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San Juan Capistrano Family Session

Thank goodness for the rain we have gotten so far this season.  It feels like forever since I have seen the beautiful yellow bloom of mustard flowers.  But, fortunately, last weekend was warm and sunny and there was mustard flowers as far as the eye could see!   Perfect for a family photography session, especially when this family traveled from Russia, Peru and Arizona just to get one beautiful, blended family portrait.

This is just a little sneak peek for the Lenzen family!  I can’t wait to share all of the great portraits from their session!

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The Caliacavo Family 2014

So many fabulous family sessions in the last few weeks!  I love the open field and the backlighting that makes these images look dreamy.  Not to mention I adore this beautiful family!  Just a sneak peak at our session!  Enjoy!

 

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Boho Family Photography session: The Barclay Family

The light has been absolutely gorgeous for the last few weeks throughout Orange County. If I am not shooting, I am thinking about how I need to be shooting to take advantage of the beautiful light.  My season has been filled with lots of commercial sessions, weddings and corporate photography.  I have been missing all of my fabulous family clients.

So when Melody called me to say she was ready for her 2014 family photography session, I was over the moon.  Especially when she said, let’s do something different!   I spent a lot of time with the Barclay family last year talking about my love for Texas… or more specifically Austin.  I also spent quite a bit of time talking with Scott’s Mom, who happens to live in Austin.  So, I thought, how about a Western inspired session.   I ran the idea by Melody and we started to brainstorm.  Meanwhile, I spent a week in Austin and got reinspired!

After checking out Pinterest and searching for western inspired sessions, Melody suggested we go with a Boho Western theme.   Totally my style, so I let her know I was totally in!

Fortunately Melody has incredible taste and completely styled our session!  I am so in love with all of their images, I don’t know how they will choose.  Here is their preview!  Enjoy!

Check out the whole slideshow!

 

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Laguna beach Family Portrait: Birthdays and Fall Leaves

Right now, & these last few weeks, is the most beautiful time for natural, warm light of the year.  Each morning, I take just a moment to truely appreciate the crisp sailboat blue ocean and the white puffy clouds in the sky (granted that is when the mornings are not overcast).  I love shooting this time a year because I feel I have more time to spend with families and my creative muscles need a good stretching.  Though these were shot in 2013, I still love both the light in my studio and in the field just a few blocks away.  Not to mention that this beautiful family is always a pleasure to work with and the kiddos are always dressed to the nines (Mom and Dad look pretty great as well)!  Enjoy!

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Laguna Beach Family Photography: The Zarate Family

Baby boys…. oh how I love capturing their winning smiles, their spirit, their energy and well, yes trying to catch them.  This guy really gave me a run for my money.  I absolutely love capturing small kiddos in an open environment, but the only trouble is there is also lots of room to run.  Mom and Dad were great at playing games, making silly faces and just entertaining him long enough to get some amazing smiles.  He loves music and his Mommy and Daddy, as long as they aren’t touching.  I know right, he gets mad if they hug or kiss!  Again, another challenge when you are trying to get great group shots.  I think we managed anyway!  It was so amazing to get to know this beautiful family and I hope to get to enjoy them for many years to come! ;)  Enjoy.