One Year: Kera

I am sure most of you remember the movie, "The Little Rascals. This little doll reminds me of Darla. That little face would have Alfalfa in a daze. I had the joy of taking her one year photos. She is a beauty. Can you believe how much hair she has as a one year old? You are just the cutiest thing I have ever seen Kera! Not to mention your brothers just adore you.

Family Photo: The Linscott's

 It was a beautiful fall day yesterday when we took these family portraits. There was a nice chill in the air, which is not expected but definitely welcomed in fall in Southern California. Dan, Alex and Ada withstood the cool chill in the air to get some warm family photos. Aren't they a beautiful family?

 Miss Ada was ready for her time in front and behind the camera. She enjoyed looking at the photos. After I would take a few I would show them to her on the camera. I think the highlight was singing "Happy Birthday" to all of the little friends we used to get her attention. It's funny what you have to do to get a toddlers attention, like sing Happy Birthday to a stuffed animal this is on your head:) We also sang to her buddy Me-may, who took rides in the wagon and rocked in the rocking chair. It was fun to see her little personality come to light. What a spunky little doll!

This is Me-May, Ada's little buddy!

Emily: 6 Months

This little girl has a dynamite personality. She really has the ability to light up a room. Seriously, every time I see her she gets a great big, ear to ear smile on her face. Unfortunately, we caught her on an off day...the day after getting a vaccine, when she was only half as smiley. Most parents can only hope their children can smile as much as this little doll can on an off day. Here she is, Emily Grace at six months old with her momma Renee.

Dawn and Kevin: Engagement

I have known Kevin and Dawn since the beginning of their relationship. They met at One Voice Church on the praise and worship team, where I attend. As I prepared for their shoot, I tried to think about them and who they are. They are such fun and eclectic couple that we did not even get to do all of the things I imagined for them. Here is a sneak peak at their engagement session. We started at Fuller Seminary where did some more formal portraits. There is a beautiful prayer garden and eloquent architecture on Fullers campus. We intended on doing a photo with a beautiful piano, since Dawn is a pianist and teacher, but the building was locked..booo! Instead we used the bench in front. Next, we moved on the the Rialto theater in South Pasadena. It is a vintage looking building that used to be a theater. Since Kevin has his hands in the movie industry and that is something they enjoy doing together, we thought that would be fun. The last place we stopped was the Fair Oaks pharmacy for some 50's inspired soda fountain shots.

Kera Joy: Newborn

It was "pure joy" to photograph Kera. After all her name means "pure". This little one slept like a princess through the entire individual portion of the shoot. She wanted a piece of the action while her two older brothers were around. After they left, she was in dream world and we got some very angelic photos of her. At 7 days old she already experienced a lot of love from her brothers and others.

This was my first time using a bean bag for a newborn shoot and boy did that make a huge difference in posing. Jenny and Matt are dear friends of ours and I not only got to be there for the birth of Kera, but also got to photograph her. It was such a blessing!

This is  a special quilt made by her Grandma and Great Grandma.

Bridal Shower: Orange and Pink

A week ago I photographed a blushing bride named Emily at her bridal shower. She was radiant as she welcomed all her guests and answered questions about her soon to be husband and herself. It was fun to hear stories of their engagement a top a building in downtown LA. I can't wait to hear stories about her secret honeymoon that the groom is planning. I secretly think they are going to Figi, since it is the one place she wants to go in the world and her groom seems like the kind of guys that would want to make her dreams come true. We'll see! Here are some photos from my first event shot in manual. I have been taking baby steps as a photographer, but am happy to have have tried something new. Here we go. Feel free to critique and leave your opinions.

Delicious food

Blushing bride gets some unexpected gifts...love these ladies faces:)

Isn't this a beautiful ring?

The Pink and Oranges details were perfect, from the polka dot straws to the orange ribbons.

She was so happy!

Friends that hosted the shower. They have been friends since elementary school

Groom sneeking in for a moment with his bride. I caught them:)

Newborn: Childs Family