Ann and Mike booked me for their wedding a while ago but I had not met them until Saturday. I was delighted to find them fun, easy going and gorgeous! This session was effortless for me. We had so much fun it didn’t even feel like I was working! I am really looking forward to their October wedding at my favorite Venue, La Venta Inn in Palos Verdes.

Here are some faves:

A little photo booth action. These two really had fun with it!

The sunset was amazing!

Thanks guys! I can’t wait for your wedding!!!

I have many new baby announcements to add to my gallery. I am so excited. Take a look and let me know what you think!

This is baby Nathaniel. We met his mom a few weeks ago here Nathaniel is now 4 weeks old and cute as a button! He wins my best baby award hands down. He was so good for our shoot, perhaps he was born to be in front of the camera. Here are some faves:

I love this one!

He is such a perfect little angel!

I love how babies sleep, all folded up!

Thanks Nathaniel,

I hope you enjoyed your first portrait session!

Alison and Sam are really cool people. They are down to earth, relaxed, fun…One would only assume that they would have a really cool, fun and relaxed wedding. One would be right! Here are some faves.

Alison was so calm and happy, you never would have none it was her wedding day!

from this

to this

She was a stunning bride

One of my faves of the day

It is amazing, the difference between the brides room and the grooms room before the ceremony

Sam, the very handsome groom

The church was St. Lukes in Temple City, it was charming

I love this first kiss!

Could these two be any cuter???

fun groomsmen

plus fun bridesmaids

equals awesome wedding party!

loves these

The reception was at the Coco Palm in Pomona, really fun place!

Alison’s dad was so adorable. He was very excited and proud. I loved to see the interaction between them

Yay! Cake smashers!

Love this one of Alison’s brother Eric getting down on the dance floor

Good luck guys! I hope you are enjoying your honeymoon in Thailand!

Benjamin was 6 days old for his first photo session. He was an absolute pro (once mom got him off to lala land). I adore these sleepy pics of him

Of course, feet

We did some with mom, who looks amazing at just 6 days postpartum

And some with dad

Aww, don’t you just want a newborn!

Thanks guys! I enjoyed the session!

This is Genie, she is due in a week!!! Can you believe how adorable she looks? I wished I looked this great 9 months pregnant!

We are doing a belly and baby session with her so I will see her again once her bundle of joy arrives. I can’t wait!!!

Here are some of my faves from the session

I think this one is my fave!!!

I went to shoot Sia, Flynn and family in their home. It was a great shoot. We started off with my portable studio setup and then went and had some fun. We got soo many great images!!!

Sia is about 3 months old, she loves the camera and the camera loves her!

loves me those baby feet!

And hands

Here is one of Flynn, he is very energetic

What a gorgeous family

One more of Sia, here eyes are amazing!

Flynn had enough of the studio, we went and had some fun!

ride ‘em cowboy!

Thanks for a great shoot guys! I loved working with your family!

Mary and Jim had an awesome wedding last Saturday in Palos Verdes. This couple is very laid back and were up for anything. I could not have asked for better subjects. Here are some faves.

Mary’s Fabulous dress, we’ll call her Maggie. She was a great partner to the shoes, we’ll call them Stuart

A six pence handed down from bride to bride for years. I love this kind of stuff!

The bling

Mom and maids watching the dressing ritual

Mary was such a grogeous bride. Her energy just makes her even more beautiful

Jim was a very handsome groom. I see many grooms that look very uncomfortable in a tux. Jim was so at ease and comfortable. He has an elegance about him.

More handsome men

Even more handsome men

Delightful (although one reluctant) flower girls

A perfect moment, the church was charming

Married

Taking amazing portraits of these two was an effortless task

The reception took place at Mary’s parents’ house in Lunada bay and was coordinated by my personal favortie coordinator, Kathy Recchia of Save the Date Events. I could not have asked for a more perfect combination

Can’t you just feel the love

Mary has a huge, fun family which always makes for a great party. The brothers have a tradition of writing and singing a song to the couple at each family wedding. Let me tell you, it did not dissappoint!

We loved your wedding Mary and Jim!!! Best of luck to you both!

Hi Everyone,

I have been in business for about 4 years now and for the first time I have bad computer news to report. My beloved 3.67 year old Viao has bit the dust I love her so, used her feverishly and finally she gave up the fight!!! I will miss you old girl!

I only have blackberry access to e-mail right now and will not be able to process anything for a few days, so if you are expecting a blog post, sorry (Yes, that means you Mary and Jim, who’s fabulous wedding I shot on Saturday)!

Don’t worry, all of your cute little files are sleeping away on my external hard drive, safe and sound.

Thanks for understanding everyone. Feel free to call me if you need to schedule a shoot or have questions about an album. 310.346.9384

I had my first photo session in my new home studio and It was awesome! I loved working with Baby Naomih and her mom. Naomih is 5 weeks old but you would think she was twice that when you see how expressive she is. She loved the camera and obviously the camera loves her!

Here are a few of my faves:

You all know how much I love baby feet!

This one is my fave!

phewy!

Thanks guys!

Edited to add:

I found a few more that I liked: