A seesaw drifted ashore in the shape of driftwood. And so we played. Balancing, bouncing and playing on the seesaw was not the highlight of this session. That beautiful mom right there is my sweet dear BFF from Georgia. It was so awesome to be able see her again. And so we, in honor of a very special day of hers, a birthday that was more than 16 and less than 70, spent the day capturing the love and sweetness this peach of a family. Laughing. But alas, she is back east again, and so I will have to text, call and dream of this day playing on the beach. And hope another comes soon.
Beach Playground: Crystal Cove Family Love
Active Family: Orange County Family Photography
Dear Pictured Family,
There is a home for sale on my street. Feel free to check it out and consider moving in. Loved hanging out with you guys, and our session together was so fun it could not be considered work in any way. I just know that if you moved in on our street CJ would love to play with your boys each and every day. Please give it some thought.
Respectfully,
Your Photographer
Newport Beach Family Photography: Twins
Hope you had a great forth of July, and that you celebrated with family. Speaking of family, isn’t this family ADORABLE! Yes, is the correct answer. Twins to boot! Love the curls. Thanks Kristen for inviting me over to play. Oh, and thank you for the monkey stickers that are now a huge hit on my camera. Kids LOVE them.
We wandered around their backyard and found two different fruit trees to keep smiles on these beautiful kids. I LOVE MY JOB!!!
Special Day: Kids Take the Field at Dodger Stadium
Sometimes I see my child walking through this world full of opportunities and experiences that are so amazing, I feel sorta guilty. Especially in baseball. On more than one occasion I have had to move sections in batting practice because getting three balls thrown up by players is enough…. share the love, right? Well this night was another one of those special experiences. CJ had the opportunity to take the field with a Dodger player. He was beyond excited. Notice the child skipping onto the field, that would be his take on life! 
By far the best part of the night was right before they told him who he would be running out with. His favorite player, Russel Martin plays catcher, and he was hoping to get to meet him. Once he found out that he would, he looked shocked and scared at the same time, looking at us both in disbelief. But I have to say, as cute as CJ’s face is here, his daddy in the back right looks equally excited!
We are so grateful to the Dodgers for giving us this amazing experience, and to Caroline who took such good care of us that night. This continues to be the happiest place on earth for our family.
Newport Beach Family Photography: pink, pink and more pink!
Love this family, love this baby! Every time you said “dragon” to her, she would snarl and growl this awesome growl. Then it would make me laugh so hard, that she would end up laughing. Thank you Ashlea for letting me into your home to photograph your beautiful family. It was such an honor!
Glass Slipper Guild: The Rat Pack “was” Back
Just a few images from an amazing event that raised a ton of money for CHOC. And don’t quote me on that dollar amount. The Glass Slipper Guild offers me one small opportunity to give back to my community, and at such a beautiful location. It was fabulous! Thanks to the Guild for including me, and I look forward to next years gala.
Jumping on the bed… three of my favorite kids, ever!
Here is a family that, although I just met, I am truly blessed to have met. Just another reason to love my job! This session was scheduled in a studio like setting of their bedroom, but when I saw this bed, I just knew that we had to play up on it. The mom was so great, she let them play, jump, and have a great time while I shot away. Thanks Cindy for letting me into your home, and giving me the chance to meet your absolutely charming children. LOVE them!
Photo: NOT by me
I would be such a hypocrite if I recommend the whole world spends time and effort to see that they have family portraits….. and I had none of my own. So, to avoid hypocrisy- and at the same time, meet a really cool fun person, I had Tara Whitney take our picture.
The blurry family image is HUGE in our house right now in the form of a canvas. It melts my heart each time I walk down stairs and see it.
Thank you Tara for this amazing gift.
Family Session: Fashion Island
Two-year old twins, a baby, and an almost four year old. Enough said. I loved every. single. second. This family drove a long way for this session. I caught them right smack dab in the middle of their vacation. This day was before Mickey and after the beach. Thank you for the awesome opportunity to photograph your family.
Today is also my first post in a series called “imoment Monday” on the OC Family Blog. You can read all about it here, and if you have a blog of your own, please leave a link to yours over there at OC Family.
Happy Monday!
Newport Beach Newborn: Baby Girl
And if Facebook isn’t shrinking your world each and everyday, I want you to know that it does mine. This baby’s mama and I reconnected after 15 years. I love that I was able to see her again at such an amazing time, and get to celebrate that this world is just that much cuter because of Jayden now in it! Congratulations you two! Thanks for allowing me the chance to meet her, and take her pictures. Is that hair amazing or what???
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