Fall Family [San Diego Photographer]

Take a look at this awesome family! They were perfectly dressed for a fall session...and can you believe that we found fall colors in San Diego! The kids were too cute and did an awesome job. Thanks for meeting me this morning. It was great to finally meet your beautiful family. Hope you all enjoy your preview images as much as I do :).

Hannah loves Taylor Swift!

Not photography related, but I wanted to share anyways. We got Taylor's newest CD a few days ago, and Hannah has just about memorized it all! Here's a little performance for you :)

Family Session @ Balboa Park [San Diego Photographer]

Just sharing a couple of my favorites from our session Saturday at Balboa park. These guys are such a nice family...loving & fun! Thanks for meeting me at the park. It seemed extra busy that day. I stopped and watched a wedding on my way out and saw several other brides there having their portraits taken as well. However, I understand why so many people choose this park for the photo sessions....it's gorgeous! I would have had to work hard to find a background that wasn't nice. Everywhere I looked there was something that would make an awesome setting. Anyhow...I enjoyed meeting you guys, and I'll email you a password for your gallery soon. In the mean time, I hope you enjoy your preview :)

Happy Birthday Little Flower [San Diego Baby Photographer]

Got a chance to photograph this precious little flower again. Isn't she just a doll! It's hard to believe it's been 6 months since our last session. Now she's almost 1...wow how time flies! Thanks for stopping by & Happy Birthday!

Mr. S [San Diego Children's Photographer]

This fun little dude is turning 3 in just a few days. We headed out to the old NTC area for a "playfully simple" photo session. What does that mean? Well....pretty much that the kids call the shots. This is always a fun age because there is absolutely no way that I can predict what's going to happen next. It also means that mom will be in for a surprise because she usually doesn't think that any of the images are going to turn out, but guess what....I got that ;-). I think we got some super fun shots...I love the screaming one and the marching one (see I told you I can never predict anything) & we got the sweet smile, too!

Pre-Deployment [San Diego Photographer]

This is a long time friend of mine and her family. Her husband just deployed, but before he left I got to capture a few smiles. The best thing I did before Simon left 5 months ago was make him pose for pictures for me. I love those photos! Where they technically perfect - of course not! They were us...us as a family, the kids wrapping their arms around their Daddy, memories that come rushing back every time I see a photo from that day. My favorite part about being a photographer is being able to give that gift to the families that trust me to capture those memories for them. Jaimie, I hope these images will bring you happy thoughts that fill the long months! And, Thanks for serving!

A Quick Preview [San Diego Photographer]

I love this image...so fun!!

Look at that pinkie finger :) How cute is that?!!

Just sharing a few images from this evening's session with a sweet little girl! She was so fun and full of energy. We explored an awesome park in Kilgore, TX, and it made a beautiful setting for us. It was fun meeting you and getting to play with your little angel. Enjoy the preview :)

My Kiddos in Texas [San Diego Photographer]

Up the road from my parents house is a cute little country store called the Store & Moore. They used to sell gas when I was a teenager. I remember because my parents had a charge account there, and all I had to do was pump my gas and wave at the person inside before I drove off. I'd be in jail if I tried to do that at a gas station now days ;-). Well, now they have a little restaurant inside that makes the best burgers and has other specials through out the week. They always draw a big lunch crowd for such a little place. So all that to tell you that the store was the location for the kids photo shoot. It was fun and relaxed and the kids had a blast just being kids there!

On another note, it's been 4 months without Simon now. Somehow time has flown by, and I am so thankful for that. The kids seem like they have changed so much in the time that he's been gone. It's not fair that he's missing so much, but all this time away is really putting things in our lives into perspective. I'm thankful for the littlest things that I used to take for granted with him. It absolutely makes my day to get a 10 minute phone call from him, and to be able to Skype for just a little while makes my heart smile! Half way done with this deployment, and I can't wait for Hannah's welcome home surprise party that she's planning. I can tell you about the party because she doesn't exactly understand the concept of a surprise party - she told Simon she was planning it :).

Texas Cousins [San Diego Photographer]

Just sharing a few images of my cousins' kiddos. They are growing up so fast, and I love taking their photos while I'm in town! Enjoy :)

NOLA Visit [San Diego Photographer]

Earlier this week, I took a quick visit to the New Orleans area to meet up half way with some very dear friends of ours. Of all the different aspects of the military life, I don't think I'll ever get used to watching friends move away or having to say good bye ourselves. However, it was the military that introduced us in the first place so I should actually be saying how thankful I am to have had the opportunity to meet such awesome friends! And while we were catching up, I did a quick session for another little guy that you may remember from the blog as well. It's so nice to have wonderful clients, and that was one of the hardest parts about leaving NOLA. Starting my business from the ground up again has had it's challenges, but I hope to be coming out on top soon :)! Well...that's enough words for now...enjoy the photos!