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Why is this baby so happy? *Sneak Peek* Riverside, Ca Children Portrait Photography

Posted on March 8, 2010

Here’s something to get your week started on a cheerful note! Sneak peek of the uber cute Camryn, who recently turned one! More to come soon!

identity…a sneak peek… *Riverside County, CA Senior Portrait Photographer*

Posted on March 5, 2010

Identity is a funny thing. It’s there inside us or always hovering above us, but we don’t always recognize it. I’m not afraid to admit that in the last few weeks, I’ve been struggling with my identity. Who I truly am as a person, who I am as a photographer, who I am as a teacher. The thing is, it’s kind of fun you know. This whole game of figuring out my identity.

Today I talked with some of my high school students about their individuality and what differentiates them from others. Some raised their hand and said, “My hair,” some said, “My clothes,” some said, “Where I’m from.” Some just thought, not blankly stared, but just looked up and to the right, like people who are in deep thought do. Hmmm. It’s tough because, I think that we really do know our true identity, but what makes us pause is how we decide to present it to the universe.  But you know what? That’s the exciting thing about it!!!  Who is the you that the world sees? Whomever it is, you want it to be your best self. Right?

Okay, I’m ranting, and may not be making much sense (I did say I was struggling right?). Maybe it’s because I’m trying on a new look to go with my new life that is coming up very soon. “Hmmmm,” I sigh as I look up and to the right.

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Here’s a sneak peek of Veronica, high school senior. Who, just like me, will have a new life coming up very soon.

More to come in the next few days about the lovely Veronica. Make sure you come back to check it out.

Meet Cole

Posted on February 18, 2010

Last Saturday, I got to shoot a wonderful family. All in all there were 19 people! It really was 6 families, connected to each other. I’m saving that for another blog post. But for right now, I want to share with you one special little man. For me, he stole the show that day. I can’t really pin point what it was. Maybe it was his piercing blue eyes, or his sweet spirit, or just how comfortable he was in front of my camera. It must be all of that put together in a little man named Cole.

I know, right?!?! Cole, can every little boy I photograph be just like you?

It’s no secret that I have a daughter. (Come on, did you really think that I was going to get through a blogpost without a little Lucy anecdote?) Mario and I always joke about the future when she’s old enough to bring a boy home to meet us. I can honestly say that if she brought home a boy like Cole, we would look up to the heavens and smile.

Stay tuned for Cole’s mom and dad, his Papa-u-mao and Grandma, Aunts and Uncles, and Cousins. More to come soon!!!

You have been blessed!

Posted on January 22, 2010

Dear Cristina,

You have been blessed with one of the greatest joys of all…motherhood. I’ll never forget how I felt waiting for my chance to be called mommy. I dreamt about all the things I would get to do once I had a little baby. I dreamt of all the books we would read together, the booboos and owies I would kiss, the pages and pages of coloring we would do, the cookies we would make, and so much more.

Now that I am a mommy, the feeling is incredible, you never knew the love your heart could hold, until you love a child. As Lucy is my greatest joy, the love I have for her is immense,  Natalia will be yours and the love you’ll have for her will be grand. I am so happy that you too will feel this joy. I am so happy that you have found Kevin and Dustin, and I’m so happy that you will soon have Natalia. Congratulations Cousin, I’ve never seen you this happy, and I can guarantee that the best is yet to come!

A special sneak peak for a special birthday girl

Posted on January 9, 2010

Here’s a special preview of Miss Natalie! She is delightful, spunky, and she’s turning 3!

More to come! You don’t want to miss this!

p.s. I’d love your comments below…if you don’t mind

Large families are pure JOY! *Temecula, San Diego Family Photographer*

Posted on December 16, 2009

I cannot wait until Christmas! My mom is hosting our family celebration in her home…and by our family, I mean me, my husband, my daughter, my two brothers, my sister, her boyfriend, 7 of my mom’s sisters, their husbands, 1 of my mom’s brothers, his wife, about 12 cousins, two of my great aunts, 4 or 5 of my mom’s cousins, and their families. Got that? Were you paying attention? There will be a quiz afterward. I hope I didn’t leave anyone out. I don’t even know how many people that is, somewhere in the ballpark of 50-60 or so. People are coming from all over Southern California, a few from the east coast, and even a few from the Philippines. With this large family, it’s not always easy to get together, so this Christmas will be extra special, extra chaotic, extra loud, and extra fun. I am so excited. I love having a large family! Christmas is going to be fabulous!

Last Sunday, I spent the afternoon with two beautiful families. I got to meet Deanna, her husband Steve, and son Gavin. Steve’s brother, Jason, and their mother, Jerrie. Deanna’s brother, Carl, his wife Katy, and daughter Maya, and Deanna and Carl’s parents,
Carl and Diane. Got that? They all gathered to celebrate each other and of course their littles.

There was something special in the air that day, everything just worked. They were in a beautiful setting, the light was magical, and the weather was brisk. I watched as they all gathered around, happy to see each other, happy to be with the babies, just happy. I felt so blessed to be able to witness and take it all in, and of course capture it on camera.

I am usually never at a loss for words, but when I see these images, all I seem to be able to do is smile. It was a great day. Truly great, I simply love to be around large families, and I hope that this Christmas, amidst the chaos, I can enjoy the moments with my large family just like I did this day.

Here are the images…please enjoy.

You’re smiling aren’t you? As much as I love to talk, sometimes I just need to let the photos do all the talking.

Deanna and family, thanks so much for letting me be a part of this day! Happy Holidays!

I dare you! *sneak peak*

Posted on December 11, 2009

I double dare you! I triple dog dare you…to show me something more adorable than this…

or this…

or this…

or this…

and you should see their parents, and grandparents, and uncle! More to come soon, very soon! I just HAD to put these up now. They are just too too cute that I may just blog about them over and over and over again.

It takes a good woman… *Temecula Family Photographer*

Posted on December 8, 2009

…to raise a good man.

And Shelby is that woman. She and her husband Brian raise 3 amazing boys. I myself only have a little girl, so I wouldn’t know the first thing about raising a son, but I imagine it can’t be easy.

The world is full of sad stories of so called “super stars,” athletes, singers, actors, who fall hard and fast from the pedestals they are placed upon due to their bad judgment and choices. In the tv shows we see, the movies, the video games, it becomes easy to categorize boys as rude, troublemakers, self-centered, and selfish. Especially teenage boys who typically don’t want to have anything to do with their families, ipod ear buds constantly plugged in, go through a rebellious stage. Nope, it can’t be easy to be a mother of boys. How do you raise a good man despite all the negativity in our society?

Shelby can do it, in fact she does do it. It is her life. She has a husband who cherishes her, and three sons who adore her. These men love her unconditionally and truly, and it can only be a reflection of how she feels about them. I spent almost two hours with them last Saturday morning, and I can tell you that it was such a joy to be around their family.

Dylan, Brayden, Landon. 16, 5, 2.

Dylan is such a great big brother. He is protective, and fun, and clearly, Brayden and Landon worship him!

Dylan was so fun to work with. He is super creative and had great ideas for locations and poses. We got along from the second he told me he was in Yearbook class at his high school! Dylan, you are welcome to come with me on photo shoots anytime!

Brayden is a ham! He is carefree, silly, funny, and loooovvveeeed the camera! My kind of guy.

and then there is Landon, sweet, sweet, Landon.

These two little ones were energetic and fun fun fun! They had such big personalities for such little people.

Shelby is raising some good, honorable, caring men. Of course, dad, Brian has a hand in their upbringing. From Brian they will learn to be kind, loving, generous, respectful. They will learn how to treat a woman. From Brian and Shelby, these boys will learn what a marriage is supposed to be like, and see first hand what love and commitment is all about. How can they not, when their parents demonstrate an unconditional love without even trying hard or meaning to, it’s just that way.

Happy Holidays. I had a blast and I hope you did too!

he may not speak to me after this…

Posted on December 3, 2009

…but I can’t help it. He is my best friend, the love of my life, the funniest man I know, the most gentle spirit, the crazy adrenaline junkie, the impulse buyer, the easy-going character, the calm, the quiet, the gourmet cook, the greatest father, the trash in pocket guy. And I am president of his fan club. We met as teenagers 13 years ago, we’ve been holding hands ever since. 143 50 1771704 401734.

*swoon*

Happy Monday! *Sneak Peak* Riverside, CA Family Photographer

Posted on November 30, 2009

I start my Monday mornings at work with my friend Kristy. She is ever the optimist, the cheerleader, the perfectionist, the coach. She must have gotten some of her awesome coaching abilities from her hubby Charles, also a coach. I adore Kristy and Charles, and their beautiful little girls Ryen and Raegan. Here’s a little teaser of our family photo session…

Here are a few of my faves…

Ryen is such a character! I could follow her around and take her photos forever!

Here’s one just for you Kristy…

More to come soon!

Happy Monday

 

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