Josh Holley

I had the privilege to photograph an up and coming solo artist, Josh Holley, for the cover of his debut CD release titled Avenue. Josh contacted me after his original photographer injured his hand in a sudden accident days before the shoot was scheduled. I was happy to meet with Josh and fill in to get the job done. Here are a few of my favorites...

Josh Holley
Avenue

Jose and Samantha Engaged!

They are genuine, down to earth, and simply in love with each other. Jose and Samantha met in their local church soon after Samantha came from the north to southern California to study at Biola University.

I recently walked the store fronts in downtown Whittier with Jose and Samantha where they happily pointed out there favorite hangout spots and shared their wedding plans over a cup of coffee. We started shooting and made our way into the candy store, Village Sweets. We made sure to stop in and taste all the goodness of red licorice, taffy, and gourmet vanilla nut candy apples since Jose and Samantha know the owners personally. The shop owners were so happy for the lucky couple that they encouraged our short sweet tooth visit to be a memorable photo session. And it was!

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At Village Sweets, you can find all your favorite childhood candy from ring pops to candy necklaces! So fun!





How cute, Jose proposed to Samantha again...this time with a Ring Pop!



Jose and Samantha, thanks again for all the sweets and treats. I am so excited to document your wedding day this summer!

A New Year

Hello 2009! It only took me 14 days to think about how to approach this new year. I thought of immediately posting my new resolutions for all to read but was not inspired to list such grand changes in my life.

Instead I have had a couple of weeks to think about the little things that matter and if I could make these more practical resolutions in my daily life.

Like not interrupting Robert when he talks, reading books to Isaiah and Bella more, and taking my vitamins which taste so blah. Or really listening to Savannah when she randomly explains her reasoning as to why she likes this rock band over that one. I guess less of me and more of others is the bottom line.

So here I am at the beginning of this new year, excited to see where my photography will take me, what clients I will meet, and most of all, how those "little things" will make BIG changes in the days ahead.

Here's to an awesome 2009.


Harlem, New York 2008.
My friend and videographer shot this image of me while we covered a Rallys For Christ non-profit ministry event in a Harlem neighborhood park.
Thanks guys!

Merry Christmas

Isaiah, Jeanette, Robert, Bella and Savannah. 2008.

Christmas Eve

It's busy in our house today as we prepare to host Christmas Day with our families and come together to celebrate our Christ's birth! Tonight we are so blessed to attend a Christmas Eve service in which Savannah will participate in as she sings with her kids choir group. We are so proud of her!

Have a Merry Christmas Eve to you all, have a safe night!

Savannah Turns 12

Savannah turned 12 years old today and I think I'm going to cry. It's the wonder years now. No really, Savannah is wise beyond her years and I want to value this time where everything in her life involves singing, girlfriends, sci-fi books, purple converse, and Jonas Brothers. Yes, Jonas Brothers, can't get rid of those boys.

Happy 12th Birthday Savannah!

Macbook Pro

I used to wonder what the big deal was with these Mac's, I mean a computer is a computer right? WRONG. Since the start of my business and having to rely and use a computer for more than just email and online shopping, I have slowly realized that there is much more convenience to a Mac than I thought. I would explain in more detail if I could but I would not know where to even start! For now, let's just say I have finally crossed over to the DARK SIDE.