Fab Family!

I was finally able to get together with this family to do their portraits! They were awesome to work with!
This was an on-location studio session, which is still a service I offer at no extra charge. So if you have a new baby, family visiting or just would feel more comfy taking pictures in your own home without having to drive anywhere, this is a great option!

Aren't they a great looking family!






Thanks so much Sasha, for having me over!

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Did you know its almost December? There is no way for me to forget, my kids wont let me!
Yesterday I was at the grocery store and the City of Victorville people were out there collecting food for the homeless shelter. It makes it so easy to give! Usually we have to buy the canned food and take it somewhere... but yesterday I just bought some things and they took it on the way out.
So this holiday season, don't forget to give!

Speaking of giving, this month we are giving a portion of all sales to organizations that benefit the HD residents directly. And we are also giving our clients a cool gift with every package purchase. I promise, once you see these, you will want to buy some of your own as gifts!

Business Portrait...

Only one more day until Thanksgiving! What are you thankful for?

Today's feature is a business portrait. I'm so glad that there are so many nice mortgage loan officers out there to choose from!



Thanks Emmy, for coming in!!

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Today I am headed to Disneyland with my husband. My fabulous kids are spending the week with their grandparents right now, and tomorrow we will join them and celebrate Thanksgiving!
I am looking forward to the next month! There is so much going on with friends, family, food, parties, etc. and of course my clients! I finally decided this month on what cool gift we were going to add into everyone's package purchase, so I can't wait to get that started!!
Have a happy Thanksgiving Eve!

Great Family!

Its becoming more and more common for people to come in with their families and pets for a family portrait! This family brought two dogs, who were super cute and really good to work with. I'm glad I put my dog outside before they came, though - because it might not have gone so well~

I'm trying out new things with the families this year, offering more of a variety of poses as well.
Everyone was really cool and willing!







Thank you again, can't wait until you come in for your ordering appointment!

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Thanksgiving Day is this week! There are so many things to be thankful for this year~

Today I was reading the local paper, and in it there was an article regarding the low amount of donations this year. That is sad news.
But the good news is that so many people in our community are stepping up and trying to do what they can! In years past, we have done food and clothing drives with clients to help out the families in need. This year we are going to go a bit further and donate a percentage of sales to organizations that benefit the High Desert directly. So for the remainder of November, and the entire month of December we will be doing this! I am very excited!

The season is over....

I am so sad, yet so relieved at the same time. I had so much fun with my girls this fall. They learned so much and truly proved that size does not matter. The final double header of the season, and all week leading up to it the girls kept hearing that we were going to get killed on the field. The parents were a bit nervous as well, and I will admit - so was I. The worst, I figured, was that they could only score 40 runs in the game. Worst case scenario.... 40-0

But hey, my girls played their hearts out. Despite poor officiating (I DO mean poor and SHAME on that umpire!) the final score of the first game was 19-18. It came down to the last out. My runner was never tagged at home and was called out anyway.

The second game was a little scarier. The girls were bigger, faster, and looked to have more skill. Final score? 8-8

I couldn't have asked for a better season, better assistants, or better girls. and lets not forget - good kids come from great families. Everyone was so supportive and we pulled together just like a team should!


A very RARE and limited edition picture of me coaching 3rd base...








Thank you TWINS, for a fabulous season!

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Now that we no longer have 10 little girls to care for, I have more time for photography. Which is good, because I have several sessions this week! Whew!

Don't forget to book your holiday session and get a free gift with every package purchase!

Magazine Family

This family looks like they stepped out of a magazine! Mom wasn't really sure how she was going to coordinate the clothing - she did a fantastic job!
The weather cooperated and we had a great time! its been a while since I chased toddlers around to get shots, much less TWINS!!!









Thanks you guys, you look terrific!

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This weekend is the final weekend for softball for my daughter. We have a team party and double header tomorrow. I hope everyone has a great week and keeps checking back to see all the new stuff and new sessions going on!

Fall Wedding... the beautiful couple!

Soooo... I am really enjoying processing the photos from this wedding. I am also having a hard time narrowing down my favorites for the blog too!

More of this beautiful couple:






C'mon, say it with me.... AWWWW!~~

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I am so excited about this holiday season! Apparently there are only 44 more shopping days until Christmas (if you were interested in knowing) Now is the perfect time to update your family portrait for Christmas cards, or to show family members how much your children have grown.
All package purchases will included a free gift, so don't delay in booking your session!

Fall Wedding...

This was one of the most beautiful weddings I have ever been to...and since I am so lucky to photograph beautiful couples, this one was no exception :)

I have known this family for a few years, and when they asked if I would prefer to be a guest or a vendor for their 10th anniversary vow renewal I did not hesitate to say "BOTH"!!!

This will be a two part series... I have so many shots to share:











See? I told you!

I loved the colors at this wedding! Good job, Shannon!

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Its still the beginning of November, pretty soon Thanksgiving and Christmas will be upon us. Don't delay in making your portrait appointment... there are plenty of deals to help you save money and get great portraits at the same time! Just call or shoot me a message to find out!

Fall softball!

So I've mentioned before that we are busy with Fall Softball. We are the Twins again, and it seemed like this season would never come together because of major setbacks and other people trying to take care of their own agenda instead of letting little girls play and learn some skills.
Due to the short season I had the same amount of things to teach but with less time, and in some cases it was a lot of work and little progress.
And for a long time I didn't take photos because the games were stressful enough and I had a million other things to be worrying about.
But the season is coming to a close, and my girls have done so well that I felt they needed some photos to remember their season by....









and yes, there are 3 photos of Brianna because it was her pitching debut and there were a lot of plays at home and catching is what she usually does. :)

This week I will spend some time writing something about each girl so that I can say something nice when they receive their trophies. In past seasons, I just took something off the top of my head, but this season I want to be better prepared :)

Part 2.... Guitar Player....

Ok - this kid is going to be famous someday - and you saw him here first!

Such an accomplished player, and handsome too!

Pretty Little Dancer!

Oh.... I have been photographing this girl since oh... 2006? 2007? not sure...but she and my kids have been friends for about 5 years!

Everytime she poses for me, I always get something good! And now that she has started dancing, she comes in with the cutest costumes!





She looks so serene in this one...



This is part one of two - her brother is up next!

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The first week of November is done! Tomorrow we have softball all day! And then Sunday more softball!
Monday we are supposed to take our team photo, so I can't wait to post that one! Everyone have a great week!