Welcoming a Little Brother | Palos Verdes Estates Newborn Photographer

I absolutely love it when clients become friends, which is what happened with this family.  I met Maggie and Raphael three years ago after the birth of their first baby, Katelyn.  We enjoyed chatting as I photographed baby Katelyn.  We discovered that Raphael is also a clinical neuropsychologist, which is exactly the field that Brandon is working in now.  I have photographed Maggie's family several other times over the years, but this most recent session was extremely special as we welcomed a new baby, their son Jonathan. I thought it would be fun to share a few newborn photos from Katelyn's session 3 years ago to see how similar the babies look.  Maggie and Raphael, thank you for your years of friendship and I look forward to many more to come. Without any further ado, please join me in welcoming adorable Jonathan Matthew! I may be especially partial to his cuteness because of his red hair!

So much can change in just 3 years! On the left with Katelyn they just became parents and on the right their family has grown from three to four!

Katelyn (top photo) and Jonathan (bottom photo) look like twins separated by three years. Both so precious!

With an October birthday three years ago, we decided to take a few photos of Katelyn as a little pumpkin.  Maggie didn't want to leave Jonathan out of the fun, so he got to be an autumn apple.

I also love images of newborns with their eyes open, taking in the new world around them.

Look at how grown up big sister Katelyn is - and she is just an angel, too!

Gorgeous family of four!

Sweet little Jonathan was as happy as could be in mommy and daddy's arms!

Congratulations, friends!  You were already such loving parents and now you have one more little one to love.  Thrilled for your newest addition and growing family!

 

Introducing Julia Elizabeth | Orange County Newborn Photographer

I thoroughly enjoyed documenting beautiful Julia Elizabeth on her 9th day.  She is the first baby of one of my dearest friends and I could not be more thrilled that she has become a mother.  Julia is just the prettiest newborn and I *love* her round little cheeks and rosebud mouth.  Brooke and Scott, I know you will both be the most loving, caring parents to Julia and she is so lucky to have you.  I am so excited to be little Julia's "auntie!"

Introducing Baby Roland | Pasadena Newborn Photographer

Roland Jeffrey was welcomed into the world on April 28th by proud parents, Emily and Jeff! I couldn't be happier for one of my dearest friends to have become a mother.  Emily and Jeff, I know you will both be incredible and loving parents. I was really excited to be able to capture Roland's adorable features when he was just 3 days new.  I am even more thrilled to be one of his honorary Aunties!  Enjoy this SUPER long sneak peek of little Roland on his 3rd day of life.

I love this one below with his little smile!

Favorite Photographic Moments from 2010

The past year has been a whirlwind for me and I can hardly believe that January is almost over!  I do not want to delay any longer, (I may blink my eyes and it will be summer time) so I am finally going to share some of my favorite portraits from this past year.  Thank you to all of my clients for welcoming me into your homes and lives like I was another "auntie" to your children.  It's in large part due to your big hearts that makes me love creating portrait photography as much as I do.  I am honored and humbled to be able to document your growing families over the years.  Thank you.

Great Joy | Hollywood Newborn photographer

Just wanted to share a *favorite* from a recent shoot in Hollywood.  I have been so excited to share the images from this session... between a gorgeous baby girl, adoring parents and absolutely stunning light in the bedroom it was one of my favorite session of the year.  Just one for tonight, but more to follow soon.