The F Family {Long Beach, CA Family Photography}

I just adore this family and every time I photograph them I have fun. The boys are so so cute and the older (Little P) is such a character! We had some great convos about turtles!

We headed out to El Dorado Park in Long Beach for their Holiday session. I was supposed to rain but it ended up being quite sunny (though the rain did  come later the night!) so it was a perfect morning. There were a lot of ducks and geese there but we managed to steer clear!

They brought along their nieces to get in some grandkid pics for the family! Such beautiful girls!

High School Senior {Los Angeles, CA Lifestlye Senior Photographer}

Miss A is graduating this year! A big milestone in a teenagers' life. They head out into the world with several of unknowns and adventures waiting for them!

However, in the meantime, they can enjoy their last year of school as the top of the class! And what better reason for a lifestyle photo shoot. Forget the formal session with the same drape or tux in every picture (Do they still use that? It's been awhile since I have been in High School! haha). Letting Seniors be themselves and photographing them in their own world makes for a fun photo shoot!

This particular day was a hot one! But A was a trooper and boy did her make up hold up perfectly! A is incredibly photogenic. We wandered around a giant location with lots of variety for these shots. Enjoy!

Hats off to the Grad!

There are 2 things significant to this time of year, the beginning of Wedding season and Graduations!! This High Graduate Beauty is one of many closing this chapter of their lives and opening a new one.

We headed to a local train station & college for this photo session. We had a great time and wow, does she have some gorgeous cat eyes!!

Goodbye College Life

I have to say that this particular shoot made me laugh. This College Graduate happens to be my Brother in Law. We are all so proud and excited for him as he leaves the college life behind and is thrown into the "real world." He did his mother a huge favor by agreeing to let me (and only because it was me) photograph him for his Graduation announcements/invites. This shoot was literally done in my front and back yard. He simply threw on his cap & gown and his college sweatshirt as we headed outside. He's a lot more photogenic then he cares to admit (and since he looks so much like my husband, I am a tad bit biased!).

Anyway, we ended up geting some really nice (but not too forced) images for his graduation. In just 3 short weeks he will getting his degree... and then hopefully not too soon afterwards, a job!

Congratulations Jeff!!

So for this particular image I was going for something edgy, contrasty and textured. Jeff is a great musician and is amazing on the drums (and thanks to him my daughter has a love for playing them too). So I hung his cap on his drums and caught him as he played. I used several different Totally Rad Actions in order to create this effect and add some texture.

Nick is Graduating!

I had a very impromptu Senior Session with Nick. He was going to his prom later that night so his mom wanted some pictures of him while he looked spiffed up with his tie! Here they are:

Seniors Rule

Amanda is graduating High School and just turned 18. What better reason do you have to do a photo shoot? Amanda looked gorgeous (as she always does).

Gorgeous Sassy Red Head

My beautiful red-headed friend Autum so graciously accepted to be my model. I had just received my new 85mm f/1.8 and desparately wanted to use it. She was such a gorgeous model that is so easy to photograph. I was able to capture a bit of her amazing personality as well.

Senior in College

I will admit, this was my first shoot ever. I visited my cousin in college and decided she was going to let me photograph her. She graduates college this year and is super excited to embark on the "real world" after graduate school that is...

Here is an image from this shoot.