Apples! Apples! Apples! We incorporated apples into this photo shoot & it was so much fun! Christina has an incredible business, the abundant apple (how could we not have apples??)! I just love saying apples, can you tell!! Be sure to check out her website & all of the incredible reciepes/items that she has to offer!!! You will be amazed & your tastebuds will be floored!!!
Golfer, Pink, a good book, Betsey Johnson, Tea & sometimes a Cappuccino, a trip to Paris, Santa Barbara after high school — Yep, I’m talking about Carli!! Thanks girl for the amazing session!!!! So looking forward to rocking your prom dresses in the spring!!!! Have an amazing senior year! Best wishes in all that you do!
and sometimes you get a little dirty— BUT!! It’s worth the shot!!!
Hello My Blog Readers! I am home from Ireland, and our annual family tradition, the Scottish Games held every year in Pleasanton, CA over Labor Day weekend. I took lots of pics, so I’ll hopefully be sharing those!!!! I have literally hit the ground running since returning from Ireland!! Thank you all for your patience!
Today I captured Jo from West Valley! It was a windy session, but oh so lovely! I haven’t photographed so early in a bit & enjoyed working with the morning light!!! Jo is a Volleyball Player from West Valley High School & is so far really enjoying her Senior Year!! Thank you for the great session, Jo!!! You are absolutely stunning!!! Best wishes in all you pursue!!!!
and because her eyes were soo incredible another close up in black & white!!
About a year ago Melissa did some modeling for me & had brought this beautiful red dress to the shoot. Knowing she was dating David, and they were pretty serious I asked her to hold the dress for their engagement shoot! I just had this feeling that it would make for the most amazing engagement photos! The dress, along with the beautiful couple, made stunning photos! I couldn’t be more happier! It was such a great shoot! Both David & Melissa were so anticipating the shoot, ready to pose it up, ready to have fun, & willing to try anything! Thank you both for the honor of capturing the magic that you share!!
I cannot say ENOUGH about the amazing children’s & now mommy line, Matilda Jane! One of my dear friends, here in Redding, is now a Trunk Keeper for Matilda Jane, Keri Grauel! If you are interested in purchasing anything, or even hosting a Matilda Jane Trunk Show shoot her an e-mail!!! You will not be disappointed in this line! It is absolutely incredible!
I had a little mini-shoot with Keri’s daughter! She was a little shy in front of the camera, but when my daughter, Kira, who joined me on the shoot, started being a little fishy, Finnley warmed up & gave us a few smiles!!!!
Hello class of 2011!!! I love the sound of that, 2011! I wish I was graduating in 2011, it sounds much better than 1994!!!!! Okay, just admitted I am really OLD! Yesterday I photographed my FIRST 2011 Senior!! Miss Amanda! We had a great adventure of a photo shoot!
We started out at the Cascade, perfect place to meet, & come to find out her Grandfather helped build the Cascade Theatre!! We ventured through Redding, up until the sunset! It was a great way to start my Senior Sessions!!!
If you are a Senior & need to book a session, e-mail me today to set something up!!!! Happy 2011!! Best wishes, Amanda! Hope you have the best year EVER!
and had to play with the lights of a car. something I have been wanting to do for a while. amanda was up for the experiment!! gonna try this with some extra lights next time…
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!!!
We have had the honor of modeling for the adorable on-line children’s boutique, www.littleposhprincess.com, for THREE years now!!!! Fall 2010 is now shipping & it’s absolutely ADORABLE! With Redding’s HOT temperatures we had to get up early for a “cooler” shoot. The girls rocked it! Make sure to check out all of the new & ADORABLEness at Little Posh Princess.
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!!!!!!!
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….
