Hey all! This post is gonna be quick because my laptop battery is about to die and I’m too sleepy (or lazy) to get the power cord out of my bag. Shameful, I know.

Here’s a fun engagement shoot I had a few weeks ago in Los Angeles with Julie & Mike. It was great to work with this couple – they were so at ease in front of the camera. I wish I could say the same for myself, but I’ll save that for another post. Check out our adventures at the post office and Union Station, they’re sure to delight :-)

It’s late (or early) and my wordsmithing skills are running on fumes, so I’m out! Happy Friday!

Lookin’ good solo:

But dynamic as a duo!

Out for a stroll with the fam bam:

Who knew a trip to the post office could be so sexy?

I. LOVE. THIS!

After dark at Union Station:

{{sigh}}

Here’s a special post for a very special baby I met in Tustin a couple weeks ago. Kiaan was born on July 4th last year at just 25 weeks gestation. If you know anything about the development of a fetus, then you know 25 weeks is way too soon (most pregnancies last 40 weeks, give or a take a few). Little Kiaan was under 2 pounds at birth, but his will to live was much bigger than his tiny body and he fought hard to survive. After spending the first 121 days of his life in the NICU (neonatal intensive care unit), Kiaan was finally sent home to be with his loving mommy and daddy. Because preemies have compromised immune systems, Kiaan hasn’t had many visitors, but his parents wanted to be sure to get some photos done of their little fighter because he’s growing up so fast. I was honored when I received their call.  Neha and Jay, thank you for entrusting me with these precious memories of  your new family.  Enjoy your sneak peek and see you next time!

Kiaan’s name means “God’s grace” and Kiaan truly is:

Proud daddy & mommy:

Happy in mommy’s arms:

“Hey ladies, how YOU doin’?”

I love that little smile!

Sweet dreams, Kiaan:

Leslie & Carlos were married last month, on December 26th at the beautiful Ebell Club in Long Beach. And yes, I am just getting around to posting photos from their big day (thanks for being patient Leslie & Carlos!).  It’s late and writer’s block has set in, fortunately, I have pictures to speak for me.  Enjoy!

The dress:

Leslie before the ceremony:

Carlos and the guys practicing the sword ceremony. Honda should thank me for such a cool shot:

The new Mr. & Mrs. :

Leslie was freezing and Carlos warmed her up:

Leslie thinks I’m funny. Carlos thinks Leslie is easily amused:

Ahhh:

More sweetness:

Doin’ the happy dance:

Wow, we had some amazing weather last weekend in Southern California – 80 degrees in January? Come on! The fact that I had a photo session scheduled in Huntington Beach was entirely fortuitous and I was pretty stoked. Ava and Liv came out for some fun in the sun (and pictures, too) and they were just the cutest girls ever! We chased each other under the pier and across the beach (well, I did most of the chasing) and ended up taking a dive in the water (them, not me). Aside from surfing, it was the perfect way to spend time at the beach. Thanks Ava, Liv and mommy Sam. You girls were a blast!

Hi Liv!

Beautiful Ava and her golden locks:

One of my faves:

Sooo cute!