San Juan Capistrano- Cohen Family

This shoot has been a long time coming.  Dr. Cohen works with my Dad and my Dad keeps telling me, Mitch really wants to do a family photography session with you.  Time would go by, and I wouldn’t hear anything and then  again my Dad would say, “no really, Mitch wants to do a photo session with you”!   Then, out of the blue a few weeks ago he e-mailed me and said he was ready.  Now, being a mother of two and working full time, I totally get it that it is hard to find time to get everyone together for a shoot.  I am so glad we finally did!  Mitch has a gorgeous family and you can really tell how much the kids love both their Mom and Dad.  And did I mention the kids eyes?  They are fantastically beautiful (is fantastically a word?)!  The Mission made the perfect backdrop for the fun family!  Enjoy!

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Laguna Beach- Mettler Family

There have been so few beautiful evenings at the beach this year!  We were so fortunate on this particular evening.  The weather was beautiful, there were just a few people on the beach and this beautiful family was up for anything!  Mom and Dad have some excellent genes cause these kids are GORGEOUS!  I love the how you can just see how much everyone loves each other in every image.  I have to admit though, the crazy images are my favorite!  Enjoy!

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Laguna Beach-Lorenz Family

I love photographing several generations of a family.  This session was for “someone’s” 70th birthday.  I know, I know, there doesn’t look like there is anyone in these images that is close to 70!   Believe it or not, this was a very crowded day down at the beach.  The entire family was good sports about having an audience while we did their session.    The two little girls were so sweet and just loved being silly for the camera!  Enjoy!

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Laguna Beach- Cronin/ Martin Grandkids!

Every year we get together with the Cronins and the Martins for a little craziness and this year did not disappoint!  I had checked the tide charts and knew we had to hurry if we wanted to catch a few images with the “castle” background!  I told all the kids to run over quick and get together.  On the way to the sandy spot, a wave came out of nowhere and pretty much soaked everyone!  I am so glad that no one got upset and just went with it.  I am so sorry that a few pair of shoes got ruined, but everyone kept smiling.  Each year with these kids is more fun for me.  I love to see how they are growing into individuals with different senses of humor and personalities!  Thank you so much to everyone for being such great sports!

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San Juan Capistrano- Goodwin Kids

Just a few short weeks ago, the weather was Hot, Hot, Hot!  We searched for a quiet, shady spots to photograph these four beautiful kids in their very fashionable Fall attire.  What excellent sports each and every one of them was to be dressed so warmly on such a scorcher of a morning!   Well you certainly can’t tell from the portraits that they were in the least bit uncomfortable, so THANK YOU to you Goodwin Family!  Enjoy.