karina | orange county newborn photographer

meet beautiful karina. her mommy and i went to nursing school together and it was so great to spend the morning catching up. and i loved meeting her sweet new addition. (who was quite the model!) newborn sessions just might be my favorite... i love getting my baby fix while doing something i enjoy so much. :)











look how talented this baby girl is! her mom got her to stay balanced liked that for so long. it was amazing!

















this next picture is my absolute favorite. it makes my heart melt...



thanks neeti, for letting me capture such a special time in your lives! congratulations again!

breanne & layne | orange county engagement photographer

this was my very first engagement session! and it couldn't have been with a sweeter, more fun-loving couple! as you will see, they are head over heels in love with each other. :)































their favorite picture...



and my favorite...



after we were done, i asked if they wanted to play around in the water. they didn't even hesitate. :)





and finally, we lucked out with a gorgeous sunset!



thanks breanne & layne -- i had such a blast hanging out with you!

kevin turns one! | orange county child photographer

this little man is one of my favorite babies. he is such a happy boy! i was more than happy to drive up to l.a. and take pictures of him for his first birthday. they grow up way too fast, don't they? here are just a few of my favorites from our afternoon...





















aren't those shoes just the cutest?!



a little break for some love from momma!



and now on to the good stuff! usually i have someone make a cake for the smash shoot, but kevin has a very talented mom. she did a great job! and kevin was not shy about eating it!













"who me?"



"ok... you caught me!"







the end. :) kevin got his first haircut for his first birthday a few days later. i hope i get to take some pictures of him with his new look soon!

thanks becky, for letting me capture kevin's special day!