Posted on June 1, 2010

“How did it get so late so soon?.”
- Dr. Seuss





Posted on December 15, 2009

Kristie called me wanting to do a “Just Because” session and to get some professional portraits & headshots. I thought it was a fantastic idea! In today’s day and age with so many online social networks who doesn’t want a fabulous picture that goes way above & beyond the “tacky myspace self portraits” IF you are still using one of these on all your social networks- PLEASE call me to schedule your Just because session!!! Hellloooooo!

Anyways, Kristie brought along Twinkie and I fell in love!! It’s hard to resist cuddling & kissing!!

Seriously didn’t you just now?? It was a little windy but still a gorgeous day!

There were tons of outfit changes to show off her amazing personality.

This session was soo much fun! Kristie & Twinkie I hope to see you soon!!

Special thanks to Josephine Harmon and her amazing Make-Up Artistry!!

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Posted on November 20, 2009

Another amazing session!!

more to come…





Posted on November 15, 2009

Mother + Daughter+ 2 Xoloitzcuintcles!

We love our mothers, our daughters but we also love our dogs! And they love us unconditionally!!

This mother daughter duo is so amazing. I can’t even begin to tell you how awesome they both are! I will just let you see how their beauty exudes from within.

I had a blast hanging out with these ladies in mom’s home and her beautiful garden; home to huge nopales, lavender and gorgeous roses.

This little one was Fiesty!!

and this one was nothing but prim & proper all ladylike.

This last image isn’t technically the best, however I love it because in 10-20-30… years, what each woman will remember is the relationship they had with each other. To me this says it all – a relationship so loving that siting at the kitchen table with each other is worth more than all the money in the world.

thank you ladies maybe next time we’ll do a 3 generation picture with grandmom too!





Posted on October 21, 2009

More images coming soon….

sneak peek!





Posted on April 18, 2008

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It was sooo hot here in the Bay Area last weekend! Regardless Baby was a trooper and sat long enough for her family portrait. Well ok- she was being a bit of a Diva, but still gave me this beautiful pose.

Her mommy, had called me a few months ago to have me come over and do a very informal portrait session of the whole family. We were finally able to make it happen. You see her (human) mommy is a true hero! She’s the one that shows up and saves lives when you call 911 and then transports you to the emergency room if needed. Despite having worked a full nights shift and having a 10am photo session she was still all smiles and beautiful.

Here’s a few shots of the day…


family portrait





Posted on January 15, 2008

It’s currently 59 degrees and I’m talking about in my house. Man! Isn’t California supposed to be nice and warm year round?? Well- It definitely hasn’t been so around here, in fact it’s so cold I was sick all weekend. And not just sniffle sniffle kinda sick but full blown I had to keep my mouth open in order to breathe kinda sick. Gross! ok maybe that was TMI but  do you feel me??
I was feeling better today- although not by much. Hopefully the week will get better and maybe start to warm up soon. Please oh please I miss the summer!!! 
I took this back on the last day of last year, aka a couple of weeks ago.  What a good looking Mutt is I do say so myself! Oh and if you are wondering- Yes I do have Pet Portraiture packages available. I also welcome pets on family shoots! Hey they are our best friends, dogs, cats, turtles, snakes I’m pet friendly!! What can I say, they will always listen to us and don’t sass us back, too often.







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