Beautiful lighting and a beautiful family makes for fabulous portraits! The McCarthy family really delivered. Not only did we have a lot of fun, we zipped through the Mission capturing so many beautiful family shots, it was really hard for me to choose my favorites. I guess my one of my favorites from the day was the family walking! I love the way the boys are messing with each other! It is so typical of siblings and every time I look at it, I get a big smile on my face! Enjoy!
The first warm, sunshiny day of the year, we headed down to old town Orange with this troop of super cute girls. Oh, and we brought Dad along too! Mom was ready with a suitcase full of new clothes and the girls agreed to model for lollipops…… so we headed off around town. We discovered a few new funky spots as well as revisited some of my favorites. All in all, we had a great time and at the end of the session, I waved goodbye as they headed out on a car trip! Enjoy!
There are all kinds of ways to get a cutie like this engaged in a photography session. One of my favorites is “where is the turtle” (or ladybug, or frog, or lizard)? We started by actually finding a lizard. The only problem with the lizard, was he was getting all of the attention and love, and me and my trusty camera were forgotten. Soooo, we moved on to, “Where’s the turtle?” I love kids and their imaginations. We never actually found a turtle, but we still had a great time playing the game. The best part, is that this little doll is my friend Kim’s daughter, so she played right along with us! I bet she is still searching for the turtle! Enjoy!
We really worked hard to get the pouty look! Maybe this is just a little too sad?
Awwww, she managed to get the perfect cross between soft lips and smiling eyes! Good job!
One of my favorites!
Almost done!
After lots of planning, and replanning, we finally managed to get Katie and Travis’s engagement session underway. Though the forecast called for rain last Thursday, the sun peaked through the clouds and we stayed dry at the Mission. The Mission is such a beautiful setting for an engagement session! Katie and Travis are such a sweet couple and the camera LOVES them! Travis joined the military recently, just like his Dad did before his wedding, so we didn’t have much time to shoot the engagement session prior to the wedding (which is in March). I love, love, love all the variety of each of their shots. They both brought several outfits, which helped the overall look and feel of the shoot go from casual to seriously sassy! I can’t wait for the wedding! Enjoy!
If you know me, you know I am passionate about what I do! Sometimes, it is tough for me to pull myself away from work and just hang with my gals. Well, when one of my best gals, Patience, invited me to a girls only day at a Disneyland, complete with lunch at Club 33, I decided, I was in. First, let me point out, that Patience may be the only adult I know that is crazier about Disneyland than I am….. She had a permanent smile on her face from the moment we got there until she closed down the park. And, Patience’s smile is contagious! Patience’s birthday wish was to have lunch at the very exclusive Club 33! Wow, was that place a photographer’s dream! From the bathroom to the cool balcony, it was just fabulous. And, I have to say that sipping champaign definitely enhanced the overall Disney experience. Thanks so much for including me in the fun! Enjoy:
Outside of Club 33- Just about to ring the doorbell. You have to wait 5 minutes before they will let you in!
Yeah…… we’re in! Waiting to be escorted upstairs!
Patience’s big moment! Her dream was just about to come true!
the start of the day was a little chilly…. Kim and Patience went to shop for cute disney scarves to keep them cozy!
Blow out the candles babe! This is your day!
Okay, I am in love with this bathroom. Do you think Disney would let me do a boudoir session????
That’s right girls, you are HOT!
Pirates or mice???
