Happy Boy! - Orange County Baby Photographer

It was one of those days that I was reminded of how precious life is. Then little Mr. Aidan showed up with his big eyes and happy smile and just brightened my day!

Don't you just want to scoop him up and squeeze him!?!?

And his beautiful parents love him beyond words. What a blessed little boy!

I love his little chubby toes and daddy talking to him in the background.

And just look at those big beautiful eyes! They melt my heart!

Thank you "A" family for sharing your little blessing with me! He is perfect and I can't wait to see you all again soon!

Calvin (and Hobbes)! - Orange County Smash Cake Photographer

I love the comic strip Calvin and Hobbes! So when this wonderful family showed up ready to show off their Calvin and his Hobbes, I was so excited! Look how adorable!


And besides his buddy, he really enjoyed the bubbles!

He was hesitant about the cake at first but the frosting finally won him (and daddy) over!
mmmmmmm!

And check out those lashes! Why do the boys always get the best eyelashes?!?!

Thank you "H" family! Thank you for sharing your sweet boy with me!

Handsome! - Orange County Family Photographer

I am so excited to see families year after year! I love seeing how the kids have grown and who they're becoming (even though they never seem to remember the crazy lady with the camera. I guess I don't scar them that bad. lol). This family is no exception!


Their boys are so very handsome, amazingly sweet and very well behaved...a photographer's dream!




Couldn't you just keep them!?!?



and how many people can say that their kids get to play in the water at the beach in late November? Beautiful!

Thank you D family! It was a pleasure as always!

2 Little Angels! - Orange County Newborn Photographer

A sweet baby, a big sister and twinkle lights! This just makes my heart sing!


and this one too. Looks like she's inhaling the sweet newborn smell.


And how about this for a great gift just in time for Christmas!

Anna is such a good big sister (and happens to be just squeezable too!)


And my favorite. A peaceful, happy, healthy baby boy. I'm in love!

Thank you for sharing your two miracles with me!

Stuffed! - Orange County Family Photographer

A belly full of left over turkey and a fun family, who could ask for more! Aren't they great!



These two cuties were so great to photograph. Full of smiles!


I guess they get it from mom and dad! Such a happy family!


Thank you guys for a fun post thanksgiving session!

Big Gulp - Orange County Newborn Photographer

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving and I am thankful for my wonderful clients who welcome me into their home and lives and become friends. And this wonderful family has a lot to be thankful for too.


This little man holds a huge amount of love.





Seriously, I just fell in love with him!


and one more thing I'm thankful for...finally being in the holiday spirit! His little face and this hat just pushed me over the edge.

Thank you "S" family. Enjoy your little man's first holiday and thank you for letting me be a small part of it!

With as much as I've checked and watched the weather lately, I think I should have an honorary degree in meteorology! And thankfully, this beautiful family and I had blue skies and warm sunshine for our session! It was a perfect day!


And check out the clothes! They looked so put together and fashionable! I'm super impressed!


Miss Isabella is an amazingly smart and sassy little thing with the greatest smile!


And Miss Olivia is just about as adorable as they come! My boys almost got a little sister!

These two have made a beautiful family! Good job you two!

and my favorite. LOVE, love, love!

Thank you "B" family for a fun and relaxed afternoon!

Dear Photograph - Orange County Memory Maker

A fellow photographer shared this site with me. Dear Photograph. It is a beautiful collection of images that take the viewer back in time and a wonderful reminder of why pictures are so important. Just thought I'd share it with you.

Hoping you have a memory filled week,
Samantha