Lupus Awareness 1 Year Cake Smash: Southern California Baby Photographer

When this little girl's Aunt came to me with her idea for a surprise cake smash I knew I had to do it! Layla just turned one and her mom has been in ICU for a year now due to pregnancy induced lupus. She has missed out on her baby girl's whole first year of life. Layla's Aunt had an idea that she wanted to have a lupus themed session with purple and butterflies since these are the symbols for lupus. I thought that was such a beautiful idea and a precious gift for Layla's parents.

Layla was seriously the easiest baby I have ever photographed. I mean, she was so happy and smiley I didn't even have to work hard! Well we did have Grandma there to help ;)

 Please share this post with all your friends and family to raise awareness for Lupus. And please keep this family in your prayers and ask God to watch over them and provide healing to her mom. 

The Princess and the Frog: Southern California Child Photographer

A few months back I had the idea to buy a pretty sparkly dress for my daughter and take princess pictures of her in a forest. I got the dress, she had the crown and we were ready to go. Lately I haven't been too stressed to find the "perfect" location because I am learning it isn't about the location, but rather the subject, theme, lighting, mood, and composition. The location is only a small part of the photo and I am also learning how to use a small location and make it beautiful. These were taken in my front yard! Seriously. My front yard is nothing to really look at, but at the right angle I was able to give the illusion of a forest. The frog was an after thought and something I added in right before we went outside to shoot. Then, the princess and the frog photo series was born.
 This is just the start of my fairy tale series. I want to photograph other little girls as all the other princesses in an outdoor setting to create beautiful and magical images. If you are interested in booking me for these or any other of your family photos please contact me 760-885-5667.
Thank you!

 This is the first one I edited and then I thought I'd put some wings on her to see how it looked. I think I like it :)

I've got a CRUSH on you: Southern California Child Photographer

Here are the two different sets being offered for this years Valentine shoots. The dates have already been posted for next week so if you want a spot please contact me. T-shirts are made by me! I have extra crush soda's for your photo shoot too! Enjoy :)

Tiny Dancer: Southern California Child Photographer

Here is the first photo shoot after getting my camera back. Tess let me take some pictures of her and she was actually excited and cooperated quite nicely. I think they turned out adorable of my little ballerina. :)