Portrait photography NCL National Charity League at our studio - Newport Beach, CA

I have been in full swing with National Charity League Debutante's - during July and August I have taken their formal photos to be displayed the night of the ball in November. This is now my 5th year doing this event - and it's fun to start seeing familiar faces coming back around with younger daughters. :) This group of girls have been really sweet - here are just a few shots

My family went to Lake Tahoe in July for our annual trip (it's somewhere different each year). It was fun to get away - but of course - I worked 1/2 the time.....

Tyler loved the sand, bucket and shovel combination


not so much of a lover for the camera


Hanging out on the blow up island on the lake


Brian with his uncle Tyrus and cousin Kyle on the lake


We went golfing too - Brian was a big fan at the beginning - then he lost interest






The best brother in the world and his oldest son Spencer!

Children's photography session @ our studio - Newport Beach, CA

We did this little group of siblings a couple months ago prior to their newest sister - so we had to do some with her as the newest addition! :)



I LOVE her little tongue






The beautiful mom

The Island Hotel wedding photography - Newport Beach, CA

This couple was SO great to work with. The wedding was absolutely beautiful! We got to work with Barbara Wallace - an AMAZING wedding coordinator. If you don't have one - she is one of a kind! :) The wedding was at The Island Hotel in Newport Beach and not only were the bride and groom so sweet - so were all of their guests. It was also the first time the mother of the bride offered Brian and I a centerpiece. How sweet is that? :)

Her dress was amazing!










Love this one after the ceremony








Father of the groom and new daughter in law - a touching moment


We snuck up to their suite for a last shot of them looking at the sunset

Tivoli Terrace wedding photos - Laguna Beach, CA

This wedding was at Tivoli Terrace and the couple was great! So cute! Their DJ Huey referred us and we were so honored to be a part of their day. There are a few photos - so prepare yourself. :)

Okay - lots of posts - some very out dated - but I said I would do it - so I have to. :)

Here are photos from last month (I know) - July 4th.
We went to a tribute in the morning and a breakfast - Me - Tyler, Kylie, Brian, Jeffrey and my mom!


Brian LOVED the fireworks - Tyler closed his eyes so tightly and squeezed my sister like he was never going to let go.




Brian and his cousin Nathan enjoying the noise

Another Entry for the Pancakte Pete/Patty Contest - we are getting towards the end of summer and hope to receive more entries soon!

Shelbie Smith took Pancake Patty with her to her family reunion in Virginia. While there she visited Bristol Caverns. The caverns are 200,000,000 years old. We wanted Pancake Patty to go deep into the ground and learn about how the Indians used the caverns as an attack and escape route when raiding the settlers. Pancake Patty saw lots of stalactites and stalagmites and some formations that looked like Snoopy, Dino the dinosaur, a nativity scene and many more fun things.
We hope others take Pancake Patty to far-away, adventuresome places so we can read about her adventures too!.