Crescent Bay Park wedding photography - Laguna Beach, CA Reception at Woodburry Village Irvine, CA

I did this wedding back in July - but have not posted any weddings since then - so I am going to try and play catch up. They are such a sweet couple! They were close to the first people we told about my pregnancy because the bride kept insisting I have a drink. :) I love when we have time to walk around with the couple alone - that's when we seem to get the best shots.

















We went to their house in between the ceremony and receptions and got shots with all four of their dogs and their bird. I just really liked this one....






Father daughter dance - I love how she is resting her head on his shoulder - she was like that almost the whole dance.

Woodbridge Park engagement session w/ pet photography - Irvne, CA

This couple was a lot of fun - we went down to their park in Irvine with their beautiful dog. We are so excited for their wedding in November!

Here is another contest entry we received:

"Here are pictures of Joshua in Glacier National Park with Pancake Pete. The picture of him in the tree is followed by a picture of just the tree. He's also there infront of a gorge fed by glaciers. I love the one of the massive roots of a fallen tree. And finally there is him in the middle of the ceder forest."

We had a few stragglers - so we extended the contest until the end of this month. The 3 runners up get $100 Gift Certificate to a future session and the grand prize is a complimentary session and an unframed 16x20 canvas! (to see the details see this blog link: (CONTEST SECTION OF BLOG)

Here is an entry from Luke - his mom just had a baby - which is why I think Pancake Pete is hanging out with Mr. Turtle. :)

Some exciting news for our little family ...

Now I lay me down to sleep (NILMDTS) stillborn baby photos Hoag Hospital - Newport Beach, CA

WARNING - These are very sensitive photos. Please skip this post if you wish.

This past week was one of the most emotional weeks for me. Last Sunday I got a call that my brother's friends had gone into the hospital because the wife was having pre-term labor on Saturday - 20 weeks pregnant. Sunday they came to the conclusion that the baby would have to be delivered - and would not survive. They had originally asked if I would take their maternity photos and newborn pictures. When the nurse asked them if they would like someone from NILMDTS to come take photos - they immediately thought of me. They did not know at the time that I was a member of this group.
I went to the hospital with my brother at 8 - and hung out for awhile with them. The feeling in the room was more relaxing than I thought. Watching this couple was one of the most life impacting things I have ever seen. They were leaning on each other - and something that could break a couple - only made them stronger. Their strength they had during such a time of grief was amazing.
At 12:30 a.m. I went home because she had decreased her dilation to a 3 - and at 2 a.m. I got a call that their little boy had been born. When I got to the hospital - it was very emotional. But - again - this couple was amazing. Instead of grieving in the loss of their stillborn child, they thanked him for the opportunity to bring them closer as a couple, and helping them learn things in life that they needed to learn. Throughout the next few days I got some prints for them - and they have the funeral service on Saturday. I have never been so touched by a couple and their love for each other. They are both amazing people and I feel honored to be a part of their family's life.

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!