In Japanese, the name Sakura means “Cherry Blossom”, and that name couldn’t describe her any better. I absolutely adore this little one. She’s my brother-in-laws neice, which makes her (almost?) family. Either way, we love her to pieces. My daughter and her and very good friends. They will play for HOURS on end, giggling, running, telling secrets.
We did this session just in time to catch the last of the super dreamy, golden, Fall light, just before the rain set in only a couple of days later.
Of course, we had to get a friendship shot of Sakura and my daughter while we were at it…..
Just testing out some new props with Dakota…
Oh, and a frightened, shaking chihuahua. I don’t know what to tell you all. Something about this one just tickles me…
Also, lots of new changes around here! First of all, new watermark and bio section= <3<3<3 The “Investment” and “Session Info” section of the website has been totally revamped which I’m really excited about. Now clients get a lot more for their money and special perks and discounts. Also, I’ve added a Wardrobe Inspiration Page! And there’s a Display Inspiration Page coming soon. That I’m also really excited about. I think it’s so cool to offer clients lots of options and ideas so they get the most out of their session.
I’m surprised I even got all this up considering we are in the middle of moving! We’ve got one week left and about a bazillion boxes to go. Yay. I love disarray.
Not.
I can not wait to share this amazing family and their beautiful, heartfelt wedding in the sunkissed California mountains. Picture this…barefoot bride, old wooden cabin deck creaking under foot, friends, family, and a whole lot of acoustic music filling the fresh mountain air.
For now, a glowy preview for a couple that makes me feel blessed to be a photographer…
*Siiigh* Oh California…how I love thee. Nothing says heaven better than tiny toes snuggled in the warm sand and wispy strands of hair basking in the golden sunlight.
Kaylyn and Daniel are very dear repeat clients. I first met Kaylyn when she was pregnant with Logan and we became instant friends. Soon after I got to meet baby Logan for the first time for his newborn session and was in loooove. That full head of blond hair left me swooning! And now, a happy family of one, two, three, four….surprise!!! FIVE! I was so happy when Kaylyn got a hold of me to tell me she was pregnant with beautiful baby #3! And even more overjoyed that she choose me to capture such a special time in their lives together.
Not only is it a special moment in their lives because of the addition of their third baby, but also because Daniel serves in the marines and only weeks after this session will be starting a seven month tour including Guam, Afghanistan and Hawaii among many other places. I think if I had to choose the most touching (and heart tugging) session I’ve ever done, it would be this one. This family has such an incredible amount of love and affection for one another. That, coupled with the fact that Daniel was merely weeks away from deployment, left me with a tiny lump in my throat more than once watching him cuddle his little loves.
I sincerely hope that Kaylyn, Daniel, Bennett and Logan will cherish these images of their beautiful family together and always remember that day for exactly what it was…a time of togetherness. Hope. Love. Happiness. Things that even miles can’t take from them.
I love her for all her faces! She’s got the perfect serious stare…
…And the perfect happy grin!!
We also had some fun inside on a rainy day, just us girls dressing up…
Later that week, we headed outside for some good ‘ol California sun…
If anyone deserves angel wings, it certainly is this one…
And finally, three…because hello! She is GORGEOUS!!
I shot this next one through some low branches of a tree. I love the way it made the outer edges look like ripples of water!
by Corin
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