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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!   

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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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Hostess with the Mostess: Baby Shower Idea Bb is for Boy

One of my cute friends is having a baby NEXT week!!!  We had to get together to celebrate the arrival of this sweet little boy into  house full of all things girly!  You know me, when somebody says party my brain goes into overdrive!!   When planning a party I always think about a theme...

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orange county children’s photographer: frogs and snails and puppy dog tails

It has been WAY too long.  I have put shoots on the back burner over the last few months with a series of major events that have been affecting our family taking center stage.  Now things have settled down and I am back in full swing…well, sort of.  (Stay tuned for a bit of an...

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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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eat this: blueberry buckle recipe

I made this yesterday for a class party at Andy’s school and it was a hit.  SO yummy.  I think it’s even better today than it was warm yesterday!  It’s easy and tastes as good as it looks! Ingredients 3/4 cup white sugar 1/4 cup butter 1 eggs 1/4 cup milk 1/4 cup sour cream 1...

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Orange County Children’s Photographer: The Impromptu Shoot

  Yesterday I received a package I had been waiting for…some super cute new hats for Pink Peppermint.  I ran Ash outside to snap a few pics for the store on the driveway.  Within a few minutes I had a crowd all asking me to take their pictures too…it was too cute!  Here are a...

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{Picture Perfect} Online Digital Photography Classes and a family favorite recipe

If you’ve been trying to decide whether or not to join us this session, you only have 3 days left to decide!!!    You CAN learn how to use yor camera and take better pictures in this 6 week, low stress, flexible and fun class.  Class starts Saturday.  Only 2 spots left!!  You can register...

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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 without...

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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...

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make this: homemade valentines

I’ll admit it…I LOVE valentine’s day.  Not so much for the mushy romantic stuff, mor for the fun, cute stuff.  It gives me a great excuse to make all kinds of cute, kinda cheesy stuff that you can get away with on a day like this. This year my valentines have taken on a beach...

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