Mike and Tina got hitched….

Mike and Tina got married at Tivoli-Too in Newport Beach on a gorgeous April day. They started out their day at the Surf and Sand Resort getting ready for the big event. They had a bit of a rough morning that included the closure of several miles of Pacific Coast Highway and Tina’s makeup artist canceling at the last minute. Thankfully two makeup artists arrived to save the day and PCH opened up enough to allow the bridal party to get to the hotel. Having gotten all their wedding day drama out of the way, the rest of the day was amazingly perfect. Congrats Mike and Tina!

Rylee at 3 weeks….

Just a few short weeks after Rylee’s birth, the whole family came into the studio for their first official portraits.

Equine Shoot at Hummingbird’s Nest Ranch…

When these girls asked me to come out to the Hummingbird’s Nest Ranch in Simi Valley to photograph them with their horses, I had no idea what was in store for me. I can honestly say that I’ve never been in a barn with chandeliers before. It is truly an amazing place and the girls had a fabulous time hacking and jumping on the grass course. 😀

Rylee’s Birth Story…

I was honored to be one of a few people in the delivery room during Jenn’s labor to document the fashionably late arrival of Rylee.  Congrats on your new family!!!

Jenn was an amazing trouper through labor

Jenn & Darrin took a cat nap while her mom caught up on a little reading

The Grandparents were so excited… Darrin too 😀

Little Rylee gets checked out

Daddy’s girl

The new family of three – Congrats!!!

Christine….

Christine came in for a some portraits and a headshot. We started off her session with a quick walk around Viking Way – the quaint little street that the studio is located on. Ivy covered walls, a red panel and some really cool chairs just outside of one of the local salons made for a nice ‘set’.

Mrs Einstein….

Mrs Einstein is a sweet German Shephard that lost a leg in a car accident. After she healed from her injuries, she was adopted by Christine – a wonderful and generous woman who not only gave Einstein a loving home but had her certified as a therapy dog. As soon as the last of the paperwork and training is complete, Mrs Einstein along with Christine will be visiting disabled veterans from our current war as well as from prior wars.  I can’t wait for all those brave men and women to meet Einstein and hopefully get one of her sweet, gentle kisses.