The "C" Family

My "baby" brother was in town over Christmas break so I took the opportunity to take a few snap shots of his adorable family. He's the only one of my siblings that don't live in town. We really do miss them and wish they were closer. Maybe one day.  I just can't get over my little neice she is so cute...and I am excited for her to have a little sister come spring time :-)

 



The 'S' Family

I absolutly LOVE taking pictures of my immediate family. This adorable family is my older sisters family. I am so glad that my little girls have so many cousin's in town to grow up with. It's truly a blessing  to  have 2 out of the 3 of my siblings that live right here in the same town as us. Cousin's have become best of friends that's for sure.

 

 

 

"J" and "J"

This weekend I had the opportunity to take some pictures of some good friends of ours. My husband and I have enjoyed double dating with these two ever since they've moved back into town. I actually grew up with the young man in this photo..we've known each other since we were toddlers. Crazy how time goes by so fast. Aren't these two the cutest??.. and so photogenic?! I love it. And Miss "J's " dimple is to die for...so dang cute! Thanks again "J" and "J" :)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This next photo I took of her ring...I couldn't resist taking simply because of the cute story behind it. Do you notice what hand her wedding ring is on?..Yep..you guessed it her right. Here's the story in a nutshell ( I hope they don't mind I share it..why would they?..it's cute) Anyhow, the evening they got engaged he was so nervous to ask her to marry him that when he did the whole "proposal" thing..he put her ring on the wrong hand. And there it's stayed, she keeps it on her right hand simply because she thought it was too cute..to remove it to the other hand. I agree ;)

 

 

The "P" Children

So I am finally getting this post up after how many weeks?..OK months?...OOPS! Life has just been super full recently. I can't complain..most of it has been good things. Anyway, I had the opportunity to take school pictures of my cousins children. I loved taking pictures of all of them however, my favorite was little Miss "S". She was ready for every picture. She has every one of those brothers wrapped around her little finger. She's definitly the princess in that house.



 

 

 



Such a Little Man

I had the oppurtunity to take a few pictures of this sweet little 6 month old the other week. One of my close friends from high school was in town for the weekend and so we took the oppurtunity to take a few snap shots of little baby "R." I was in love with his GORGEOUS blue eyes. They are so beautiful...those eyes are going to be trouble some day ;) He will definitly be a little heart throb..better watch out Mommy ;)

Baby "A"

This past weekend I had the privilage to take more pictures of a sweet newborn. I'm loving all these adorable babies I get to take pictures of...keep them comin' ;) This sweet little angel was my other cousins baby. So the past two posts of newborns are cousins. It's so neat that they were born so close. I think I have to say after these two newborn sessions...my favorite sessions of all to photograph would have to be newborn sessions. They are by far the most time consuming...but oh...so so worth it. Isn't Baby "A" a beauty?..



Baby "N"

A couple weeks ago I had the opportunity to take one of my first newborn sessions. I officially have to say I LOVE newborn sessions. My cousin had her baby boy just about one month ago so I offered to take his pictures..I only had one hour to do the shoot so I was hoping for the best. (Keep in mind...most newborn photographers schedule at least a 3 hour block for newborn sessions just because half of the time you are trying to get the baby to sleep and the other half of the time you are trying to KEEP the baby asleep while "posing" them) It's kind of a tricky thing to get a hang of. I do have to so with the one hour that I had...I was grateful this baby was a charm! I love how his Mommy totally spiked his hair for pictures...he looks like such a "DUDE." Taking his newborn pictures definitly made me baby hungry. I am excited to take my other cousins baby girls newborn pictures this weekend. Yay for new babies!!

My Neice

So a few weeks ago I was able to FINALLY take my beautiful Neices 1 year photos.Which was way over due...she turned one in March and her Mommy and I FINALLY found a free moment to correlate our schedules so I could snap a few shots of her. This little one was my very first model 1 year ago when I first started my photography...I took her new born photos. How much she has grown up since then. She is one of the happiest kids I know. She always has a cheeky grin on her face, I love it! It was a little tough trying to get her to sit still for a photoshoot...Because she is ALWAYS on the go and a little fire ball. I love her little character within her. I love you little Miss "A" you are a beauty and I am so glad I am your Auntie.

"D" and "A" Oakland Temple Wedding

It's good to be back! I feel I havn't posted anything on my photogrphy blog in forever. What a great post to come back with... a wedding post!!!! Weddings are the best. I love to photograph weddings simply because EVERYONE is happy to have their pictures taken. Why?...Because it's such a special and exciting day!
 Now on that note...I also get VERY nervous photographing a wedding simply becasue it is such a special day..and a day you can't "re-do" if you mess up on the pictures. However, I do have to say I felt very calm with this wedding shoot. I think it helped not only because the people I photographed totally made me comfortable and showed total confidence in my ability(Which FYI helps a photograpger ALOT) but, I think what really helped calm my fears was being in the presence of the Temple. How can you not feel peaceful when you are in the presence of the Temple? So with all that said this wedding shoot was a joy to be apart of. This day was a gorgeous day in the bay area. What a beautiful couple to add to the beautiful day. My family and I have grown up with the Grooms family. What a neat family, we love them dearly. Thank You again D and A for allowing me to be apart of your special day. Hope the future holds the best for the both of you. Here are just a few pictures at the Oakland temple that I posted of the new Mr and Mrs. "S"