We’re Building a Studio – Weeks 3 – 6
Quite a bit of progress has been made on the studio since I last shared pictures here. We’ve gotten a little hung up by some difficult inspectors during the second week, but we are still pretty much...
View ArticleTake Me Out To The Ball Game
I have a confession. I thought I only wanted daughters. I never wanted a boy. After the big gender reveal ultrasound with Brayden I cried. A lot. I woke up with an anxiety attack that night...
View ArticleBrayden’s Art Party
Brayden opted to not have a birthday party this year. And I happily obliged. He decided that he’d rather spend the night at the Disneyland Hotel. But, then I felt guilty and ended up throwing him a...
View ArticleA Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes
How does Disney do it? I think it’s still as magical for a 33 year old as it is for a 6 year old. ***Canon 5D Mark II, 24-70 2.8 F 2.8, 1/100, ISO 2500!!! *** I always debate on what one lens to bring...
View ArticleFeels Like Summer
BK (Before Kids) I hated springing forward. Losing that hour of sleep wasn’t fun. However, in my AK (After Kid) days I don’t get enough sleep anyways. Losing an hour doesn’t even phase me. And we...
View ArticleMy Irish Lass
This is practically her holiday. My wee, redheaded, Irish lass. I hope one day she will get to frolick through the hills of Ireland and search for four leaf clovers. For now, the hills of Orange...
View ArticleHere Comes the Bride
My brother got married a few weeks ago. Honestly, I never really thought he would get married. And then he met Kelly. And she was so nice. And normal. And she loved my kids and my kids loved her...
View ArticleSunday
Sunday has quickly become my favorite day of the week. Saturdays are filled with baseball, ballet, and errands. Now I don’t feel so guilty being lazy on Sundays. Bagels in our bellies. Movies on the...
View ArticleThe Studio (Almost Done)
The studio. It’s so close to being done. It’s done enough that I can shoot there. I’ve done a newborn and a mentoring session so far. But, it’s not done enough for me to share with you (although,...
View ArticleHula Girl
I think I have the only two year old who doesn’t fall for reverse psychology. When she found her hula outfit that I bought for her in Maui last Summer I tried to trick her into going over to my studio...
View ArticleOh Crap – Our Potty Training Essentials
We are potty training. Which means I have spent the last two days asking, “Do you have to go to the potty?” over and over and over again. I think I even said it in my sleep last night. Everyone says...
View ArticleDisneyland Tips From a Local – Updated
*** UPDATED 5/8/14 – One of the things I get asked about almost as much as photography is Disneyland. We are at Disneyland a lot. And we do our best to get our moneys worth out of our annual passes. I...
View ArticleOur First Born
Some may think Brayden is the oldest. However, he’s actually the middle child. Hauggy, our miniature schnauzer mutt, is our oldest. He just turned 11. We happened upon him at the pound right after...
View ArticleAwkward
My kids are so awkward. They taught themselves how to ballroom dance. I have no idea where they learned it. I think they watch too many Disney movies. They have their dip down. He’s only dropped...
View ArticleHappy Donut Day
I have definitely passed on my love for donuts to my children. Because there’s nothing better than a donut on Saturday or Sunday morning. Or both if it’s a really good weekend. If National Donut Day...
View ArticleHow To Not Wait 4 Hours to Meet Anna and Elsa at Disneyland
*** All images Canon 5D Mark II, 50 1.2 F 2.8, 1/400, ISO 1600 I’ve got my very own little Anna (yeah for another redheaded Disney princess!). She’s had days where she only responds to Anna and will...
View ArticleHappy 4th!
*** All images Canon 5D Mark II, 50 1.2 F 2.8, 1/6400, ISO 125 F 2.8, 1/1000, ISO 125 F 2.8, 1/500, ISO 125 F 2.8, 1/3200, ISO 125 F 2.8, 1/640, ISO 125
View ArticleWe Heart Summer
Isn’t Summer the best? Canon 5D Mark II, 24-70 2.8 F 2.8, 1/250, ISO 200
View ArticleMy Nephew
Chuck and I celebrated our nine year wedding anniversary on July 16. And that very same day I became an Aunt. To be honest, I wasn’t sure I’d ever be an Aunt. When my brother, Jeff, started dating...
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