Introducing Baby Noa | Newborn Session | Manhattan Beach,California

Photographing newborns is best before they are two weeks old because you can move them while they sleep soundly and as long as they are feed to the max they mostly stay asleep. I photographed Noa yesterday right at the tail end of that window. It was a little challenging because we pushed that timeline. But we got some precious photos of the beauty, anyway. She is the lucky baby girl born into a brood that includes two older adoring brothers. Making her the little angel of the family. And she's extra special to me because her mom is my cousin. Lucky me, yesterday, it was just me, Tanya and the little munchkin. Thanks cuz, I love you tons and am so happy for you, Liam and the boys. She's just perfect. xoxo

Santa Monica Summer

These were taken during the first part of Caroline's birthday bash (see my previous blog entry) which was a few weeks back. I think this was the best summer day at the beach this year. I remember thinking, wow, I'm so lucky to be working right here, right now. The waves weren't too big and the water temperature was perfect for the day's heat. I was struck by these pictures because they look like they could've been taken with my Holga, which I love to shoot with these days. But, actually, these were taken with a wide lense on my Canon 5D Mark II.

A Momentus 8th Birthday for Caroline!

Transporting 20+ kids from Las Vegas to Los Angeles, my dear, patient friends Angela and Brian were courageous enough to host a two day 8th birthday bash for their daughter, Caroline, with the climactic event being the Taylor Swift concert at the Staples Center.

I have to post a few highlights of the girls all primped for the big night! T-shirts and curls were the common link. But, from there, they let their individual styles take over. Boots, feathers, blue eye shadow, vests...

Angela, it was so much fun to be a part of the big weekend! Happy Birthday Caroline!