Mr. C

I was fortunate enough to photograph his big sister a couple of years ago, and now here he is, and he's so perfect. When his mother saw these images for the first time she just kept saying, "He's so cute!!" 

I really love the wide awake babies more and more. They are harder to photograph, but their sweet little faces and vibrant eyes captivate me. I just can't help wondering what they are thinking about. What is happening in their little newborn brains? They are so pure and so open to loving and being loved. You'll even see Mr. C. giving his dad a huge wide awake smile if you scroll down. Its' magical! Bring me all of the babies.

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Baby T

They joke about the serious expression he always has on his face, and his need to have his hands by his face at all times. They call him their happy wiggly newborn. It's obvious they are thrilled he has arrived, and enjoying everything about him. Their dog is already protective, and perched himself on the couch looking over me the whole time I was photographing him. Welcome to the world Baby T! You are already loved beyond words. 

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Something Little

"Just when you think you know love, something little comes along to remind you just how big it really is."

I don't know who to give credit to for this quote, but I love it. Nothing can prepare you for being a parent. No matter how many people tell you how wonderful or horrible it is you won't know until it happens to you. I love photographing couples who are just about to embark on the journey of parenthood. Their excitement reminds me of how it felt for me. 

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Fall 2017 Studio News

I have to confess I have been terrible about updating my blog and Facebook with my latest work. Life gets very busy, but I'm still working. I love my job, and I'm excited about the busy fall season. Read below for session options, and how to book your spot. I would love to see you!

VENTURA COUNTY

This spring I was hired to photograph the county of Ventura. It was so fun to travel all over the county. Here are a few images from the project I've been working on. It has been a lot of fun.

BOOK YOUR FALL SESSION NOW!

If you have been thinking about booking a session this fall in time for Holiday cards now is the time to do it. My weekend dates are almost gone, and I would love add you to my calendar! I've had a few years experience booking Fall sessions, and each year it seems that clients procrastinate booking their sessions, and then we have to hurry and scramble to get it all done in time. I've decided I want my holiday season to be less frantic, and I'm hoping the same for my clients. For that reason, any session done after 11/25 will be charged a rush fee of $100. Hopefully that's an incentive to get your session booked before then.  Read below for more information.

FULL SESSIONS

Full sessions give you the most flexibility and time to get beautiful and natural images of your family. It takes time to warm up to the camera, and relax into the environment you're in. Full sessions allow you to do that without rushing. This means you'll receive many more images, and some more natural smiles and interactions between you and your family. You also have more control of the time and place where your session is held. Go HERE to start the process to book your session.

MINI SESSIONS

This option is great for people who only want an updated family photo without all the bells and whistles of a full session. Most of my mini sessions are with families who have had sessions with me before, and are familiar with my style. It's also a great option for people whose husbands will only agree to short and sweet sessions. Mini session dates are as follows:

• October 14th in Westlake Village
• November 4th in Thousand Oaks

The cost for mini sessions is $187.50 to reserve your spot, and $187.50 is due the week of the session. The cost includes your session fee, full editing on every image, and 15 image digital downloads. Prints, canvases, and albums will be available to purchase after you have seen your images. To book your session simply go HERE.

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Natural Beauty

If I were to describe my newborn photography style I would say natural beauty. Newborns are so unique. They are sleepy and curled up for a very short period of time. Even though they are all very similar, you can see their personalities coming through right from the beginning. This handsome little guy was over 3 weeks old (considered too old for newborn photos by many photographers), but he was one of my easiest babies to photograph ever.

I have found that if you make the babies as comfortable as possible they will be happy and be themselves. You don't need to pose them in crazy unnatural poses to be cute. 

I love his little hints of a smile, and his button nose and back wrinkles (why aren't those cute in adults?). 

Why do I take close up pictures of hands and feet? Because you will love to see them in 1-100 years from now. They are precious beyond words. 

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We're all together - Now what do we wear?

Your children grow up, get married, and move far away. No matter how much you wish they could all live on the same street as you it's just not practical. Thank goodness for texting, phone calls, Skype, FaceTime, and summers. Summers are the best time for schedules to relax, and we can make the time to gather together in one spot.

If you're thinking of booking an extended family photo session the thought of planning outfits can be daunting. Here are a few simple tips to make it easier. 

1. Pick 2-3 colors you love. Don't forget you'll probably be hanging these photos up in your home, so choose colors that go with your home decor. Once you've chosen those colors you'll want to mix and match them throughout the whole family. This family chose pinks and blues. It's OK to not have them all exactly the same shade of blue or pink.

If you have a particularly large group you might want to consider neutral colors like black, white and grey. Most people have those colors already in their wardrobe and it will be easier to coordinate. 

2. You can add interest with patterns. Depending on the size of your family you can get away with a few patterns that go along with the colors you have chosen. Another great way to add interest and variety is to layer your clothing. Think about adding hats, decorative scarves, jackets, sweaters, chunky necklaces, and bracelets to your outfits. 

3. Whatever you do please do not ever wear shirts or pants with large logos or wording on them. They will not be easy to read in camera and will look messy and distracting. Also avoid shirts with cartoon characters or other faces. Your eyes will go straight to that shirt in a photo instead of the person wearing the shirt. Movie and TV character sneakers are also distracting. Choose shoes that are more neutral.

4. Be comfortable in what you wear. Don't wear anything too tight or uncomfortable that you can't move around and snuggle your family in. If you're comfortable you'll look comfortable on camera. If you choose a style of dress you don't usually wear it will feel strange and you might regret it. If your children are used to being in casual play clothes, don't dress them up too much. They will feel uncomfortable and may act out. It's OK to dress them up, but make sure they can move around.

5. Don't stress too  much about it! While deciding what to wear is important it's not the most important thing about your photo session. Those faces you love are what's important. If you worry too much about the little details it will make the experience unpleasant. Do what you can do and then let it go. If your daughter in law didn't cooperate and shows up in neon orange just let it be. She'll regret it, but you'll still look great.

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