break a few rules. like having a family pillow fight, jumping on every bed in the house, a candy/tea party on top of the kitchen counter, & best yet — a dance party on the counter. bound to be delightfully fun (& memorable)… and sneak in some sweet pics in between of course.
when maggie said she wanted to do a photoshoot in la jolla with everyone on bikes on the beach, i squealed with delight!
this is a favorite style for me to photograph:: a little golden sunshine, and california ranch… and this is a favorite family to photograph. ever since i met them a year ago when we photographed baby harper… you instantly can’t help becoming their friends – their warmth and kindness is contagious.
it’s been a sweet week. i have quietly cherished simple moments with my little ones. and been over the moon seeing families i adore and get the honor to photograph… being a working mom has its challenges, and big rewards too. today a fellow working mom said it best, “when you have a productive day...
every one has a story in their life. and every family together, has their story… often private, sometimes known. we know this sweet family in our personal life, and usually there is so much going on, i don’t sit and truly see their interactions between their family – with each other. i walked away from...
my last photo shoot into this pregnancy was a beautiful way to end a very very busy photography season this summer… i was so close to not feeling up to doing it — to bending down at the beach and walking through the sand. but i am so beyond glad i did. this sweet little...
in anticipation of a few weeks (almost 2 months) off of photographing other’s lovely families, i am soaking in some of these last editing moments giving photographs to others. a little bitter-sweet. it really is such a rare opportunity to spend almost 2 hours with a family, with just them. to see their interactions and...
finally hit me today at this newborn photo shoot… that in a few short weeks i will be taking pictures of our own little one…
i just can’t help it. i just fall in love with families during shoots. there is something about just being with a family… all together & watching them interact. the spunk, the laughter, the silliness. i had to share this little glimpse into a family that is a true treasure to know. i looked through...
