Miss {J} - Sebastopol Senior Portraits

I was nervous because, although I wish that I could, I cannot control the weather.  And, we all know that the weather on the Sonoma Coast is unpredictable at best.  And, we all know that senior portraits are important in any high school graduates life.  When we scheduled Miss {J}'s session at Bodega Bay I hoped that the weather would pleasantly surprise me.  It completely outdid itself :)

I had such a great time spending the beautiful afternoon with Miss {J}, her mom and her little sister.  There were laughs, there were cartwheels and ninja games, and smiles.  Lots of smiles.

The beach is a special spot for {J} and her friends and family - so it was the best backdrop to commemorate this special time in her life.

After taking pictures on the beach, we headed to the quaint roads next to Salmon Creek and utilized some empty homes and streets for backdrops :) 

Love love love this one!

This series of images with her polka-dot dress just make me smile.  So much happiness for life, so much brightness for the future...

We were finished shooting, but then {J} discovered that her had pockets on her dress.  I started jumping up and down, since I love pockets on dresses for photos :)

Miss {J} - Thank you very much for trusting me to capture this time in your life.  Best of luck deciding on your multiple amazing college acceptances - I know that you will make the right decision!  Take care and enjoy the final days of your senior year.  xoxo

Miss PJ - Healdsburg Newborn Photographer

 In honor of her 6 month birthday which is tomorrow, I figured that I would celebrate by posting a few images of Miss PJ tonight.  She is my high school friends precious baby girl.  And she is an absolute joy.

 It was a rainy cold day last November when I came over to capture a few images of Miss PJ in the comfort of her home and the warmth of laying in her mama's arms.  She was so new to life, yet so alert, taking in every detail in this new big world of hers.

As the months have passed by, I am happy to report that she has maintained her blue eyes and her chubby cheeks :)

There is something very emotional about watching your close girlfriends, ones that you have known for 15 years, become mothers.  The conversations turn to sleep (or lack there of), to tips on making baby food, to what type of carseat to purchase next to wondering what we ever did with our free time before the little ones arrived and took it all away.  Most of the time sentences between friends are interrupted and you feel as if you never really finished all the details of the conversations, but you know that it is okay.  Because you are in the presence of your lifelong friend, who is now a mother herself.  And she just gets it.  

Miss PJ - thank you for making your mother a mother.  I have never seen her happier :)  And, it goes without saying, but Happy Six Month birthday.  xoxo

Miss B - Santa Rosa Senior Portrait Photographer

There are certain people that you meet in life that you feel connected with for a variety of reasons.  Big and small.  Miss B is one of those people to me.  We met at a close family friends phenomenal house in Santa Rosa for her senior photo session last fall and she was full of nervous excitement for the photos.  She had her hair and makeup perfect and a variety of adorable outfits with matching accessories to review with me.  Everything about her reminded her of myself at her age.  Especially since her sister and her mother were right along her side during the entire session.  The relationship between the three of them is admirable.

Wearing her fathers Cardinal Newman class ring...

I always enjoy photographing clients in new locations, it makes me stretch my creativity and learn to thrive with different lighting situations.  But, really, anything is easy when such a beautiful girl is in front of my camera :)

The house featured an underground wine cellar that was full of stunning architecture.

Whenever other family members are present at a photo session I always try to capture a few images of everyone.  I don't always get the corporation, but when I do it turns into something magical :)

Miss B - Thank you very much for letting me capture this time in your life.  You are truly a beautiful person inside and outside.  The world is at your feet...enjoy the last moments of your senior year at Cardnial Newman.  Much love!

The {D} Family - Santa Rosa Family Photographer

I am having so much fun looking at completed work from last fall and blogging about them.  All of these sessions were posted on my facebook business page within one week of the session, but the blogging just fell to the bottom of the priority list.  I am currently in my slow season with sessions and am waiting for the wedding season to start in a few months.  But, I miss being behind the camera and reviewing these images makes me feel closer to my camera than I have lately.

This family was so beautiful, and I had a wonderful time walking around their property talking with their little girls.  Photographing sisters is special to me and it always reminds me of my own special relationship with my own sister.  

Love the dresses too!

We spent time walking around their home, all the while I photographed the family being a family.  

Natural.  Real.  Authentic.  Lovely.

Their backyard was amazing with big trees, tire swing, vineyard, and a garden...it had everything!  I can tell that many memories are made exploring their outdoor environment.

What an honor to be invited into the home of the {D} family and assist with their holiday photos for 2011.  I look forward to seeing them again in 2012 :)

Miss B - Windsor Senior Portrait Photographer

In an attempt to catch up with the dozens of sessions that I have yet to blog, I will be posting in non-chronological order based on what my mood is.  Tonight, I am in the mood for a little high school senior showcasing.  

Miss B was a lovely young lady and I had a nice evening walking around Julliard Park with her and her mom.  She is full of innocent dreams for the future, just as a senior in high school should be.  

And her eyelashes are phenomenal :)

 

 

 

 

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Ahhh....this makes me miss the fall colors...

I don't have the opportunity to photography many senior sessions, but when I do have the opportunity I always walk away wishing that I had more high schoolers in front of my camera.  They are so fun, and carefree, plus it always brings me back to my high school days :)