Little Lily

These days I have not been shooting alone and my amazing husband Cameron Ingalls has been helping me out. Since my belly has made it difficult to lay on my tummy and get the shots I love - Cameron has been doing that for me! It's been fun shooting together again and it was SO much fun to shoot little Lily. Cameron and I shot her parents wedding awhile back and it's great when we get to see our clients families grow. This sweet little flower is so stinkin' cute! Thanks again Raj and Mindy - we love you guys!

Heartbreaker

I have been on a vacation from blogging. I have so many amazing things to post and yet I have been nowhere to be found in the blogging world! So let me start with this little guy – Meet Brayden! This little guy was a serious one – seriously cute that is!! We got him laughing and smiling and showing off those sweet teeth of his. He is at such a fun age where everything is interesting. That’s what I love about these photos – you can tell by the look in his eyes that he is taking you in. Watch out ladies – this one is going to be a heartbreaker.

Sweet Pepper

Meet Pepper. I can't normally handle spicy but this little girl is one sweet Pepper I can't get enough of. From the first time I met her she was smiling. She is one of the happiest babies I have ever seen!! This was such a fun session because she didn't quit! Her Mom Ashleigh, had these photos done for her Dad for Fathers Day - What a fun gift!






I especially love these last two - They are both so beautiful!


My wonderful husband, Cameron, shot Peppers parent's wedding just last year. Check out Shayne + Ashleigh's pictures on his blog!

Reuben

Sweet little Reuben is here! He made his presence known on April 21, 2009 at 9:09am. He weighed a light 9lbs 10oz and 22 inches long. In these pictures he was a whole 1 day old. He doesn't know it yet but he will soon - his parents are the coolest and we love them.






I especially love this last one - how his little pinky is up. He's already so proper.

Baby Catherine

There is nothing better than perfect light and perfect Cuteness!! This is Catherine, she is the sweetest little ducky. When babies have hair that stands up I call them duckies. You know, like little ducks have duck down - that fuzzy hair that is oh so cute and so soft. Anyhow, Catherine was so much fun to capture. Catherine's mom informed me today that she has already changed so much since the shoot. A week after our shoot she popped 2 teeth, her hair grew in a lot more, and she was traveling around so much more!

I guess as a parent it's so hard to find the 'perfect' time to get your child photographed. You think now would be a perfect time but then you want to wait because soon they will be doing this trick or they will have more hair or teeth or or or.....! Now IS the perfect time to capture your child because believe it or not - they won't stop changing!



Cameron shot Catherine's parent's wedding a few years back. They regret not getting a wedding album when they got married - because let's face it - you never get around to doing it later. They decided to make sure they don't make the same mistake twice so they ordered one of our child flush mount albums for Catherine's shoot. It will be BEAUTIFUL with all these great images. I am not exaggerating when I say - they are a gorgeous family.







Sweet Catherine - I am glad we captured you at such a sweet stage so that your parents can remember your days as a little one. Thanks again!!

She's Here!!!!

I am so happy to announce the birth of sweet little Ashlee!! I was so honored to be a fly on the wall for this special day. Stefanie had a cesarean birth so I knew exactly what time to be there, it was very convenient. They prepped her and then took her away to get ready for the surgery. Brent was a nervous wreck! He was such a thoughtful husband worrying about his wife.



When Stefanie was all set to go the doctor came in to 'summon' Brent. I love his look of fear and pure joy as he takes one last look back to all in the waiting room. He was only gone for about 20 mins. before he came back with little Ashlee.




Stefanie wanted me to be her 'eyes'. She wanted me to photograph all that she was unable to see for herself. All of those little special moments of first's. Once you have a cesarean you have to wait in recovery until you can feel your legs - that's usually about 2 hours. So I was busy capturing all I could until she finally got to hold her new baby. It was so special how Brent and big sister Amanda were able to weigh, measure, bathe, dress, brush, and hold Ashlee.







This was their second shoot in their New Life Series package, one more and then I can create them a beautiful album! Check out their maternity shoot here: Maternity Shoot.

Thanks again Brent, Stefanie, Amanda and now Ashlee! It was such an honor being your eyes. I can't wait to see how she's already grown so much!

Almost 1 !!!

Ethan is almost 1 already!! This is my littlest nephew whom you have seen before on my blog.(whom or who?) He is absolutely delicious!!! I know, referring to little babies as delectable foods....odd right?! I can't help it, they are sweet as ice cream and apple pie! Especially this little guy because hes related and he makes his aunties heart melt. Okay, okay, enough already....so Ethan will be one years old soon and my sister-in-law Morgan wanted to get some pics done for his bday party. We headed down to a park near their house and got some beautiful shots of Ethan and then some with his parents.







This next shot I took to show how crazy we can get on photo shoots with little ones. During some of those smiling shots my brother Joel was running around and jumping up and down to get Ethan to crack up. It worked, he thought his dad was so silly and LOVED IT. Sometimes it pays to get a little wild behind the camera. I love Cam's expression and Joel's shoe flying out of the frame. I love it.

These are a few of the Fam shots we took too, aren't they such a beautiful family!!



I also love these last few of Ethan - he kept showing me his shoe, he was very proud of his paw prints.

Little Muffin!

This is Sveva, she is indeed a little muffin! As I was processing these photos I kept saying "awh....Awh....AWH!" I just couldn't help it, each one was more precious than the next. Cameron and I share an office and I think I was interrupting his work flow because he kept turning around every few seconds too my "oo's and Awh's". So I posted a lot of photos this time, it was just too hard to pick my favorites!




Sveva's mommy and daddy had Cameron photograph their wedding a few years back. We weren't married then so it was great to meet them for the first time after seeing their photos. They are a beautiful couple so it's no surprise their baby is so darn cute!! After a bit of shooting I threw mom and dad in for some beautiful family photos. I wish I had taken a picture of Cameron making noises and doing jumping jacks in the background. It was quite a site.









I love all of Sveva's outfit changes. She was so awesome to work with, I hope you enjoy these photos!

Stella Grace

Stella, like most babies had a much anticipated arrival. Stella’s Mommy & Daddy, Sarah and Travis, have waited a long time for this feminine piece of heaven to bless their family. She already has 2 older brothers who have fallen in love with her. Sarah quoted one of the little boys saying “She’s just so cuuuute mom, I can’t believe she’s so so cuuute!” Sarah is all about the frills and bows and couldn’t wait to dress her in pink once she arrived.




I showed up to their house and got a walk-thru. Stella’s room was so cute and pink that I gasped when I walked in. Sarah’s comment was: “I know... Couldn’t you just eat it?!” It’s so fun to see new life and watch the family at the same time elated by her sweet presence.




Stella is 2 months and filling out oh so nicely. We had a great afternoon taking our time and photographing little Stella. I couldn’t stop cooing over her bright eyes and chubby cheeks and thighs. Thanks so much Sarah and Stella!

A New Kind of Texan

Cameron and I were in Huntsville, Texas last week visiting some of my closest friends and speaking at Sam Houston University of Texas. While there, I snapped a few photos of Ava Lynn who is the cutest little Texan I have ever met!!! Though Ava’s parents are from Alaska and California, the locals who know them love the fact that Ava is a ‘Real Texan’. I think she is a California girl at heart – even if she doesn’t know it yet!!





We had a blast eating grits, crawfish, and brisket, which much to my surprise was all pretty good! Mandy informed me that brisket was Texas’ form of Tri-Tip. (Tri-Tip is one of the Central Coast’s most delicious things!). Ava’s daddy was so sweet with her; I kept catching him singing “Ava Lynn….” To the tune of Adel vise – it was pretty sweet. Like me, Cameron found a gushy spot for sweet Ava. Once he got her to laugh he melted and she had him in the palm of her hand from then on. We miss you already Stewies!!

Levi

Little 6-month-old Levi has stolen my heart. He is one of the happiest little guys I have ever met! When I went to his house it was pouring down rain and cold. I walked into their home where I was greeted with the warmest smile. I had to immediately pull out my camera and start shooting away. He was workin’ it!!




Soon after some tummy time his mom gave him a bath and I was so envious of those wet lashes!! Why is it that all the boys have the killer lashes?




It was not long until it was naptime, which did not last long with the blinds open – Sorry Levi!!

Kellen is Here! (Part II)

Kellen has arrived! He is the sweetest little guy. When I arrived there Molly and Rex were still getting ready. Molly twisted my arm and MADE me hold Kellen while she finished up (ahem…little white lie). He had just had a bath and smelled oh so sweet; I think all my purring relaxed him because he went right to sleep. . Once everyone was ready to go we started with some pictures inside. Since he had just woken up from his nap he was all smiles and wide eyed. After a bit of indoor shooting we traveled outside to their backyard where it was gorgeous. That kid is going to have a lot of fun out there someday. The family Golden Retriever followed us outside. Their dog carries around a little stuffed bear everywhere and it reminded me of Michael from Peter Pan. It was even the same type of bear!


After all the hard work of modeling Kellen was a bit tired and ready for another nap. We popped in after he was asleep and snagged a few more photos. Babies are so stinkin’ cute when they sleep.


It will be so awesome to have another shoot with this family to finish up my 3 part series. Stay tuned!! To see some shots from the first shoot click Here.

Odin

Meet my newest cutest little guy…..Odin. This photo shoot was a birthday surprise for his mom, Kyla from his dad Paul. Cameron has known Paul & Kyla for some time….their family owns Swallow Creek Ranch– an amazing venue in Cayucos. Cameron and I actually wanted to get married out there but unfortunately the barn was closed for the winter months.

Kyla had mentioned to Cameron a few times how she wanted pictures of her baby and Paul finally took initiative. We drove out to their house and knocked on the door, when Kyla answered she was VERY confused considering their house is a bit off the beaten path. Once we told her why we were there she was thrilled!! Odin had just got up from his nap and was in his prime to model for the camera. He and his parents worked it and I was so happy with the finished product. Here are some highlights from the shoot.

Wyatt James

Here I am finally blogging and I feel like I already have so much to blog about! This is Wyatt; he is one of my sisters 4 kids! A little over a year ago my husband and I were just dating and I had to pull teeth to get him to come to the hospital to meet his ‘possible’ nephew. He says his ‘uncertainty’ was all an act: well maybe…..he was a thespian in High School. Anyhow, it was last year that I grabbed Cameron’s camera for the first time and attempted to capture…..well anything. I have to say, I was a bit nervous and at the same time excited. I absolutely LOVE kids and I loved seeing my new nephew through the camera. It was fun to allow myself to be creative and express something I love in a different way. Check out Cameron’s blog
to read about Wyatt. Here are some of my shots from that day.



Nine-ish months after that day I had married my best friend Cameron, became business partners, and jumped willingly onto our wonderfully blind rollercoaster of life. It has been WILD. Wyatt being my first photography subject was also my first ‘experimental shoot’. I made Cameron take the other 3 kids while my sister and I stayed at the house; I was free to experiment all I wanted. I was pretty nervous still being in the prenatal stages of photography but….I LOVED it! I was being creative in a new way and capturing something I love so much. Cameron is an awesome teacher and assisted me in the processing. I am excited to see where I can go from here and what new and creative things are ahead!







This look is after he threw a doll called 'Mad Cameron' (It's a doll of Van Gough that looked like Cameron when he used to have his beard) Hmmm maybe Wyatt is jealous Cameron and I are married....I know how much he loves me!!