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.good-bye’s. {Redding, CA Child Photographer}

July 29, 2010 – 11:53 am

Good-bye’s are always sad, but new beginnings are always so beautiful! The Lynn Family have been incredible clients of mine, & yesterday we had a “for the last time in Redding” session! They are getting ready to move up north, and as sad as I am to see them go, I am so happy for the new adventures in their lives!!! We had a sweet session. Avagail is definitely busier than all of her photo shoots, but OMG! She is just as cute as ever!!! I’ll miss you, Lynn Family! When you come visit Redding be sure to give me a call!!!

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.chloe. {Redding, CA Photographer}

July 28, 2010 – 12:34 am

As a mother one of my greatest dreams for my children is that they would have the best childhood memories! At times I wonder what will their memories be? What will they remember?? When Conner was in Kindergarten he met the sweetest little girl named, Chloe Masten! They were best friends, Conner even named our little dog, Chloe, after his friend, because, as he would say “Chloe is so sweet!” We moved up to Redding, and haven’t seen his friend Chloe in four years! Thanks to face book, and keeping connected, Chloe’s Mom & I have stayed in touch, and guess who just happened to be in Redding?? Yes!! The Masten family!! It was so fun watching them re-aquaint with each other. So wish I would have caught it on video!!!! Thanks Masten’s for stopping by & for letting us create memories for our children !!! Chloe will always be in our hearts, as well as your family! Love you! (it’s gonna be fun when they see each other at age sixteen…LOL)

Meet Chloe & Chloe!!!!

Couldn’t resist taking their pics— sooo beautiful they are!!!

everyone together!!!!!!

I was able to find this picture of Conner & Chloe right before we moved from the Bay Area to Redding…. Almost four years ago….


and today……another memory documented!! the “air-hug!!!”

thanks for stopping by today, Masten family!!!! have a wonderful vacation!!!!!!

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.simply inspired by jasmine star.

June 25, 2010 – 9:12 am

Just over eight months ago I was just about ready to head down to L.A. to attend a Jasmine Star Workshop, but with some unfortunate news I had to cancel! I was very heart-broken, and could only hope that I would be able to make it into her workshop again (it books out super fast)! Six months to the day that I had received this news I registered to attend a Jasmine Star Workshop!! It was a dream come true!!!

I have to admit I was a little bit star struck! We had a little mixer the night before & when she walked in, I had to pinch myself! About half-way through the meal she came to the other side of the table & sat next to me. Okay, my heart was beating so loudly that room probably heard it! I had to keep telling myself to breath! LOL! Funniest part, though, she spilled her water all over my lap! (Probably from all of my nerves, sorry Jasmine!!!! ) Never gonna wash those jeans again.. haha!

Waking up to little birds chirping, I knew it was going to be the best day! I was beyond inspired throughout the day! Not only by her, but by the other photographers that attended! I felt so blessed to have met so many amazing people!

Simply impressed by all of the sweet details! I am a “details” kind of a girl, so the details meant so much!!! Jasmine personally wrote each attendee from her workshop a note, yep, she’s amazing!

The models, Joe & Jihan Cerda, were beyond stunning! Vivan from All Made Up did Jihan’s hair & make-up, & WHOA! Absolutely INCREDIBLE!!!! Dreamy!

I was so in awe of their beauty! I didn’t shoot a ton, as I just was taking it all in. Jasmine really had me thinking… What defines me? Why I am shooting what I shoot? Does it represent my brand? I love the challenge that she left me with!!!!

Floral designs by JL Designs! Absolutely stunning!!!!

and of course had to take one of Jasmine in action! Watching her was just as inspiring as listening to her! She is so real and so open!  I flew away from this workshop beyond happy & beyond ready to soar to higher heights!!!! Thank you, Jasmine Star for your amazingness!!! & for giving me courage to be a better me! You are so amazing! Also- have to say thanks to JD, both he & Jasmine put on a spectacular workshop!!!!!!!

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.lake night bbq. {Redding, CA Photographer}

June 24, 2010 – 2:34 pm

Yesterday I returned from an amazing trip to L.A & also my sister & her husband arrived for three days, as they are soon moving to Virginia! Trying to plan everything out, so I could mesh back into the flow of mommy, wife, and host, peacefully, thought a BBQ at the lake would be fun!!!  We packed everything up & headed to Whiskeytown Lake, about five miles out of Redding. It was absolutely BEAUTIFUL! The kids LOVED it! We had the best time!

 I also must mention that my sister is pretty much all three of my kids FAVORITE person on the planet!!! She rocks.com! My house is buzzing with happiness as we visit with Riann & John!!!! Tonight we are having a “couples” date!!! Woot! Woot!

How I love my sister!!! We’ve both never really liked having our pics taken, but she let me snap a few of her!!!!… Thanks, girl!! You are beautiful!

Sliders are our new favorite way to make hamburgers!!! The “mini-burger!” Yummmmmm!!!

Auntie & the girls found Puff-Balls!!!!!! AHHH! How beautiful they are right now!!!

Making a wish….

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.cory + jessica = happiness.{Redding, CA Wedding Photographer}

June 17, 2010 – 12:50 am

Hello Blog! Just thought I would say hello! Life has been a bit fuller lately! Kids are out of school for the summer & having them home has been the greatest!!! However, keeping me busier!!!! PLUS it’s the best season of the seasons right now… It’s WEDDING season! Looking forward to showing off some of these INCREDIBLE weddings.

…Enjoyed capturing the beautiful Rader wedding!! Congratulations Cory & Jessica!!  Thank you for the honor of capturing your beautiful day!

 

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.sometimes it rains!. {Redding, CA Photographer}

June 10, 2010 – 8:56 pm

And when it rains, & I have a photoshoot I typically cancel, but this time, I thought, “Let’s just GO for it!!! I was scheduled to teach a class at the School of Creativity, that my church hosted, and sure enough, it was raining!!! Instead of setting up a studio shoot, I decided to take the class in the rain for a little adventure!! I was so excited to have Camille model!  and she was even willing to ROCK it for us, in the rain!!!!!

& my amazing students who shot in the rain! It was such an honor to give back to people who are excited to CAPTURE!

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.to dwell. {Redding, CA Photography}

June 10, 2010 – 12:45 pm

Those who dwell among the beauties & mysteries of the earth are never alone or weary of life! -rachel carson

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.cece. {Redding, CA Portrait Photographer}

June 10, 2010 – 12:10 am

I was delighted to photograph CeCe once again! She scheduled a photoshoot with me just about a year ago, and I invited her to do a little modeling for me! Her beauty is just captivating! Thank you, CeCe for rocking it in the rain & then the next day in the sun!!! Love you, girl!!!!

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.elli & sara. {Redding, CA Photographer}

June 5, 2010 – 12:53 am

These two are some of my faves to photograph!!! I recenty spoke at our church’s School of Creativity & invited Elli & Sara to be photographed! I so enjoyed the class! I love the challenge of going beyond even where I think I am in the stage of a photographer & giving something away! Even if a little, it is so empowering!

Their AMAZING hair was styled & cut by the amazing Rebekah David at Hair City here in Redding, CA!

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.sweet pea. {Redding, CA Child Photographer}

May 26, 2010 – 11:28 am

I have been having coffee with Adalyn (& her amazing mommy) every Friday for the last several months!!!! Everytime we meet Adalyn is the sweetest little girl!!! She just sits there & smiles! Brittany & I chat it up & Adalyn just smiles and looks around! She’s a little sweet pea!!!!!

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