{charley | 1st birthday | event}

OMG, do I love this little girl! I just want to gobble her up. Her smile and personality are just too much! And those big blue round eyes just capture you every time. The camera seems to love her just as much, or that could still be me, lol. I had the pleasure of photographing baby Charley's first birthday and I just love it! Gianna, her mommy, and also Event Designer of Chic Celebrations did a fantastic job with this adorable rocking pink first birthday! I love the lawn games, such a fun idea! I have to say this is also one of my favorite smash the cake sessions. Charley's eyes were just glazed over from sugar high, lol! Just too good for words! And, I just love the character artist, he was amazing and did such a wonderful job capturing, not just Charley but all the kids and even some of the "big" kids. The desert table was deck all out with the cute pom pom backdrop and yummy deserts from Sweet and Saucy! I could continue to rave about Gianna and her mad skills, including her child, but I will let the pictures speak for themselves. Enjoy!

{dylan 1st birthday | event | south coast botanic garden}

I am thrilled to announce our new event coverage package for birthday parties, bridal showers, baby showers and many other events.

Our first coverage is of adorable baby Dylan who turned 1! This fun filled circus themed party was inspired by one of Dylan’s favorite books “If I Ran the Circus,” by Dr. Seuss. An amazing DIY party pulled together by Mina, Jen (Nunn Better Design), and many more friends held at South Coast Botanic Garden. The remarkable desserts were provided by My Sweet & Saucy Shop, and, as always, they outdid themselves. All the signage, place-cards, and printouts were designs from a birthday party pack, and Jen generously customized all the additional signage. David, the balloon twister, stole the show and had guests, young and old alike, following him around. As guests entered they voted on the Doljabi game, a Korean tradition for a baby's 1st year, said to predict their future. Guests choose between Money – wealth, Book – education, Yarn – long life, and Rice – never go hungry. At the close of the party all four items were placed in front of Dylan and the one he chose would predict his future! After much deliberation on the part of the birthday boy he selected Money!

It was a blast photographing the amazing party and Mina did a great job putting it all together. Thanks for having us a part of your special day.

Picnic Tables: Mckinsey’s Nursery
Catering: CherryStones Grill & Grotto in Gardena
Balloons: LA Balloons in Glendale
Head Table and Sweet Table linens: Vini’s Party rentals
Buffet Table and sign-in table linen and skirts: Party City
Desserts and birthday cake: My Sweet & Saucy Shop
Birthday Cake stand: Rental from My Sweet & Saucy Shop
Invitation: The Candy Tree
Balloon Twister: David Nguyen
Mason Jars with Perforated Daisy design: Peak Candle
Stripe Paper Straws: Etsy
Photobooth props: Etsy

{love this | family ties | portrait}

A few of my most recent favorite family portraits! I love photographing children playing around, interacting and capturing the true personality of that child. Plus, they are the funniest little characters ever!

{portrait | valdez | 1 year | fullerton}

Baby Valdez has turned 1! Loving this adorable little session at the Arboretum in Fullerton. One of my favorite outfits on the little ones is a white button down with a tie. They are just so cute and makes me wanna gobble them up! As tradition for our 1 year session we had smash the cake, in which little baby Valdez decided it was his birthday and he was gonna cry if he wants to! And I have to say those images are just priceless!