Jackson – a dream baby [ and a miracle baby from what I hear]. I cannot say enough good things about Jack.. he was perfect from his peachy, smooth skin – to his lovely, sleepy self. He came in with eyes wide open & my assistant put him to sleep within 5 minutes and he slept the entire hour and a half that he was here. Not only that, but he left me with no dirty laundry.. wow! Never had that happen! I adored his lips and his smiles. His smiles almost turned into giggles, it looked like he was having really funny dreams[probably laughing at me: )].  This family LOVES the beach and brought in some shells/starfish props & we got some really fun & neutral “beach” images.  Tim & Laurel, thank you for bringing your little miracle him, please bring him back to visit soon!!

This little boy is IN LOVE big time… with his mommy.  Never have I seen a baby that only has eyes for his mommy like he does & my heart melted every time they interacted, nothing sweeter.  I would try & try to get Leyton’s attention and he always would look right past me to his mom, one of the most precious things I have seen with a parent/baby connection.   This little “fox” stole my heart, I tried to get Ashley to let him stay here, but nope! didn’t work out. : )  Ashley, you are the BEST mom -  I loved meeting you.  Thank you for bringing Leyton in!

Get your costumes ordered…

Halloween Mini Sessions w/ Personalized Candy Bags from Pottery Barn Kids

….coming soon!

Oh, little Oliver! One of the tiniest babies that has been in the studio & he was just wonderful! He liked to be awake and while he was awake, he made incredible eye contact. I could tell he was trying to figure out what in the world was right in his face [my camera]. He really didn’t seem to care, let us pose & reposition him as many times as we wanted. I was thrilled to be able to use a bowl[second to last picture] that I purchased while I was in Africa this past summer, it is teeny tiny so I thought if ever a baby was going to fit into it, it would be him. I wish I could show just how little the bowl is – he fit in it like it was custom made for him!

Thank you, Eli & Jaime for bringing him in… he is beautiful!

Halloween Mini Session…

coming soon!

Happy Birthday, Owen! This little man is SMART! I think he had me figured out from the first moment of eye contact – he knew I was the photographer and I was going to want him to sit still! : ) His mom & dad [Kyle & Lori] were dancing around and doing whatever they could to distract him so that he didn’t realize he was sitting still! It worked and we got some {priceless} images of his cuteness & fun personality. He had a super fun & colorful cake from Artista Cakes, it even came with a little tray for the crumbs… PURE GENIUS! Thanks, Serena.

Halloween is right around the corner & that means

“Halloween Mini Session”

are coming SOON!

Little Miss Amelia came in on her 5th day of her life.  I couldn’t be happier that her mom & dad, Craig & Erin brought her in while she was still so teeny, tiny.  This session was so fast & easy (special thanks to my  *wonderful* assistant, Beverly!) & I LOVED looking over and seeing Amelia’s mommy getting a little nap in.  I know it is quite an adjustment on these little one’s parents having not so much sleep, so when I can help them get caught up on some zzzzz’s – it makes me feel good to know they will leave a little refreshed.  I am waiting for 2 newborns to be born this week & I can’t wait to meet Jack &  Oliver[update :Oliver has arrived!] – have I mentioned that I LOVE my job??

I had the opportunity to work on a commercial shoot for Sears &  GoMini’s a few weeks back  (can’t show those images yet) and we got to sneak in some shots of Heather & her gorgeous children.  Never have I seen such amazingly brilliant blue eyes!  Charlize is 4 and the best big sister a little brother could have.  She truly loves this little guy & how could you NOT?  He is 100% lovable.  While Heather was giving baby Hampton a snack, Charlize got to have fun doing some upside down shots – definitely a favorite for all 4 year olds!  Love these kids & their mom.

LOVED this blanket that was made by Cassandra’s [Henry's mom] sorority sister. [yes, I have ordered one for the studio]

Couldn’t resist posting this one, his legs & arms got positioned so cute & then he smiled.

Welcome to the world Mr. Henry Lee.  You’ve been here only 6 days and you stole my heart as soon as I saw your tiny self.  *sigh*  I anticipated today’s session so much due to the fact that I have taken some time off while our family traveled all over the place and transitioned into a new job.  It has been a wild & crazy summer full of fun & memories – so thankful we still have time left to make some more.  I have missed my studio and all the passion that awakens in me when I am in there for a session.  It felt great to be back doing what I was born to do : ).  Henry was a squishy, bendable & ultra sleepy baby which made things super easy for me [not so much for his daddy, whom Henry christened quite well with #1 & #2 while he was doing his ONE shot with him.]  I secretly love when the babies take their daddy’s by surprise — priceless moments.  Henry’s mom & dad were so adorable and so in love – what a great home/family for this little one to grow up in.

Will be back in the studio tomorrow shooting a commercial shoot for Sears & GoMini’s – pretty cool gig.  Fall sessions are filling already and the last day I will shoot this year is November 12.. so start thinking about Christmas shots and go ahead and call  to get your Christmas session scheduled.  It will be here fast!

So alert, so beautiful. Little Miss Madaline came in a few days older than most of the other newborns that I have photographed, but I would never know it – she slept & slept. Well, she did wake up at one point and gave me all kinds of charming faces to capture. Her eyes are beautiful, so special for Parrish & Melissa (dad & mom) to have these photograph’s of her eyes – those innocent eyes which have not seen anything but good in this life. Her storybook is an empty one waiting to be filled with all different stories of her life. I am so privileged to see so many of these little one’s “beginnings”.

I NEED YOUR HELP!

I was given the most spectacular opportunity to participate in a Charity Auction for a little 4 year old girl who was suddenly diagnosed with Neuroblastoma and has already begun treatments. You can read about she and her family here. Many designers, photographers, artists & business owners have come together to help lessen the load of Medical costs for the Whittaker’s – please take a moment to get to know the Whittaker’s and then search all of these auctions and find something you can bid on to join in and help. Every little bit helps. I have the BEST clients and I know you all want to participate and make a difference. Here is what is offered in the auction that I have up – check it out and then select “see other items” on the right side and browse the other auctions! Let’s love on Susana and her family!

click on image below to go to auction.