Yearly Archives: 2009

I Just Have to Show You . . . – San Juan Capistrano Family Photographer

. . . the images to this great session. What made this session so great? Well, look at the boys – just look at them. They are just full of energy and carefree honesty. Wonderful. But there is another reason this session was so fantastic, I got a chance to meet up with my gorgeous friend, Mina. I met Mina at UCLA when we worked together on campus. We had been in touch over the last few months and when Mina called to confirm last minute details of her session, my heart just melted. I have such wonderful memories of Mina from when we were in our early 20s and the wonderful group of people that surrounded us back then. *muah* Big kiss for you, Mina.

Back to the session. The brothers each had their own, very unique personalities. I loved interacting with them to try to get their true selves to show in front of the camera. And I dare say, I think the session was so successful because we were able to do that (check out the first picture below, can’t you just tell what they are like in person?) Tony and Mina both have a great sense of humor and I think that is reflected in how well their kids interact with each other and with their parents. I am so lucky to photograph beautiful families – beautiful on the inside and beautiful on the outside. Perfect.

Tony and Mina, here are some of my fave images from your session.

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The Price Family | Coronado Family Photographer

Meet the uber cool Price family! This gorgeous family of four drove down from Orange County for a family photo shoot in Coronado.

Oh my goodness! I had such a fun time with this family! Meko and Randy were so laid-back, so playful with the girls. The girls were a blast to photograph – they had such great energy! Big sister A. loved digging in the sand for shells, while little sister E. was thrilled to point out all of the trash cans along the walkways.

Here are a few favorites from the day, but I won’t show you my fave family shots because those are to be a surprise for all of Meko and Randy’s family and friends! Thanks guys – enjoy your sneak peek!

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Holiday Cards

Sending holiday cards  is truly one of my favorite traditions of the season.  Feast your eyes on these templates!  Aren’t they gorgeous and fun? *squeal*

These are now available to all my clients.  Which one is your fave?  Do you like the elegance and charm of the “Posh” Set?  Or do you prefer the bright kookiness of the “Holly Jolly” set?  How about the Anthropologie-inspired “Girly” set?  Email me with any questions and to place an order.

The “Posh” Set: Templates A – K

 

The “Holly Jolly” Set: Templates 1 – 6

 

The “Girly” Set: Templates I – III

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The Dibbles | San Diego Family Photographer

This post is about a super-duper cute family and two awesome photographers. And how we are all connected.

So, I was heading home from Jay Reilly’s birthday party and decided to stop by Leo Carrillo Ranch with my son. I stopped there because I had just checked out Tara Whitney’s blog and was amazed and inspired – which is what happens every time I visit her blog. She had photographed a family at Leo Carrillo. Jay is friends with Tara – he photographed her family.

Enter the Dibbles. Shea and Beth and their adorable young boys, A. and E. They are among my fave people on Earth. They are down to earth, funny, and very family oriented. So I took them to Leo Carrillo to explore, laugh, climb trees (we didn’t find any good ones to climb), and to capture their family in action.

Two amazing photographers. One adorable family. All connected along 6 Degrees of Separation continuum.

Enjoy this preview of your pictures, Shea and Beth!

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Susan and Her Boy | San Diego Family Photographer

I had the wonderful pleasure of meeting up with Susan and J. on Sunday. We had a blast exploring the gorgeousness that is Coronado. We met at their home, walked to the beach, chased some seagulls, got our toesies wet (that felt great!), and grabbed a bite to eat at their fave breakfast nook.

You just can’t beat this for a Sunday morning!

Waiting for and enjoying breakfast!

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Two Beautiful People | | San Diego Family Photographer

I photographed these two beautiful people back in September. They both have the most amazing eyes. So full of love!

Michelle is a wonderful friend of mine and a great photographer. She’ll be launching her website soon!

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Boys and Trains: The Pham Family – San Juan Capistrano Family Photographer

Sunday morning was wonderful! I got to spend it with the beautiful Pham family in San Juan Capistrano. I’ve known Joe and his amazing wife Mychele for well over a decade. We go way back – way back to the ol’ UCLA days. And even though we don’t have many opportunities to see each other on a regular basis, I feel that the friendship we formed many years ago is what makes it so easy to pick up exactly where we left off.

Oh, and let me introduce to you their adorable boys. J. and N. Aren’t they the cutest? They remind me a lot of my own boys, their ages are similar, their personalities are very similar, and their brotherly dynamic mirrors that of my boys almost to the tee. Let me leave it to the pictures to do the talking.

I hope you enjoy the pictures Joe and Mychele. I can’t wait to meet up with you again soon!

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The Schwank Family: Lifestyle Session | San Diego Family Photographer

I’ve been sitting here for the past 25 minutes wondering what I am going to write about this session. I can’t really put it into words. I can’t really even begin to explain how special and marvelous and beautiful this family is. Really. You can’t but help fall in love with them instantly.

Jennifer, Zak, big sis E. and little brother J. are incredible souls. It was my sincere honor to spend an afternoon with them documenting what they love best – spending time at home, playing with toys, baking cookies, and reading in bed. I absolutely 100% LOVE photographing lifestyle sessions! Documenting the everyday lives of families, capturing rituals, preserving memories – for me, that is the essence of photography.

Enough of my blabbering! Enjoy the pictures Schwank family! XOXO

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