I just had to post a quick photo of the boys. We had one of those moments last night where we really wanted to freeze them in time, these years pass by so fast! We are getting to the point with Jaxon where we really don’t want him to get bigger. The baby phase with him was a bit rough, but now things are getting really fun. I love this phase of exploring language and watching him work out how to get his body doing what he wants it to do.

I took the first photo of Jace back in 2008 at just about 18 months, in a hat my Mom made during the cold Montana winter months.  I had her make another one to photograph Jaxon in because the first image is a huge gallery wrap canvas in the house. I had planned to photograph Jaxon around 18 months as well, but he has such a huge head and is already so busy that I didn’t want to wait too much longer. I’m so glad I didn’t because it was tough to  get him to keep the hat on, and as all you parents know, it just gets harder once they realize they can yank if off themselves! I must have put the hat back on 20 times!

I hope everyone is having a great 2012 so far!

This is so much fun! I got together late last year to photograph one of my favorite families, the Polahas, for little Jude’s big milestone…turning 1! Little did I know that the photos from this shoot would turn into the most amazing birthday invitation I have seen yet!

In fabulous Beatles style, the Polahas transformed the classic “Revolution” Beatles album cover into the invite for Jude’s birthday party. The invite was adorable, and even better was the CD enclosed with Dad, Kristoffer Polaha, doing a hilarious Beatles impression. Props for Kris, his British accent was fabulous! Check out the final product as well as a few of my favorite shots from the day with the whole gang!

In case you aren’t already, tune in to support Kristoffer, starring on Ringer on Tuesday nights, 9/8c on the CW!

I have been photographing these little characters now since the first, Liam, was still in Mama’s belly!  It has been the most incredible journey getting to know this family and being there for all of their photographic milestones.

Here are shots of all three kids now: Liam (almost 6), Finnley (almost 4), and Kieran 2. I am also posting a fun photographic flashback, by way of their birth announcements, it is so fun to see how much they have changed.

These images of the kids were taken after the holidays to be hung as large gallery-wrap canvas prints in their living room.  After some fun outfit and backdrop designing/planning, this is what we came up with.  Hopefully I can pop over there once the canvasses are printed and hung and take a quick shot because it is really fun to see the finished product displayed.

Thanks so much Bernie and Kevin for sharing your little ones with me for all these years, I am so lucky to know you and be able to share and capture these moments with  you!

Hi all, sorry yet again about the blog silence, things have been really busy this fall! I just got done photographing a preschool last week so as you can imagine my production load is very high! I still haven’t caught up from months ago but will do so very soon!

If you have been a blog reader of the past few years you will recognize this adorable face…it’s Casey! We did our annual photo session on her birthday last weekend and I got to hang out in the park with one of my favorite families for a few hours, it was fantastic! We spent some time reminiscing about the maternity and newborn sessions we did for Casey and how fast time has gone by. I think this is something that happens a lot in the fall, for some reason it is a nostalgic time for everyone. On that note I will leave you with these images of this wonderful girl enjoying watching the clouds, fall leaves, playing, dreaming, and just being young! Happy 5th birthday beautiful girl!

Those of you who have been following the blog will recognize these three: Payton, Paige & RJ.  I can’t believe it has been a year already since I first photographed these three little cuties!  I spent an afternoon at the Peninsula Hotel with these special triplets and all of their doting family members from across the country to celebrate their first birthday.  There were so many cute details and sweet moments, here is a fun little collage from the day.

Back in July I was invited to spend the day with this truly warm and inviting family at their Carpinteria beach house.  It was such a perfect day, and getting to know the whole clan, who had come in from far and wide, was wonderful.  I felt like one of the family and enjoyed every minute.

One of the most remarkable parts of this family is quite obviously the triplets and their big brother…who is only 15 months older…yikes! They all had completely unique personalities already and were so cute to watch together and apart, have fun Mom & Dad!  It was fantastic photographing candid moments on the beach, each familiy group on their own and then the whole crew.  I wish every day was this much fun!  Thank you all for such a great summer memory!

I know all you other Californians are rolling your eyes at me right now, but I have to say I am loving this weather.  We got this great rain outfit from a close family friend a couple of years ago, thanks Kath, and just had to try it out with Jace even though it is supposed to be for a 5 year old! Check out the boots and hilarious umbrella…so cute!!  We have been having so much fun jumping in puddles, floating leaves down the gutters, and just standing around feeling the rain hit our faces!  I feel like we are finally having our winter around here; I haven’t seen the sun much for a week and I must say, I am not bothered in the least.  I guess my genetic background might help here, most of my family lives in England and I was born and lived there till I was 3 or 4.  I supposed I was destined for a life of crummy weather and just happened to get lucky and have adventurous parents who decided to move to California.  Don’t worry guys, the sun will come back soon!

Jamie and Jon got married a few years back.  They had a magnificant wedding at the Villa Del Sol D’Oro in Sierra Madre and came back to see me last weekend to introduce me to Alex Taylor! We had a great time reminiscing about their wedding and oohhing and ahhhing over the newest addition to the family…she was really sweet and so cute! I have included a couple of my favorites from the session here.

Now I know everyone has seen the head in the hands shot but I thought this was especially profound since Firefighter & Paramadic Daddy helped bring Alex into the world with his own two hands… so amazing!  I love hearing the birth stories from my new parents and this one was especially breath-taking!  The Dr. let Jon deliver the baby, obviously with some guidance and a watchful eye, but isn’t that just awesome?  Way to go guys, she is going to love that story one day!

Congratulations on your new little one, she is gorgeous and before you know it will be up and running with her stunning big sister Morgan!  Don’t cha just love sisters!

Thanks to Perlette & Jake’s wedding centerpieces, I went home April 25th with a pet fish for my son.  I always wondered what happened with those centerpieces at the end of the night!!  I was hesitant at first, because I have about all the responsibility I can handle right now with a business, a toddler, and trying to sell my house…but I was guilt tripped by one of the wedding guests about how much my son would love a fish.  As it turns out, he was right and we have had many a morning of precious memories together taking care of “Chelsea” fish.  Just thought I should introduce you guys to the newest member of the family!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JACE!

I know everyone says things like “it seems like you were just born” and “it seems like yesterday you were so tiny” but it doesn’t to me.  We have soaked up every day of the past two years with you and watching you go from a tiny helpless baby into a strong, loud, and proud little man makes time seem longer than normal.  I can just barely remember how unsure we were as first time parents and how fragile you seemed those first weeks. It feels like you have been with us forever.  We love you so much and can’t wait to see what life has in store for all of us. We are in no rush for you to grow up, you are an amazing 2 year old, so much better and more than we could have ever expected!