Christiana and Matt: Ocean Avenue Session

 Living in West LA, I've always wanted to do a shoot on Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica. Forget the pier and that gorgeous pool of water across the street; my secret crush is on the row of beautiful boutique hotels that line the East side of the street. Although each hotel has their own distinct personality, it's the combination of the buildings that I think is so amazing. Take a walk through the lobby of the Georgian and you instantly feel like a celebrity circa 1930...not a very common feeling in Los Angeles circa 2011!

It was almost too perfect, then, to hear about Christiana and Matt's own connection to the Georgian Hotel - . this was the very spot that Christiana and Matt chose to kick up their feet as their first night as Mr. and Mrs., four years ago almost to the day :)

Celebrating Christiana and Matt and their anniversary was one of the most fun and inspiring shoots I've ever done. To watch as they smiled, laughed and had SO MUCH fun together was incredible. Thank you, Christiana and Matt, for our afternoon together and for the preview of what I have to look forward to in the next few years :)

My favorite shot of the day...

It's Official...Spring Has Arrived!

 Last week, I ventured out to Burbank for an afternoon session with two of my favorite little friends, Bree and Sean. I love any chance I get to shoot both kids as they both remind me so much of everything I remember my own childhood to be - fun, silly and so imaginative! 

I remember being Bree's age and spending countless hours in the backyard, searching for my idea of perfectly shaped rocks - those that resembled hearts, unicorns and stars. Watching her so focused on finding her own little treasures was so amazing. If I were not so intent on capturing these adorable little moments of her, I would've gladly set down my camera for the afternoon to help her search!

The Hughes Family - Orange County Family Photo Session

Not sure if it was the holidays, the wedding or the excitement about the baby but I somehow COMPLETELY forgot to post some of the pics of one of my most favorite shoots of 2010!

I've known the Hughes family for many years and have watched as they've grown to a beautiful party of 6. Our last photo session was when they were celebrating pregnancy #4; it was pretty incredible to watch them all together with this little one in tow, now an adorable toddler! I had such a blast spending time with them as they played on the beach - digging in the sand, exploring the tide pools and hiding in caves. I would be lying if I didn't admit that I'm secretly hoping for pregnancy #5...with kids that cute, I think they owe it to the world :)

 

Meet The Newest Member

of the Mickey Mouse Club! This adorable little guy just turned two and we celebrated his big day with a stroll around beautiful Old Town Upland. I can't get enough of his incredible dimples :). Happy 2nd birthday, Aaden! I can't wait to watch you grow :)

Happy (early) Valentine's Day!

 Have you ever seen someone so fun to look at that you find yourself unable to look away? This is the case with little Reese. I don't know if it's her eyes, her perfectly coordinated outfits & hair accessories or the fact that she looks SO much like her mom...something about her just makes me smile :). We spent some time on the campus of the famous University High School to commemorate Reese's 6th/7th month birthday. 

PS: visit Reese's Hair Pieces for information on ordering adorable custom-made bows like hers!

 

Fall Family Photo Session: The Brennans

Susan is one of my best friends in the world. We met in Junior High and as the years have passed, have become closer and closer. It's been amazing to watch her beautiful family grow and I feel incredibly lucky to be able to witness it all firsthand. Enjoy these pictures of Susan, her husband John and their RIDICULOUSLY photogenic kids :)

Beckett: First Birthday Session

I have literally waited an entire year to take photos of little Beckett. That said, it made perfect sense that we were able to schedule our first session just short of his first birthday.

I had seen pictures of him here and there and was absolutely in awe of those eyes...I had to know if they were as amazing in person. As it turns out, they were even better :).  As it also turns out, this is one smart kid!  Before the shoot, I was introduced to the magic that is Your Baby Can Read.  While Beckett finished his lunch, his proud mommies looked on as he read the words directly from the YBCR cards. Did I mention that he is 11 months old?  Incredible. 

Joyce and Shannon, you have one adorable (and very intelligent!)  kid on your hands :)