newborn sessions just make me happy. the sweet newness is softening. it’s a privilege to look in from the outside as parents are gently learning about their brand -new wee one. i took a little drive across the valley to photograph baby emily on saturday, while she’s still tiny and new.
meet brand-new baby emily.
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…is turning 1! can’t quite believe it but mighty-max is almost a whole year old. what a beautiful year it’s been for him and his family. maxi-pants has come a long way in just twelve months. take a look at their family blog here to see just how far.

i made the professional decision awhile ago to not blog more than 4 or 5 images per session, for several reasons. however, there are times when it just can’t be helped. so, sit back and enjoy the marathon.

i.love.max.
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that’s what my youngest son had been requesting for his 7th birthday for nearly a year. so, that’s exactly what he got. not just any old mocha and pancakes though, Liberty Market blueberry pancakes and mocha…top notch.

seriously, i’ve honestly never tasted a pancake so good. i only had one bite, but i made it count.
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seems like there might be an adjective missing here. hmmm. either way, he completely loved his birthday mocha from Liberty Market today.

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maybe it’s the desert heat, maybe it’s just that i love california, but i find myself daydreaming about cali today.

i love how “two” she looks here. just focused on exploring and having fun, with no concern for what the rest of us were doing.
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here’s a hodge-podge sneaky peek at baby-palooza weekend that went down here at mmp, recently. it was sooo much squishy, sweet, wrinkly, cuddly fun.

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…the sessions. this is a glimpse at a recent “muse” session with my most cherished muse of all…my second-born. many things inspire me to photograph, from a simple object such as a cup or dress to something more complex like a song but nothing as much as this beautifully talented young artist. i’m beyond honored to call her mine.

i’ll soon post more images from this glorious shoot as well as more info on the muse sessions.
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