Engagement **Richard and Mallory**

!Ok, ok, so, technically I was a second shooter for this engagement session.  My lovely friend Justine of Bella Kai Photography invited me to tag along, and I couldn't refuse.  I love photographing couples in love, it's sorta my thing.  Photographing a couple in love at a carnival? Now, that, my friends is a nice treat!  I also had my first ferris wheel ride.  There may have been a little anxiety and a lot of laughs...the things I do for a great photo.   I am honored to have been included in Richard and Mallory's (they qualify for the sweetest couple ever) fun shoot, and I wish them all the best in their new life together!

Portrait **J**

 

 

 

 

 

Details **Symbolism**

I love how so many elements of a wedding mean something.  I
think my favorite wedding symbol is that of the rings.  When the pastor lifts up the ring, talking about how it is never ending, relating that to marriages, I just love it!

 

 

Maternity **Mimi**

I met Mimi through an organization that I volunteer with that reaches out to women with hg.  She is currently in her second hg pregnancy, and she is such a trooper!  I was so happy to be able to drive to her home and photograph her beautiful little family.  It's different for me to photograph an hg mom.  I try to make the shoot as short as possible, because being photographed while nauseous isn't very fun.  I am so excited for Mimi to be almost done with her pregnancy and to have her sweet baby in her arms soon!  What an honor to network with fellow sufferers/survivors!

You can read more about Mimi's journey through hg here.  You can learn more about hg, and how you can help fight this horrible disease here and here.

 

Why Mimi is going through what she is/has: 

Newborn **Baby M**

 

 

            

 



Maternity **Sarah and James**

Sarah and I used to spend our lunches together. We worked in the same place.  I have fond memories of quiet laughter, a little birthday cake, and hugs.  Sometimes life happens and you get caught up in it and lose touch.  I hadn't seen Sarah for years, and one day I ran into her mom.  After a few minutes of chatting, I discovered she was expecting her first child, and had hg! Now, if you know me, you know I am passionate about hg and it's sufferers, having been one myself.  I am happy to say that Sarah is doing great and expecting her little one soon! I was so honored to spend an cold, almost wet afternoon with her, her husband, James and their little dog in Newport Beach a couple of weeks ago.  They are a beautiful couple and I know their little one will be so blessed! I look forward to photographing their bundle of joy, and rekindling a sweet friendship. 

Update

Hello lovely visitors! I have two shoots to share with you, but my computer decided to take a vacation. it's scheduled to get fixed this week though! I am very excited about the photos I have to share with you because they were taken with my brand new camera! Yay for upgrades! Check back soon!