Happy Anniversary Debbie and Tim!

One of my dearest, oldest, sweetest, bestest friends Debbie and her husband Tim just celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary. They thought it might be a nice time to get some family portraits taken to celebrate this milestone.

Their sweet kids, now five and four…..are the best. They will hold a pose for 20 minutes if you ask them to. Case in point, I asked her to stand still and smile while I walked out in the ocean to take her picture. The water came and got her skirt really wet, and Debbie said “what are you doing??!!!” I took the blame and said she was a good listener.

These four really have a great time together, and it is not hard to capture that!!

Deb and Tim, so proud to say I have known the two of you as a couple from the very first date!  What a privilege it has been to watch your family grow over the years.  Here's to many many more!!

Love you all!

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New Little Guy

My friends Kristy and David just adopted a newborn baby boy, and what a sweet little guy he is!  We got together to take some pictures of him at just one month old, and plan to do this every month for the rest of the year.  Can not wait to see how much he will change and grow!

We had to laugh, the baby was completely zonked the entire time, and just seemed like a little baby doll!!  Plus he looks pretty darned perfect...

He was sporting his Halloween attire

Just looking at these pictures makes me well up a bit - they were wanting to adopt a baby for quite a while, and to see their dream come true really is such a blessing. 

Look at Kristy, a proud mama!  So thrilled for your new family!!

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Irvine High School 20 Year Reunion

On my 35th birthday, I joined the class of Irvine High at Sutra in Newport Beach to shoot their 20th reunion. The highlight of the evening was Richard Blade kicking out some tunes! I tell ya, he looks great, and played the best music!  Everyone was a bit star struck by him.  The committee asked Richard to announce that it was my birthday, and played "99 Red Balloons" for me....turns out I was outside enjoying a cocktail and didn't even hear it!  Doh!  I eventually put down the camera and danced to Richard's fabulous music - pretty great birthday :)  Thanks for inviting me Shane, and the rest of the committee.

The sun was setting, and the best light was hitting the club. Gotta love those Newport sunsets!

Our scheme to get everyone on the dance floor - "Okay, Group Picture!!" Now dance!

I was slightly upstaged by a photobooth.  Loved to watch everyone strike cheesy poses!

My sweetest, dearest Lisa always by my side helping and supporting me.  What would I do without you? Dance alone??? :)

Love you friend!

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Sweet Baby Girl

My friend Katja has a new baby girl, and she is so precious!  Her timing was perfect - my baby girl is only a little bit older, so Katja scored with some great baby clothes :)

There's no better feeling in the world than holding your precious little angel in your arms.  Love seeing a new mom with her baby, it sincerely is true love.  Looking at these makes me want to go wake up my baby girl and hold her!  But I won't....

ahhh, sleep tight little one....

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Shannon and Jason

What a great way to end a week, than with an awesome photo shoot! My friends Shannon and Jason are getting married in Spring 2010, and I feel privileged to play a part in this enormous time of their lives.

These two make a really great couple, and both have a warmth about them that makes you feel like you have known them forever. Love love love that!

Some of my most favorite moments in weddings and engagement portraits is when there is a genuinely loving moment shared between two people....and I capture it. That's what these shoots are all about! I was kind of far back from them for this shot , but was able to see their faces after I cropped.

Love that early evening warmth......

Thank you Shannon and Jason :)

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A Beautiful Day!

On a beautiful Southern California morning, I was fortunate enough to be asked to photograph Tanya and Charlie's wedding. Tanya is definitely not your typical bride, and was very embarassed about getting pictures taken. She looked amazing, you would think she would be showing off for me!!
























The ceremony was small (just the minister and their children), but very sweet. What a perfect morning at Seal Beach, with not too many lookie loos.



So happy and in love.....




Now one BIG happy family! A happy bunch :)

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Beautiful Mom and Baby Boy!

I had so much fun shooting my friend Brianne and her baby boy at the Newport Beach Pier. This little guy is so sweet, and has the prettiest blue eyes! Brianne is really awesome to photograph too, and so easy - they just played together and I got to capture the fun :)

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