Working Mother Magazine

I was happy to find out yesterday that I was published in the current issue of Working Mother Magazine. I photographed Christine and Don when Christine was pregnant last year, and then again when her twins were born. She has a wonderful story and I am so happy that I was able to help her share it with the magazine. Check out the June/July issue to read her story. Congratulations on two beautiful boys Christine and Don!

Newborn studio portrait session

When I got back to California from my trip my first session was with newborn Owen. I absolutely love photographing newborns! I spent a little less than an hour with this sweet new baby. I am really looking forward to watching him grow as I will be photographing his 3, 6, 9 and 12 month sessions. See you soon Owen!

Portrait Session at the NCSU Arboretum, Raleigh, NC

My last day in Raleigh, NC was a busy one. My last session was with 2 year old Riley. What a doll she is! I photographed her mom and dad's wedding back in 2005 in Wake Forest, NC and then photographed Riley when she was just a few months old. She has also changed quite a bit! She is a VERY girly little girl and sweet as she can be. She was a bit shy at first but we managed to coax out some sweet smiles at the end of the session. Riley now has a new baby brother--I look forward to photographing the two kids together on my next trip to North Carolina!

If you're interested in scheduling a session for the fall of 08 in Raleigh or the spring of 09 please contact me and I'll put you on the calendar. See you soon Raleigh!!

Portrait Session at Oakview County Park

When I met with Gail a few years ago to talk about photographing her wedding I just knew she was someone I would want to get to know. Gail and Hien's wedding in 2006 was one of the last ones I photographed before moving to California. I was thrilled to later learn that their family grew to include little Parker! I met them in Raleigh last month and we had a wonderful session at Oakview Park- The same place where we did Mom's bridal portrait in '06!! What a good looking family!!

Portrait Session at Five Points, Raleigh

Another one of my favorite sessions while back in NC last month was photographing Brooke and Katie. This was the first time I had met little Katie but I've known mom and dad since I photographed their wedding at North Ridge Country Club back in 2002. It is so awesome to watch their little family grow! We had a great session at Grandma's house in Raleigh. I just know Brooke will be a great big sister. Welcome to the world Katie!!

Portrait Session at the All Children's Playground

When I was in Raleigh last month I was able to spend some time with my best friend Meaghan and her two boys. We went to the All Children's Playground at Laurel Hills Park one day with them. I've been photographing the boys since they were born and it just gets more fun every time. I'm still about a month behind on my posting but I had to include some of my favorites. I miss these guys so much!!

Portrait Session at the NCSU Arboretum, Raleigh, NC

When I was in Raleigh last month I also photographed Taylor and Colin. The highlight of this session was their mom's request to photograph Colin "in a bucket" like we did with Taylor when she was his age. We were all laughing hysterically watching Colin look at the bubbles and try to figure out why we had put him in a bucket in the middle of the park. It was a bit challenging photographing the two kids together-- This particular one is my favorite. I like to call it "please don't put me next to my baby brother." Her expression is priceless.

Portrait Session at Umstead Park, Raleigh, NC

While I was in Raleigh another one of my favorite shoots was of three year old Davis. What a cutie he is!! I began photographing Davis right after he was born in 2005. I then did his 3,6,9, and 12 month sessions before I moved to California in 2006.

He has changed a lot in a couple of years! He is a very well behaved little boy and I had a great time photographing him again. We went out to Umstead Park in Raleigh and were able to fit in quite a few photos before a really serious thunderstorm crept up. Check out these clouds here at the end! I must admit how much I miss a good spring thunderstorm in the South!

Bridal Portrait Session at Oakview Park

While I was in NC I had the opportunity to shoot a bridal portrait session with my good friend Larry of Laurence Lynn Photography. Ankur is a beautiful Indian bride who is getting married in Raleigh this month. Her dress was custom made for her using fabric her mother purchased in India. She was absolutely stunning. It was great shooting a bridal portrait again! Unfortunately California brides aren't as likely to ask for the sessions as my NC brides-- But I'm working on changing that!! It really is an awesome opportunity for the bride to be photographed alone in her gown. Who could argue with a second chance to wear the dress!

Portrait Session at Prestonwood Country Club, Cary, NC

On my April trip to NC I had the opportunity to photograph the Hodgins family again. I had not seen them since I flew back to photograph daughter Nicki's Bat Mitzvah in the fall of '06. It was great to see them all again this spring! They are a very sweet family and you can just tell how close the three kids are. We had beautiful early morning light to work with and mild temperatures. Here are a few of my favorites!

Spring in North Carolina

I was so excited back in mid-April to get a chance to go back home to North Carolina for a week. I couldn't have timed it any better - I was so lucky to get absolutely beautiful weather. I scheduled a week of portrait sessions with some of my favorite NC clients. I'll be posting some images from those sessions in the next week.
After landing at RDU and picking up my rental car I drove out to northwest Raleigh to my parents house. The land my parents house is on is affectionately called "dogwood acres" for the overwhelming amount of trees on their property. It takes your breath away in the spring it is so beautiful. The trees were in full bloom just as I arrived. The first morning I was home I took the opportunity to photograph them- one of my favorite subjects! Here are a few of my favorites from this trip.

Jewelry Shoot for Crystal Accents by Susanna Ordway

Wow.. once again I find myself a little behind on my posting :) It's been super busy! Last month I photographed some AMAZING jewelry for Susanna Ordway of Crystal Accents jewelry design. She needed some updated professional photos for her existing website- http://www.crystalaccents.com/
I can't wait to see the new website with all of the new photos! Susanna designs and hand crafts items for weddings or just for a little extra sparkle for any part of your wardrobe. I love her tagline "because you deserve a little sparkle in your life." Here are a few of my favorites. After spending all day photographing her designs it was really hard not to purchase them all for myself!