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Kevin & Stephanie’s Wedding

Posted on October 12, 2011

 

Some favorites from Kevin & Stephanie’s wedding at The Summit House

 

Walked into the room with all smiles from the bride

Going over her vows

Stephanie looked Stunning!!!!!

Kevin lookin’ handsome too (Rebeca took this shot)

She got him GOOD!!!!!!!

Last photo of the night Congratulations Kevin & Stephanie!

Kenny & Jessica’s Wedding

Posted on October 7, 2011

 

A few of my favorites from Kenny & Jessica’s Wedding at Padua Hills

Love this shot that Rebeca took! Oh the wonderfulness of having a second shooter

Congratulations Kenny & Jessica!

Wyatt & Angie’s Wedding

Posted on September 22, 2011

Wyatt & Angie’s wedding was at The Pala Mesa Resort in Fallbrook and it was absolutely a perfect day.

 

Here’s some of my favorites

Angie & her mama!

Even Wyatt was a photographer for a bit

as I shot Angie and her dad walk down the isle…

Rebeca got Wyatt’s reaction to seeing Angie for the first time

A moment to themselves right after the ceremony

Mr & Mrs!

Wyatt surprised Angie with the location of their honeymoon. I think she approved!

Congratulations Wyatt & Angie!!!

 

Juan & Nichole’s Wedding

Posted on September 8, 2011

My favorites from Juan & Nichole’s wedding

I’ll end it with one of Megan’s photos of Juan & his dad. Love’d this one!

Thank you Juan & Nichole for letting me document your beautiful wedding  and for allowing plenty of time for me to photograph the both of you

 

Nick & Ali’s Wedding

Posted on August 5, 2011

Some of my favs from Nick & Ali’s wedding…

 

Ali you are gorgeous! Look at those amazing blue eyes!

Nick lookin’ handsome too while getting ready

All ready to walk down the isle!

Thank you Megan for second shooting with me and getting this awesome shot of Ali & her dad as he walked her down the isle

Congratulations Nick & Ali!!! Thank you so much for letting me photograph you big day

Sharif & Melissa’s Wedding

Posted on July 6, 2011

Just some of my favs from Sharif & Melissa’s wedding …

 

Since I was a guest/photographer I was ever so thankful for Rebeca for coming and second shooting with me.

We’ll start it off with one of her images of the beautiful church

And another shot of Rebeca’s!

I can never stress enough the importance of having two photographers. Thanks again Rebeca for being in the right place at the right time.

I on the other hand waited patiently on the other side of the church to get this shot. Then….

like a stealth bomber I flew to the other side of the church to get this shot of Melissa looking at Sharif ok, maybe not that fast!

The beautiful bride…

and the handsome groom

Gotta love a laugh

And the’re off to the reception site!

To take some photos as Mr. & Mrs

They had an amazing belly dancer at their reception

Once again, the wonderfulness of having a second shooter. While I was snapping away shots of people dancing Rebeca got this photo of my grandma smiling at Melissa. Love it!

Congratulations Sharif & Melissa!

 

Ken & Jessica’s Engagement

Posted on June 29, 2011

It was such a beautiful evening photographing Ken & Jessica’s engagement session

Their wedding is September is going to be AMAZING!!!

 

They didn’t even know I took these next two shots. I was changing lenses…looked up and just saw them being them

 

Kevin & Stephanie’s Engagement

Posted on June 15, 2011

After many emails, a meeting at Coffee Bean, and some more emails. Stephanie said it was official and would love to have me photograph their wedding!

We went to Fullerton for their engagement session. The city where it all began!

 

I’ll start it of with some good old black & white’s…

Such a good looking couple!

(BTW,  that window behind them was a public bathroom and every few second a toilet would flush. SO ROMANTIC! lol)

It made for a beautiful portrait though!

 

Alex & Shannon’s Wedding

Posted on June 7, 2011

Alex & Shannon got married at the Barcelo Resort in Cabo San Lucas. I was so thankful to be able to photograph their wedding. You can’t beat being at a wedding in Cabo! Everything turned out beautifully. With only close family and friends it was a perfect way to celebrate their big day

 

Let’s start it off with the groom! Alex relaxing before the ceremony

And the beautiful bride soaking up the sun while looking lovely in her dress

The ceremony site was Gorgeous!

Loved this shot that my handsome second shooter (my hubby) got of Shannon and her dad looking at each other

And a close up of the beautiful flower girl walking with her mommy and grandpa

One happy family!

 

Dinner on the beach! Oh my that dinner was delicious and the creme brulee was to die for!

father daughter dance

Alex takes his dancing seriously…Shannon on the other hand thinks it’s hilarious!

 

The day after the wedding we took some more photographs of Alex & Shannon…

Thank you Shannon & Alex for letting Will & I be apart of your big day!

Adam & Katie’s Wedding

Posted on May 19, 2011

Adam & Katie’s wedding was at Big Horn in Palm Desert. The most amazing golf course I’ve ever seen and the best staff to work with

A big thanks to Steve Cenicola, general manager at Big Horn for being so amazing and I’m sorry I almost ran over your foot in the golf cart!

Thank you Adam & Katie for letting me photograph your big day! You are truly an amazing couple and I had so much fun with the two of you

Loved the amazing view during the reception

 

Melissa & Sharif’s Engagement

Posted on May 11, 2011

I swear it was poison ivy that has Melissa and me itching the whole time but I also thought we were sitting right where a bear took a nap and was just waiting to get bitten by a snake. Sometimes my imagination gets the best of me

Melissa & Sharif, I’m so excited for your wedding next month! Thank you for finding this amazing new spot to for me to photograph at

 

 

Sharif, your eyes are AMAZING!!!!!

Did I mention that Melissa is my cousin???? Isn’t she BEAUTIFUL

Take a break and shake your booty!

ok…back to business

You two are going to make some good lookin’ babies

 

Chris & Dyanna’s Wedding

Posted on May 6, 2011

Chris & Dyanna’s wedding was at The Queen Mary in Long Beach. I’ve never walked so much at a wedding before. That ship is HUGE!!!! A big thanks to Rebeca for second shooting with me

 

Even though Chris had pink eye and wasn’t feeling very well, the day unfolded beautifully…

Dyanna you look BEAUTIFUL!!!

Pink eye and feelin’ crappy…Chris is still lookin’ like a stud

The first look…peeking around the corner to see her man!

Dyanna told me that they do not dance. They were even thinking of not doing a first dance at their reception. Ummm…really?!?!?!

You two dance like you are pros!!!

So glad they decided to do a first dance! even if they weren’t the only ones on the dance floor

Brittany & Justin’s Wedding

Posted on April 14, 2011

Brittany & Justin’s wedding was at Padua HIlls Theatre in Claremont. Let me tell you…the staff there was on top of everything! You can’t go wrong booking a wedding there. Seriously it’s my new favorite venue.

 

My day started off with the girls

Buttons, buttons, buttons! Brittany waits patiently as her mom buttons ALL the buttons!

Check the hair one last time before the veil

 

Brittany’s nephew waits patiently to deliver her wedding gift from her future husband

It was her something blue!

Praying before they headed outside

Meanwhile…Justin looking handsome

All the guys! Shot by my second shooter Megan

Loved the detail in Brittany’s dress and her beautiful flowers

Brittany!!! You are GORGEOUS!!!!!!

Seeing her dad for the first time!

Love it!

Big brother you can’t see this kiss!

Mr & Mrs

The first dance

Justin was not embarrassed at all during his brothers speech!

Justin danced better on his knees than I could ever try to do on my feet!

Was Brittany’s garter glued to her leg?!?! Justin is having a mighty hard time getting it off!

Grandpa Joe! I loved watching grandpa Joe. He made me smile the whole night

Yes…Brittany thinks her friends are hilarious!

Glow sticks!!!

A hug for her momma

Last photo of the night!

Congratulations Brittany & Justin!!!

A wedding from a different view

Posted on April 12, 2011

It was such a different way of being apart of a wedding. I’m usually there from start to finish documenting the day as it unfolds. This time around it was my turn to wear a different pair of shoes.

My friend Holly was marrying the man of her dreams and I was honored to be her matron of honor. The day unfolded beautifully

Thank you Megan Siana Rebeca Irene & Dan Rarela for teaming up and photographing Holly & Erik’s wedding so beautifully.

Here’s some photos showing the many roles I played…

 

Hairstylist… (thank you angry birds for making my 3 year old sit still for me)

dress tier-upper (why can’t wedding dresses have zippers!)

Nose picker

Photographer! Only for about 5 mins

Two of my images from my 5 mins of shooting…

videographer…

(side note…look at my back! No butt crack baby!!! If you follow my blog you will have read that my dress was too tight and made me have a butt crack in my back. Thanks to Cage fitness I got rid of it )

I lost 3.2 percent body fat from the middle of January to the end of April!

Before and after photos! Thankfully nobody had to see that nasty crack at the wedding!

My BEAUTIFUL kids…

being a mom never stopped that day…

I was so proud of Travis & Danyka. They did an awesome job being the ring bearer and flower girl.

I love how Danyka is looking at my mom in the isle. She loves her grandma!

Drink getter for the bride and groom (dan is focused!)

Shoe putter-oner…(I know my words are not real but I like it)

Speech time!!! I didn’t realize I talk with my hands

Dancing with my sweet boy!

Seeing this melted my heart! It made me think of her wedding day dancing with her daddy.

Will & I with the newlyweds

 

Aiden

Posted on March 16, 2011

This is the second time I’ve photographed Aiden. He’s such a sweet boy

Look an airplane!

Jenny, I hope you enjoy your sneak peek. Your little boy is an angel

Maggie & 2 out of 4

Posted on March 2, 2011

Maggie wanted to give herself and early birthday present and have photos taken of her and her kids. Well, life happens and only 2 out of her 4 kids could make it. That didn’t stop Maggie from giving herself her present and we went on with the show. Of course she would have loved to have them all there but wouldn’t you rather have these photos vs. nothing? Good choice Maggie!

Maggie, you are beautiful! Inside and out

My absolute favorite from the session! You can just feel how much Rachel loves her big brother AND look at that smile on Josh’s face! I think that was the only photo he smiled in that wasn’t forced. LOVE IT!

Shannon & Alex

Posted on February 25, 2011

Their wedding is coming up in May and Shannon & Alex will be Mr. & Mrs!

They’ve let me photograph their lives since their baby girl was a newborn a little over two years ago. Thank you Shannon & Alex for trusting me and letting me document your journey together

My Valentine’s Day present

Posted on February 16, 2011

I burn myself EVER time I use the oven. There’s no way around it. It just happens!

I loved my present. Most women would have wanted chocolates or roses but not me. I would much rather have oven mitts Thank you Will for buying me something that is going to protect me rather than add inches to my belly or die in a few days

Katie & Adam

Posted on February 5, 2011

They didn’t want to regret not having any engagement photos. Katie & Adam, you made a great decision! Not only will they have their engagement photos to look back on years into their marriage but it was a great opportunity for us to meet and get to know each other at their session. Being photographed can be nerve-racking! Not knowing what to expect or better yet not even knowing the person who’s photographing you. That’s gotta be awkward right? Katie & Adam we no exception. I am however happy to say that I got a lovely email from Katie after their session saying this…”Thanks for making us so comfortable on Saturday and it made us so confident that we have the best photographer for our wedding”. That makes me smile

Katie & Adam I’m super excited to photograph your wedding at one of my favorite venues in May!!!

Ali & Nick

Posted on February 4, 2011

Ali & Nick=one sweet couple that I adore

Their wedding in July will be at the La Canada Flintridge County Club and I can’t wait

This is the best shot from the day!!! No I didn’t take it I saw the look on Ali & Nick’s faces and RAN FOR MY LIFE!!! While I was too busy screaming and running away from the massive wave coming to swallow me up, Rebeca remained calm and kept snappin’ away. As you can see on Ali & Nick’s faces, I am not lying that this wave was MASSIVE!!!!!! Thankfully nobody had a camera pointing at me cuz I’m sure that would have been hilarious!!!

After a few laughs, we continued on…

Taylor

Posted on January 28, 2011

Taylor is going to be a famous actor one day.  He promised that he wouldn’t forget me when he made it to the top

His not so casual way of getting down from the ledge!

Four beautiful ladies

Posted on January 25, 2011

What a treat it was to photograph these beautiful ladies!

These girls had the best dance moves!

Angela’s 16th Birthday

Posted on January 21, 2011

As I drove up the 5 fwy I was a little nervous. Why? 1. it was super windy. 2. I was on my way to photograph 13 teenage girls!

Angela didn’t want to have a normal birthday party. She wanted to have a fun day with her friends looking fabulous in front of the camera. They spent the morning getting their makeup done and met me after for a few hours of shooting. Thankfully the wind died down and the girls were the exact opposite of what I expected them to be. I couldn’t have had more fun shooting them As I drive to Vegas today to photograph my cousin Alexa’s sweet 16 birthday party, I will think of these girls and how easy and fun it was to hangout and shoot them and cross my fingers that the kids in Nevada are just as good to me

The gorgeous birthday girl!

And the rest of the beautiful girls…

Angela’s mom set everything up and she did an awesome job making the day just right for Angela. 

Thank you girls for such a fun day!

Nathan

Posted on January 18, 2011

The first time a newborn hasn’t pooped or peed on me or my things…THANK YOU NATHAN!!!

Russell

Posted on January 11, 2011

My first session of 2011 stared off with a handsome boy turning 1

Happy first birthday Russell!

Cage Fitness

Posted on January 11, 2011

I regret that I never took before photos of myself before I started Cage Fitness but you can take my word for it that it’s a perfect way to help you loose weight and gain muscle. Which I had non of when I started. Muscle that is…I had plenty of weight to loose!  So, I’m using my blog as a way to keep myself accountable. Here’s the deal…I need to loose a few more pounds and tone up to fit into a bridesmaids dress for my friends wedding in March. I am embarrassed to admit it but when I zip up my dress it looks like I have a butt crack in the middle of my back because my dress is too tight. Nasty I know! My plan is to show you my butt crack (before) photo right next to my NO butt crack (after) photo and prove to you that Cage Fitness is amazing and works. In the mean time, meet Brandi. She is a mom of handsome boys who kicked booty to get her body back into shape after having her second son.

Merry Christmas!

Posted on December 22, 2010

I’ve got lots to blog about but it can wait til 2011

MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM THE SOS FAMILY!

Gabriella

Posted on December 2, 2010

Gabriella was 4 months old the last time I saw her. I loved her big brown eyes then and love them even more now

Peek a boo

Christine & Richard…

Posted on November 24, 2010

are expecting a baby boy!!!

Baby Nathan will be the first grandchild on both sides of the family! He will be here early January and I’m sure everyone can’t wait to meet him

Jason & Jenette’s Wedding

Posted on November 23, 2010

My last wedding for 2010! What a way to end the year with such a beautiful couple!

Jenette’s dress was absolutely perfect for her.

Yup, fit her like a glove!

Beautiful

I always try to make my couples laugh. I’m not sure if Jason was laughing at me or with me on this one???

Oh well…he’s laughing so I guess it doesn’t matter

The ceremony was in Jenette’s parents backyard. It was such a perfect day considering it was crazy weather the day before.

Jenette and her dad were doin’ their thing to the macarena. Jason on the other hand was a bit confused!

So like a loving wife, Jenette showed him what to do I think he was still confused but he tried!

Congratulations Jason & Jenette!

Jaiden & Jakob

Posted on November 19, 2010

Jaiden & Jakob’s dad emailed me desperately wanting to get away from the department store portrait studio which he had been going to for years.

Well, HE DID IT!!!!!

Victor, I hope I did my job and opened your eyes to a whole new world of photography

Your kids are adorable and I hope when you look back on these photos you will not only remember what they looked like but be able to feel the love and joy of who they were at this time.

Nnenna’s turning 1!

Posted on November 16, 2010

Happy almost 1st birthday Nnenna!!!

Donal & Jillian’s Wedding

Posted on November 5, 2010

Donal & Jillian’s wedding was at the Clark Estate in Santa Fe Springs. It was a beautiful day for a perfect wedding

Thank you Donal & Jill for allowing me to be apart of you special day!

Will got a beautiful wide angle shot of the ceremony…

and I got the close up

I LOVE the smiles on couples faces when they are announced as Mr. & Mrs.

I pay extra close attention to the speeches during the reception. It’s going to be my turn standing up there saying my speech in March so I like to get inspiration

Jillian’s sister’s speech was perfect. I loved it!

Donal and his mom have a way that the look at each other. It’s so loving and heart felt. This is how I want Travis to look at me on his wedding day

The photo booth at their reception was perfect. It was so fun!

Noah

Posted on November 5, 2010

Happy 1st birthday Noah!

Both mom and dad are gifted beyond words when it comes to music. Noah is following in their footsteps!

Henry & Veronica’s Wedding

Posted on October 27, 2010

Henry & Veronica have been married for 6 years. They wanted to get married again but this time in the church

It was a beautiful ceremony! Even though it was in spanish and I didn’t understand most of what they were saying I still felt the love

Thank you Henry & Veronica for letting be be apart of your special day!

It was a group ceremony…the first row were all the couples

While I was in front of the church…Will (my hubby) got this shot of Henry & Veronica’s girls waiting to walk the ring to their parents

Looking at their beautiful girls:)

The Baccetti Family

Posted on October 23, 2010

My last family session in Washington! I had an amazing time up there and can’t wait to go back!

Here’s a sneak peek for Theresa & Mike…

Austin & Ashlynn

Posted on October 23, 2010

Brother and sister! What good lookin’ kids they are

The Menrath Family

Posted on October 23, 2010

What a GORGEOUS family!!!

Michelle I can’t wait for you to come to Cali for your trip to Disneyland!!!! hehe

Paula’s Family sneak peek

Posted on October 22, 2010

Here’s a sneak peek for Paula!

Another family session in Washington

The Vinson Family

Posted on October 21, 2010

Last weekend I had the privilege of photographing 5 lovely families in Washington. I started it off with the Vinson’s at a beautiful park in Bellevue.

=)

Becky & Joel Expecting

Posted on October 21, 2010

Becky & Joel are expecting their first child in December

Becky can sing BEAUTIFULLY and Joel can ROCK the guitar…I’m thinking their little one is gonna be a musician!

Victoria|Class of 2011

Posted on October 12, 2010

Victoria totally rocked her session!!! Right when I was about to tell her to do something she would do something better!

Graduation will be here before you know it Victoria! Congratulations

Cecy & Eric’s Wedding

Posted on October 8, 2010

On a beautiful October day Cecy & Eric said “I DO”  at the Etiwanda Gardens.

Of course Cecy looked radiant while in her bridal room before the ceremony

Eric was well rested and handsome…he had no problem sleeping the night before. His mind was peacefully dreaming about the Lakers!

Congratulations! One of the first photos as Mr. & Mrs and Eric can’t take his eyes off of his beautiful wife

Can’t help it! I have to post more pics of Cecy

I’ll end it with their first dance

You can breathe now Eric…picture taking is done!

Thank you Cecy & Eric for letting me be apart of your big day!

Alexa

Posted on September 30, 2010

Alexa is my BEAUTIFUL cousin who lives way to far away

She was visiting a few weeks ago and I was able to take some photos for her sweet 16th birthday.

Love you Alexa! You are amazingly beautiful and I hope we can get together for you senior pics!!!!

Charissa & Jerry

Posted on September 28, 2010

Charissa said she was up for anything…really??? Anything??? That’s when I knew this shoot was gonna be FUN!!!

I photographed Charissa & Jerry’s wedding last October. They were the PERFECT couple for this shoot!

We met them at Ruby’s and took a few shots there…here’s my fav

Then headed to the beach…

Charissa actually thought of this…she worked it up on those stairs. GREAT idea Charissa! I loved it!

Thank you Charissa & Jerry for being so perfect for this shoot!!! You guys ROCKED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What an end to such a fun day. Yes, I was wet, sandy and exhausted but it was well worth it!

My friends

Posted on September 28, 2010

After we photographed Marina & Paul We headed over to downtown Pomona and we all got to be in front of the camera for a change

Meet the oh so beautiful Megan.

And gorgeous Rebeca.

Thank you for being such wonderful friends Megan & Rebeca!

Next stop Laguna Beach…

Derek & James

Posted on September 24, 2010

Loved hangin’ out with these adorable boys! Although they didn’t find me funny

On a side note…I am so thankful for kind people! I’m sure mom and dad were too. Dad put his wallet, phone, and keys on the top of the white fence you see in the first photo. We went about our session and when it was time to leave…you guessed it! Wallet, keys, and phone were gone! Thankfully a VERY kind man picked them up while we were taking pics at the playground. Everything was returned thanks to Mr. Kindness (that’s what I’m gonna call him!)

Marina & Paul

Posted on September 24, 2010

I was looking for models (posted it here) for me and my lovely friends Megan and Rebeca to have a little workshop day. Marina & Paul were one lovely couple that we had the pleasure of photographing. They have been married for 8 years and have 3 handsome boys. You would have never known!!! When it was time to get in front of the camera they worked it like they were newlyweds!!! Thank you Marina & Paul for being absolutely wonderful

We had the pleasure of shooting at the BEAUTIFUL Hidden Oaks in Rancho Cucamonga. Not only were we photographing at an amazingly beautiful location, Julie from Claremont Florist provided us with these beautiful bouquets…

We even got to eat this delicious cake by Divine Cakes by Janice!

So this was where I wanted to focus on getting a series of shots without moving the bride and groom very much. I often don’t have tons of time while photographing a bride and groom on their wedding day so I try and get as many different shots in just a couple of minutes. Here goes…

Hold that thought…gotta re-apply the lips!

I gotta say it again…THANK YOU Marina & Paul!!!

Holly & Erik’s Engagement

Posted on September 23, 2010

These two love birds mean the world to me!  They are perfect for each other in every way and I can’t wait for them to be husband and wife and have some babies! Oh wait…did I just say that out loud?!?!  heehee

Holly is like a sister to me. I have no doubt she will be an amazing wife to Erik.  She’s been such a major part of my life the past 10 years and I don’t know where I would be without her. Erik you are one lucky man! ok…Holly is lucky too

I can’t wait for your big day…it’s going to be FUN!!!!!!

I brought along Will (my hubby) to hang out with us and gave him a camera….he took this shot at this awesome lookin’ wall. I have to say I was proud of him!

Gorgeous

These next two are totally Holly & Erik…they are pros at random silly pics 

I love it

Seal it with a kiss

Alyson

Posted on September 15, 2010

Nana said she was adorable and she was right!

Such a lovely girl to spend a saturday morning with

4 generations!

Holly & Erik’s Engagement sneak peek

Posted on September 7, 2010

More coming soon!

But for now…I let Travis pick his favorite pic from the session. He kept saying “Mom, I like this one for Holly’s wedding!”

Momtourage

Posted on September 3, 2010

This morning was our first momtourage meeting!

Wondering what Momtourage is?

It’s a place for moms to get together with other moms to build friendships, be encouraged in the different stages in our lives.

Honestly, when I fist signed up to be apart of this group back in 2007 I ONLY signed up because one mom asked me to and I felt bad for saying no. I thought that I would have NOTHING in common with these women. Really in my head I was thinking OLD women…SORRY LADIES! At the time I was 23 and it seemed like every other mom I saw was way older than me. Why would I want to hang out with moms who were 5, 10, 15 years older than me?

Fast forward to present day and I can honestly say that these “OLD” women have been such a big part of who I am as a mother, wife, and friend. I now realize that no matter what age you are. If you are a mother you can relate at any age. Thank you momtourage moms for being amazing friends to me and I’m sorry for calling you old!

I walked in and this LOVELY treat was waiting for me

Then more treats for breakfast! Pumpkin cream cheese muffins…yummy

My kids having fun in their class

The lovely ladies at my table. Can’t wait for another great year!

If you want to learn more about momtourage we are on faceboook

Models Wanted!

Posted on August 21, 2010

Models Wanted!!!

Want to get your photo taken by three talented photographers? Here’s your chance! You just need to be available on September 11th and either be married or engaged.

What’s the catch?

There’s no catch! Just requirements! You must be willing to have fun If you are married…girls,  you will need to get back into that wedding dress! Men, you will need to look nice too. A jacket and tie will do.

What do you get out of it?

Other than the privilege of being photographed for FREE by amazing photographers. You will get 5 digital images of your choice from each photographer as a thank you for modeling.

Why?

Why not? If you are a sports player don’t you practice playing your sport? You just don’t go out and play in the games right? Or if you are a teacher don’t you prepare yourself for the upcoming school year?

You get the point, yah?

How does it work?

Email me a photo of you and your fiance/spouse to info@tarasosphotography.com and tell me why you think you would be awesome models. You can be totally honest and tell me if you just want the free pics! All emails must be sent before August 27th. I will email you back with further details like locations and times available. There are only a handful of couples we can photograph in one day so get your email to me asap if you are interested. Oh and the photo you send doesn’t have to be fabulous. A snapshot from your phone will do.

Hope & Blaine’s Wedding

Posted on August 17, 2010

I got to second shoot with Megan for Hope & Blaine’s Wedding. Their wedding was in the oh so beautiful Claremont at the Bridges Auditorium.

Just a few of my favs of the day

Blaine is a goof ball

Rebecca

Posted on August 13, 2010

I photographed Miss Rebecca parents wedding last  September and now they have themselves a beautiful daughter!

Thank you Jen & Ray for letting me be apart of another special time in your lives

Mom made this headband…the flowers were from their wedding. So cute!

When Rebecca decided she was done taking pics…

we decided to get one last pic of dad cuddling with her

Emily

Posted on August 10, 2010

Emily was a perfect angel for me. Here’s your sneak peek Angela.

I hope these pics will make up for all the times me and Boo were annoying to you when we were growing up!

she loves her changing table

Chelsie & Robby

Posted on August 6, 2010

No phone calls…emails…facebook…nothing other than writing letters. That’s how Chelsie & Robby are going to have to communicate for the next 6 months while Robby is off to South Carolina to join the army.

I promised Robby that I would post one photo for him to see before he leaves but thanks to well behaved kids I was able to work on more

Vicki and her boys

Posted on June 19, 2010

The last time Vicki got photos taken of her boys she said they had flat tops. Hmmm….I’m guessing that was not in last few years!

Yes these boys are typical teenagers and didn’t want to take photos but they did did it for mom and they were great

Vicki, I hope you enjoy these photos. I know it’s been a while since you’ve had photos taken!

This is the awkwardness of just starting the session and not really knowing what to do or how to pose. Which turned into a laugh which was just what I wanted

Natalie & Bobby’s Wedding

Posted on June 18, 2010

Natalie & Bobby here’s a sneak peek for you!

Thanks for having me share your big day with the both of you. Your wedding was BEAUTIFUL!

Erin & Scott’s Wedding

Posted on June 7, 2010

I met Erin & Scott while I was photographing Scott’s cousins wedding last October. Erin emailed a few weeks after the wedding saying this…

“I LOVED the pictures you captured for Breanna wedding! I love all the candid pictures you got and all the action, it really made the wedding come alive again!”

Fast forward to May 15th and I’m photographing Erin & Scott’s big day!

Let’s start  the photos off with some fine lookin’ legs

The girls started the party right off the bat. No need to wait for the reception!

Erin’s bouquet had a photo of her mom on it.

Stunning!

I usually don’t post wedding party pics on the blog but this location was just awesome. I love the backdrop

Thank you Erin & Scott for letting me photograph your big day!

Lindsay & Chad continued…

Posted on June 4, 2010

Lindsay & Chad get a little extra love on the blog since it took me FOREVER to post their pics. You never know when things are going to come up in life to rock your world. So once again thank you Lindsay and Chad for hangin’ in there waiting patiently for your pics.

Lindsay is a hairstylist/makeup artist and did not want her bridesmaids hair to fall. So she used almost an entire bottle of hairspray to make sure their hair lasted ALL DAY LONG. As you can see her maid of honor can barely breath from all the hairspray flowin’ in the room

Lindsay did an AMAZING job on her own makeup

This little guy was barking at me the whole time I was at Lindsay’s house. What a good guard dog!

I love how it takes 4 bridesmaids to help get a dress on. What other time would you need that many helping hands while getting dressed?

Yup…they got handcuffed!

Lindsay serenading Chad…

again…

A big family hug

This was hilarious! Lindsay put these massive granny panties in her garter for Chad to whip out. The guests thought it was awesome!

They thought it would not only be a good idea to have the best man be a chair for Lindsay but to put the bazooka sized underwear on his head too

Brittany & Justin’s Engagement

Posted on June 4, 2010

Another couple who were high school sweethearts! I love it!

Brittany & Justin, you two are so fun to be around. I am seriously super excited about your wedding next year

Lindsay & Chad

Posted on June 1, 2010

Thank you so much for being so patient with me Lindsay & Chad! Here’s a sneak peek for you. I will post more soon

A moment…

Posted on May 25, 2010

I’m not saying that this pic is gonna win an award or anything but I LOVE it. You know why?

I see Nancy & Jose  twice a week when our kids are running around at their Tae Kwon Do class and we get 30 whole minutes to just sit and watch. For us stay at home mommies you know you NEVER get 30 minds to just sit. Once we hear “class dismissed” it’s back to chaos. Trying to get the kids in the car and back home to continue what we didn’t finish before we left.

SO…I love this photo because when Nancy & Jose got a night away to celebrate a Lyssa’s graduation. I got to see them without the everyday chaos. They were just in their moment so in love. Even if it was only a moment. They stopped and took it.

Lyssa’s Graduation Party

Posted on May 25, 2010

Lyssa’s Graduation party was at the Coco Palm in Pomona and it was amazing! A beautiful view fit for a wonderful night. It was nice to see her family again who I hadn’t seen since I was a kid. Congratulation Lyssa for all your hard work!

Lyssa and her husband

Lyssa’s dad got in on the fun

Work it Justin

Here’s Lyssa, Kimmy and I (or do I say me? I always get confused!) Whatever, you get the point…

The three of us played softball together back in the day.

Sarah|Class of 2010

Posted on May 20, 2010

Congrats Sarah! I hope you get to go on your vacation after graduation

Alyssa|Class of 2010

Posted on May 6, 2010

Sneak peek for Alyssa…

Natalie & Bobby’s Engagement

Posted on April 30, 2010

I love the fact that Natalie & Bobby are high school sweethearts. They just celebrated 10 years together and are trying the knot in June.

Natalie I don’t know how you waited 10 years for your big day! I could hardly wait 3 years to be married to my high school sweetheart! hehe

Really though, you two look beautiful together and I am REALLY looking forward to your wedding!

Gorgeous

Lyssa|College Graduate

Posted on April 30, 2010

Lyssa and I grew up together playing softball and thanks to the oh so wonderful facebook we got reconnected

Congrats Lyssa!

I’m looking forward to photographing you grad party

Hailey|Class of 2010

Posted on April 28, 2010

A sneak peek for Hailey & Melissa…

Hailey you are such a beautiful and mature young lady. Thank you for letting me take your senior photos

Shannon & Patrick

Posted on April 26, 2010

You never know what to expect when you walk into a newborn shoot. Now add two newborns at the same time and you REALLY don’t know what to expect!

Shannon & Partick were such sweethearts. They loved taking photos by themselves but weren’t feelin’ each other when we tried to get a shot of them together. So…instead of trying to work against them I chose to go with what they were giving me and embrace the reality of the day. As you will see in the last two shots

Thank you mom and dad for allowing me into your home to photograph your little angels!

Sleeping beauty (Shannon)

Mom and dad requested a shot with a flower. Hope this makes them smile

Patrick was all smiles…well until he had to take pics with his sister

Now Patrick is not happy!

Now nobody is happy!

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Posted on April 22, 2010

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Jeri & Dylan’s Wedding

Posted on April 21, 2010

Jeri & Dylan’s wedding was at the beautiful Mitten Building in Redlands.  A big thank you goes out to Megan for second shooting with me! Check out her blog post from the wedding.

Thank you Jeri & Dylan for letting us share your big day with you

I loved Jeri’s dress. It fit her perfectly

The stunning bride

Jeri & Dylan saw each other before the ceremony.

Dylan walking to see his bride for the first time…

The first look

Mr. & Mrs.

You always get the best laughs during the speeches

Baby Russell

Posted on April 21, 2010

Looks like his mom and has a personality like his dad

Senior Portraits|Mike

Posted on April 13, 2010

What celebrity do you think Mike looks like?

I totally think he looks like Taylor Lautner (Jacob from Twilight).

Well, what’s really important is that Mike is graduating this year!

Here’s you sneak peek Taylor…I mean Mike

Autumn

Posted on April 11, 2010

My friends sweet little girl is getting so big. Autumn is turning two soon and is talking like she is 5! She is such a smart little girl

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Posted on April 8, 2010

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Senior Portraits|Bree

Posted on April 2, 2010

You know how you take your senior pics the summer before you start your senior year and you hate the pics but you have to take them for the yearbook?

Well…it’s not too late to take them again and actually like them!!! That’s what Bree did! Thanks for letting me take your pics Bree

Pacific Youth Cheer

Posted on March 30, 2010

My friend Michelle is the owner of Pacific Youth Cheer. She does an amazing job coaching her girls and LOVES what she does. Check out her website!

Don’t worry if…

your daughter is not not 5 yet

or

you only have boys

PYC has GREAT things to come!!!

Toddler classes…

dance classes…

gymnastics classes…

all for boys and girls

Trent

Posted on March 30, 2010

Here’s a sneak peek for Trent’s mommy!

She’s going for it!

Posted on March 23, 2010

Her friend said she should go for it…so she is! Good luck with your modeling Caroline! You were AMAZING to photograph and any other photographer in the modeling world would love to photograph you. TRUST ME!

Every parent needs one…

Posted on March 20, 2010

I think every parent needs a photo like this. Just simple laughter and having fun with your kids can make such a beautiful photograph. When your kids are all grown up you will have such a beautiful memory of you and your kids. NOT posing, NOT saying cheese, just simply being themselves. So precious!

After playing with mom it was time to wrestle!

Our first vacation!!!

Posted on March 12, 2010

Will and I have been married for almost 7 years  and we have NEVER been on a “real” vacation together. We so desperately needed one! So we stared saving and planning almost a  year ago. We weren’t sure how we were going to ask someone to take care of our 2 and 3 year old  for 7 days but we knew something would work out. Thankfully we have an amazing family who took care of that department So…4 weeks ago we were off to Cabo San Lucas!

I will admit I am TERRIFIED of the ocean. Just everything about it frightens me. Well…I actually jumped into the ocean and went snorkeling!  When I first jumped in my heart was racing and I made Will hold my hand. I was NOT enjoying it at all. I was freaking out looking for sharks and not even looking at the beauty that was right in front of me. After a while I let Will’s hand go. Mainly because I knew I was holding him back. I even caught myself a few times forgetting about the sharks and enjoying all the cute little tropical fish around me THEN…all of a sudden it felt like something stung my leg. I freaked out and looked under the water for the shark because I knew that’s what it was :} Nothing! What the heck! My leg started burning and it was getting hard to swim. I went back to the boat and saw my leg had what looked like a big blister forming. AAAHHH!!!!! What is that!!!!! I asked the boat dude and he said it was a jellyfish sting. OMGOSH!!!!! He acted like it was nothing and walked away. I was scared but then thought about it and it didn’t really hurt that bad so I knew I wasn’t dying and if it was serious that guy wouldn’t have just acted like I got a splinter.  The pain went away a few hour later and I was fine. Oh and No, nobody peed on me :}

So, I thought I was going to go snorkeling and overcome my fear of the ocean. Yah, that didn’t happen at all! I think it just made me even more terrified! Other than that experience I had so much fun

The resort we stayed at…

We got to hold this cutie.

Whale watching…

I love this pic cuz it looks like that whale is pissed and is going to ram that tiny little boat!

I could not believe some of the things I saw in Mexico. This guy was seriously driving around with those kids on the bike like that.  I’m sorry but that guy is an IDIOT!

That’s us with our wonderful friends Ashley and Zach

Gabriella

Posted on March 12, 2010

Look at those beautiful big brown eyes! Such a cutie pie

Eternity

Posted on February 25, 2010

Such a sweet little girl! She came right up and introduced  herself to me with a big hug

I loved playing and looking for ladybugs with you Eternity!

Connor

Posted on February 8, 2010

Such a sweet handsome boy

Savannah

Posted on January 28, 2010

My cousins beautiful little angel…

Welcome to the family Savannah! Or as my daughter would call her “baby banana”

The Matlack Family

Posted on January 14, 2010

More family fun with the Matlacks

Little G showin’ me his tricks!

Mom’s deserve some pics of just themselves too

The Tait Family

Posted on January 12, 2010

My first session for 2010!

Only girl with 4 brothers. She deserves a photo of just herself

Yes, the guys thought of this one on their own. This was pretty much the only picture they were excited about taking! Although they  weren’t excited about the rest of the session they very good about giving mom the family pics she wanted

Last one for 2009

Posted on December 31, 2009

Last blog post for 2009! What a way to end the year with this awesome family

Meet Leah and her family…

Their first photo together with EVERYONE

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL MY WONDERFUL BLOG READERS!

Jane and her boys…

Posted on December 11, 2009

Baby Selah

Posted on December 6, 2009

The first pic was dad’s idea. He was so excited when we took these pics. I swear I saw him jumping up and down like a kid in a candy store! He was SO proud of his little girl

Baby Jacob

Posted on December 2, 2009

Sister got spit up on…my blanket got pooped on…my backdrop and floor got peed on. So worth it though! Look how cute baby Jacob is

Rodriguez Family

Posted on November 30, 2009

Thanks for waiting so patiently to see your pics Stephanie! Here’s your sneak peek…

Momtourage Photo Fundraiser

Posted on November 24, 2009

Here’s some sneak peeks for all the families I photographed at the momtourage photo fundraiser

Derek & James

Posted on November 19, 2009

I was super excited to meet Derek and James. I photographed them when they were still inside moms belly and I FINALLY got to meet them! They were super cute

Look at them looking at each other!!!! Adorable!!!!!!!!

What are you looking at lady! I swear this is what they are thinking!

Sanai

Posted on November 19, 2009

Sanai wasn’t really  into playing with me. Good thing she had family there to make her laugh so I could get some good shot of her Thanks for your help family!

Omar

Posted on November 19, 2009

What a cutie Omar is…Don’t you just want to squeeze him?!!!

Grace

Posted on November 19, 2009

Does this cute face look familiar? I just took her pics a few weeks ago with her family. Mom wanted more of just her for her 1 year birthday

Drew

Posted on November 19, 2009

This was Drew’s first time outside of his house…other than the doctors office. He wasn’t too sure if he liked it outside but listened to mom when she said it was time to stop crying  take a good picture. Seriously she did say that and he stopped crying! I wish that always happened

Dad has a Harley and mom thought dad would love this. I think he will too!