Vegas Baby, Vegas!

What a crazy few days I've had trying to get ready to attend WPPI in Las Vegas, but I'm sure they'll pale in comparision to the next 6 days!  I don't expect this Vegas trip to be anything like the bachelorette party/Vegas weekend type of Vegas trip.  Sure, there will be parties and lots of friends, but there is also SO MUCH education.  I am excited -- and a bit nervous -- for days of classes starting at 8am, hours in the trade show, and sponsored parties at night.  It's going to be a blast!  I going out days before the platform classes actually start because my friend and colleague Karen ReVelle asked me to assist her at a wedding!  I'm super excited to shoot my first Vegas wedding on Friday night!  Viva Las Vegas! ;)

I'll be away from my computer for the next 6 days, but you keep up with my Vegas happenings on Twitter:

Vintage Temecula Photography

On the morning of Super Bowl Sunday, a handful of photographers trekked to Temecula for a vintage photoshoot at uber-fabulous Edge Restaurant & Lounge.  I want to give a giant "thank you" to Nikki Evans for putting the shoot together, and to all of the models, hairstylists, and makeup artists.  The shoot was a lot of fun, and I even made it to my Super Bowl party in time for halftime (which is good enough for me, since, lets face it, I don't watch football.  You might catch me looking at the tv, but I don't actually process what happens during the game!)

Without further ado, here are some of my favorites (most of which were processed with my new TRA Lightroom Presets!) 

Anaheim Hills Maternity Photography

There are many reasons why I love photographing pregnant women.  It could be the love between husband and wife; it could be the curvy pregnant glow; it could be the joy of an event that most women experience only a few times in their lives.  Pregnancy is such a special time, and it goes so fast (well, this coming from someone with no children -- maybe it doesn't go so fast when you're actually experiencing it!).  It's one of those times in your life that has to be photographed NOW, as you can never go back and re-create the moment.  I truly encourange all women who are expecting to have a maternity session done! :)

I was so happy when Tracie contacted me for a maternity session while she was visiting California.  I loved the chance to spending the morning with Tracie & John, and celebrate the upcoming birth of little Emily Grace!

Here are some of my favorites:





This backlit clearing was one of my favorite nature spots. Ever. :)

Fullerton Family Photographer

I've been a bad blogger lately.  I'm going to remedy that with several blog posts today and tomorrow, and then my blog will sit idle (again) while I go to Las Vegas for THE photography convention of the year!  It will be my first time at WPPI, and I am super excited for all the information I am going to soak up.  I've heard that it could take a year - or two - to fully soak in all the information I will receive.  I am READY!  I'm also ready for all the fun times with friends new and old!

I recently had the opportunity to do a family portrait for the Noble family.  They were such a photogenic group, and a pleasure to photograph.  I am so glad that I was able to document the family just days before their daughter moved halfway across the country.  I am so glad that my images will help to bridge the distance between the family, now that they live in separate states!





Up next: Tracie's maternity session!