The Yang fam

Rounding out 2011 with this family was more than a pleasure!!!   I love their style, their spunk, their smiles.  This family brought all their creativity and spark to this shoot.  I knew this tire wall would suit them, and it did.  I think they made me look good:)   Thanks Yang family.... can't wait to do another shoot with you:)

These boys are little rockstars!  No wonder my kids look up to them!!!   Loved this shoot..
Thanks Yang family!

xoxo ~ m*

Summer is right around the corner

Summer... as in baby Summer!  What a perfect name for a beach baby whose parents grew up in Florida, he is in the Coast Guard, they lived in Kauai, and now San Diego....  I love photographing baby bumps, especially those of a new Mom.  There is such excitement, anticipation, and GLOW!   This mama-to-be was no different.   Just looking at Mom & Dad, you know she is going to a beauty.  Can't wait to meet her!

xoxo ~ m*

J + L + S + T = one gorgeous family

Ok, well there is no secret that this family makes my job easy!!  Those eyes, that pretty skin, the big grins....all make this family easy to photograph!!!  But besides them being the cutest, they are also one of my favorites.  I love this family almost as much as my own!  Probably because I consider them my 2nd family. They are fun, generous, throw great parties, love my kids, and well.... I just feel lucky to be their friend (and be able to photograph them! )... Thanks friends:)  I love ya.

xoxo ~ m*

A Chilly Morning with the Kelly's

I love early morning shoots.. primarily because the light is so pretty, but also because the day is so fresh, the air smells good, and the kiddo's have plenty of energy!!!    Well, this particular morning it was COLD COLD COLD.  We were running, jumping, dancing, twirling, doing whatever we could to stay warm.   It paid off... this is one of my favorite families to shoot.  They are sweet, pretty, and up for anything.   Thanks Kelly's, always a pleasure.

xoxo~ m*

H Family at the beach

This family was so much fun... when I found out 2 of the girls were identical twins, I was so excited!  Being that I have an identical twin, I was curious to see how they interacted, if they truly looked alike, and if I could tell them apart!!  I couldn't... Thank god "Sophie" had "Stripes" on...  that helped me, but when they changed?  I kept saying... Sophie, Charlotte, wait.... who are you again??    You know what makes them even luckier?   They have an older sister, Jane, that is so sweet...and might as well be their triplet.   The girls made my job easy...and well, their parents did too!  Thanks H Family!!

xoxo ~ m*

The DeVito Family

When I spoke to this family prior to our shoot, they said, "I hope you are ready for our little guy, he is busy."   Well I have 2 boys and I think I know what busy boys are like, so I wasn't at all phased....but then I met Jake... all 13 months old and this kid can BOOGEY!!  He is one mover and a shaker...but oh so cute!   Those bright big blue eyes, the chubby cheeks and the teething grin make him one handsome little fellow.  His parents think he is fast now, wait until he gets under those feet of his.  He will be lightening!   Thanks D fam....you were fun!

xoxo ~ m*