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Great Kids! | Murrieta Family Photographer

October 17th, 2011

This is such a sweet family that I had the joy of spending some time with last week. They laughed with me (or maybe at me?!) all through the session. I especially loved how I could make Hannah totally crack up! She’s such a loving little girl.

While I know that the “regular photos” of kids giving hugs is what we put up on our walls, I love taking and having the photos of kids playing and being real. Even as they’re tackling each other, you can see how much fun these brothers have together and how much they love each other.

Allison was such a huge help to me during the session! As I was showing the smaller kids what I wanted them to do, she would pose with me to help them. Can you come along on my other shoots?! Plus, she’s beautiful!!

Okay, I know I’m supposed to show the next one in color, but for some reason, I just love this one in black and white!

What will they do when this smart older sister goes to college someday?? I think they’re going to miss her a TON!

Thanks E&M for asking me to capture these memories for you. You have four FANTASTIC kids!!

Posted in Photography | Tags: children, Family, Murrieta

Henry at 5 months | Murrieta Baby Photographer

October 12th, 2011

I was so excited to meet little Henry and take his first official photo session! He is such a happy little baby. It was so easy to coax his smiles out – and as you can see he usually laughed at me too! Yes, Henry, I’m sure I do look funny.

We opted to do Henry’s session outdoors at a park, that way we could also get some natural “outdoorsy” shots too. Henry isn’t really sitting up on his own yet, but you could have fooled me with this next image. I think we caught him at just the right moment.

I also think he looks super cute lounging in his basket, though . . .

We wrapped up with a few family photos.

Thanks C&K! Henry is so precious and it was a joy to meet your family!!

Posted in Photography | Tags: Baby, children, Family, Hemet, Murrieta

Billy & Kaila | Murrieta Wedding Photographer ~ part 1

October 9th, 2011

After over a year and a half of being engaged, Billy and Kaila were so excited to be MARRIED last week! When I met them during our engagement session (part one and part two), I saw what a great couple they are and how much they care for each other. One their wedding day they absolutely glowed with happiness and excitement to be together. They just knew that they were marrying their best friend.

Billy & Kaila chose to have a sweet & small informal ceremony with their family and close friends. We got to shoot these photos right after the ceremony and it couldn’t have been at a better time of day. The lighting and the location was perfect. I’m excited to photograph their big formal wedding ceremony in Coronado this summer!

Kaila was such a gorgeous bride!!!

My husband thinks this one should be printed as a 20×30 on canvas and mounted in a gallery. I just love the beautiful environment where we got to take these!!