Lauren Senior High School 2011

I had the pleasure of taking Lauren's senior photos today and had a blast!  

We started our day in Pasadena where we took a few photos against a brick wall that made for a great back drop. 

Lauren loves the beach, so we headed there as soon as we were finished in Pasadena.  Lauren's easy going and relaxed personality showed through beautifully in her photos.  We had such a a great time at the beach! 

Lauren is graduating from Hart High School and is continuing her education at Penn State in the Fall.  Best of luck to you Lauren!!  

Baby Brynn Willis

Here are a few photos of Baby Brynn at two weeks old!  It was such an honor to take her first photos!  What a sweet baby! 

Born on April 9^th, Brynn is a healthy happy baby!  Congratulations to her wonderful parents!

Ray & Jenny's Engagement Shoot

Ray and Jenny’s engagement shoot was such a memorable experience.  We went to three different locations!... from the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) to Union Station, and even down to the beach at Vista del Mar for their engagement photos! 

LACMA is an incredible venue, if you’ve never been there you should definitely check it out.  The light at dusk is AMAZING!!  A sight not to be missed!  Ray and Jenny are such fun individuals and make a wonderful couple.  

After a quick dress change, we drove down to the Union Station where we stayed until midnight taking photos!  The camera could not get enough of this couple! 

The next day, we met at Vista del Mar for more photos.  Ray proposed to Jenny on the beach, so naturally we had to take more engagement photos on the beach!

Best wishes to you Ray & Jenny!! 

Vierling Family Photo Shoot

The Vierling family was in town for the holidays.  It was baby Jaden's first trip to California, and he definitely enjoyed the sunny weather.  I am honored to have been the one to capture this family trip on camera! 

Veloz Holiday Shoot

Gabe and Sarah are long time friends of mine so I was really excited when they asked me to take their family holiday photos!  We met near the Rose Bowl in Pasadena in a beautiful grassy open field. Their adorable dog Ari got into the holiday spirit as well and posed for the camera.  What a great looking family!!  Wishing you guys a wonderful 2011! 

Pete & Natalie Engagement Shoot

What can I say other than I ADORE Pete & Natalie!  They are in love, getting married, and ready for adventure!  I love the globe and old-timey suitcases they brought for their shoot.   It really felt like they are ready to travel the world!  

Actually, that’s how we decided to take their engagement photos at Union Station.  I wanted to capture the couple's sense of adventure and their plans on exploring the world together.  I had such a fun time taking their photos that day!  Can't wait to hear where they're going to for their next adventure! 

See the full shoot here.

Dan & Katie Engagement Shoot

Dan and Katie's shoot took place in Old Town Pasadena.  There are so many great places to shoot in this area.  I had them walk out across the famous Colorado Street bridge and the backdrop with the Rose Bowl in the distance is beautiful.  We've even got a few shots of them walking down the middle of the bridge.  We had to look out for cars, but the shots were worth it.