen to come from my high school alma mater. Now we are all grown up and these intelligent, independent, and hard working ladies have transformed from pretty gals in plaid skirts and burgundy headbands to full-fledged career women and moms. I can’t even express how much gratitude I feel every time one of the girls (because I went to an all girl’s school) asks me to photograph their lives. It’s like weren’t we just track buddies a few years ago and now I’m photographing a baby in your belly? Craziness to the max for sure! This is exactly how I felt when I met up Veronica and her husband Charlie. She’s as cute as I remember her. We gabbed a whole lot during their session, mostly about baby stuff like, nursery and names, but most importantly about the support they will have from their families. Here are some fun details I gathered; Isabella will be the fourth grandchild on Veronica’s side of the family, her nursery will look adorable in mint and elephants (come one, who doesn’t love a little mint in their lives?), and baby Isabella has made mama’s feet itch really awful lately! Congratulations Veronica and Charlie!!! I know you told me your are both as ready as you can be, but don’t forget the snacks and phone charger (Charlie)! Much love from your track buddy, Go Tigers!2015-02-18_00042015-02-18_00022015-02-18_00032015-02-18_00052015-02-18_00062015-02-18_00012015-02-18_00072015-02-18_00092015-02-18_00102015-02-18_00292015-02-18_00302015-02-18_00142015-02-18_00152015-02-18_00162015-02-18_00172015-02-18_00182015-02-18_00192015-02-18_00202015-02-18_00212015-02-18_00222015-02-18_00232015-02-18_00242015-02-18_00252015-02-18_00262015-02-18_0028

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Connie | Maternity | Crystal Cove

Connie is expecting her first child. Everything new and exciting is churning inside her tummy like of course her babe, the nervousness that comes along with deciding to nurse, daydreaming of the teeny tiny toes that will soon be all theirs to care for and love and everything else in between the newness of motherhood. Luckily, this gorgeous gal has a supportive husband and family. So supportive that her sister, Arlene, whom I photographed over a year ago at this very location has shared all of her mommy-hood secrets with her big sister and even this maternity dress that Arlene wore during her photo session with me. How awesome is that? What a fun family tradition that they started! Well Connie, I can’t wait to meet your little price or princess (Connie and her husband have decided do it the old fashion way and find out at delivery)!!! 2015-01-19_00012015-01-19_00042015-01-19_00022015-01-19_00052015-01-19_00062015-01-19_00072015-01-19_00082015-01-19_00092015-01-19_00102015-01-19_00112015-01-19_00122015-01-19_00132015-01-19_00142015-01-19_00152015-01-19_00162015-01-19_00172015-01-19_00182015-01-19_00192015-01-19_00202015-01-19_00212015-01-19_00232015-01-19_00242015-01-19_00252015-01-19_00272015-01-19_00282015-01-19_0029

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Carmen, Allen, Nathan & Jared. Maternity. Orange County Maternity Photographer.

This Babe will be given lots and lots of love. Carmen and Allen are thrilled to create their very own party of five. Nathan and Jared are also ready to welcome a little brother into their lives. The warm hugs and tender kisses Nathan and Jared pressed against Carmen’s belly was a true indication of how ready they are to handle a new babe and introduce him as the newest addition of their family. Throughout the session, Allen was a sweet and affectionate as his two boys, which made every image seem effortless. And Carmen….gahhh! She was just as beautiful as could be with her long flowing white dress and natural charm. Congratulations to your whole family! Oh yeah, good luck on choosing the perfect name! That’s always the toughest part. 2014-10-19_00012014-10-19_00022014-10-19_00032014-10-19_00042014-10-19_00052014-10-19_00062014-10-19_00072014-10-19_00082014-10-19_00092014-10-19_00102014-10-19_00112014-10-19_00122014-10-19_00132014-10-19_00142014-10-19_00152014-10-19_00162014-10-19_00172014-10-19_00182014-10-19_00192014-10-19_00202014-10-19_00212014-10-19_00222014-10-19_00232014-10-19_00242014-10-19_00252014-10-19_00262014-10-19_00272014-10-19_00282014-10-19_00292014-10-19_00302014-10-19_00312014-10-19_00322014-10-19_00332014-10-19_00342014-10-19_00352014-10-19_00362014-10-19_00372014-10-19_00382014-10-19_0039

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Sarah & Nick. Maternity. Los Angeles Maternity Photographer.

You guys…I was so excited to photograph this session at this location! Sarah and Nick are good friends of mine and I am both blessed and extremely honored to photograph their maternity session for their first child. Sarah and Nick are just adorable. Sarah is totally the sweet school teacher and Nick the protective Firefighter. Their little guy sure does have some sweet shoes to fill! When theses two decided on Riley’s Farm for their shoot, I think my heart skipped a beat. I just get all warm and fuzzy thinking about cider and the crisp air. I know that fall is actually the end of the year, but ever since I could remember it felt like the beginning. Maybe because I associate the fall with the beginning of the new school year, new football season and so on. So when Sarah and Nick met me at Riley’s for their session, I was in my own nature-obsessed happy place. These newlyweds (yup they just got married a little less then a year ago) will be expecting a boy this coming December. I’m thrilled! This means bigger play dates and more birthday parties as our circle of friends grows larger. Congratulations my dear friends! Can’t wait to meet the newbie!
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Jennifer & Andy. Maternity. Los Angeles Maternity Photographer.

Jennifer and I corresponded back and forth quite a few times before her maternity session. Usually it’s not too easy (well at least for me) to read someone just by their email alone. But with Jennifer, I knew right away she was sincere and as real as they come. In one of her emails, she sent me a photo of her and Andy on their wedding day and then another of recent snapshot of herself. Along with the email she said, “Here, so you know what you are working with.” After reading that I chuckled a bit thinking oh this girl Jennifer has a bit of comedic sass to her. We met me on the North side of Griffith Park and I was delighted with their excitement for the session. The time seemed to pass quickly because our conversations just rolled on with ease, as if we were high school friends catching up after a hiatus of several years. They are excited for the arrival of their son, Benjamin, who will make his appearance in a few weeks.  I have a feeling Benjamin is going to have his dad’s ear-to-ear smile and his mother’s gorgeous golden locks. Congratulations to you both!
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Jessica, Steven & Andres. Maternity. Los Angeles Maternity Photographer.

What’s the best feeling after having your first child? Well, having your second of course. Jessica, Steven and their son, Andres, are preparing for the next addition to their family. This April they will welcome another handsome little fella. Yes, I did say April. Jessica’s bump is so petite and pretty, it almost looks as if she’s only six months instead of almost due! Jessica and Steven are planning on decorating the nursery with various types of transportation vehicles…more specifically, trains. That’s why they chose the Travel Town in Griffith Park for their maternity session. I felt like I was photographing a model because this mama was such a natural throughout our session. Her and her stretch-mark-free tummy totally worked the camera. She also brought a beyond beautiful quilt that her great-grandmother had made. I thought it was so sweet that she wanted to incorporate the blanket into their session. I just love it when my clients (especially maternity clients) bring heirlooms and antique, vintage or memorable items from their family’s treasure chests. By the way, her 90-something year-old great-grandmother is still alive. Lucky ducky! I had such a great time getting to know her (total sweetheart), him (he’s hilarious), and their’s (a cuter than a button toddler). Oh, Jessica’s sweet mother also joined us. Apart from Jessica being so drop dead gorgeous, she’s also a teacher. I knew that’s why it seemed like we just clicked as soon as we met.

Congratulations Jessica and Steven. I know you are going to have another adorable baby boy!

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Emily & Ralph. Maternity. Orange County Maternity Photographer.

Emily and Ralph just gave birth to their adorable baby girl a few weeks ago.  I think I over-shared their beautiful maternity session on all my other social media sites that it slipped my mind to post on my blog. Well here you go… tons of loveliness from one of the sweetest couples.

Emily, had some pretty serious morning sickness during her first trimester. When she told me she was having a girl, I was like “Ahhh yes!” For some reason or another if you get morning sickness and you are having a girl it’s like at least ten times worse…but oh so worth the precious baby girl that’s on her way. Like first time parents Emily and Ralph are a bit nervous and anxious. I think they’ll do excellent because they’ve had practice watching over their nephew, Noah. He is the cutest little boy (and one of my adorable mini-clients). It just so happens that Noah’s parents are Diana and Ario (another extremely kind couple that are my clients as well). When Diana (Emily’s sister) first spilled the beans that she was pregnant again I was ecstatic, then she told me her sister Emily was also expecting. After that I found out they were both blessed with girls, but my favorite news from them was that I was going to be their maternity and newborn photographer. I just about fell to the floor when they mentioned that both baby girls were arriving only weeks apart from each other. They’ve got some cousin fun coming! Right now I know their homes are exploding with happiness and love. Congratulations Emily and Ralph!

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Christine & Peter. Maternity. Orange County Maternity Photographer.

Who needs to take prenatal classes when both parents are nurses, right? Well these youngins, who were recently married, would rather spend their time on more important things, like food! Yes, Christine is a total foodie like me. During her off days from work, she likes to relax and just nibble on anything because she really hasn’t had any cravings…yet.  She also enjoys being waited on by her hubby, Peter, who loves taking selfies. I’m just saying….while I was focusing on my model, Peter was working his phone. You know I’m just messin’ Peter! This adorably cute couple is expecting their first child (It’s a boy) on April 7th. Woot! Woot! An Aries in the house!

Christine looked dashing in her bright pink dress. You can never go wrong in a maxi dress which she totally worked! Peter was an awesome sport and model, just posing away and allowing Christine’s belly to be the center of attention. Thank you Christine and Peter for allowing me to help you document this journey in preparing to welcome  your bundle of joy!

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