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Thanks for stopping by!

I love to celebrate beautiful things!   My interests include anything crafty, colorful and fun!  I love to travel, cook, craft, design, create, entertain, decorate, sew..and the list goes on.  Stunning images inspire me and I hope I can share a few things here that will inspire you too!

I have always loved photographs.  My grandma has always taken a million pictures and it inspired me from a young age.  With my first 110 camera I captured fun memories of family vacations and everyday activities.  Since having kids my focus has turned to the art of the portrait.  In my eyes the "perfect" portrait doesn't mean a creaseless shirt and stiff poses, but instead a twinkle in the eye and a glimpse into the soul. 

My specialty is children.  I love to capture them in their natural element.  I want to capture who your child is at this moment.  The little noses, funny smiles and dirt covered faces that make them the person that they are right now. 

My approach is VERY relaxed...very "photo journalistic."  I'm not a girl that likes to pose.  My idea of a perfect shoot is to meet you somewhere fun and let your kids play and be themselves while I fade into the background.  I believe it's those moments that you truly want to remember.   Anyone can take a picture.  I want to capture a moment and tell a story.  

I'd LOVE to come play with your little ones.  Think of a place where they are happiest.  Disneyland? Chuck E Cheese?  Krispy Kreme?  Think outside the box.  Let's get together and let them explore, get dirty and have some fun!  Those WILL be your cherished memories!   

Category Archives: Babies

Orange County Baby and Children’s Photographer: Look Who’s One!

It’s been a long time, I know.  Between being out of town and then battling a slew of illnesses including, but not limited to, ear infections, sinus infections, bronchial infections and pink eye, the trips to urgent care in the middle of the night, playing nurse and recovering from traveling alone with two kiddos has...

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orange county photographer: a piece of my hart

i got the chance to spend a fun saturday evening with this darling family.  these girls are seriously the cutest…big sister wasn’t too sure about me, but little sister was sure all giggles for the camera!!  how can those big brown doll eyes not capture a piece of your heart???  i’m sure glad that i...

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orange county newborn photographer: little man

ok, i know mom has been waiting anxiously for these!!!    i always think that i’m going to be able to get things up WAY before i do…wishful thinking i guess.  especially during the summer when fun family and friends are popping in and out unexpectedly and life gets even crazier than normal!   i hope the waiting didn’t...

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orange county children’s photographer: sneak for mom

i know you’ve probably been checking several times a day since saturday mom…   i would be too with cuties like this!!!  waiting is always the worst part…so here’s a  little something to help!   stay tuned for more! have a great day! -t

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everday life: first in july and cute ideas for homemade patriotic t-shirts

i have to laugh.  i LOVE the first in july.  at least that’s how it’s known in our house thanks to our sweet little ash.  fourth of july is first in july.  and it’s one of her favorite holidays.  as a matter of fact, that is how any patriotic item is known… it is “in...

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Orange County Children’s Photographer: 6 days

can I just say YUM????  this little guy was sweet enough to eat.    more to come…have a great weekend! -t

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southern california children’s photographer: i {shoot} kids

lol!  I always have to laugh when I’m talking about shooting my kids, or other people’s.  It just sounds so funny!!  I have been agonizing over this decision for quite some time now and I have just decided that right now, this is the best decision for our family.  As many of you know, I am...

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orange county children’s photographer: the lemonade stand

A week or so ago I had the chance to meet up again with one of my favorite families for one of my favorite shoots.  This momma is super creative and we love to bounce photo ideas off of each other.  Last summer I had an idea to do a lemonade stand shoot, but I...

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orange county children’s photographer: it’s a…..

GIRL!!!!!!  NO, I’m not pregnant.  But my cute sister-in-law is and I couldn’t be more excited!!!  We’ve been anxiously awaiting the news and it came today.  I will have a little model for all the Pink Peppermint Design headbands I can create here in just  few more months.  I am going to be an aunt...

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Orange County Children’s Photographer: Can I eat her???

We were lucky enough to have some of our very best friends come out for a visit for Andy’s baptism last week.  I heard a quote once, don’t know who it’s from, but it said: “friends are the family you get to choose.”  these guys definitely fall into this category!  we LOVE them.  and I...

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