meet the Allen's

This was a personal favorite for me to shoot. I have known mom for more years than I can count. I think we have been through every phase of life together and are still making memories.

It was so much fun to TRY and keep up with her little man and get some fun shoots. The kid is a mover that's for sure! We had a great time and only had a few short meltdowns from the little man. :)

Thanks for the fun guys and Happy soon-to-be 2ND Birthday Will!!

And the winner is

...Kellie N. Yea, Kellie!!!

A BIG thank you to all who participated in the auction and to those of you who just made a generous donation to a special family that has touched our hearts forever.

I will be contacting you soon Kellie to talk details! :)

And many more cutie-pie families to come very soon, as I have been a busy bee...

work...really?

This shoot was a classic example of my job totally NOT feeling like work. What a pleasure it was to hang out with this sweet family for a bit.

I could feel mom's excitement from our first contact through e-mail and I knew this was going to be a good time. I was right! The kids were so great and they even brought along their third child for a few shots. This one had a bit more energy and a ton of hair, but he completely stole my heart.

So here is your sneak peek Donna...I know you are probably waiting for this. Thanks again for the great time and sharing your awesome family with me!

WIN A PHOTO SHOOT

I will be auctioning off a photo shoot to help a family in need. This is not a family that I know personally, but just one that has touched my heart. This could be the story of anyone of us really. They were blessed with a sweet baby girl who was able to bless many lives in her few short weeks here on Earth.

It will work like a silent auction. Bids can be e-mailed to me or added to the comment section of this post(comments do not appear to the public). I will keep a post of the current highest bid at the top of this page so you will need to check to see if you have been out bid. Bidding will end on Nov 28Th at midnight and the winner will be announced on Saturday Nov 29Th.

What the shoot includes:
* 1-2 hour shoot time
* location of your choice
* approx 30 fully edited images on a Cd

If you can't use this session than I'm sure you know someone who can. Either give it as a gift or send your friends over to make a bid. Remember how blessed you are and how good it will feel to bless another.

You can see baby Kaiya's story here and if you simply want to donate to the fund (any amount) you can click here.

Thanks in advance and let the bidding begin...

(Winner must live in the Inland Empire area or be willing to travel here for your session, other wise it may take me a while to get to you) :)

the Frost family

What a fun job I have! I got to spend a fun afternoon with another newbie, sweet little Aspynn, who's only 2 weeks old, and her family too of course. Don't you just like saying that name..."Aspynn."

Big sister Mira wasn't exactly ready to sit for family pictures, but we managed to get her in a few...man she's fast! I managed to bribe her with some sweets for a few shots though! :)

Thanks for letting me come and play guys! Here's your preview...

sweet baby "O"

What a love bug is all I can say about this little princess. I don't think she really cried one time during our entire time together. It's easy to see why she is the light in her mom and dad's eyes.

Amy and Peter, thanks for letting me come and hang out and making me feel so welcome!

Here's a little peek for you...

the "G" family

Now this was an adventure! Poor mom just wanted one good shot of all the kids looking somewhat forward. I think that the kids knew because they were doing all they could not to. It was a fun time spent with a sweet family and a friend I hadn't seen in way too long. Hope you guys had fun!!

Here's a peek...

makes me smile

I came across a few pictures of a certain niece and nephew of mine today and it made me smile. Thought it might do the same for you...enjoy!