La Mirada Baby Photography: Jordan

As a new mom, I love calling outings with other moms "playdates." Right now, playdates are more for my friends and I than our babies, but I know that someday our little ones don't quite know what to make of each other will be the ones playing! Yesterday I got together with my good friend & photographer Blair Van Bussel for a playdate and photoshoot. Here are a few of my favorite shots of Jordan.  He has the most gorgeous, intensely blue eyes!

PhotographySILO & Baby Avery

Good morning everyone!  I hope that the new year is off to a great start for you!  I'm so excited about 2011 -- there are lots of big opportunities & changes ahead!  One of things I just love is finding educational websites for photographers.  I recently discovered PhotographySILO.com & like its variety of educational articles.  There are interviews, product reviews, and a variety of photography tips.  It's all written in a easy-to-read tone, so you don't have to have technical expertise to enjoy it!  Check it out!

Now, because posts are no fun without pictures, here are a few favorites from Avery's 2-month session.  I'm keeping my favorite image under wraps for now, since it's going to be on her birth announcement.  I had planned to use one of her newborn images on the announcement, but totally fell in love with one of her 2-month shots.  I'll share soon! :)





Can't you just hear what she's thinking here?  "Come on mom... enough already!" ;)

Huntington Beach Baby Photography: Meet Baby Rorie

For the past 3 1/2 years, I've worked on the side as a hospital baby photographer.  During that time, I'd guess that I've photographed 1000's of babies.  Whether happy, fussy, sleeping, or somewhere imbetween, I've dealt with it to create beautiful images for parents.  My love of babies -- and my own little peanut -- have  inspired me to create a Baby Plan!  I'm still working out the details, but I'm hoping to make it official in the coming weeks.  In the meantime, here's a look at Baby Rorie, who, at just under 3 weeks old, was the perfect model for her newborn session!

La Mirada Baby Photography: Officially Introducing Avery

This is two months late, but I wanted to officially introduce my daughter Avery!  She was born the evening of November 1, after a full day of labor and, ultimately, a c-section.  She is simply perfect, and feels like she's been with us forever! :)

I absolutely adore that two photographer friends photographed Avery in the hospital.  Please check out Amber Fox and Blair Van Bussell's blogs to see Avery when she was only days old!  I did Avery's newborn session about a week later.  Here are my newborn pictures of Avery ... they're not my best work in my opinion (I was still recovering from the c-section), but I love remembering her this small.  She's already gained more than 5 pounds since birth and looks like a completely different baby!  I can't stress enough to everyone the importance of newborn photography, and I'm actually working on a Baby Plan to allow families to capture images of their baby throughout the baby's first year!




This one just cracks me up :)

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! :)