At home

I remember how Samantha explained that she wanted family photos taken at their home and just letting the kids be themselves. I love portrait sessions like this! I remember it rained the night before our morning appointment, but by the time I arrived, the clouds disappeared and the sun shined down on the Storelli Family. It was perfect for a backyard family portrait session. And they have an awesome backyard.

Samantha thank you for inviting me to photograph your beautiful family and welcoming me to your home! That was a fun morning.

I'm back!

I was going through photos from last year's portrait sessions when I realized I hadn't posted anything to the blog since last summer! The more I flipped through the jpg's, the more I felt the need to get caught up. There are SO MANY collections of photos that I want to share because the images alone tell their own story. So, let's start with the Bolivar Family! These images are from over a year ago, but it feels like it was yesterday.

Lena and Rene, thank you so much for having me photograph your beautiful family. You guys are so sweet and I remember having a great time that afternoon.

Happy kiddos

It usually takes people a little bit of time to warm up to the camera. It’s no problem. It’s actually pretty common and I expect it.

However, the Borgomini kids showed me otherwise. I don’t know how Michelle prepared her children during the drive up to Mission Ranch to meet me, but they were ready for some pictures! And when I say ready, they were READY, like they couldn’t have been any more ready than they were! Love it.

I loved spending the afternoon with these kiddos. They were so full of life and just really in the moment. Their energy was contagious and I found myself so excited and happy right with them.

That was you in there

Let me start off by saying I wish I would have had some maternity photos taken. With each maternity session I do, I repeatedly kick myself for being so stubborn back then and not having any baby-belly photos taken. I think I may have a few images of my pregnant self somewhere, but none like the expectant mother/goddess photos that grace the pages of my website.

So when Seante mentioned that she wanted to have maternity photos taken, and that she had never done it before with the older children, I was so happy to do this for her. Years from now, she can pull these photos out, point to her baby-belly, and tell her little boy or girl, that was you in there.

The Fashionista

She arrived at her shoot looking absolutely adorable and just ready to shine in front of the camera. I gave her mom the thumbs up for putting together her outfits and she immediately corrected me…. “Cali put her outfits together herself...”. Great job Cali!

So much fun spending the afternoon with this sweet girl. Her personality just shined in front of the camera and I’m so happy I was able to capture her spirit. Love that little sunkissed face of hers!