my camera looks good... | orange county photographer

i recently got some accessories for my camera and just had to share them with you!

first... my new camera bag! it's an epiphanie bag and i. love. it.



this bag is amazing - it looks like a fashionable purse, yet holds my camera plus anything else i need. it's wonderful.

next... my new camera strap covers!





i've been wanting to cover up my camera strap but was unwilling to fork out the big bucks. so i was searching online for a cheaper version and came across a tutorial on how to make one. but seeing as i don't have the skills nor the equipment, i asked my amazingly talented friend emily to make me one. and she made me two! i love them so much. thanks emily!



(yay!)

easter card | orange county photographer

this was my first attempt at card design...



it was fun to get creative, but i still have a ways to go!

what do you think?

easter mini sessions - asher and braedon | orange county child photographer

these are my favorites from the second easter mini session from last weekend. i have to admit, i was a little nervous after my last photo shoot with these boys... but it turned out great! they were adorable with the bunny and i'm so happy with the results. :)

thanks to tammy, the boys and my wonderful assistant!





braedon wasn't too impressed with mr. wilson at first...


but he warmed up quick!



as always, the candy was the biggest hit!

easter mini sessions - mclendon's | orange county family photographer

last weekend i had my first easter mini sessions and they were so much fun!

these are my favorites from the first session. aren't these kids adorable?! thanks to the mclendon's and to my wonderful assistants!



spencer wasn't a big fan of the camera. until i told him to make some funny faces:



and cute chase wanted to join the fun too...



but pretty leda wasn't about to do any of that!





after making them pose for so long, we let them have a little fun...



and then it was time to play with the bunny!



this next picture makes me laugh. mr. wilson wasn't eating the carrots and you can just see the disappointment on their little faces.



now enough of the boring bunny - let's eat some candy!






the end.

there's still time for your easter mini session! email me for details: mikellenewman @ gmail.com

spring and easter mini photo sessions! | orange county photographer

i'm thrilled to announce:

(one more reason to use those adorable easter outfits you just bought your kids!)

beckham | orange county newborn photographer

i have been dying to share these pictures of this adorable baby boy! unfortunately, the editing process is still a little slow for me. i'm really hoping that part will get quicker as time goes on. because i'd much rather be out shooting than sitting in front of my computer editing. :)

anyway, back to the little man of the hour! this baby boy is the definition of cute. and what a good model he was! to say i was thoroughly enjoying myself would be putting it lightly. it was impossible to choose just a few of my favorites, so i'm posting them all!




(super cute hats made by the belle baby boutique.)


this is one of my most favorite shots. love that little smile!


a little break for some love from mama... and big sister too!




loving those big cheeks!






he's quite the hat model, wouldn't you say?


(adorable knitted items by lindy.)




beckham's grandma made that quilt for him. isn't it adorable?



thanks so much for having me over kelsey. it was so fun spending the afternoon with your sweet new addition! i hope you love them!

camille | orange county newborn photographer

photographing this baby girl was so much fun! not only is she beautiful, but this was my very first newborn session! (and if you know me, you know my love for babies runs deep.) i love how the pictures turned out, but i learned so much from just this one session... i wish i could go back and do it all over again.

as you will see, i stocked up on a lot of pink hats!



adorable hats above made by the belle baby boutique. see if you can spot my pictures in her etsy shop!






and these amazing hats were made by my very talented friend, lindy. who will hopefully have an etsy shop soon!


no matter how tightly you swaddle, that one hand always seems to break free. :)


aren't baby toes and fingers just the sweetest?


loving those big brown eyes.


and i could not get over those eylashes!


camille's daddy is vietnamese. in their culture, orchids are good luck. they describe camille as their good luck charm, since she arrived just in time for the chinese new year. isn't that just the cutest?


thanks anne and cuong, for allowing me into your home during such a special time. it was wonderful spending the afternoon with your sweet family. i hope you love the pictures!

sneak peek | orange county newborn photographer

here's a quick look at what i'm working on right now. i just couldn't wait to share!



more to come soon...