Orange County Senior Photography: Siblings

It's a big year for Tiffani & Joel's family.  This brother & sister are both about to graduate and embark on their careers!  I recently had the chance to celebrate with a joint senior session.  Congratulations to you both! :)

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! :)

Seal Beach Family Photography

I recently got together with my friend & sorority sister, Karen, to do a photoshoot with her kiddos.  I love keeping shoots -- especially those with kids -- light & lively.  Karen's shoot was no exception.  I think it's a nice balance between goofy faces, bunny ears, and happy smiles! :)

Here are a few favorites:

Huntington Beach Family Photography

Now that summer is coming to an end, I wanted to share a summer evening with you all.  There's nothing like the beach ... I love the salty air, the sand between my toes, and the utter relaxation that I get from the crashing waves.  I did the Barr family's Huntington Beach photoshoot earlier this summer, and I love seeing Jakson try so hard to stand up, since he's walking on his own now!  Here are a few of my favorites from the session:

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!) 

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!

Orange County Anytime Session: Christy

I recently had the chance to photograph my good friend Christy in her new house.  It was such a cool chance to document her life right now, and a wonderful way to celebrate the house before it gets filled with the STUFF that we all collect in piles and junk drawers.  I love photographing milestones - and first house is definitely one to celebrate!  Congratulations Christy - I am so happy for you, and can't wait to see what else life has to hold! :)

Orange County Family Photography

My favorite thing winter is scarves.  I have a drawer full of scarves and wraps, ranging from cashmere to knitted, from white to turquoise to black.  They come out as soon as the temperature drops, before a jacket or even closed-toed shoes.  Yes, I'm that Californian rocking a three-quarter sleeved shirt & flip-flops with a scarf.  Hey, at least my neck is warm, right?  There is something cozy and nurturing about feeling bundled up.  What's your favorite thing about winter?

I have also photographed quite a few holiday sessions recently.  Here's a peek at some of my families:








 
Don't I have a bunch of cute families?  :)