I’ve known Jennifer and her family for quite some time now.  In fact, she was one of my first photography clients.  I’ve loved watching her family grow over the years.  A couple of years ago, Jennifer told me she was getting into the photography business as well.  I am so excited for her.  Her work is beautiful.  Please check out her website here and be amazed.  When Jennifer contacted me to photograph her family I was excited and nervous at the same time because this time I was  photographing a professional photographer.  Yikes!  Butterflies once again!  Well, it ended out being a GORGEOUS day and I had the most amazing time.  Jennifer, thanks for trusting me once again to capture these beautiful moments of your beautiful family.

Here are a few favorites from the session:

I love this park.  Lots of trees and beautiful ponds.  I have to say that I’m always a little nervous when a fellow photographer hires me.  After meeting Nikki and her beautiful little family, I felt at ease.  Nikki is a talented photographer from 29 Palms.  Please go to her website and check out her amazing work here.  Nikki, thank you for spending the afternoon with me.  It was an honor to meet you and your sweet family.

Here are a few favorites from the session:

Julia and Danny are one of the sweetest couples I’ve met.  They both live in Washington D.C. but Danny grew up here in Redlands.  What a great idea to have your engagement pictures taken in the town you grew up in.  Good job Danny!  Good job in more ways than one.  Julia is sweet, smart, and gorgeous.  We had a great time running around Redlands on that warm Sunday afternoon. 

Here are a few of many, many, shots that I love:

Thank you both.  I had a great time.

Julia, your gallery will be ready soon. 

I know I’ve said this many times but I’ll say it again: Maternity sessions are my favorite!  Shannon called me and mentioned that she was almost due and wanted some Maternity portraits.  We had to work quickly so we made it happen a couple days later. I had fun spending the evening with Shannon and John.  I love to see the excitement of new parents. They both were glowing. 

Here are a few of my favorites from the session:

Shannon you’re beautiful!  Thanks for a wonderful time. 

I’m anxious to meet the new little princess.

Stay tuned… 

When Desiree called me and said she wanted her engagment pictures to have a baseball theme I was so excited.  I told her that it would be cool to shoot them at a stadium and Desiree made it happen.  That’s my cousin, nothing can stop her.  We had such a great time despite the heat and the maintenance on the baseball field.  I’ve gotta say thanks to the management at the 66ers stadium, the entire staff was so cooperative and friendly.  Desiree and Jeremy, you both hit a home run!!  I’m looking forward to your wedding this coming December.  Jeremy, welcome to our family!

This is the second time that I had the pleasure of taking pictures of this little cutie. Can you believe those eyes?  She is gorgeous and such a happy little one too.  We were a little worried that it might be too hot for pictures but at 8am it seems to be bearable.  Here are a few favorites from our session this morning:

There just something so radiant about a new mommy. I love to photograph Maternity sessions.  They are just so magical to me.

Here are a few of my faves from my most recent session.  Romy, you’re beautiful.  I can’t wait to meet your new little guy soon.

Ahhh… to be 15 again. Those days are long gone for me.  I had a great time last Saturday morning with this beautiful young lady who is about to turn 15.  Here are a few of my favorites from our session:

Pretty Princess

A couple of weeks ago I had the pleasure of meeting this sweet family.  We met at Prospect Park in Redlands and enjoyed the afternoon walking through the park and capturing some family memories. Danielle, your boys are so sweet and polite.  Thank you for such a wonderful afternoon.  Here are a few favorites from the day: