Newborn Portraits | Gavin Simone

"Let me love you a little more, before you aren't little anymore." - Michelle Thevenot

When I saw the quote above, I immediately knew that it was something I needed to share with you.  As we are asked to do a newborn session, we know how important this time is and how quickly time passes.  We are so blessed to be part of the newest chapters in their lives.  The truth is our little one's never stay little.  After the days have passed of swaddling our little bundles of joy, the only memory [or evidence for their wedding day] we have left are photos.  

Maurena and Dan, congrats again on your little guy! Mackenzie, we are so excited that you get to be a BIG sister!  Gavin we are so grateful to have been a part of your welcoming to the world.  We know your big sister will take great care of you.  

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Grow With Me | Keanan 1 Year Portraits

I love our Grow With Me sessions! It give us an opportunity to capture the early moments in your children's live that seem to escape us so quickly. Kids grow up in a blink of an eye. I love getting the chance to help you preserve those fleeting moments, so that you have the memories to hold on to for a lifetime.

I had the privilege to document Ravi and Dimple's sweet son, Keanan, throughout his life. It has been such a joy to watch him and his personality grow into the sweet little boy he is today! Thank you, Ravi and Dimple, for allowing me the honor of documenting his first year. We look forward to seeing you guys again soon!

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Disneyland Day for Foster Kids with Together We Rise // Claremont Family Photography

Out of all the Disneyland visits I've had, I've never experienced it through a child's view, let alone a foster child's eyes. If I could take it one step further, a foster child's eyes that had never experienced Disneyland.

If I could take it another step further, all ten foster kids in our group had never experienced Disneyland and a few of them were reunited with their siblings while they were there. How awesome is that?!

With volunteers as their guide, the kids were be able to explore the rides and adventures with their sticky fingers and Mickey ears. To watch them meet their favorite characters for the first time while chomping on churros and lollipops was absolutely priceless!

With the help Together We Rise, a local non-profit organization which organized the children, volunteers, photographers and sponsors, they made over 300 foster kids' dreams come true! To capture their joy and excitement was definitely a once-in-a-lifetime experience. It made me realize how special it is to love on those who need it more than I know. 

We're looking to work closer with Together We Rise in the future to help more kids transition through their foster experience in a positive and fun way. 

If you want to learn more about what Together We Rise does and their impact on foster children, check out their site: Together We Rise

I hope you enjoy these images from their Disney Day!

Maternity Portraits at Monte Verde Park in Lakewood // Claremont Maternity Photographer

I love the look of a baby bump.  There is something about knowing there is a happy little baby protected inside that makes it so beautiful.  (Yes, I know, baby bump's aren't as awesome when it's your last weeks into the pregnancy, then they are just uncomfortable - I promise I'm not THAT crazy!  Haha!)

Maurena, although, expecting just about any day from our session together made being pregnant, a loving wife and being mommy to a little princess look effortless.  She rocked her session alongside her amazing husband Dan and soon-to-be BIG SIS Mackenzie. 

We look forward to our time together soon when we get to meet baby Gavin.  

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Family Portraits at Claremont Colleges in Claremont // Claremont Family Photography

With all the people in this world that come and go in the revolving door we call life, we are grateful that we have those friends and families that continue alongside us through the journey. The Bowles are one of those families.  Near or far, we share the same love for one another.  It's been such a blessing to be able to call them our family and are always so thankful for them in our life.  No matter what life brings, the smiles, laughter and words are always positive and uplifting. 

Graham, Stacy, and Sammie, we thank you for being you and look forward to many more years of friendship.  Sammie is an awesome little lady and we are blessed to be able to see her continue to grow into a beautiful princess - slow down little one, you are growing up too fast!  XOXO!

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Cloar Fall Family Portraits

The Cloar family - need I say more?!  I absolutely love their family dynamics.  As photographers, we have the blessing of meeting and taking part of so many memories.  We've had the pleasure of witnessing the first hours of little London's birth day, and capturing these awesomes family photos for them months later.  

The Cloars have have 8 amazing children each of which has such unique talents and gifts.  The smiles you see are not just for the camera, these are genuine loving, happy-go-lucky individuals that make family a family.  Cloar fam, thanks so much for allowing us to be part of your lives and giving us the blessing of capturing these memories that will last for all the days of our lives.  May the Lord continue to bless your lives.

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Maternity Session at Seal Beach Jetty // Claremont Maternity Photographer

When I received the message that Heather and Jason were expecting, we were so excited.  We knew right away that Austin would be an amazing big brother.  We are so grateful to be able to share this special time with their family.  Finding out that they were expecting a little princess, well, that’s just icing on the cake. 

Jason, Heather and Austin – thanks for allowing us to be part of this next chapter in your life as a family of 4.  We look forward to seeing you all real soon when we welcome baby Ava into the world.