Baby Adeline

My freshman year of college, I went half way across the country to go to school. I didn't know a single person, so I was really nervous to meet my roommate. Nikki and I hit it off right away. We grew apart as the year went on, forced in to different social circles. But I feel very lucky now that we have kept in touch all these years and she is still in my life.

Nikki married her college sweetheart, Matt. This past June, they created their own little miracle, Adeline. What an adorable baby! She loved the camera and was so expressive! I can't wait to shoot her 1 year old photos next June when I get back to Illinois!

I think this may be my favorite shot of the day:

It was so great to see you Nikki, and your wonderful family!

Jen + Bill (plus one)

Balboa Park is one of my favorite places to shoot at. There are so many nooks and crannys to explore! I met my April 14th wedding couple there on Saturday morning. They have an adorable 15 month old son named Will. Jen's mom also came along to help out! I took a bunch of the two of them, and also some of the 3.

Let me know what you think!

The happy family, Jen, Will and Bill
I just adored little Wills Converse. Stylish! I had to shoot them :)

The cutest God-neice ever!

I am an only child. The closest thing to a sister growing up was my mom's best friends daughter, Michele. She was a few years older than me and I wanted to be just like her! In a lot of ways, I was. I played soccer like Michele. I joined a sorority like Michele.

Michele had a daughter last year named Lisa. Even though they live only a few hours away in LA, I didn't get a chance to meet Lisa until recently. Michele asked me to take some photos of her and I wanted to share them with you.

I wanted to use natural light to shoot Lisa, but with her being sick and napping schedule off, I had to resort to bouncing my flash off of every surface available. Considering my limitations on light, I'm happy with how these turned out!

She's gonna be a soccer player just like her Mommy and God-sister!


Lisa and her Daddy, Darin.


Look at this face!!!


Now I have more reason to get up to LA - to shoot my gorgeous new model!