Anni Bananni...

I can say this over and over again, but They Grow TOO Fast. I can't believe how grown up she looks in these photos. I was trying something new out this day and thought she'd make the perfect candidate. Starting some new things with my photography were I can kinda choose the location, clothing, and style. Lots of Fun for Me and hopefully the results are lots of fun for You!

Hot Hula Auntie

I've got One Hot Auntie... She is a group/personal trainer and runs many fitness programs all over. We can all see that fitness is her passion... I wish it was mine. She was recently on America's Next top Model teaching her Hot Hula Classes and I'm sure you will be hearing and seeing lots more about her programs. You can visit her web site as well at anna-rita.com

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One Cute Boy...

Since birth he's had people compliment him a lot. Hoping this doesn't go to his head, but he is so dang cute. He tends to be in his own world and sees nothing wrong with that. I love that he can make me smile even when I'm trying my hardest to be serious. I love that he can play any sport he attempts. In a way I kinda love that he doesn't fully understand certain things yet, but he thinks he does. I love that he is so strong willed, because we are who we are for a reason. I love that he's MINE and at times he may be a challenge, I would NEVER change him for ANYTHING...

My BEAR...

I was just playing around with my camara lens this day and thought i'd grab a cute kid... which happend to be my bear. I think with him being my middle child, he's grown so so fast, and it makes me sad. I'm so happy I took these this day, just so I can look at them any time I want... I love him so...

LADY....

Hard to believe how fast Our "LADY" has grown. She dresses her self 80% of the time, and I thought today called for a little photo shoot. She knows what to do in front of the camera and loves every minute of it. She made every facial expression she knew of in five minutes... so I just kept shootin away and thinking what a fun little girl I have... I am so blessed!

twins, cousins, twins...

So this shoot I did a while ago, but still one of my favorites. I was lucky enough to meet this family the day of the shoot. Growing up I was somewhat obsessed with TWINS. I had to have twin dolls, twin My Little Ponies and even friends that were twins in school. I then grew up babysitting twins and now get to photograph Twins. Lucky for me this family had two sets of them... LOVE IT. I didn't post their individuals, but this group shot says it all.

Beauty...

This shoot was actually not planned at all. I ended watching Avea and her brother this day and wanted to do some First Birthday photos. Avea was turning one and I wanted to give her mom these photos to remember. I know I remember doing some newborn shots of her the day they brought her home. Now I can't believe it's been a year... CRAZY how fast time goes by...

New Faces, New Places...

I have so much fun meeting new people. You get to make new friends on every shoot. How cool is that? I had the pleasure to meet this family on the day of their shoot. We had sent e-mails back and forth from our blackberry(busy people) to try and work this out. The RAIN was our main concern. Thank goodness it was beautiful out and everything worked out perfect.

Oh Baby...

It's always so exciting to get a phone call about a Maternity Shoot. Once I book that date, my mind fills with ideas. With most of my photo shoots, my mind really does the work when we meet that day... but with a Maternity photo shoot there's only so much you can do with a cute Belly. I do however get a pretty good idea that day of what kind of photos you're gonna get... Your personality really shows and so it will in the photos.... even the "Belly" ones.

So for this shoot I show up and am greeted by the sweetest couple ever. New baby (obviously) on the way with Mommy who can NOT get more Beautiful. Seriously ... one can only wish to look this great 8 months pregnant. We set up with Dads help (thank you).. and get to shootin. I couldn't help but think how much I really miss having a Pregnant Belly (not the one you're left with afterwords.... lol), and how exciting it is to bring home a New Baby! Auhhhhh .... Ok .... I'm out of La la land now..... So ya, this was fun fun fun... I love these photos and hope to see the new arrival...

{SPORTS}

So I'm starting to do Athlete Photo Shoots. It' s not your typical School Photos... It shows way more than that, and it's really fun. I like to say it's a combination of "Who you are... and What you DO" ... I think these photos show both those qualities. I'd say mostly parents of High School Students call and ask about these shoots, but any age and any sport would be just as cool...(hmmm maybe I should do one with my boys... ya I'll get to that) Anyway, if you have any questions about these shoots or know of someone interested ... Just ASK....

{Cousins}

Sometimes it's just nice to show a preview of some of the shoots I do. I don't show all my work... I like to leave that up to my clients.

This was a cousins shoot that actually went kinda fast. Good friends of our family, with kids running everywhere.... Including Mine! I swear I thought my kids were going to be in the background of half these photos, until I noticed them M.I.A. (missing in Action)... but what do you expect when you're at a park? The cousins however, just wanted this to be done with. A few arguments + A little crying = Really Cute SHOTS! OK, now Let's go EAT.... ha ha ha

My Niece

I was so Happy to finally get some shots of my Niece. Not only is she an only child, but she is the oldest Grandchild as well. There are a total of 8 grandkids and one on the way (not me)... she always has plenty to do when she is with her two Aunties and we love her so much...

Together...

These days it's hard to get the whole family together. Everyone on different schedules, living in different cities, not to mention plenty of other things going on in between. Some how this Amazing family pulled it off and I'm so glad it worked out. These were taken on such beautiful property, that it was never an issue on where to take the photo. They were so "Real" as a family that I felt totally comfortable. The thing I like best about meeting new families is that for that hour or so, I get time with Just Them. It's such a short time, but these photos sure show a lot about them. Thank you so much for making me a part of this...

{Intense}

Some may know their story, and some may not... I used the word "INTENSE" to describe not one feeling, but many. The word "Intense" alone has many definitions. I felt this family had many definitions. I was so HAPPY to be a part of that. When asked to photograph this family, I felt a bit nervous. All I could think about was "I hope to capture these memories". The day arrived and so I drove to their house with the youngest daughter (who is actually best friends with my neice and happen to spend the night that night), which was great because I didn't even have to print out directions to the house. I had my own little navigation. I arrive there to be greeted by Hugs and Smiles. I had a GREAT (not good, but GREAT) feeling about this day. I was no longer nervous, I felt uplifted and positive. I KNEW these were gonna be Great! We shot our first set at their home (beautiful home). Then drove to a park near by that I never even knew about. All I kept thinking was "these girls are FUN". I don't think I've ever been around all of them at the same time, but wish I was around this more often. My thoughts behind the lens ran wild. Being behind the lens was "INTENSE".

{Boys will be Boys}

So I've decided to start with my most recent photos just taken. I got out of my town for this shoot which is nice. You get to see places you've never seen before and this place was beautiful. Full of old shops, brick buildings, small alley ways, ocean views, but yet full of hills (good thing I wore boots). I got a little head start knowing this family because her sister is a really good friend of mine. Although we had never met before, I somehow felt I knew them. Very nice to finally put a face to the name though. From the moment I met these boys, I knew they were "ALL BOY". I felt quite at home having two boys myself. It was just a day after the rain which made the sky beautiful, the air crisp, the grass wet, and the hills MUDDY... When we were done with the shoot, I actually saw DAD walk off with my boots to go clean them for me... WOW... No one has ever cleaned my shoes before. Very Fun Shoot, but clean boots... come on, what can be better than that?