I enjoyed seeing the Adraino’s again to shoot their family Christmas photos. The last time I saw little Owen he was a tiny newborn and now he’s almost walking around! I also took Elizabeth’s maternity photos back in April and you can see the photos from that session here. One of the things I really enjoy about being  photographer is being able to see a family grow year after year.  Elizabeth and Michael are both teachers and keep busy with being involved in school activities. They wonderful people and I’m so happy for them and their new addition to the family.

This shoot was my first newborn twin shoot and I was extremely excited for it. Patricia contacted me originally to take her maternity but as things tend to not go how we plan she ended up needing to wait until after the twins were born for pictures. These two precious babies truly are Christmas miracles! Caylee and Carter are a boy and girl, and Carter’s lungs are not healthy enough yet so you’ll see him with oxygen on in the pictures. I say he was being a good big brother and giving his sister more nutrients while still inside mommy.  This family is beautiful and if you think of them say a prayer as Carter is still having some health struggles that they are learning more about and continuing to manage.

Last week I met up with Andrea in Michael in Valencia to take their engagement photos. One of the best things about this couple is that they like to have their goofy moments with each other. Well maybe it’s mostly Michael being a goof and making Andrea laugh at him, but still it makes for a fun time with them. I am excited for their wedding in May and I know it’s going to be a fun and beautiful day.

I’ve been able to photograph this little cutie throughout her first year. You can see her other sessions by clicking these links 9 Months , 6 Months , First Portraits. As a photographer it’s so cool to be able to capture these milestones of a new life and I just love seeing little ones grow. Nadia Cakes made her cake for this session and I got the frame with a chalk board insert from The Organic Bloom (I’m in love with Organic Bloom frames). Enjoy the photos!

I first met Jessica & Jimmy back in May for their wedding photography consultation and from the beginning they were super easy to get along with. They are both hard workers and Jessica owns a local dance studio named Turning Pointe Dance Academy. It may sound cliche but they are just down to earth people and a sweet couple to be around.

They picked the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles, CA as their engagement session location and I was super excited about shooting there. It was quite the hike and the place was packed but we had a great time! Congrats to you two! I am so excited about your wedding next year at the Hellenic Center!!

I met up with Alejandra and her family in Santa Monica, CA recently to shoot her 2012 Senior Pictures at the pier a couple weeks ago and had a great time! I loved getting to know Alejandra and her sweet family while taking pictures of them.

Alejandra was modest and shy at first but soon was making funny faces at me as she comfortable with having a lens in front of her. She is a beautiful young lady with a fun and sweet personality. Congrats on being a senior this year and God bless as you move forward with your future plans!

This is the second year I’ve been able to take Family Portraits for the Gibbs family. Janelle and I were college roommates and became super close friends. We live pretty far apart but when we are able to get together it’s always easy to pick up where we left off.

Josiah is talking so much now and it was so cool to hear him ramble and tell his little stories because last time I saw him he was just saying a few things. This was my first time to see little Jenna who was a Christmas baby! The first time I held her she was laughing like crazy and it was the cutest thing ever.

It was so good to see them and I hop you enjoy the photos from their short and sweet family session.

This military family welcomed their first kiddo into the world 6 months ago and wanted to get some family/6 month photographs taken. They so love their little girl and it was so much fun to photograph them. We even got to talk a little bit about being a photographer as Courtney has an interest in possibly becoming one. Enjoy the photos!