All in the Family | Irvine Family Photographer

What do you call family that is your family but not really your family?  Cousins?  That is what I will call these people, my cousins.  My sister's in-laws were in town from Minnesota so I got to take their family Christmas photos.  It was a fun shoot, somewhat random location (not that random really...but when we first pulled up it looked like some kind of dirty concrete reservoir, I wasn't sure how these were going to turn out) but after walking a few minutes we found some pretty spots that seemed to work out kind of great.  I am still laughing to myself because the two "standing up" photos I am posting are in different locations but basically the exact same pose in both of them.  Ha.  I guess we could have gotten a little more creative :)  Love you guys - thanks for letting me hang out with all of you and taking some pictures :)

A Joy to the World | Irvine Family Photographer

Isn't it fun to have a new baby at home just in time for the holidays?  I think so! :) Babies bring so much joy, what else could make for a better gift?

Goodman Gang | Laguna Hills Family Photographer

I love big happy families, and this one is no exception.  Goodman Gang, thank you for letting me capture your family for you, so fun for me to be apart of your 2010 family photo ;)

Little Lady in Red

Taking these pictures was so much fun.  I love the red shoes, baby Samantha's red purse that occasionally made it into the shot, the yummy sun, my favorite location, and above all else, the family :)  Thanks guys for letting me take your family photos - I enjoyed every second of it!! xo

Pocketful of Sunshine

These pictures make me smile.


I told my sister I wouldn't "tag" her in any Facebook photos with her Christmas pictures so that I wouldn't ruin the surprise, so hopefully she won't get mad I am posting them on my blog (and probably uploading them on Facebook too...just not tagging her :) )...they just happen to be too cute not to share.  I am sure she will understand.  Right?

 (my personal favorite)

 (oh so lovable!)

 (a little goofy...but that is what i love about it)

 (mom, this one is for you.  the locket is beautiful!)

See, they were totally share worthy.  Right?  Sorry Bryt, hope you don't hate me.  Luckily no one actually looks at my blog...so the surprise factor shouldn't be ruined :)


Love you family!

No Place Like Home

A little while back I took newborn photos for this family at their home.  This time I was back at their house to get some shots for their family Christmas photo.  What can I say?  There is no place like home.