May
12
2014
These photos are from one of our trips to the North Shore of Oahu. A great friend sets up these photo sessions for families that call this amazing place home. Can’t you just tell from their happy grins!!?
I’ve had blogging on my to-do list for what felt like a week. When I sat down to write this I realized it had been a month since I posted anything new. Oops. Man, how time flies! We just finished Spring Break and with all the 80 degree days we’ve been spending time at the beach, at the pool, barbequing. I feel like we’re getting a jump-start on summer. Not that I’m complaining!
This photo session was out in Trabuco Canyon. It’s one of my new favorite spots. I’ve mentioned my childhood in Montana, so it’s no surprise that I’m drawn to rustic. But, then mix in some mustard flowers. LOVE.
Also love this sweet little family and the new addition they’ll be welcoming in a few short months…
Photographing newborns is such an intimate session. I love having a slow two hours to spend with each family. I’m not running around like I do at outdoor sessions with families. The pace is slow and patience is key. Especially when it comes to involving older siblings. I’ve written about how to photograph newborns with their siblings here and more newborn tricks of the trade here. But, sometimes, they just make it totally easy on me and do everything I nicely ask. 🙂 Either way, getting photographs of a new family is so rewarding and one of my favorite parts of my job.
If you’ve never had portraits with your children, this is the perfect opportunity. I’ve scouted the most amazing location…it’s peaceful, idyllic and just about perfect. I’m offering 30 minute sessions (instead of the normal 20) for $100 and a free digital image to the first four that sign up and pay for their session. I wanted to include some extra time here because, really it truly is gorgeous! Now, even though this is the perfect session for moms….you can also book it for just the kids or the whole family!
The sessions will be held in Trabuco Canyon on April 26. I’ll start with 3:30 (filled), 4:00, 4:30, 5:00 (filled) and 5:30. To secure your spot, either pay through square (all your info will come to me an email) or you can call or email (contact buttons on the left.)
Mar
20
2014
This sweet little one was born in December and I went to her bright and airy home in Newport Beach to do her photo session. There’s something about lots of white (so fresh!) and skin that’s only 7 days old (even fresher!).
Today, I’m headed out with some cute kids to scout. It’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day tasks of running a business. I get weighed down by the mundane, so this little experience of looking for new places that inspire me puts the wind back in my sail. I can’t wait to share new places with you that will have you ooohing and ahhing right along with me!
// This photo was recently taken at a commercial child photography session in Orange County.
It’s special when grandparents are able to be at a photo session. Not only do they get to make lasting memories with their grandkids, but they have been through parenthood. They’ve seen it all. So, they add a laid-back vibe that is wonderful when things can stressful trying to get little ones to cooperate.
If the grandparents are going to be in town (or they already live here) consider adding them to your photo session. It’ll make your life a whole lot easier. And, you get the added bonus of photographing them with their grand kids. Hello, perfect present!
//recent family photography session in Laguna Beach
Mar
17
2014
“When life is sweet, say thank you and celebrate. And when life is bitter, say thank you and grow.”
― Shauna Niequist, Bittersweet: Thoughts on Change, Grace, and Learning the Hard Way
Such a poignant reminder that when life is less than ideal, not only do we need to cope, but we need to grow. After a particularly rough week, I was happy to have a weekend with good photo sessions. People that love each other and let me in to capture it all.
**If you are interested in a couch photo session, I have a few spots left on March 30. Email or call to sign up. (Contact buttons on the left.)
Hey! It’s been awhile since I’ve been back at the store. Christmas was a loooong time ago. This the upcoming photo sessions, I painted a backdrop with fresh colors that highlight spring. I’m loving chambray for boys against the backdrop, and all the fun Easter dresses will look amazing too!
Here’s how it works…head into Rascals to Rebels and make a minimum $50 purchase. Then you’ll be able to sign up for a 15 minute session. (Can’t make it in? Call the store to purchase a $50 gift card and they’ll sign you up over the phone. You can shop at your convenience and still save your spot.) I’ll be at the store on April 5 from 1-3pm and April 6 from 11am to 1pm doing the mini-sessions. It’s for kids 12 and under with a maximum of 3 kids per session. A few days later you’ll be proofing your images online and ordering what you like! Easy as that and you get them back in time for Easter.
I love when all the starts align. Carmen, the owner of Hip at Heart, emailed me about booking a last minute session in December. We coordinated our schedules and I was able to fit her in before one of my previously booked sessions at a rural park. We were texting as she was driving and I was telling her the grass was still a little wet. At the last minute we ditched the park plan and met in the parking lot of a Jewish synagogue.
The result was nothing short of perfection…the casually chic get-up was able to shine with the simple background. Not only was everything aesthetically pleasing, the kids were as sweet as can be. We hugged it out in the parking lot with hopes to do it again soon!
