It just melts my heart to see little girls smile. And I have yet to meet a little girl who smiles and laughs more than Lani. I met Lani and her sweet parents, Denise and Ted, at Heather Farms Park in Walnut Creek and had so much fun spending the morning with them. I was so impressed – Lani is quite the talented acrobat! Even though she has not yet started to walk or stand up on her own, she can balance all by herself on her daddy’s hand! I have no doubt she’ll be doing cartwheels on her first birthday!
Archive for the ‘Family’ Category
Walnut Creek Baby Photography | Little Lani
July 13, 2010Walnut Creek Baby Photography | Harper
July 13, 2010Every time I meet a new baby, I am always surprised by how small they are – just this perfect little soul you can hold with one hand. The first time I met Harper, I felt the same way. You can’t help but simply stare at her, oohing and ahhing over every little movement she makes. (And really, who can resist the urge to nestle her in a bed of colorful hydrangeas?) I am so excited for her mommy and daddy, Ryan and Ryane, for their newest little addition to the family.
Portrait Photography | Eric & Aliya
June 13, 2010I honestly believe there are some people in this world who are simply born “good.” Although many of us are taught proper social conduct and behavior, there are some people in which graciousness, humility, and kindness are thoroughly a part of who they are. And in a world where manners and etiquette seem to be drastically declining with each subsequent generation, I can’t help but be taken aback when I come across younger people who radiate “goodness.” I’ve known the Sondels for many years; I used to babysit Eric when he was a wee little guy of only 3 years old! About 13 years have passed since I last saw Eric and I can’t believe what an amazing young man he has become. This shoot was the first time I met Aliya (who wasn’t yet born when I babysat Eric) and I can’t say enough wonderful things about her. Two amazing kids!
Family Photography | Dan, Brittany, Aria & Avery
May 5, 2010One of the things I love most about photography is that it’s just another form of ”people watching” – one of my favorite things to do. You can get in close and not only observe, but capture, the array of emotions that occur in all of us. Take Aria, for example. There was a birthday party at the park where we were taking pictures and all the kids were playing with huge tubs of soapy water and making bubbles. They invited Aria to come over and play with them and she was so excited! Watching her gaze at the enormous bubbles, mesmerized, as they floated by, made me yearn for a time when I thought there was nothing better in life than a bubble. To be so enchanted with something so insignificant, made me stop and think about all the things in my life that I am thankful for and that I don’t take enough time to truly appreciate. I am so fortune to be constantly surrounded by wonderful people, like Brittany, Dan, Aria & Avery, who are not only are my incredible clients, but who enrich my life by allowing me to peak into their world. So I thank them. And I thank Aria, for being that sweet and innocent little girl who made me smile one afternoon in a park somewhere.









































