Monthly Archives: August 2009

NEW | San Newborn Photographer

It is no secret. I love photographing newborns. I love how tiny they are. I love how they smell. I love how they can produce these wonderful facial expressions even though they are only a few days old. Most of all, I love how they remind me of how tiny my two sons used to be.

This little one is super special to me. Baby S. is the third boy to join the Perry family. Big brothers S. and R. are two of my favorite boys around – they are good playmates of my own two boys. Julie and John enjoy these pictures of your beautiful little boy. I’m already as besotted with him as you are.

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Lucky | San Diego Family Photographer

I’m one lucky girl. Very lucky. I have a wonderful family, awesome friends, a job that I love. But how does the lucky apply specifically to this post? I was lucky enough to photograph the amazing and uber photogenic Colllins Family. Lisa and I had been going back and forth on scheduling a session for a few months and nothing was working for our schedules. We finally put a date on the calendar and dark clouds threatened the session. In San Diego? in August? Yep, who would have thunk it?

I also count myself super lucky because Lisa and her husband Bryce trusted me enough to let me take them to downtown. Most families might not give downtown SD a second thought when it comes to a family portraiture session. But the fun-loving Collins were up for it! Yipppeeee!

I hope you enjoy the images of this gorgeous family. Thanks Lisa, Bryce, T. and G. I had a blast with you guys!

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Picture Perfect | San Diego Family Photographer

How cute are they? Really, aren’t they picture perfect? I very much enjoyed meeting the adorable Zucchet family on Sunday. They chose beautiful Coronado beach as the location for their family portrait session. M. and C. had a blast exploring the beach and they did all of this on an empty stomach. After the session, the family got a chance to enjoy a brunch together. What a perfect way to begin their day, don’t you think?

Teresa and family bid on my family portrait session at a school auction. I love donating portrait sessions to schools because I know the money they raise goes towards funding very necessary programs that benefit the children. I know this school well, and can imagine that the donation went to funding the science enrichment program, the photography project in the 3rd grade, the character-building curriculum, or the amazing Field Day program that brings the entire school community together.

Thanks guys! Thanks for not only donating to your local school, but for being a joy to photograph.

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The End of Summer, Not quite Yet | San Diego Family Photographer

Nope, not in San Diego. Kids are heading back to school, the days are beginning to get shorter, it is beginning to get a bit cooler in the evenings. All of these are signs that summer is coming to an end. But here in San Diego, it seems that summer couldn’t ever possibly end. Nope, here in San Diego, we get to enjoy a timeless summer year round.

One of the jewels of San Diego is beautiful Coronado. It is perfect. It embodies summer. And this is where the wonderful Lehman family enjoyed a perfect evening. It was perfect; the skies, the waves, the ocean smells. This family is sweet. Mom and Dad are so lovey-dovey with each other (check out picture #3) and they simply adore their kids. ADORE!

I hope you adore these images, since it was my absolute pleasure to share this perfect evening with this beautiful family.

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The Hendrix Family in LIttle Italy | San Diego Family Photographer

I got the pleasure to photograph the awesome Karen Hendrix of Firefly Images and her adorable, adorable family last week. They’ve enjoyed an extended vacation in San Diego – visiting with family, enjoying the pool, and taking in all that our fine city has to offer. They rounded out their vacation with a fun, portrait session in one of the most colorful spots in town, Little Italy. (*Sidenote: Little Italy is hoppin’ on a Friday night! What an awesome place to hang out for food, music, and fun!*)

And speaking of color, it is no surprise that I love COLOR! I love it! After going through my NYC phase in the late 1990s (wearing nothing but black and gray and . .*gasp* . . . navy when I was feeling bold) I fled to the world of color. Now, now, . . . to those who know me, I’m still a jeans and t-shirt kind of girl. But now my t-shirts are orange, and pink and red. And my jeans are, . . . well, they’re navy . . . but my skirts and shorts are green and baby blue and yellow! Awww, color!

I haven’t forgotten about black, though – I love a beautiful B&W portrait. So today’s post will be a bit of color with a good splash of beautiful B&W.

Ohh, and if you are wondering where to get the adorable letters featured here, contact Melina owner of Sam & Sophie Baby. She custom creates these fantastic letters. Decorate your kids’ bedrooms with them, spell your family name and display it in your living room, or bring them to your photo session!

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