more of the bump...

I know I have said this before, and I'll say it again.. But there is just something about a new mother to be with a beautiful bump and her glowing skin.. aaaaaaaaaah!
Ann, you are just beautiful and I am so honored to document such a special time in your life... Many blessings to you and Richard.. You guys rock and so fun to be around, your baby is one lucky fella" :)
told ya'.. Beautiful......

and beautiful again... :)

we did a mini session at the house, but we will keep those private or for Richard's eyes only.. wink!wink! ;)

a pretty bump.....

coming soon... :)

Fun in the OC.... :)

Jaidean and her family came ALL the way from Washington JUST TO SEE ME... Ha!!!! Nah!!! just kidding... But it was fun just to type that out.. :)
They actually came out for a Southern Californina adventure.. Taking in Sea World, the beautiful beaches, Disneyland, Universal Studios, and I'm sure so much more... :) I actually live in California and I think I need to do one of her vacations here too.. ;)

But she did make time to see me... :) Jaidean is also a children's photographer, an incredible talented photographer at that... I was quite nervous to take her pics... squeeeeeel!!!! could you tell Jaidean? ha... But, I think it is important for us photographers to get in front of the camera every now and then with our own families.. I made a point to do it last year and so glad I did... Hoping all you moms with cameras do the same... :)

I think we get so caught up because of our jobs, our kids and taking other peoples pics, that we forget to get in "front" of the camera and create our own memories... So, do it...you will be so glad you did.. :)

Jaidean, it was so great to see you again and meet your beautiful family... Glad you had an awesome time here in Sunny So. Cal... ;) Come back soon!!! :)

Getting tha' funk out!

We are so excited about our upcoming photography workshop, and all the planning is in full swing... There are so many fun details, we are so excited to share them.
There are still a few spots open, CLICK HERE for more details. :)





See you on the Farm.. :)

I bought a snorkel...

and took my 5d underwater again for some more photography... I must say I am loving it so far, but there is so much to learn though, like "FOCUSING" amongst many other things.. :) ... There has been a lot of trial and and a lot of error... but it has been fun trying.. :)

so, enjoy my experimental journey as I learn as I go with this fun new hobby (with my new snorkel) :)

Meet my cousins... ;)

I rarely get to see them, because they are so far away, But I was so happy when my cousin Monica called wanting to commission me to photograph her beautiful family. :) I was completely honored.. :)
Ok, I'll admit it, I do have a pretty good looking family, if I do say so myself.. :) Thank you cousins for being such a gracious host while we were in town... :)

Enjoy the preview of our afternoon together...

Up in a tree...

More of this family session soon... :)

Redlands Photographer: H20 + Kids + camera = FUN!

pool fun!






Okay, I have to admit, YES!!! I was extremely nervous taking my very expensive camera underwater.....EEEEEks..... :)
But after the first initial submerge, it was all fun from there..... :) Very fun...


It is much harder composing a shot than I thought, so I do need some practice and a good snorkel.... But hey, for a rookie.... I think I did ok... :)

anybody want to be a underwater model? :)

Dang, he's cute!

Ryder... Yes you are... :)

Zsa Zsa kids line...

A while back I had the opportunity to photograph the Zsa Zsa kids line... and it is so fun to see the final result in the full website that recently just launched this week...

Congratulations Vickie, I am so happy for you... Zsa Zsa kids is now open for business... Come on in :) .

Thank you Guissell, from Indie Design studio for the feature on one of my favorite love sessions, and for being so, so wonderful :)

You are too awesome, and hope to meet you in person sometime next week, perhaps in Central Park.. :) squeeeeeeeeel... :)