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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: Kids

everyday life: how does this happen???

so often i find myself wishing that a day will pass quickly, or a week, or on a tuesday that a weekend will hurry up and arrive.   i forget that while i am being so impatient and wishing for days and years to fly by so i can get on with something else...

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Photoshop Friday: Colors and Brightness

I have had some interest from people over on the facebook fan page for photoshop tips and tricks, so I thought I’d share them here too for those of you that aren’t facebook users
I am NOT a huge editor.  I prefer to know my camera and do my best to nail the shot...

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Hostess with the Mostess: Kids Party Ideas

This little shindig is LONG overdue for some blog love.  I can’t believe I never shared it!  No fear though…it’s perfect timing since it’s pallette is great for spring.  You all know I’ve got a weakness for lime green and pink so this was definitely a favorite. 
I think these last several years of attending and...

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everyday life: evaluations

I can’t believe it’s that time of year AGAIN.  Starting Tuesday I will officially be spending too many days and nights sitting at the ballpark freezing my schnitzel off.  I know many of you in other places in the world think that I am a big whimp, but seriously, it gets cold and wet here...

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everyday life: viva las vegas

This weekend we hit the road and headed to Las Vegas to visit some great friends.  We love it when we get a chance to go hang out for a few days.  It doesn’t happen often enough!  Thanks for a great long weekend Allemans and Brians!!
John found a great deal at a swanky hotel in...

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everyday life: sundae news

Last week John had a few minutes off one afternoon and so we decided to run the kids over to the most happening place in town.  A few months back they opened a new/old restaurant in a local mall and we have been dying to take them.  I have many fond memories of Farrell’s Ice...

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Orange County Children’s Photography: The Blue Tutu

About 6 months ago or so I got the idea to make tutus.  You know, another thing to add to my list.   I had picked up these fantastic parasols in Chinatown when John and I went in May, and I had yet to put them to much good use.  I thought it would...

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Make This: It’s the most wonderful time of the year…

at least for scrapbooker’s that’s true!   In just  a few short days the largest craft and hobby trade show in the country will begin.  I am lucky because CHA is right in my hometown.  In just a few short minutes on the freeway I can be standing in a convention center full of...

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Everyday Life: I think I’ve created a monster..

One of the major hits this holiday season was a present from grandma…

I’m sure you can imagine why in my house this is a big deal.  Seeing as how the kids pretty much think that the camera is one of my extremities, they think it’s pretty cool to have their own.    Especially when you’re ...

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Make This: Turn YOUR Handwriting into a FONT!

It’s no secret that I LOVE fonts, and I. LOVE. PAPER.  I can browse stationery shops forever.  I even love to buy old paper stuff… books, ephemera and anything type at antique stores.  I LOVE old printing blocks, marquee letters…you name it! 
SO, you can imagine my excitement when I stubmled upon this the other day:
YOURFONTS.COM
It...

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