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Sneak peek of a super sweet couple I had the pleasure of photographing. Betty and Edgar will tie the knot in June and I’m so excited to be part of the big day! Betty and Edgar, thanks for coming down to Fullerton and putting up with my horrible navigational skills. Hope these pics made the driving maze worth it! ;-)










We Remember…

September 11, 2011

Just wanted to drop a quick post to wish my sweet little boys a very happy 5th birthday!  The last five years have been a joyful blur and I’ve loved *almost* every minute of it :-)

Happy birthday, babies!  Mommy loves you to infinity and beyond!

Christian on the left and Aidan on the right:

This makes me sooo happy! (Aidan, Christian, Christian, Aidan)

Anonymous: They are too cute!

Anonymous: Wow, they are getting big fast :)

Michelle: Happy Birthday Christian & Aidan!! Auntie Mare loves you very much! xxxoooxxx

betty pimont: Un joyeux anniversaire à vos deux supers garçons.

Nina: They are just too cute! I remember when they were born and Hari and I came to visit. Seems like only yesterday. Give big kisses to them from us. :o)

Chantel: so adorable! I can't wait until you show these to them when they are older!!

Melissa: they grew up overnight!!!

GreatAunt, Darlene, & GreatUncle, Toot: I hope you get this. I imagine your Mom has told you that I am finally going to be a grandmother. Matt's wife, Keila, is pregnant and is do at the end of September. We are having a little boy who will be named Mason. It's about time. Hank & I aren't getting any younger. I wish you lived closer so you could take the pregnancy photos and baby photos. You are the best. If my grandson is not as adorable as your boys, can I switch with you? Sending love, hugs & kisses.

Well, it’s been a while since a maternity session has graced the pages of the Vanessa M Photography blog, but last Sunday’s shoot with Mona made it well worth the wait. From the moment I met Mona and Sanjay, I knew we were destined for a great shoot. They are expecting their first baby in a just a few weeks and wanted to capture Mona sporting that pregnant glow – and oh, does she wear it well!

We started off our session with a stroll from their home in Marina del Rey down to the beach. I love it when I get to spend a little time with my clients just relaxing and shooting the breeze before we get down to the nitty gritty of the shoot – it helps break the ice, but honestly, I don’t think these two needed any ice breaking because they were completely at ease in front of the camera. Mona, especially, was a natural – she worked it effortlessly! I had the toughest time picking which photos to post, so enjoy this small sampling of this gorgeous mom-to-be.

When you knock on the door and this is the face that greets you, it’s safe to assume you’re about to have an amazing session:
Marina del Rey Maternity 01

Workin’ it:Marina del Rey Maternity 02

I love the way Mona looks at Sanjay:Marina del Rey Maternity 03

The bump:Marina del Rey Maternity 04

Having some fun on the lifeguard tower:Marina del Rey Maternity 05

Sweet:Marina del Rey Maternity 06

What’d I tell ya?  They are naturals:Marina del Rey Maternity 07

Pregnancy should look this good on all moms-to-be:Marina del Rey Maternity 08

In a word, gorgeous!Marina del Rey Maternity 09

Mona and Sanjay, thanks for such a fabulous session! Looking forward to seeing you, your new arrival and the completed home renovation in a few weeks!

Posted by Vanessa

Ritu: Great job, as usual, Vanessa!! She looks gorgeous!

Raj: Vanessa - awesome job! Mona, you look great as a mom-to-be! :)

Kat: these are gorgeous, mamarazzi van. so, so gorgeous! <3, mamarazzi kat

mom and dad: Is there another more gorgeous mom to be? We think not! And how about the dad to be? Isn't he one in a million? Thanks, Vanessa.

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