Family Fun: Inland Empire Portrait Photographer

After singing "Rain, rain go away" for the past week, we got our wish today! We met up with one of our contest winners for a family portrait session, however their sweet little daughter stole the show! Here are a few of my instant favorites:

Just Another Winter Day in So Cal - Orange County Children's Photographer

We sure have it rough here in Southern California. These days with the temperature pushing 80 really take their toll on me! Poor kids had to dig out their shorts and flip flops! As you can see, Cole really hates beautiful days spent at the park!
I know what you're thinking: they're BOTH in the same photo and facing the camera (even if they aren't looking at it!) Yes I know, miracles do happen. It really was a miracle. Luke would sit on a rock and Cole, wanting to be just like his big brother, would sit on one too. But he'd sit on one two rocks over. Any time Luke would move to sit with him, Cole would get up and change rocks! That kid - always difficult!
We stayed at the park till the sun went down. By then Luke was "freezing" and it was time to get out of our harsh winter weather!

Rockstar Toddler: Highland, Redlands Children's Photographer

One of my all time favorite repeat offenders is cutie pie Tristan and his parents. This little guy has more personality each time I see him! I've taken his picture since he was a baby so it was great to see him for his 2 year old pictures! He cooperated for about as long as any 2 year old will and then decided he would only work for cookies!

Um, did I mention this kid has a ton of personality?!

After all of the hard work, Tristan decided that photo shoot time was over and it was time for a music break! Do Mommy and Daddy have a future rock star on their hands?!

I can't wait to see what he has in store for me next time!

Roller Derby Dude: Inland Empire Children's Photography

Kids are funny! My little friend decided that he didn't want to get hurt while roller skating so he insisted that his mom help him with this "safety gear"! I couldn' t resist running for the camera on this one!

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Taylor's Valentine's Day Photos - Orange County Children's Photographer

Yesterday I took the kids to the park and met with my friend Kimmie with the goal of getting a cute picture of her 6 year old Taylor for her Valentine's Day cards. Now getting a cute photo of Taylor is easy; she's a beauty. But getting a cute photo without, as her mom puts it, her "polite smile" is a completely different story! Polite smile or not, I think we got some cute ones!


Taylor and her little brother Warner. He wouldn't kiss her but he does love her!

And this is what we came up with for her card, with help from a super cute template from Melissa Davis Designs : http://melissadavisphotography.com/designblog/?p=396 Add her on FB and check out her blog! And while you're at it, check out Kimmie's blog. Kimmie is super crafty - just the opposite of me. She made the cute headband Taylor is wearing and pretty much has made a coodinating bow or head band for every outfit Taylor owns - which is a LOT! www.fancykimmie.blogspot.com