santa cruz

I took a trip to santa cruz, california yesterday so I could 

practice some of my photography skills. Santa Cruz is known for their

boardwalk and surfing. Two things that in the middle of winter are 

not so populated. I actually really liked that the two areas that

I went to were pretty much deserted. I was able to get some great pictures

without alot of distractions. It was also a very cold and overcast

day so the light was perfect, no harsh sunlight. It also was a great juxtaposition

between the cold desolate boardwalk and the vibrant colors.

lucy

Little Lucy is a petite thing but has a huge personality! She is another

good friend's daughter. This shoot was literally one of my 

first photoshoots and I had such a blast.

This was Lucy's one year cake smash and she had so much fun. I think 

her momma and grandma and I had just as much fun watching her.

stina

Ms. Stina and her momma were great to work with. Stina was only six days old

when I photographed her. Most moms less than a week out (including me!)

are still very much adjusting and very much sleep deprived but

looking at momma you would have never known this. She was super laid back and went 

with the flow, much like Stina. 

I can't wait to see Stina grow up and become a sweet and fun young lady 

like her older sister, Alma, who just happens to be my daughter's BFF. 

the b triplets

Another good friend of mine let me practice my photography skills on 

her month old triplets.... yes, not 1, not 2, but THREE babies. 

I knew I had my work cut out for me but I was super excited

and up for the challenge. I also felt very privileged in being able to document

this wonderful miracle. I'm just hoping that the mom will let me 

continue documenting them over the next few years!!

alexis

This sweet girl is the daughter of some close friends of mine. 

They were generous enough to let her be my first "ginny pig." 

This was my first newborn photoshoot.... EVER!! 

I was super super nervous but had felt like I had done my research, practiced

on one of my daughter's dolls and prayed ALOT to the newborn photography gods.

Luckily the mom was cool, calm and collective and went with my (nervous) flow. After about an

hour I felt like I got my rhythm and the shoot went smoothly. It didn't hurt that alexis

was the best model ever! She slept like a champ and was game to almost any set up. 

After finishing and going through the pictures I realized that I was hooked on newborns.

So, thank you ephi and alexis for being my first models. You definitely helped pave the way!!

i'm finally "official"

I did it! I have an official photography blog!! My adventure has officially begun.

I have three words to say...

Bring it on!