I had the privilege of photographing Baby M for her newborn portrait session.
She was just the sleepiest sweetest little baby. I'm pretty sure that Baby M poses for oil paintings when not posing for newborn portrait sessions. That's my theory, anyway.
Thank you, Mat and Teresa, for trusting me to photograph your lovely family.
More images to come...
Thinking of all my awesome dad clients today, who have dressed up, entertained older siblings, offered to help me move my equipment, or just patiently hung out while I focused on mommy and baby.
Wishing all fathers, new and old, a Happy Father's Day!
(And, of course, to my husband... thank you for watching our kids while I go off to follow my passion and do what I love! You are the backbone to our family and I love you!)
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas.*
More to come...
I had the wonderful opportunity to photograph this lovely family. How sweet are these boys?
More to come...
I can't wait to share more of this maternity portrait session!
Rob and Tes, thank you for being so gorgeous!
A year ago, I photographed this beautiful baby girl. Happy birthday, Baby L. Your mommy and daddy and big brothers love you to the moon and back!
I had the very special pleasure of meeting R and his lovely family today. Have you ever seen a cooler 2 year old kid?
Congratulations on your baptism, R!
More to come...
Baby R was absolutely perfect during his newborn baby portrait session. Surrounded by so much love from his family, he fell asleep whenever he was cradled.
"For all the things my hands have held, the best by far is you." - Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness
Rob and Tes, thank you for allowing me to photograph your sweet baby boy!
Merry Christmas Eve eve, everyone! Here are some of my favorite images from Baby G's newborn portrait session.
I often wonder what babies think and dream about.
I bet Baby G was dreaming about his parents... or his cat siblings. Baby G was and still is the smileyest baby I have ever met... it could be a word!
Photographing newborn babies brings me so much joy. I love their tiny eyelashes and pouty lips.
Is there anything better?
Emily and Eric, thank you for allowing me to photograph your newborn baby boy!
With that, I wish everyone a very lovely and Merry Christmas and holiday season!
Cakes and tutus are so much fun. Baby F is turning one!
Baby E was in the studio for her newborn portrait session. 
She was such a beautiful newborn baby and was most content when held in her parents' arms. Snug as a bug in a rug.
This image of Tom always makes my heart smile. At Liz's maternity portrait session, Liz and Tom specifically indicated to me that they did not want any kissing pictures. But, of course, Baby E was just too irresistible!
I absolutely love mother and daughter images. There is nothing more beautiful.
I think Baby E has her mama's sweet smile.
Tom and Liz, thank you so much for allowing me to photograph your sweet baby girl!
I met Emily during our first year of law school. In those 3 years, we went through a lot together (I was going to list some of those things, but I'm still slightly too traumatized to talk about it). Emily is good peeps. She is perpetually happy and encouraging and beautiful, inside and out. Seriously. She's super smart... and she's gorgeous. Like, just look at her.
But she has a goofy, geeky side too... which probably explains why we are friends.
We attended eachother's weddings and I am honored that she chose me to photograph her maternity portraits.
We met up on the gorgeous, sunny (was it windy?) beaches of Monterey. The timing was perfect. I found her and Eric, just strolling along the path as the sun set behind them. How lucky is that?
Eric and Emily are the perfect match. I am so happy to know both of them.
Emily and Eric, thank you for trusting me to photograph you during this exciting time in your lives. But more importantly, thank you, Emily, for being such a good friend throughout all of these years!
Not too long ago, I was privileged to photograph Baby N for her 1 year birthday. She is the daughter of real life heroes: a fire chief and a fire dispatcher. Baby N is also a beauty, much like her mama and big sister.
Thinking of you guys!
Baby P had a smash with his cake!
I am so thankful to have met Stephanie. She is sweet and elegant and made a gorgeous mama-to-be. I can't wait to see her again and meet her baby girl!
Baby G came into the studio for his newborn portrait session. He was the cutest, from his head to his little toes.
Wishing my dad, my husband, my clients, and all the incredible fathers a very happy Father's Day this year!
Liz and Tom were expecting a baby girl in about a month so they came into my studio for Liz's maternity portrait session. We started a bit early to have Liz's make-up and hair done by Audrey, a wonderful local make-up artist and a new mom herself!
Liz was a dream to work with; she was organized, responsive to my wardrobe suggestions, and trusted me to try some new concepts I had been working on.
Oh, and she is simply beautiful!
I love this image of Tom because you can tell the love he has for his ladies.
Liz was so serene and lovely, awaiting her baby girl's arrival. Pregnancy is such a finite and extraordinary time, which is why maternity portrait sessions hold a special place in my heart.
Liz and Tom, thank you so much for allowing me capture these moments for you and for your baby girl to look back on someday.
Make-up and Hair by: Audrey Mendoza
I dedicate this post to my strong, beautiful mom who is always watching over me;
my loving and thoughtful mother-in-law who goes out of her way to take care of us;
and all the mothers out there, family and friends, clients, and strangers with whom I exchange understanding nods when I'm out and about,
who are strolling, sprinting--or, in my case--stumbling, on this path of motherhood alongside me.
Happy Mother's Day.
I am so excited to finally share these images of Baby D. Throughout the past year, I have had the amazing opportunity to photograph Baby D from his newborn days through his first birthday!
Baby D was one of the first babies to be photographed in my new studio space. Pat and Carol (and Carol's mom), were so gracious and patient as I photographed little Baby D in his first week out of the womb.
Although it was over a year ago, I vividly remember Baby D's newborn portrait session. It was cold out that day. Pat spent a lot of time entertaining Baby D's big sister. Carol was totally prepared with wardrobe changes, hair pins, and a packed lunch. And Carol's lovely mother sat right next to me, making funny faces so that we could capture this image.
I will always think back on Baby D's newborn session with fond memories. (I still can't get over how little Meadow looks in this photograph!)
It is extraordinary how much babies grow that first year.
By month 6 (well, technically 7), Baby D was sitting and smiling...
... and sitting in a basket.
All cute babies should be carried around in baskets decorated with balloons, don't you agree? I love Baby D's gummy smile in this image.
By his 1 year portrait session, Baby D was standing!
And walking!
And carrying heavy objects around!
I don't think I have ever seen a one year old baby eat his cake with a fork and spoon, but Baby D is a proper little man.
"Who, me?"
To Pat, Carol, Meadow and Baby D, thank you for trusting me to capture this year of your family's story. It was so rewarding seeing your children grow and I am deeply, incredibly, truly honored!
