Steven + Cynthia {LOVE}

This is my cousin Steven and his fiancé Cynthia, how adorable are they? They have been together for quite sometime now and have 2 beautiful daughters. They decided it’s finally time to tie the knot, become united and share their lives together and guess who gets to shoot it? You guessed it, ME!

Sunday I took their engagements because they need them done ASAP. The wedding is June 11^th and they still have not sent out or got started on those invites. They are now rushing to get them done because June is just around the corner and they need plenty of printing and mailing time.

This duo is just too cute. They are both quiet, and were not sure how to express their love to the camera but I thought they did a great job anyway, here is just a few.

Padilla|Galindo Family

Today Ray leaves to Afghanistan.

Tiffany and Ray have been together for sometime now. They are only 20 years old, High school sweethearts, in love, married and parents of one brand new Kairi.

Because Ray’s family has never had a family session before and we all know the dangers of Afghanistan, she thought it would be a good idea to get some whole family pictures done and here just a few.

It's been some time...

Well, I guess I have been a bit absent from my blog lately and guess it’s time to catch up. In December 2010, I decided to take a break. I got overwhelmed with the busy-ness of photography and wanted to dedicate some time to my family and my self. I did. Now it’s time to get back in the game.

In December I decided I would start “Project 365” on January 1^st and so far, I have kept to that promise. There has been a few days that I have wanted to quit but I told myself I wouldn’t. It’s been fairly easy and I really enjoy it but on those days where my tummy or head is just not feeling it, is when I have those negative thoughts. If I can pull through just once, I know I can do it every time. Here are a few of my faves.

{Galaites Family} Ashley + Garon +Cayden + Maleah

Tuesday I took photos of the Galaites Family. They were ADORABLE!

Ashley had warned me that Cayden was getting sick and needed to cancel. I said it would be OK, but I'm pretty booked and taking my December break from Photography (to spend with my family). She wanted to stay scheduled anyway and sure enough Cayden was sick, and so was Maleah so we decided on shooting in the backyard of Ashley's father's house. The backyard was very nice, clean and plenty of sun and shade.

Cayden really didn't want to take pics and mostly ran around and just being a boy, Maleah on the other hand was an angel and was just a silent beauty, she didn't run around at all but of course shes only 6 months! However, being that both kiddos were sick and not feeling well, they were very well behaved!

Ashley and Garon were amazing to watch. The patience they have and the love they share is beautiful. The Galaites Family was easy to work with, I had a great time and the kids were cute and fun!

{Family Session} Melissa & Her Babies

Melissa found me on FaceBook a couple months back and really liked my work. She herself is an amateur photographer and can really appreciate photography. She asked me to take photos of her and her little ones and booked a session.

Her children are so well behaved and were just a tad shy to let lose. It took them the entire session before they really started coming out of their shell. Melissa begged them to smile and be natural but as well all know, kids just do what they want!

The Camarena family was easy to work with and they were real sports about doing what I asked them to do. As you can see for your self, the family is just adorable and I had a great time photographing this family. In the end, I was pleased!