Karina // Orange County Maternity Portraits

I was very eager to meet Karina.. When she contacted me and we began conversing we just clicked. The original plan was to include her two older kids along with her boyfriend in the maternity session... Unfortunately, last minute work duties came up for him but Karina still did AMAZING!

Here are some of my favorites... <3

 I wish I looked this amazing at 29 weeks!

 Karina,  I hope you continue to have a great pregnancy and an even better delivery of baby Alexandra! Can't wait to meet her :)

 Blessings <3

Villagrana Family // Orange County Maternity Portraits

Maternity portraits have quickly become my favorite. The anticipation leading up to the birth of a little miracle that has been growing inside a mama for the past nine months... And finally getting to hold the precious baby has to be one of the best feelings in the world! A mothers heart grows with each child. I thought my heart was full and overflowing, but somehow grew a million times bigger the day our second daughter was born.

It was a perfect Saturday afternoon for a session. The sun was out in Orange County and the weather was just where I love it, in the 70's. That's January in California for ya :) The time had come to document my friend of ten plus years, Yessenia and her baby bump along with her precious family. They are all so excited that in just a short couple of weeks they will be welcoming in a baby girl!!! 

Here are my favorites from this session...

 

 "Children may outgrow your lap, but never your heart"

 

Gorgeous glowing mama at 35 weeks!

Yup, Isaiah is going to be an amazing big brother to his little sister

Because they have such a beautiful love story I asked if I could share it with you all! True love is sometimes found when you least expect it... even if that means getting into a little fender-bender ;)
Read on to see what I'm talking about...

"We met March 22, 2004. I was on my way to work at the mall and he was just leaving from buying some shoes. We crashed because he was coming out of the parking lot (where he shouldn't be) trying to avoid the bumps so I hit him. But if you ask him it was all my fault lol. Or he will even tell you I hit him on purpose because I was mesmerized by how handsome he was.  We were friends for about a year and a half until one day he asked me to be his girlfriend and 3 years later in Cancun on my birthday he proposed to me. After having dinner we went for a walk on the beach and he popped the question. I cried completely shocked! I seriously didn't see it coming. And 2 years later on November 20, 2009 we got married in simple ceremony at city hall and a small get together with family and a few friends. " - Yessenia

 

“No one else will ever know the strength of my love for you. 

After all, you’re the only one who knows the sound of my heart from the inside.”

 

Amiga, I'm so happy for you & your growing family! Your baby girl is already soo loved and I know she is going to bring you all so much joy! I pray you have a smooth delivery. I can't wait to meet the princess already!! 

xo

Esther + Exau // Los Angeles 1 Year Anniversary Portraits

I'm honored to do what I love. Capture love with my camera in the purest form. Esther & Exau contacted me to update their portrait for their first wedding anniversary.  And let me tell you, these two are still very much in love as if it was just yesterday that they walked down the aisle. There is no doubt that they have a lifetime of anniversaries ahead of them! Here are a few of my favorites...

Your gorgeous Esther!

 Ever since I began my photography journey, 

I've LOVED capturing the way a man looks at his woman. 

Especially when she is not looking.

*SWOON*

 

 

 

Again, Happy Anniversary you two. May the good Lord continue to bless your life & marriage in ways you never imagined.

HAPPY FRIDAY!!

Martinez // Los Angeles Family Portraits

A couple weeks ago I had the opportunity to document the Martinez family... Little Albert is so handsome and just celebrated his second birthday! Happy birthday little man :)

Here are some of my favorites...