Mini Baby Bump = Mini session; Marcie + Hector are expecting!

This mother-to-be is one of my oldest and dearest friends.  I say oldest because we've known each other since elementary school. Sadly, she is always younger than me, as our birthdays are six months apart. She is also "younger" in that this is her first time being pregnant and in August she will become a first-time mom!  Her and her husband Hector are expecting a little boy, and I am so beyond excited to be able to share this mommy-hood experience with her!

Another unfortunate fact: Marcie is a Cal Poly alumni. :(   Hector and I had the privilege of attending (the best university) Fresno State.  And ever since their wedding, there has been this growing competition between the two schools (though let's face it, not much of a competition really!)  So of course this little baby is going to have a Cal Poly AND Fresno State onesie.  I did my best to make the Bulldog onesie look the cutest.  But, her cute little baby bump steals the show. What do you think?

I love the look Betsy the dog is giving her baby bump! I think she is not so sure about sharing about this little guy just yet.  I can't wait until he gets here and I can 1) learn his name, and 2) photograph his tiny little self! 

P.S. GO 'DOGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sock Monkey Baby Shower

Just a few outtakes from a really fun baby shower! 

Lots of "ooh"ing and "ahh"ing, of course. Makes me almost want another little baby. Almost. 

Pink and Flowers Galore

This adorable little lady is about to turn three years old!  Look out three-year old boys!

The Perfect Gift Idea

Nicole, of Charmed in Chico offers some really great jewelry products from Jewel Kade jewelry.  But my most favorite thing about Jewel Kade is that they offer jewelry products that can be personalized with portraits.  Isn't that the greatest?!?  

When I saw these I immediately began thinking about Christmas gifts, Mother's Day gifts, Valentine's Day gifts...the possibilities are endless! You can turn any family portrait shoot, children's shoot or wedding photo into a personal charm for someone special! 

Click here to view more of the other great products Charmed in Chico has to offer.

Wide Open Spaces | It's senior portrait time!

Senior year!!!  It is such an exciting time! I remember the mixed feelings of my senior year of high school like it was last week.  I was happy to be "growing up" and getting out of the only town I'd ever really known.  But, I was also nervous about leaving a town and family and friends that I'd known my whole life.  The Dixie Chicks were a super popular group at the time I graduated, and I remember that I blasted the song "Wide Open Spaces" on my after-market installed CD player rattling in my junkie car as I drove all the way down to college in Southern California.  Filled with excitement of the possibilities that the next four years would bring.  

Kyle, he is in the same boat I was all those years ago.  He is getting ready to wind up senior year of prom, grad night, and graduation.  I chatted with him during our session, and I couldn't help but be a little jealous to hear the same excitement and anticipation in his voice.  Good luck Kyle, and the class of 2012! 

***SPECIAL*** Summer Mini Portrait Sessions

What a better way to tell the special Mom, Dad, Husband or Wife that you love them than to present them with a beautiful portrait of their loved ones?  E-mail or call today to book this great offer! 

It is only good through June 9th!

Santa Maria Fairpark

I was recently asked to photograph the new building at the Santa Maria Fairpark.  The building itself is not new, it has been around since I was at least in high school I think.  For a very long time it was the satellite wagering facility (read: horse race betting).  But they recently decided to shut down the wagering facility and convert the building into another large venue that people can reserve for weddings, family functions, etc.  I think they did a really great job converting it into a classy venue.  What do you think?

Check out the Fairpark for your next event here on the Central Coast!