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The Tyner Family

I got to photograph one of my favorite families last weekend; the Tyner Family. I met them last year for their holiday family portraits and photographed sweet little Romy’s first birthday earlier this year. Sandra is super stylish and creative. (I look up to her..) So I know her family pictures are always going to look fabulous!

It’s so cool seeing her girls growing! Little Romy was not even a year when we met. Now she’ll be two in a couple of months. They’re so precious!

Happy Holidays Tyners!

The Mo Family

My friend and fellow photographer, Alex asked me to photograph his family for his holiday pictures. His son Finley, is the cutest little guy ever! He’s sweet, playful and all boy! Poor lil guy fell and scraped his knee. All it took was a kiss from Mommy and he was skipping down the trail again-so cute!! Finely loves Angry Birds, so Mommy and Daddy ordered Angry Bird cake pops for our session and Finely got to taste a couple. He had fun playing “keep away” from Mommy and Daddy too! Alex is one lucky guy-he’s got a beautiful wife and the cutest son!

The Gonzalez Family

I had a blast with the Gonzalez Family this weekend! It was instantly comfortable and fun for all of us. They’re all very sweet and easy going. Diana had warned me that her family (kids) weren’t excited about taking photos, but you would never guess! Little Ava was my biggest fan. She “really liked” every photo I showed her and happily suggested poses for the family! So cute!

The Ruiz Family

I had the pleasure of photographing The Ruiz family a couple of Saturdays ago. Alicia called me in a hurry to photograph her belly. She still had a month left but the doctor told her she was already dilating! She asked me if we can squeeze something in quickly in case she went into labor early. Luckily it worked out great.

They’re a very sweet family but one of my favorite parts of the session was big sister Miliani reading to her baby brother; whom she named “Peanut”. She reads to him regularly and is excited he’s coming. He’s going to be a lucky little brother!

Mr + Mrs Martinez [Malibu, CA]

had the honor of photographing Margie & Arturo’s wedding in September. It was the perfect day-sunny, clear and warm. Perfect for a outdoor wedding. Margie & Arturo thoroughly enjoyed their day, which was so nice to see. I’m blessed to have been apart of their wedding day.

Sam + Nicole

Sunday I had the pleasure of meeting Sam & Nicole at Murphy Ranch Park. Nicole asked for a quick session as her and Sam felt a little uneasy in front of a camera. We chatted and got to know each other. They told me how they met; in College (Whittier College) on the swim team. Sam is from Seattle and Nicole from good ol’ Whittier. Sam decided to stay in Whittier after college, they married and now are expecting their first child; a baby girl named Emily. Sam was anxious to get started and “get it over with”. He made me laugh. Nicole seemed right at home and was in no rush. Sam entertained us with his forestry knowledge while Nicole did her solo shots. He did great during the session but was more than happy to let Nicole be the center of attention. In the end, you’d never know that either were camera-shy. (Their love shows in their photos.)

I wish you the best as you wait the arrival of little Miss Emily, Sam & Nicole!

The Cue Family

Last weekend I had the pleasure of meeting and photographing The Cue Family. They were very sweet and easy going, which made my job easy and fun! Jasmine wanted maternity/family portraits. She wanted to incorporate little Ares in with her maternity shots. He’ll be the big “1” next month! His baby sister, Aria will arrive in January 2014. Thank goodness he’s just as easy going as his Mommy and Daddy-this will make an addition to the family much easier! (Being that they’ll be 14 months apart)

The day was perfect! We shot at Crescent Bay Beach and Crescent Bay Point Park in Laguna. Both were gorgeous! The park happens to be the location I got married at. I haven’t been back since the day of my wedding, so being back there brought sweet memories.

Congratulations on the new addition to your family, Jasmine & Adrian. Many blessings!