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Cute as a button: Jimenez Family
Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010
Last week I was able to take photos of this lovely family at a park in Palmdale, California. The mom, Abby is the owner of Nadia Cakes in Palmdale and I was absolutely delighted when she asked me to take their family photos. We had a great time and bribed the girls by telling them they could play on the playground after we were finished taking pictures. Naomi and Nadia thought that it was a great bribe but Maya wasn’t so sure. Thank you guys for the great time! You are a beautiful family!
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Nadia is a pro at the serious look. She was taking a break here and she looked so cute.
Maya was having a rough day but at least she has sisters that love her!!
Tags: antelope, cakes, california, children, dad, family, girls, hayes, jimenez, kids, megan, mom, nadia, nadia cakes, palmdale, park, photography, pink, valley
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Antelope Valley Photographer: Happy Valentine’s Day
Sunday, February 14th, 2010
Eric and I got together with Doug & Amber yesterday and did a mini styled Valentine photoshoot. I was inspired by the many blog posts I’ve been reading lately and wanted to put together a little something for Valentine’s Day. We had a fun time even when the wind made the balloons go crazy! I loved adding the extra elements to the photos. The beautiful flowers were from Fashion Flowers in Lancaster, CA and the delicious cupcakes were from Nadia Cakes in Palmdale, CA. Two businesses that I love. Thank you Doug & Amber, you guys were awesome!
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Tags: amber, antelope, california, day, doug, lancaster, love, marriage, married, valentine, valentine's, valley
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Lancaster, CA Senior Pictures: Jenny
Saturday, February 6th, 2010
Last weekend I headed out in the desert with Jenny and her friend Shayne to shoot Jenny’s senior pictures. We kinda got lost trying to find the spot we were looking for but no worries we finally found the spot. We’re pretty sure we saw someone famous shooting their next big movie at one of the movie sets in Lake LA on our little detour so it was all worth it. One of the reasons I love Jenny is because she’s just a fun person to be around! She’s always in good spirits and ready to laugh at or crack the next joke. Congrats on being a Senior this year Jenny! God’s got a great future in store for you and I can’t wait to see it unfold.
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Tags: 2010, california, desert, hayes, high school, jenny, lancaster, megan, senior
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Lancaster California Wedding: Kayla & Jonathan
Friday, January 1st, 2010
Kayla and Jonathan were married on November 20, 2009 at Lancaster Baptist Church in Lancaster, CA. They met as teenagers and absolutely adore one another. Their wedding was absolutely beautiful and they both looked amazing. One of my favorite parts of shooting a wedding is the time in the ready room with the bridesmaids and the bride. Excitement is bubbling over, girls are rushing to get all spiffed up and the Bride is the center of attention. As the photographer I feel lucky to be able to stand in the background getting shots of the little moments between the girls and the stunning details during this “ready” time. It’s such a fun and exciting time just before all the action begins. What a joy it was be a part in their day and I wish them all the best in years to come.
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Tags: bridal party, bride, bridesmaids, california, couple, flower girl, groom, groomsmen, hayes, jonathan, kayla, lancaster, los angeles county, love, marriage, married, mccary, megan, megan-hayes.com, november, photography, wedding
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Antelope Valley Wedding Photography: Jon & Lucee
Sunday, November 15th, 2009
I am sure that Jon and Lucee never imagined that they would have to go all the way to Japan to meet one another but that is exactly how it happened. Lucee met Jon while on vacation in Okinawa, Japan! Jon was stationed in Okinawa and while he was there he often volunteered at the church where Lucee’s Brother-in-law pastored. Jon and Lucee met while helping out with church camp. They officially began dating in August of 2008 and kept in close touch after Lucee went back home to California. Jon was soon sent to Camp Pendleton in San Diego, California and on May 30th he proposed to Lucee after a lovely meal at the Odyssey in Granada Hills, California.
Congrats Lucee and Jon!
Gotta love the smile on the girl to the left!
The flower girls and ring bearer are siblings. Big brother was kind enough to hold his sisters’ hands although he was a little reluctant at first. 
Typical brother.
The gals and their flowers from Fashion Flowers.
This was just after they said their vows. So happy!
Kiss Kiss Kiss
Tags: antelope valley, best man, bridal party, bride, bridesmaid, california, denton, flower girl, groom, groomsmen, hayes, jonathan, lancaster, love, lucinda, maid of honor, marriage, married, megan, photography, ring bearer, wedding
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Totally Rad Actions
Thursday, November 12th, 2009
Playing around with some actions from Totally Rad. I’ve used the first one in the past but I’m liking the second one as well. Which do you like? Please comment on your favorite.
This action is Old Skool.
This one is Get Faded (Winter).
Tags: bride, california, groom, hayes, lancaster, los angeles county, love, megan, October, outdoor, totally rad actions, wedding
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Baby Camden Mordh – Lancaster, California
Friday, November 6th, 2009
Took some pictures of this little guy when he was still in his Moma’s belly back in September and now here he is at 8 days old. Such a precious little baby boy! I brought the family a meal tonight and got to snap a few shots while I was at it.
Here he is with his Auntie Kris!
I hear he likes to cross his legs. Baby feet are so cute!
He also likes his binki in his mouth not out of his mouth.
Happy Camper!
Tags: baby, boy, california, camden, hayes, lancaster, little, megan, mordh, newborn, precious, small, tiny
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A few of my favorite wedding photos!
Friday, October 30th, 2009
Just got off the phone with a friend after discussing wedding photography and all the details of starting a business. I was reminded of how awesome it is to capture a couple’s wedding day and how much I love it! While there is stress and pressure on the big day it so pays off when I get home and download the images! So here I am thinking about how much I love it as I am browsing through some wedding photos and thought I’d post some of my favs!
Such a pretty flower girl!
Sisters!
This is from a wedding last year. Their first anniversary is coming up soon. Happy early anniversary Jon & Kristi!
I love the bride being out of focus here with the water in focus.
Daddy getting ready to walk his oldest daughter down the isle to be married.
Dave & Britt were such a sweet couple to shoot. They were absolutely head over heals for one another! Brittany’s Dad went home to be with the Lord in 2006. Her Dad was an organ donor and she was able to receive part of his knee latter that year when she had to have knee surgery. In a very special way Brittany still got to have her daddy walk her down the isle!
I love the moment just before the kiss!
Sparklers are one of my favorite endings to a wedding. They are so pretty and the Bride and Groom look awesome running through them.
He was a shy little ring bearer but that just made him look more cute
Tags: boise, bridal party, bride, bridesmaids, california, flower girl, groom, groomsmen, idaho, lancaster, love, marriage, married, outdoor, ring bearer, wedding
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Knaus Apple Ranch in Tehachapi, California
Sunday, October 4th, 2009
This week my friend Beth told me about her and her family going to the Knaus Apple Ranch to pick apples and then to The Apple Shed for lunch. She said they do it every year and it’s become one of their family traditions so the wheels started turning and I thought what a great idea!
Instead of asking my husband if he wanted to go I just emailed him and told him we were going. Below is our conversation about going.
Me: “We are going apple picking tomorrow in Tehachapi.”
Eric: “Huh? With who?”
Me: “Just us. Beth told me about a farm they went to and I want to go. Then they went to the Apply Shed for lunch and I want to do that too.”
Eric: “Okay, but I fully expect you to make a pie out of the apples.”
Me: “I knew that was coming.”
So while I didn’t exactly make Apple Pie, I did make apple cake and it took him a whole 2 seconds to inhale a piece of it. 
Our pretty apples lined up and ready for the chopping block.
Us skillfully taking our self portrait.
Me enjoying the day
Eric loves to pick apples. Can’t you tell?
Tags: apple, apple shed, apples, california, knaus apple ranch, ranch, tehachapi
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Senior Pictures in Lancaster, CA
Tuesday, September 29th, 2009
A few weeks ago I was able to take pictures for a lovely 2009 Senior in Lancaster, California. Right off the bat I knew this girl would be fun to photograph because she wouldn’t stop smiling. It was probably all because she really didn’t want to hear any of my cheesy jokes. I had the privilege of shooting her sisters wedding several weeks earlier and I was delighted when I got the email asking if I could shoot her Senior Pictures. We had a great time and she even brought her new puppy along! Good luck on your first year of college Brittany!
The ever so awesome RED shoes.
Love the look on her face in this one as she’s kinda laughing but trying not to laugh too much for the picture.
Can’t forget the cute puppy! He loved chewing his water bottle while he wasn’t modeling
Tags: 2009, california, lancaster, outdoor, park, senior, senior pictures
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