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!

This was one of those weddings…one of those weddings where even a day later as I drove back to town from Santa Barbara I was still smiling. Even now a couple of months later as I look through images, I get all toasty inside!

Emily & Don put their heart and souls into this day, every detail and moment was thoughtful and loving. They are the kind of couple that are warm and giving and truly compliment each other. This unique event was merged with a fantastic event, the Santa Barbara Film Festival Fundraiser at the Fess Parker Doubletree Resort. It was a magical moment in time that I will remember fondly for years! I love you both and wish you every happiness you deserve!

La Canada Country Club hosted this fantastic day for Angela & Shawn, thier big day! The weather was gorgeous, they were so fun and happy and the day flowed so easily I couldn’t believe how quickly it went by.  I look back on this image now and think about how clear and beautiful it was that evening as we looked up at the mountains.  Only now, do I realize that the hills won’t look like this for years.  Many people across the nation now recognize the name of this sleepy little town, La Canada, also know as the town at the bottom of the hill where the “Station Fire” still burns.  It was a wonderful place for their wedding, thank you so much for having me and congrats you two!

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!

Wow, Belly to Baby before I could even blink, one of my favorite session combinations!!  I feel like it was yesterday when Brian and Heather came in for their maternity session.  Before I knew it they went from this:

to this:

They named their daughter Rilyn, which I of course loved because our son is named Jace Rylin.  Rylin was a combo of our middle names Ryan and Lyn - wish I had thought of it for a girl’s name…super cute!  Here are a couple of other favs from our session, I will post the announcement soon, it is in the works now!  Congrats Heather & Brian, you are adorable and sweet people and if its possible, you are even sweeter parents, Rilyn is very lucky!!

Sorry all faithful readers!  I have been getting a lot of grief lately for not keeping up with the blog, I apologize!  I had to get over some personal tradgedies, get through a move, and some very busy times.  I figured I had better get caught up though before real busy season starts…the holidays!!  Stay tuned…

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!

Sidney and I did a photo shoot honoring his upcoming graduation and we had a fantastic time.  I don’t work with high school seniors much but I really do enjoy photographing these fresh young faces who have everything to look forward to and their whole lives ahead of them.  I had heard so much about Sidney from a family friend prior to meeting him and everything she said was true…super sweet, kind, and the most amazing heart.  Thank you so much for coming in and congratulations on such a great accomplishment!

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!