One of my favorite things about photographing people is creating life time relationships with each family or bride and groom that I photograph.  Over the years we share funny stories, and I get to witness their personal stories unfold.  In a small way, I feel like I am a part of their family.  And lucky for me, my family keeps growing.

That is why I was over the moon thrilled to get the call from Jessica and Anthony that they were finally expecting their first child.  I knew how much they wanted to bring a child into this world, and it was worth the wait.  Jessica showed up at my studio and put herself into Deseree’s capable hands.  Because we knew each other so well from her wedding day, Jessica said I trust whatever you two put together and I know the portraits will be beautiful.  As I told Anthony, you get to be the loving prop.. and he did not disappoint.

Since the gender of their baby is going to be a big surprise, we just decide to go really natural and beautiful with the color scheme.  I can’t wait to meet baby Lee in just a few weeks.  Big hugs to both of these wonderful people!  Enjoy!

Nothing better in my world than getting to know a beautiful couple during their wedding planning, becoming friends on the wedding day and photographing their first baby on the way!  Really guys, I want to stick with you for life!  When there are vintage airplanes involved…even better.

Since the nursery has an airplane theme, Brittney was on the hunt for a perfect location for our maternity session.  She did all the scouting, made sure I took care of the permit and basically made it so easy for me, I am ready to hire her! :)   The fact that she is beautiful, and Andrew is pretty great, made it that much easier to capture these stunning images!  Just a sneak preview!

Living in sunny So Cal we rarely get what can be classified as “Weather”!   But every once in a while, we are lucky enough to get some WILD hail, rain, lightning, snow…. whatever!  On our last big “Weather” day, I was lucky enough to have a session booked for beautiful Sarah in her home. (btw… my new obsession is, “in home”, editorial style photography.  I love how my client’s homes help tell the story of their family.)

Sarah’s story begins with being married nearly 10 years!  So what a life changer to have a new baby boy on the way!  His nursery is so darn cute, I thought it had to be the star of a least a large part of the photography session!  But because Sarah was game, we started in the hills surrounding her home.  The backdrop was stormy rain clouds, but with sun shining!  So crazy.

Fortunately, we got some amazing shots outside and quickly headed back into her house.  As soon as we got settled in her bedroom, the hail started.   Seriously, in Southern California… so strange, but beautiful as well.

I am excited to continue Sarah’s story when the baby arrives.  Thanks so much Sarah and ENJOY!