Grow With Me Session // Dominic turns 7 months

Gorgeous Outdoor Maternity Session // Sneak Peek

Justin & Hannah are Expecting!

We are excited to be welcoming baby Samuel soon.  Be sure to follow us on Facebook to find out  on when their entire session is featured on our blog.  

Los Angeles Family Portraits // Speirs Family

We had the opportunity to spend some time with the beautiful Speirs Family.  I love it when you meet a family for the first time and have so much fun on the session that you become friends and it feels like we have known one another for years.  This was exactly what happened with our session with Travis, Amy and their adorable daughter Harley.  As most sessions begin, Harley was a little shy and surely wasn't sure about the lady calling her name & making faces behind a camera. As we spent a bit more time together, Harley's playful and loving personality shined naturally and we became the best of friends.  

The above photo has got to be one of my most favorites.  We asked the amazing family to take a short stroll together, as Chris and I stayed back a bit to capture their moments together, Harley looked back at me and said "C'mon, let's go!" as she told her mommy that she wanted me to come along.  My heart melts as this image takes me back each time to her beautiful and contagious laughter, as a carefree little princess.

Travis, Amy and Harley, words cannot express how grateful we are to have been able to capture moments with your beautiful family.  We look forward to seeing Harley continue to grow more and more beautifully and hope we can see one another real soon.

Harley, you + me = hide and seek friends forever. 

Yamashiro Family - Part II // SURPRISE!

You may remember the Yamashiro Ohana from our previous post, go check them out again here. We couldn't wait to share part two of our session with you.  You see when planning our session together, Jennifer. the family's first grandchild, wanted to surprise her grandparents with their news that her & her hubby Ryan were going to be expecting.   As we discussed a few fun ways, we decided it would happen right at the end of their session during their family group shot.  Jennifer had made the awesome frames signs that the families had held throughout the session, with 2 specially made for their surprise.  Here are some of the moments we captured as they realized what exactly was on the signs.  Soon to be Great Grandparents were definitely surprised, more than excited for their newest addition!It was such a wonderful feeling to be part of their celebration as they shared tears of joy and happiness.  

Milton & Harriet congratulations again on your upgraded status of Great Grandparents! The baby is so blessed to have such a loving family to grow up with. Yamashiro family, we thank you again for allowing us to be part of the ohana, and congratulations to the soon to be grandparents, aunties and cousins!  

Ryan and Jennifer, congratulations again on your newest addition to your family.  We are so excited to be part of this new chapter in your lives and look forward to meeting Baby E in December.  You two will be amazing parents!

Ohana means family // Yamashiro Family - Part I

You may recognize a few faces in the photo above.  We have had the pleasure of photographing Glenn, Mariko & Maya for the last couple of years, take a moment and check out their latest session here. Much to our excitement, we were thrilled when they wanted to get all the family together for a group photo.  There was so much love and laughter during our session, and oh! not to mention surprises, but you'll have to wait for part II to find out about it!  

Ohana, the hawaiian word for family... for the Yamashiro Ohana, it all began with Milton & Harriet. When we asked them how long they have been married, they both looked at one another and laughed, "oh waaay too long!"  Their love continues to shine through no matter how many years may have gone by. 

With a total of 3 children (and their spouses) and 8 grandchildren (we didn't forget you Ryan) we were able to capture some of the love and laughter that they share when they are together.  

Thank you Milton, Harriet, Warren, Linda, Jennifer, Ryan, Jesika, Glenn, Mari, Maya, Willy, Lisa, Adam, Liana, Naomi, & Noah it was truly a pleasure spending our time together.  You have a beautiful family and I look forward to seeing you more in the future!

Yamashiro Family // Warren, Linda, Jesika, Jennifer, & Ryan 

Here's a few shots of Jennifer and Ryan =)

Arnot Family // Willy, Lisa, Adam, Liana, Naomi & Noah

Yamashiro Family // Glenn, Mariko & Maya

Stay tuned for part II, but in the meantime, be sure to show your love to the Yamashiro Ohana below and if you are looking to have your beautiful family's photo's done,  be sure to connect with us! 

Beautiful Outdoor Family Portraits // Tabares Family

It's been such a blessing to have captured so many beautiful families.  We want to introduce you to the Tabares Family.  One of many families that our beloved La has introduced us to over the past year. Claire had just given birth to Sydney when we had our We HEART La Benefit, November 2012, and wasn't able to have her photos taken. Fast forward one year later, we were excited to meet and get to know Claire, Oliver and Sydney.  

When Claire & I were finalizing our session together, she had mentioned that she wanted our session at a location with beautiful golden trees that represented the season's changing.  We found a location perfect for this.  We had such a wonderful time together, we laughed almost the entire session.  

Claire and Oliver, we look forward to taking some time to hang out at Disneyland with you guys soon.  We are so blessed to be able to see Sydney continue to grow into a beautiful little lady.