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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!   

Tag Archives: children’s photographer

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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Online Photography Classes: {Picture Perfect} Session 2–Now Enrolling

I can’t believe that this week marks the fourth week of class!!  I am having a blast and it is SO fun to see how everyone is learning through their pictures and the questions and email that I get.   We have been having fun chats on the message board and I feel like I am making great...

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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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Days of giveaways: MellonMonkeys

Is that a cute name or what??  Well, their ties are even cuter.  We attend church every Sunday and it is a time for my little guy to get dressed up.  I think it’s good for kids, especially boys, to get used to dressing up at a young age…otherwise they’ll never want to do it. ...

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Days of Giveaways: Eekleberries

and the bad blogger award goes to….ME!!!  I can’t believe I missed 3 days last week!!  Actually I can.  I had SO much going on and MORE sickness at my house.  Serioulsy, it’s been 6 weeks now and I am SO over it!!!
I know that I’ve been a bad blogger when I start...

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Buy This: BMOS Modern Baby Wear

I love it when I stumble across a NEW esty shop.  Something that I feel like I might be one of the first to discover.    Jessica over at BMOS just opened her store in October, and when I saw one of her hats run across the new listings pages I knew I had to...

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Orange County Photographer: The GAP Shoot

PERSONALITY.  That’s what comes to mind when I think of this family.  We are lucky enough to share the end of a cul-de-sac with this fun, spunky, full of life family.  Mark and Pam are a party in their own right…then add in three little ones (who were all under three until just a month...

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Buy This: Planet Pudge Adorable Handmade Shirt Giveaway

Doesn’t that name just exude cuteness??  Well, when you visit Planet Pudge  you will understand why.  I found Holly’s shop a few months ago and fell in LOVE.  She has so many cute designs!!  Of course I am a sucker for the adorable girl shirts, bu one thing I particularly love is that she has...

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Orange County Family Photographer: The Hanson Clan

I was so excited to catch up with this cute family last week.  I met Renee and couple of years ago when our sons played for the same t-ball team.  After talking to her for just a short time at a practice I felt like I had known her forever.  She is SO fun and...

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