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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: family 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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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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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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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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Orange County Family Photographer: Old Town San Juan

One of my favorite places to shoot and one of my favorite families…can’t ask for much more than that!   I had such a fun time shooting these guys, even though the littlest wasn’t too thrilled to have me following her around with a camera!   This color combo was AWESOME!!  LOVE the contrast of...

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Everyday Life: Halloween Recap

Are you ready for a serious onslaught of pictures??  I hope so!!!  Whenever there are little ones in costumes my camera is in overdrive!!   Something about all those fun colors…October just makes for the best pictures!!  Between the pumpkin patch and trick or treating you just can’t beat it.  So here it is…a...

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Orange County Family Photographer: For Lindsay– a Sneak Peek

I had another fun family shoot this last weekend.  These cute little towheads were sure the talk of the town.  More to come from this fun shoot next week!   For now just a little sneak peek for mom.  Isn’t waiting to see your pictures the WORST!!! 

Another great giveaway coming tomorrow…don’t miss it!
have a...

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Papa and Gamma Helen

I have been busy, busy lately!!   For us photogs, August through early November is by far the busiest time of year…Holiday Card shoots!!  I always love the families that call in early July or August to schedule while they’re all nice and tan!   Smart!!  By this time of year my tan...

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