{Sneak Peek} It's a "Mom" Monday

I met these two lovely ladies at Preschool.  Monday's is now my regular work day, never passing up an opportunity to sharpen my skills, we met up one Monday a couple weeks ago for a morning of "Mom's time out" (aka: kids are at school, hang out with girlfriends, chat & just be free for a few hours). What a fabulous morning we had. I'm very blessed to call these gals my friends, and they're gorgeous, making them perfect to be models for the morning.

See you ladies tomorrow morning.  Looking forward to our next adventure...

{Sneak Peek} Baby T, 3 months

We had a little visitor last week.  My sister and nephews came down for a few days, since her oldest didn't have school. Of course, it was perfect timing for a few Halloween portraits and a couple 3 month photos of my newest nephew Baby Tata (in Grace-ese that means Baby Trevor). And then we just had to wrangle the 5 kids (most under 4) for a 'cousins' shot, which proved that the 8 year old was more difficult than the other 4 combined.
I also did something new this time, and while it didn't quite work like I had it planned in my head, I learned a few things & have them noted for another day, which is always a bonus.

 And the expression here says: ""We are boys, we are anti-cute anything, anti-photo, anti-cooperation. Seriously mom/auntie, Halloween pictures, are not our thing!!!""

The cousins shot, gone all wrong.  Yes it's fall (feeling a bit wintery at the moment). No we don't live where it's warm. Apparently though, my children are in denial that clothing in necessary in their world. They are completely content running a-muck sans pants.

 See you guys soon for a nice Turkey Feast. ♥

{Sneak Peek} John Paul, Class of 2012

Being a high school senior is an amazing journey.  Being a part of that journey is an awesome opportunity for me. This past weekend was no exception. I met John Paul & his parents in Yreka and for a couple of hours we hung out, chatted a bit & ended up with some handsome portraits. Congrats on your final year of High School and good luck with future endeavors, you have a bright future ahead of you!!!

I'll be in touch with you guys soon, with a link to your full gallery. Have a great weekend.

{Sneak Peek} The Borgatti Family - Holiday edition

I love, love getting to capture special moments & memories for families. I've been blessed to photograph the Borgatti's for the past 4 years.  Not only do I photograph them for their annual family holiday portrait, but I've also gotten to watch Mr E & Miss M grow up before my lens. They are so cute!  Full of sugar & a little extra spice (on occasion). We ventured out this time to the new bridge at Lake Siskiyou and I must say that some of these pics are my favorite ones of them ever. So without more blabbery from me... here is a little peek at The B family.

And of course, what it really looks like when you're trying to wrangle 2 toddlers into 'portrait' mode (or at all for that matter).

Thank you guys for another great session. I'll be in touch with you soon. ♥

{Entered} Baby, it's Fall out here!!

It's another month & another chance to enter a photo challenge. This time I'm entering the Rock The Shot (www.rocktheshotforum.com) October Challenge, which is children & fall, together in one image.  Luckily, fall is my favorite of all the seasons, and children are one of my favorite subjects!

This little miss is just the sweetest thing.  I love, love this shot of her, she's in my Baby's First Year program, so this is our 3rd session.

{Sneak Peek} Miss A is 6 months & family portraits

Woohoo!! It's Wednesday, that means we're half way through another week. The end of the year & holidays (which I pretty much consider from October 1st through the new year) is always such a blur. It goes so fast and seems to sneak right up on me.
Saturday I had the privilege of photographing little Miss A for her 6 month portraits.  I can't believe how much she's grown in 3 months. Her little personality is just blossoming and I love it!  Such a sweet & smiley girl.
 And just because Halloween is coming in less than a week, we'll start of the peek with a look at Miss A & her big brother dressed in their finest Halloween attire. Which they wore for a brief time at the Pumpkin Patch, where we began our session together.

 After a little time exploring the patch, we headed into town to grab some of that fall color that's gracing the park these days. We also met Grandma & Grandpa. 

Thanks for a fabulous session!! I'll be in touch with you soon with your full gallery. Have a great week.