baby audrey

Westchester Infant Photographer

The Zychowski Family!!!! I love, love, love when a couple chooses to have me back time and time again to photograph their growing families. Jennifer and Jeff were referred to me by a mutual friend in San Diego. They were engaged and I was the lucky photographer that got to photograph their BEAUTIFUL wedding.... but first I did their Engagement pictures. We headed to a winery in temecula and had a day of fun.

Next, in 2008, the Zychowski Wedding. (looking back at old blogs really shows how much I've changed in my blogging.... hehe) Romantic, fun, different (loved the city) and BEFORE KIDS!! =)

... and then Whitney came. Late 2009, they had their first baby girl. Now, this was before I had a full set up for infant photography, and if I remember correctly, Whitney was already a few weeks old.

Just last week, they had their second baby girl. I headed to their home in Westchester (west LA... I'm not an LA person, so I can figure that some of my followers might not be either). Born October 18th, healthy and happy, she slept wonderfully for the entire photoshoot. Now, I had really, really hoped to get some good pictures of her and her big sister, but Whitney was really not a fan being close to Audrey. It will take some time for her to adjust to the new baby in the family. None, the less, it is astounding to be a part of this growing family and document their growth and changes and capture those memories that you never want to forget.

Thank you again to Jen & Jeff for including me in their family memories.

Rogers Family

Corona Family Photographer

This is the second year I've done the Rogers' family pictures. Do you remember last year's pictures. Maybe its just me, but the boys have grown up so much and Lori is looking like such a hot mama!!! Downtown Riverside was the perfect spot for them. The architecture and alleyways were perfect for this hip family. =) love you guys!!!

Gardner Family

Downtown Riverside Photographer

Husen Family

Riverside Family Photographer

I've known the Husen family for most of my life. My mom is best friends with Tessa, I worked for Brad while I was in high school, I remember when their twins were born and watched their older boys grow up (and man... they're tall). I'm SO happy I could do their family pictures in beautiful Downtown Riverside.

Tweet Family

Riverside Family Photographer

Goins Family

Corona Family Photography

I've done pictures of Jazmine and Jayden before... lucky me. These two kids are SO beautiful, there's virtually no way to mess up the pictures. =) This time I got the whole family. How fun are they?

Cephas Family

Laguna Beach Photographer

My parents and I decided to make an afternoon out of my Laguna Beach photoshoot for the Cephas Family (they watch my kids while I work... win win for everyone). I told my dad that I was meeting them near the basketball courts and he said, in his very 'i know everything voice,' "you know its really crowded down there, you're gonna have people everywhere." I smiled and said, "dont worry dad, leave it to the professional." He laughed and realized that I actually know what I'm doing. Its hard as a parent to realize that your kids might know something more than you... It's a really good thing that my kids dont! (at least not yet.... or is that just in my "controlling" head). I'm sure they will someday, but I'm going to savor every moment where I'm right, no matter what! =)

Now, Shelly Cephas is one of my old time friends. I can say that now because we've known each other for almost 4 years. I've done pictures of her since Trajan was 6 months old. Now he's 4!!!! Maybe I'm getting so nostalgic because as her family grows up, that means my family is growing up. I still remember when our kids were babies crawling around my loft and now they're SO big! BUT... it is one of my favorite things about my job, I get to see families grow, kids grow up, parents stay in love and the "american dream" thrive. I dont mean the dream of riches, a house or nice cars, but the dream of family, love, joy and all the happiness that you can see in Shelly's family.

I wasn't going to do pictures of my whole family this year, but I think I might have to after seeing Shelly's. How could I not! Memories.... the most important thing we can treasure.