Family... where life begins & LOVE never ends // Los Angeles, California

For most us, our family is everything and capturing life's special moments as a family are kind of a HUGE deal.  When Annabella and I initially began discussing their family session via email, quickly I knew that she was just as excited as I was to have her family portraits done.  Fast forward a few months and we met Annabella, Manuel, their adorable baby girl Vivianne, Annabella's Mom Sara and her sister Elizabeth.  Such a beautiful & loving family.  Here are just some of many of our favorite moments captured with Annabella & her family.  

Annabella, Manuel, Vivianne, Sara and Elizabeth thank you so very much for allowing us to capture some of life's moments of your beautiful family.  We look forward to continuing a yearly tradition and watching Vivianne continue to grow into a beautiful princess.

10 Days Young Newborn Session with Zoey Nicole // Glendora, California

When I first heard that Irene and Casey were expecting, I was ecstatic beyond belief.  I had met Irene over a year ago, only a week or so before her wedding day. Many months had passed since I had last seen Irene but with the wonderful technical world of Facebook we were able to stay in contact as I loved every photo she posted of her enjoying moments of pregnancy.  Irene is one of the only people I know that was only months away from giving birth and still hiking up mountains to keep fit.  

When I found out that Irene wanted me to photograph her daughter Zoey Nicole, I was thrilled!  At 10 days young, Zoey was a perfect angel.  Oh and to witness the love that Casey and Irene have for their little bundle of joy was priceless and beyond words.

Here are only a few of our favorite images of Zoey and her beautiful family.   

Irene & Casey, I thank you for the opportunity to capture such a beautiful moment in your lives & I look forward to watching Zoey continue to grow into a beautiful little lady.

Just as special as Zoey, Casey's Aunt made her this beautiful hand knitted blanket.  

Celebrating Hayden's First Birthday // Chino Hills, California

I still remember meeting Hayden for the first time early this past summer.  She was just as adorable as she is today, just a chubby cheeks you couldn't help but pinch, and her little thighs were a handful of cuteness.  She happily ate off her Auntie's plate of rice, cake, she loved every minute of it.  

Fast forward to our session.  Just a few days prior to our session, Hayden celebrated her FIRST birthday!  We decided on just a few shots of her playing with jewelry - she's so girly!  Then captured a few moments of Hayden loving her mini Birthday Cake her Auntie had bought her.  

It's been so awesome to see her continue to grow into such a beautiful little lady.  Here are just a few of our favorite from our time together.  

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, HAYDEN!  

One Month Old Little Man // Cody

At only one month old, Cody loves to look around and take in his surroundings.  He is super adorable and the apple of his mother's eye.  I could tell right away as I spoke to Cody's mom how unbelievably amazing it was for her to have a new little guy in her life.  Jolene, thank you so very much for allowing me to capture some of Cody's first moments, and I look forward to seeing him continue to grow into a handsome little guy.  

Without futher delay, here are just a few of our favorites of Cody's 1 month session.  

More than Friends, Practically Family // Claremont, California

I have to begin by sharing how I met this beautiful family.  I would actually have to go back a year to begin.  Jarron was only in Kindergarten.  As the school months had passed, Jarron continued to speak of his classmate, Noelle.  One of the most adorable little girls I had seen, so sweet and always took care of Jarron.  (As most of you know, Jarron could be quite shy most of the time).  Every morning, we would see Noelle and either her mom or Lola (grandma).  We always exchanged the usual "Good Mornings" and went on with our day.  

As the months had gone by, many of Jarron's classmate's would say hello "Jarron's Mom" or "Jarron your Mom's here to pick you up".  I guess it's the Kindergarten thing to do!  One day, a little girl looked at me and said "Hi! Noelle's Mom!!"  I smiled and laughed to myself and said, oh no, I am Jarron's mom.  If you know me well enough, you know I had to share it with Noelle's mom.   

BOOM!  It's like lightning had struck and we've been inseparable ever since.  Funny side note, we laugh because Rena and I have TOO much in common, we always say the GOD just couldn't handle breaking the mold, he made 2 of us.   

At last, here are some of our most favorite images from one of our most favorite of families.   

Super Fun Family Session // Old Town Pomona, California

Music is one of the few things that are able to keep a bond between people regardless of beliefs or backgrounds.  So when you have a family that is even closer by their love of the same music, that bond is untouchable.   

You may recognize Jeanelle from one of my previous posts.  She's just that incredible.  She's a wonderful mom!   

Jeanelle, thank you so much for the opportunity to capture the all the fun of your family.  I look forward to seeing Rolly and Faith continue to grow in to amazing people.  Congrats on everything and cheers to continued success!

Personal Portraits of A Strong, Independant Woman // Jeanelle

It's my pleasure to introduce you to Jeanelle.  She's a lover of GOD, a daughter, a sister, & a mother to 2 amazing children.  If you thought that was enough, she's also been described by friends, co-workers and family to be one of the most inspirational, hard working, a role model to her students, a dear friend to many, a Star Wars Lego lover, fun to be around, I can go on and on, there are so many more wonderful things to be said about her.  Jeanelle is a strong, independant woman who stands strong for what she believes in.    

Jeanelle is not only an RN as serves as a Critical Care Educator at USC, she is also an entrepreneur as an associate for Usana Health Sciences, Inc. and yet still finds time to be with her children, spend time with family and teach Sunday School at her church. She recently was recognized as one of the newest directors of TEAM WEST,  a collection of highly motivated individuals with the philosophy of "We Encourage Success Today."    

Here are some personal portraits of the wonderful Jeanelle.  

Commit to Success.

Success is a certain feeling you have about yourself.

It’s a very positive, energetic, motivating feeling –

a feeling of ambition, drive, confidence, and forward momentum.

 -unknown