The Three Amigos. Fresno Child Photography

These siblings are some of the most active I have ever attempted to photograph. To get one image of all three of them together was virtually impossible, but we did it! Little sister, at only a year old, was the one who captured the majority of my camera's gaze. She is just so cute, my camera could not look away!

Mr. Personality. Fresno Child Photography

This expressive 3 year old kept me entertained during the entire session. All the faces he had were so full of emotion. Even his serious faces have me fascinated. Thanks for an afternoon full of fun!

It's Autumn. Fresno Family Portraits

Like so many of my clients, this family has been to me 4 times in the last year. I have enjoyed each session with this little guy, watching him grow so much bigger, and smarter. And he was so very brave sitting up in the tree (with mom's help). When we took him down, he demanded that we let him go back up.

Color Color Everywhere! Fresno Family Photographs

I may sound like I am repeating myself, but here is another big Sister I connected with during an earlier session. My job is wonderful in so many ways... Oftentimes I walk into a house of a new client and leave the session with new friends. This family is a great example of this happening. These 'former' clients are now good friends of mine. I have stopped by their house to visit a couple of times to play with the girls and I am planning on doing more of that.

Also, to my surprise, mom convinced my husband to be her new morning running partner!?! My husband was so inspired by the fact he will have a running partner that he took off at 11:30 pm yesterday evening, in the rain, to run 4 miles (he said he needs to start working up to their early morning jogs). Thanks mom for the inspiration, my husband is going to be even more good looking after you get finished working him out! ;)

Mom did a great job choosing the most darling outfits for the girls, and the colors look marvelous against the natural backgrounds of the park. I am in LOVE with that second photo of baby in the fall leaves. Her expression is priceless and did I mention how great the colors look?

Having Fun with Alex and his Little Sis.

I first entered this family's life when their baby was only 4 days old back in April. Fast forward 6 months and she is sitting and big brother is just as charming as ever. I did not have the kids pose at all in this first image, yet their hands seem to mirror each other.






Here is a cute little story: During our first session back in April, big brother Alex and I connected as I was taking photographs of his baby sister. He used a paper towel core as a camera to mimic me while we were taking pictures. Below is a photo Dad took of us together during that initial session.


Inspired by my experience with Alex at our first session, I gave him a mini toy camera as a thank you for being so good during Thursdays family session.

Mom emailed me later that evening and said, "I wanted to let you know Alex has not put down the little camera you gave him. He took it to preschool to show all his friends and came home with it - which is an amazing feat since daycare tends to be a black hole for items. As I type this he is laying on the couch watching tv and holding it!"

I spoke with mom today and he is still playing with it 3 days later. Mom, I think you have a budding photographer on your hands. I better watch out, Alex may be my new competition! :)

Jake's Family. Fresno Family Portraits

This is the third time I have photographed little Jake in his 7 months of life, but the first time photographing him and his entire family. He is a challenge to get to smile, but thank goodness my husband came along to help out. He was able to dance around and act crazy enough to get some sweet expressions on Jake. ;)

Ladybug is getting big! Fresno Family Photographer

I have been watching this little ladybug grow for the past year, and I must say that I have had the biggest adventures with mom and baby during this time. Last night I came home from our session exhausted and with dry grass from that field poking me all over. But it was worth it, we captured some wonderful images. What do you think mom?

No worries, mom is hiding behind the tree with a good grip on her!

Sometimes children make me laugh so hard that I barely manage to get the image. Take a look at this pumpkin squat... She was standing there for the longest time and then decided to take a load off, playing a precision game of balance. She had mom and I rolling in laughter.

Here is her year in review at 1 year, 7 months, 3 months, and 21 days.

Best Friends. Fresno Child Photography

I have found that one of the most challenging ages to photograph is between 2 and 3 years old. It is at this time that the children are gaining both big opinions and independence. This new found attitude is not always willing to cooperate, especially with photographs. We were lucky enough to get this sister duo (2 and 3 years old) to cooperate for about the first 5 minutes, and I am sure that these initial images will be enduring childhood memories for the girls. Happy Birthday Ladies!

Exploration. Merced Family Photographer

At 11 months old and running, all she wanted to do is explore her world. And although I was able to get some cute smiles, her pensive look was so much more compelling. She is a beauty, and take a look at those amazing eyes! Thank you for gifting me the privilege of being the first photographer to capture your little lady.

Beach Baby. Santa Cruz Baby Photographer

My trip to Santa Cruz on Saturday was short, and so sweet. This birthday girl was beyond excited that we were at the beach; a true "Beach Baby" wanting to jump in the water and eat sand. Although it was foggy and misty making the ocean look drab, the lighting was a photographers dream for portraits! Between the beautiful lighting and enthusiastic subject, our session together lasted just under and hour and almost every single shot was a keeper.

Thanks Grandma and Grandpa for choosing me to photograph your precious granddaughter, this past year has been a pleasure!

Here is her year in review at 1 year, 9 months, 3 months, and 20 days