Whittier Wedding Photography: Diana + Cesar ... Sneak Peek!

I recently photographed Diana and Cesar joining their lives together at St Mary's Church in Whittier, CA. The wedding was right in the middle of the seemingly never-ending week of rain we had in Southern California, but the rain didn't seem to phase anyone.  I never heard the bride, a single bridesmaid, or anyone else mention the weather because, really, it didn't matter!  What mattered was that Diana and Cesar were marrying each other that day.  Here is a sneak peek from Diana and Cesar's romantic portraits after the ceremony.  Enjoy!

Orange County Maternity Photography: Jenny + Donald

Jenny and Donald were recently out visiting from Arizona, and we met up for a maternity session.  Baby bumps are one of my favorite things to photograph, and I loved having the chance to capture Jenny's growing belly!  Here are a few favorites:

Orange County Engagement Photography: Alyssa + J.R.

I can't tell you how surprised & excited I was when my sister, Alyssa, called me last month and asked me "so... do you still want to be my matron of honor?"  Her boyfriend J.R. had just proposed!  It was such a sweet proposal story involving wine, flowers, George Strait, and the sun setting over Lake Havasu!  Alyssa and I had decided years and years ago that we would be each others' maids of honor.  Alyssa was my maid of honor nearly 4 years ago, and I am thrilled to be her matron of honor this fall.

Alyssa & J.R. - Congratulations on your engagement!  I can't wait to be there with you on your wedding day, and, when you're ready, for Avery to have cousins! ;)




Laughing shots make me happy!

My beautiful sister

Merry Christmas!

It's Avery's first Christmas, and I have absolutely been loving celebrating the season with her.  She is decked out in a different little red & white outfit nearly every day (thanks to her grandmas!), and we've been doing all the Christmas things you're supposed to do with kids.  We've decorated our tree, met Santa, & checked out Christmas lights.  It's been fun to share these things with Avery, and see how much our friends and family love her!  She's passed around from arms to arms, and does really well! 

It's time to feed Avery, so from our family to ours, I wish you a very Merry Christmas!

Orange Family Photographer: Sisters

It's hard to believe that Christmas is less than 2 weeks away.  I used to start thinking of (what I thought were) perfect and creative gift ideas in, like, October.  Post-baby I've been no where near as diligent!  The other day someone jokingly suggested that I should have done my shopping before I had Avery.  That would have been a GREAT plan if it had happened.  I just started my Christmas shopping a few days ago (online, thank goodness!), but I'm still drawing a blank on gift ideas.  Does anyone have any creative gift ideas ... lemme know! :)

Two weeks before Avery was due, I met up with Lindsay and Ashley in Old Town Orange for a photoshoot.  It was fun to photograph two sisters & capture the unique dynamic between them.  I think it is so special that Lindsay and Ashley have professional photographs together, and that their future children will be able to see their mom and aunt having a great afternoon togther!

Enjoy! :)

Costa Mesa Child Photography: Brooklyn

I'm back!  It's been a while since I've blogged.  For the last month I've been busy with my new baby!  Avery was born on November 1, and one day soon I'll blog about her birth.  I feel like I'm coming out of the new-mom haze (a little, at least!), and we're both getting a little more sleep and finally getting out of the house!  Not long before I had Avery, I did a first birthday session with Miss Brooklyn!  She's grown so much since her 3 month session, and is totally discovering the world around her.  Isn't she a doll? :)

Whittier Wedding Photography: Dennis + Kara

Last month, I had the pleasure of photographing Dennis and Kara get married.  It was an extra special day because Dennis is my cousin through marriage, so most of our family was at the wedding.  It was so nice to see family and spend the day celebrating Dennis and Kara as they tied the knot!  The wedding was a perfect fit for two movie buffs who fell in love ... from the movie-themed table names to the first dance 'Earth Angel' from "Back to the Future," and even in a toast using lines from all of their favorite movies! 

Congratulations Dennis & Kara!  I hope you had an amazing time on your Hawaiian cruise! :)


Dennis wanted his side of the wedding party to channel the "Rat Pack"...

... and he brought out his inner Steve McQueen.

The beautiful bride and her side of the wedding party ...

Kara looking wonderfully vintage!

I love the joy as Kara and Dennis made their grand entrance! And ... to top it all off ... a little "Thriller" at the end of the night! :)

Please enjoy the slideshow!