Adorable sisters

I am solar powered - thus, not a big fan of short days this time of the year. One thing I love about it though is we get great afternoon light early enough to photograph the little ones at their best.

These two little girls are so adorable! Julianne was a pro -Here's little Avery who opted to be photographed in her swimwear :)
Knock knock...
I really like this series... I call it "the smile an apple sauce brings"
the girls with mom & dad

Leather Craftsmen Pizza Party

Today I went to the Leather Craftsmen Pizza Party at Robert Evans Studio. It's always great to meet new photographers and reconnect with ones that have constantly inspired my work.

Here are a few of my favorite wedding photogs...

with Joe Photo
with Jessica Claire
with Robert Evans
with Jules Bianchi & Ann Kelley
And special thanks to my new found friend Nick Onken (who was about to start charging me) for taking all the above photos from my iPhone.

Not so sleepless in Seattle

I'm up here for work this weekend. Beautiful city! It was snowing all day & feels like Christmas already!!!The sky finally cleared up... thanks to my sis-in-law, Gina, for this shot.

Moon over Sunset Tower

One more thing I love about shooting weddings is I get to go home feeling like I just saw a really nice movie (a love story, of course!). Emily & Guillermo had their wedding festivities at the newly renovated Hollywood landmark, Sunset Tower Hotel. It was such a beautiful evening - beautiful couple, surrounded by their dearest family & friends, fantastic views of the city, and a full moon.... what more could you ask for?!

Here's one of my favorite shots from the evening. Will be posting more images later...

Marianne turns Martha

I love to bake... & love to eat them too!

Happy Thanksgiving to all!

Stockshop.com

Aside from weddings & little ones, I really enjoy photographing athletes. The power on such images is another thing I draw inspiration from.... I was so excited to find this postcard in the mail today. It was an image I shot a few years ago.

I'm on top of the world!

Not really... but totally worth the 5 giant steps I took to get here. Check out the fantastic view...

Outa town!

I'll be on the road November 2nd to the 10th so it may take awhile for me to respond to emails. If you need to reach me asap, please call me.

'Tis the season...

It's that time of the year to WOW your family & friends on how cute your little one has grown.... Show off those adorable smiles from your recent portrait session through our fine art holiday cards.

A few more fun family, kids & dog portrait sessions are available in November. Call to schedule for one. Framed wall photos are always great presents too!

LA Fashion Week

Watched a Joseph Domingo fashion show last night and check out what I grabbed from my iPhone. The image looked good in color but love the "old hollywood glam" feel on this one.

Cousins

On my trip to the bay area, I took a day off photo duty to see my cousins. Well not really because I couldn't help it. Maxine & Benedict have grown so much since I last saw them.

So poised and responsible, Maxine takes her role as a big sister seriously. Tap, ballet, piano and violin, now photography is going to be added to the list. Someone must have shown her some magic tricks in Photoshop... oops :D


Benedict is just the sweetest, so affectionate! He knew how to work the camera and definitely that swing set too. He is a special boy and you'll truly feel special around him.
Smiles like this are just so precious.
Look mom, no hands! ... and a little bit of flair :)

I HEART San Francisco

I've always loved San Francisco. I was excited to get out of LA for a bit to photograph Anat & John's wedding. We never met in person until a few days before the wedding and could not have expected a sweeter couple!

Another knockout bride for me... Anat was absolutely beaming! So relaxed and calm, she was more concerned on how everyone else was doing. John looked pretty sharp too. We've arranged for them to see each other before the ceremony and I must say, both their smiles when they first saw each other - truly priceless!

The city lights served as a backdrop as they said their I dos at The Starlight Room at the Sir Francis Drake Hotel. The wedding was exactly how they envisioned it to be and MORE. From the pre-wedding brunch, to the tea party, to the wedding, I felt so much a part of this family. A special thanks goes out to my super friend Maureen Ford!

Anat & John love San Fran. The cable car, the golden gate bridge, can't get more San Francisco than this. Here are a few favorites, and make sure to check out the slideshow!

Outa town!

I'll be away & mobile September 26th to October 1st so it may take awhile for me to respond to emails. If you need to reach me, call me!

The day after...

Day after shoots are FUN! It's a stress free day when we play and get creative with the bride & groom. We actually shot this after their honeymoon so they were both nicely tanned.

Paola & Jorge have made it to my list of favorite people. Their genuine spirits just make you want to be around them. Not to mention how awesome they are in front of the camera!

A few of my favorite things... late afternoon light, flair, brick walls, P&J

flair, YUM!


Yes, I am addicted to flair. Can you blame me?!

It's a small world...

They met in high school, fell in love years later, lived across oceans for a bit, and are now headed to wedded bliss... I had the absolute best time photographing Janice & Dennis. It was a beautiful afternoon in Malibu with the most gorgeous light I could ask for.

It's so funny how groom-to-be and I went to the same university, both majored in computers, walked the same halls but never met. Years later and thousands of miles away from home, they found me through the net. The world has practically become smaller than a 4-story building! :)

Here are some faves. More fun images on the guest book we've designed too.

They are the coolest and were up for anything. They even climbed up a HUGE rock to get this shot.
I like how boxy this shot feels.

Janice will definitely make a gorgeous bride. I love this shot! The light just kept getting better on us.
They will tie the knot across the pacific on November. All the best wishes!

More PartnerCon

I've been with Pictage for quite a bit but this was my first PartnerCon. When they said it was like a mini-WPPI, I went ahead & signed up to attend. SO glad I did! Amidst the busy season, accumulating post production work and my numerous personalities starting to create chaos up in my head, this was a great breather. I'm always inspired by other photographers - the speakers & the new ones I meet. Definitely took home some tips to further hone my craft, streamline my workflow, and live a stress free life!

Here are some pics courtesy of Marie Bunke. Thanks Marie!

Marie, Mr. ShowIt Fast himself - David Jay, & moi.
With a few peeps from our LA PUG.... Juan, myself, Marie, Matthew, Joanne and Patrice.
With the ever fabulous Jasmine Star at the Kiss Wedding Albums/ShowIt party.
Marie, myself, Joanne & Jules Bianchi.
All pimped out at the Kiss photo booth.

Partnercon

The last couple of weeks have been crazy. My cameras have been racking up those miles & I'm having a blast!

I'll be at ParnterCon - a Pictage photography conference all day September 12th & 13th. Will be returning calls & emails as soon as I can. Posting more updates too...Thanks.

Little Dancer

At 10 months, this little one crawled and rolled pretty fast. Zara definitely got me going on some much needed cardio. She also kept me entertained with her graceful moves as she twirled her tiny hands in the air. It was just adorable!

Here are a few favorites. A lot more cute images on her album.

Such a happy baby, never seen more smiles...