Engagement Shoot!

Here is a shot from a recent photo shoot! A great couple with an adorable little boy!! I must say I love this look! The sun was hitting the beach just right to give it that glow and silhouette shading. it all timing here! I will be shooting this couples wedding next month. I must confess I can't wait! to see their little boy all dressed up!

Beach Baby!!!

We took the girls and cousin Kali to the beach this last weekend. We hit our favorite spot and enjoyed the sound and sights of the ocean. It was a day full of surprises. We saw a seal on the beach, dolphins playing in the waves, and helped the kids find sea-stars and hermit crabs. The day was simply perfect. I know in the weeks to come we will be spending more and more time there. Here is a shot of Madison with cousin Kali! Madison really looks up to Kali and adores her! Its so nice that she could come along with us.

Little Dancer!

Lauren had her first dance lesson this week. She was so very excited as I put her hair in a perfect ballet bun. She had visions of beautiful ballerinas as we headed to the dance studio. There my little diva pranced in a tutu on her tip toes. Then she put on her tap shoes and "shuffle stepped" her little heart out. I know I am biased as her mother but the kid did great for her first time. She kept up quite well and made me so proud. She has wanted to dance for months now and I am so happy it is everything she wanted it to be. I love my little dancer! MWAH!

Waiting... takes a really long time!

Its been super warm these last few days...90 degrees! So we picked-up a kiddie pool for the girls. They were dancing around the yard in anticipation as the pool was pumped up. "Is it ready" they would yell ..."Just wait" ...I would reply. Then the hose began to fill the little pool with water. "Is it ready now" they asked...."just wait another minute for the water to fill up" I answered. They watched and waited. And waited... and waited. For at any moment it would be full enough to start sliding in! I hear a loud sigh! Then Maddie said "Mommy this waiting is taking a really long time". Ain't it the truth sweetie! BUT ....good things come to those who wait!

More to get your Getty on!

Here are a few more from the Getty....I know, I know but i can't resist sharing!! The first is the Getty building from the view below in flower sculptured trees. They are really cool iron coils formed into trees and then flowers are planted inside. The patio over-looks Los Angeles and has stunning views. The second is another looking through the garden back at the museum buildings.

Birthday at The Getty!

Its my birthday this weekend and to celebrate I wanted to go to the Getty Museum! I love it there..... its so beautiful and relaxing. I bought a new super-wide lens and had it on my camera to play with. These are a few of my favorites: The second images is.. "the Getty Gardens" aren't they just incredible!! I love the scale of the design as well. The buildings flow down into the gardens so effortlessly. The first is "A Window to the Sky" amidst the museum towers coming together! The clouds had broken and the sky was super blue!! I'll post more soon!