The Little Things

My morning began busy like most other mornings of the week. Music on...coffee brewing...kids asking me trivia questions...all at the same time. But this time it was different. The birds were chirping louder, the golden rays shining in more brightly through the window, and the air...well, warmer. I want to remember this day and be thankful.

So, today I am thankful for the little things. All of them. For a husband who lets me wear his slippers around the house. For my kids who share their tell all secrets with me. For the green grass in our backyard that Bella rolls herself on. And the freedom to blog about it.

But please, no more trivia questions.


Happy Friday!

C28 Concert | Temecula, CA

I am frequently asked how my journey first began as a photographer. To be honest, I have been traveling down this road for a long time. I just didn't know it. Taking pictures of friends in high school, then documenting my mission trip to Brazil, and later attempting to catch the milestones of my three toddlers growing up. All through the lens of my camera.

And finally, volunteer ministry.

The C28 Outreach concert events have been a really special way for me to volunteer and give back to my community. It's an event my family and I look forward to each year as we come away so blessed. This is where I started to really enjoy my craft.


Press Play Band






December Radio Band









Seventh Day Slumber Band




There was an alter call given at the end of the night where several people came forward for prayer. Afterward, there was literature handed out.






It's always cool to see the SDS or Seventh Day Slumber guys including their Bass player Josh Schwartz, who is a past client of mine from my first wedding season in 2007.


Many thanks to the bands and ministry partners who participated at this event despite the cold weather and rescheduling of dates due to last week's heavy rain storm. Air1 Radio, C28 stores, and Rallys For Christ, just to name a few. YOU ROCK.

Kissbook Goodness

My first experience attending a wedding photographer convention was at WPPI in Las Vegas. It was described to me as the super bowl of the wedding photography industry. I remember walking the trade show floors filled with wall to wall booths of album company vendors from all shapes and sizes. With each page I turned and book I inspected there was only one book company that remained practical to me in every way.

KISS Wedding Books has been the perfect fit for my business. I'll share with you a few images of David and Becky's wedding album that I recently delivered.


Below, is a 10x10 size album with 40 pages. These pages are 2mm thick.


Made of 100% natural full grain leather and delivered in a special swanky designed cloth dust cover.



Shown below, in the center of the book there are no gutters. Just a beautiful lay flat quality.


Albums are available in three sizes and seven colors. Simple.
Shown below is 'Smoldering Brown' leather goodness.

There are seven swatches of different colors shown in my post here.

And the truth is...I really didn't have to go all the way to Las Vegas to find KISS, the company is based right here in Southern California. Sweet.

A Birthday Blessing

Someone once said to me that grace is like getting something you don't deserve. For the past 15 years I have been on the receiving end of what I can only describe as a cup that continually over flows. Robert gives and gives...then he gives some more.

Robert supports me as a creative artist, he cheers me on when I take risks, and lovingly counsels me when I need it most. My business would not exist without his partnership.

Dear Robert,
wishing you a birthday cup filled to top and spilling over with blessings returned to you a hundred fold for all that you do, all that you are, and all that you GIVE.

This is our silly self portrait taken in front of a deli mirror in lower Manhattan, New York.

Splish Splash

With the clouds and rain come the pitter patter of little feet splashing around in almost every puddle within reach of her Disney size 13 shoes. At least they're her backyard shoes and outfit. Go, run, splash I tell her. She's only little for a short time...




In other news, I'm looking forward to shooting today at the C28 Concert in Temecula. Come on out today if you dare to brave the rainy weather. I'll be the girl with the camera having the bad hair day pitter pattering through the puddles in my Converse.

EDIT: Due to rain the concert has been rescheduled for next Saturday March 6th, full line up. See you there.

Cap and Gown

If I had to close my eyes and picture her, this is the expression I would imagine. Marissa is the girl with the smile. The really big smile. The kind of smile that is contagious. The sort of smile that makes your heart smile.

I had the opportunity to photograph our friend Marissa for a graduation project and this is her sneak peak for what is to come.

Etiwanda Gardens Wedding | George and Sarah

George and Sarah were married at Etiwanda Gardens. Such a fabulous couple whose hearts were ready to burst with happiness on their wedding day. And when they chose to have a "first look" in order to allow for pictures to be taken before the ceremony, my heart was filled with happiness too. It was a warm winter afternoon as the sunlight was beautiful and love was in the air!

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The "first look".





Sarah, you are gorgeous!





What every hip and cool groom needs to complete his tuxedo...a black pair of PF Flyers!

A beautiful cake with a very cool cake smashing moment, YES!
George and Sarah, may you live, love, and laugh for many years together.