Decorating Our Tree

Tonight we decorated our tree. One ornament in particular brought me to tears in prayer for a very special family. Here is the ornament:
To learn about Judson you can read his amazing story and his family's journey through the suffering, loss and wake of their beloved boy by visiting www.StoryOfJudson.com.

Sneak Peek - The I Family

I had such a good time photographing this family that I shot nearly double what I usually shoot! I just couldn't stop enjoying them from behind my camera! In these pictures you can totally tell that they are such a loving and down to earth family. I hope you enjoy your sneak peek!

D told me she wants a puppy for Christmas... and I can only guess that B wouldn't mind a few front teeth!



Isn't this just sweet? We waited for the waves to wash away old footprints so we could get this shot on clean sand. I think it was well worth the wait!

D LOVED the camera!

There is that less than toothy grin again! I think it is just adorable!


Can you see the love in these last two shots??? So sweet!

Sneak Peek - Just One of Baby E

I have to get the word out to all my dear friends that they cannot have babies during the holidays! I like to give them the gift of portraiture as a shower/new baby gift, but I am just too busy at this time of year! But when I saw M's first baby girl (after 3 boys) I just couldn't resist! I told M I would take the pictures, but could not promise to process the pictures before the new year. Well, I couldn't leave her with nothing for that long, now could I? Here is just one of sweet baby E.

Sneak Peek - The B Family

I photographed the B Family recently and we had such a great time! Mama B lives right on this lake in Irvine. We walked halfway around it just snapping pictures. Just spending time with them you can tell they really enjoy each other! B Family - I hope you enjoy the sneak peek!

I love the way they look at each other... with so much joy!

On this one I thought I would try something a little different. I felt the timelessness of the shot and the sunflare both called for a little of a vintage look.