Aiden's First Birthday

Little Aiden turned 1 today, and before you know it... all that party planning mom and dad did is over in a days work. I had to capture what a special day this was...
Thank you for having us, such a blessing to be around friends and family...




Little Charlie was a guest that was calling out to my camera... well if she could talk, that's what she'd be doing....

It's Here!!!

My Gallery Wrap Canvas is HERE!!! HOLLA!!! I'm so excited if you cannot tell by my writing. I am one happy Mama.



(the other order was for another client... I didn't have another child)

Family Photographer | Gift for Mom

I love that I've become friends with so many great people. I like to call my clients my friends, because that's what they've become. They are not just people or just clients. I would go above and beyond for my friends and I would go above and beyond for my clients.
Getting the family together for a photo for Mom is always hard. Hard with working families, families with kids, kids schedules, works schedules, blah blah blah...
This family pulled it off early. We had a day planned, everyone knew and I was Ready. Unfortunately, this lovely California whether was not... rain, rain, rain stopped, then rained again. So we had to re-schedule. The next time around we had some beautiful light, some natural photos and one happy mom/grandma.

Champion | Senior Photographer

Senior photos have taken a Turn... a Turn for the Better... Thank Goodness! The Girls Love these sessions and usually Rock them Out like Crazy, but the Boys have the "Are you Kidding Me" attitude and tend to make me feel really old and un-cool. LOL! I am not Old and I am still Cool... because... I captured who you were in that moment. I say that a lot with my photography, because I feel that what's important. I'm not going to ask you to do the chicken dance in front of my camera. I may do it, but who knows what I'll end up doing that day. If I can find time to be quiet during a shoot or stop making jokes that only make me laugh.. then I'd do the chicken dance...

Good ol Jacob here was willing to listen to me and make this all happen. He had a lot to show his the last few years in High School... Some Championships to be proud of along with a timid little Smile. I love that this is who he is...

New and ALL for ME

I took time out today to do something for myself. Due to lack of Wall Space in my house... well, Lack of ANY Space in my house... I wanted to update my ONE wall. I didn't want to make this a huge project, but I've been wanted a beautiful Gallery Wrap Canvas from my printing company. I wanted One Photo for One Wall.. Simple is my name.
I ended up by making this decision really difficult. My kids absolutely hated me by the end of this shoot, and Mom wasn't too happy with them either. Geesh! what a hard shoot... but at the end of the day, they are all that matters to me and I'm comfortable to not have to show their everyday lives to prove to anyone for everyone to see...













I LOVE my Cool Kiddos...

Mr. and Mrs. Vandermade

The sun is out and the breeze is mild. I exit my car with all my gear and take in a deep breath of salty sea air. Inhale. Exhale. It's going to be a good day. This is what I do. I am here to capture this Life Long Memory that's going to tell this story from here on out. That will one day be passed down to children and grandchildren. I take what I do Very Serious. Very.
The Wedding was held at the Pacific Edge Hotel in Laguna Beach. The Villa is breathtaking. I honestly imagined which room would be mine and then picked out my children's room as well. Had that been our home of course. Then I snapped out of it to see my cousin the Beautiful Bride. Tai looked Gorge. She had that brides glow goin on. She is a super fun girl, and I know Lenny is one Lucky guy to have her in his life. Lenny is honestly one of the kindest most humble person I've ever talked with... Don't let his big USC football Size scare you off... :)

It take a great team to make it all possible, and they made it happen...
Scarlet Sage Floral Design did an Amazing job with everything. It was absolutely stunning. Hair was done by Alyssa Lawler. She specializes in Weddings, Prom, Date Nights and Simple Relaxation. She can be reached at lawler.alyssa@yahoo.com
Dress was from Davids Bridal and Tux was from Friar Tux Shop. Brides lace bolero jacket was made by Lady Lion Couture. It was custom made just for the Bride and customer service couldn't have been better. Nice people who understand.
Let's not forget the center pieces. The conch shells came all the way from Florida from SeaShellWorld.com. Once again, working with such helpful people makes a world of difference.
After the ceremony, dinner shortly followed at the Beach House Restaurant. The food was to die for. Beautifully plated to a point where you were sad to mess it up. The taste was exquisite. Yes, I'm getting hungry as I blog...
This Simple, Intimate Day turned out Amazing. I was honored to have photographed it and honored to part of an Amazing Family. xoxoxo

Another Little Angel

So So So honored when a long time friend asked me to photograph her new baby girl. This was daughter number three and Daddy better watch out! All three girls as precious as can.
Newborns sessions are always different. Always. You never know what you're gonna get... I totally stole a Forrest Gump Quote right now... Yes I did. Ok. So, as I was saying, you never know if that little bundle of Joy is going to sleep, deep sleep, sleep and wake up sleep, not sleep, stare, move, lay still, lay still sleep and then wake up, scream, eat, poo, pee, sleep poo, sleep pee, OK. I think you get it. Newborn sessions take lots and lots of patients and when working with Life's little Miracles... How can you not be...

Baby Shower | Event Photographer

Not only did I get to document this families 3rd pregnancy Maternity Session, but I was also asked to photograph their baby shower as well. Everything was set up so beautifully by friends and family. Casino tables were also included along with a candy bar, catered food with an open bar. Yes this definitely takes the cake for a baby shower like No Other!