A Morning Walk

This morning I walked 2 miles. Uphill. If you know me, you know that I only walk to the mail box. On a good day. Oh, and that long walk at church on Sunday mornings when I have to park at the back of the parking lot! yeah, I'm THAT girl. So, this morning I'm asking myself...why am I doing this again?

Maybe it's because I was up for a good challenge...maybe it's the curiosity of the unknown. Maybe it's because I LOVE MY CLIENTS.

More on that story coming soon.

In the meantime, here is a sneak peek of the amazing Marissa and her senior session. Isn't she a picture of beauty from the inside out?

Easter Blessings

For me, Easter is the most beautiful day of the year. Rain or shine, we spring out of bed for Easter as we celebrate our faith, redemption, and being thankful for all things.

This year our day began at church as always. But instead of a traditional ham dinner with our extended family we decided to try something a little different. Sushi. All-you-can-eat sushi at a sweet little spot in Corona. The kids loved it. They actually eat sushi with chopstick training wheels! So, to add to our already spontaneous afternoon, we drove down the street where I talked the kids into a mini photo shoot.

It's days like these that remind me the importance to document my kids as much as possible. They are growing fast and will soon be taller than me. I want to freeze time and remember them just as they are, right now. Savannah - talented and quick to learn. Isaiah - curious and observant. And Bella - creative and entertaining. I love them all, they are my blessings.




Isaiah, Savannah, and Bella.


Happy Monday!

Little Kisses

Introducing Little Kisses! Most of you are already familiar with the Kiss Wedding Books in my product line which I recently posted about here.

The Little Kisses are mini versions of the Kiss Wedding Book. They are offered in a 4x4 size and are covered with genuine leather as the larger books. These mini books are perfect for keeping at your workplace, carrying in your purse, or gifting them to your bridesmaids.



These Little Kisses also come with the no gutter lay flat quality you will see in the larger book.



As seen in the leather color swatches, there are seven hot colors to choose from...


Click here to see the larger 10x10 Kiss Wedding Books! Kiss Books are offered in three sizes: 8x8, 10x10, 12x12.

Spring Cleaning for the Heart

This past weekend I had a chance to clean and organize my side of the closet and boy was Robert happy I did. Shoes, sweaters, and even empty camera gear boxes took up unnecessary space. A quick straightening up and moving things around is usually all I normally do. But this time I realized it needed a good spring cleaning. So, I cleaned.

For the past couple of months now, I have been searching my heart to realize that I have been doing the same thing inwardly...feeling a sense of busyness while others are talking...moving priorities around...quickly straightening situations when I could.

Today is the first week of Spring and I ready for a fresh new season for not only my closet, but for my daily life and the awesome people who are in it.

And speaking of awesome people - I found this old picture of my good friend, Dawn Malone. When I started out in this business Dawn encouraged me and gave me many opportunities to grow as a photographer. She rocks.



2007.

Pelican Hill Newport Beach Wedding | Joe and Cassie

For Joe and Cassie, their wedding day was truly heaven on earth. The warm sun above us as we witnessed an intimate ceremony under a majestic gazebo, atop a hill over looking the Pacific Ocean. Pelican Hill Resort in Newport Beach to be exact. Absolutely stunning. I'll say it again, stunning!

Such a perfect location for Joe and Cassie to celebrate a new chapter of life together, among their family and friends. Cassie shared with me how there would be no garter toss, cake cutting, or dance floor. Just a small group of family and close friends. Simple and classy, just like everything I've learned about them. What more can I say?

Congratulations Joe and Cassie, it was an honor to capture your story through my lens.

Click HERE for SLIDESHOW to view more photos.




Laughter is my favorite expression to photograph on a wedding day. I could watch a bride and groom crack-up and laugh together the whole day. It's THAT cool.







Our view at sunset of the Pelican Hill Wedding Gazebo from the dinner reception. I told you it was stunning.

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.