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Bliss

Again does April beckon me to where her breezes touch & tease my skin & hair. ~written by my mom

This session was OUTSTANDING! So much that I just got home 10 minutes ago and HAD to post these two images. I think the first is one of my fav's of all time right now.

The importance of a family portrait

Treasure your family. Keep them close. Always.

A little something extra

A little something extra from yesterday's post.

Casey is graduating from high school this year. The stylish girls below are his fabulous sisters. They were very fun to shoot. You guys rocked it!

What keeps love alive?

What is it that keeps the spark alive between two people? Is it different for everyone, or is there a secret that has not been revealed to my generation? ;) There is something to be said for couples that have stuck by one another's side for 10... 20 years. You have had time to travel, raise or are raising your kids, and are set in your career. You have found a way to keep this person smiling.. and isn't that one of the most important things?! So what can you say about 50 years....? Well, it doesn't come around as often these days. It is like a unique and priceless stone that you found yourself... You find yourself with an overwhelming sense of joy, a little dose of accomplishment, and attachment. Well, I can't say from experience... but can only imagine the feeling of being loved a whole life long.

This couple is celebrating 50 years of marriage.... and the smile is still there between them.












Stay tuned... more from this session tomorrow!

Big Boy

Wouldn't she be...

I know this is an old youtube clip... but it still cracks me up. Wouldn't she be the funniest little girl to photograph?! I think I would die laughing the whole time!!

Miss Addison

Had a great session with this cutie pie today. She was so great the entire session and lasted quite a bit longer than most of my little ones at three months. 

Addison and her absolutely stunning momma. 
Addison was having so much fun checking herself out in the mirror... she is already learning to model. This little facial expression just cracked me up!
Love this shot.

Check out their eyes!

WOAH! Nicole, you look fierce!!! 
Love this connection. 

Nicole.. you look outstanding.
A little antique black and white with this very antique chair. 

Relax and Enjoy

This session was a piece of cake. A wide open private beach, great light, a rockin' 7 year old that loved me, a fun and energetic mom who is an amateur photog herself, and an absolutely perfect warm breeze. I love shooting in Mexico.

This is my little model, Cassi. I absolutely adore her and can't wait to see her the next time I am in Cabo!

She was writing me a special note in the sand. 
I think she had a good time.. what do you think" :) Loving the wind dancing through her hair. 
Love it.

Heart :)


Mom came down and joined in for some fun on the beach. I think this is such a timeless shot. One they will look back on for years. 

A little dusted vintage feel.
Sunkissed Secrets.
This was Cassi's idea.
Beauty

The girls have a lot of fun together. 
Love the light here. 

I can't get enough of this shot. Maybe it's the spontaneity of it.. the closeness.. or the tiny bit of Karina's (mom) smile I can see. Anyways.. I think this shot needs to be printed big ... real big :)
Thanks Karina and Cassi for making this session so outstanding. I had so much fun with you guys all day. Can't wait to see you again soon!!