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 ;)

Fire Station Field Trip

I so totally enjoyed this photo shoot! This family was referred to me by some of my favorite past clients, and going into it I was thinking that they were going to be cool...but I was still so happy to find out that they really were cool.  Everything just came naturally for this shoot...we hung out, walked around, and explored Manhattan Beach (which was also fun for me because that is not my regular stomping ground).  We started off taking pictures outside the fire station and just as we were about to move on to our next location one of the firemen came out and offered to give us a little tour of the station and to see the fire trucks.  It was fun switching things up, and the little fire station field trip made this shoot pretty unique.  I know I posted a lot of pictures, there was just such a variety I was having a hard time narrowing it down!

Father, Daughter, Down by the Water

Father, daughter

Down by the water

Shells sink, dreams float

Life's good on our boat 

- Jimmy Buffett

This is my husband and my 2 1/2 year old down by the San Clemente Pier.  I don't post a lot of family pictures on this blog very often, but I felt the need to share these - I love them.  How can you not love beach sunset silhouette pictures?  And, Jimmy Buffett is a family obsession of ours...which explains the quote :)

Balloons at the Train Depot | San Juan Capistrano Children's Photographer

Love this location (if you hadn't already figured it out) and I loved this lighting.  After lots of rainy gloomy days we scored some warm weather and a bright sky.  About 6 months ago I had a photo session with this little girl, this was my first time working with her older brother too.  We had some challenges (balloons accidentally being let go into the sky, causing some frustration and possibly a tear) but all in all I think things turned out pretty good :) 

Happy Halloween | San Clemente Children's Photographer

Happy Halloween

from me & my little garden critters <3