my 6 year old informed me very recently that he’s really missing the ocean and wants to go back…like now! i can’t say i don’t agree with him. during this  hectic holiday season we could all use a little taste of paradise, whatever that may be for you.

this is most certainly his paradise.

…at baby ethan rocket. more to come soon.

storyboards are a fantastic way to display several of your session images on one print. they’re exceptionally fantastic gifts as well. here are a few examples of recent storyboards. all the details on sizes and pricing can be found here.

i can’t believe it’s been three days since this shoot and i’m just now blogging it. on my way home from the session, i was so excited about it that i was certain i’d have it blogged by that night before i went to bed.  anyhow, strolling around downtown chandler with kinsley, and her parents, dennis and jada was loads of fun. i love photographing kids at kinsley’s age, it’s the best kind of challenge and so rewarding to see the shots i’ve walked away with. i love the fact that the images are always so true to the child’s personality…there are no fake smiles or poses when you’re a year and a half old. the giggles, laughs, pouts, tears, and kicking-and-screaming tantrums are all real. but, for the record, kinsley didn’t actually have any kicking-and-screaming tantrums.

that’s one of the most amazing kissy faces i’ve ever had the pleasure of capturing. perfection.

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i’ve known tiffany and jake for several years and have always known that they’re a super sweet pair. however, i feel like i learned more about them in the hour that we hung out for this session than i had in the previous several years. sometimes i feel so blind until i get a lens in front of my face to really see things. some of the sweetest things i learned about these two: first and foremost, they are crazy about each other,  they’re totally comfortable with one another, they crack each other up…they’re a perfect pair, oh and tiffany has a smokin’ “sexy” face.

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twins! talk about a whole lotta squishy baby cuteness and fun. daniel and ryan were amazing! they laughed, smiled, scooted,  sat, drooled, fell over, fussed…ever so slightly, but never ever cried (well, there was one teeny tiny instance when they mistook going into their bedroom for night-night time)! i’ve got to hand it to mom and dad though…they’re on top of things!

so, let’s get down to business and let the pictures do the talking.

this shot to me, says, “merry christmas, happy holidays, seasons greetings, happy new year, life is good, i love cookies and puppies are cute!” all rolled into one. it’s possibly the most amount of cute ever in one photograph.

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…to the holiday card line-up. both are 5×7 in size, of course press printed on watercolor art paper, as well as two-sided. the back will look the same as the front, except for the image, which will be different or can be blank for writing a personal message. also, the text will be of your choice, usually your family name.

oh, and meet ryan and daniel…the adorable twins i got to photograph yesterday, and cannot wait to blog about!