Jeff and Tia Engagements: Laguna Beach Photographer

Jeff has been one of my best friends since as early as I can remember. We used to roam the fields behind his house in Draper and use our wild imaginations to play games or make believe something crazy. We used to build tree houses in my parents back yard in Fresno with 3 stories and doors that opened and closed (you couldn't sit up all the way without hitting your head, but we were really proud.) We used to catch frogs and have races to see who was the fastest, or strongest. We have the craziest memories and I cherish every single one of them.

I most of all cherish that this awesome, handsome stellar dude is my dear cousin and that he is getting married to one of the most endearing women I have ever met.

Tia is so perfect for Jeff.

I absolutely, positively cannot wait to shoot their wedding in Salt Lake in April.

Take a peek at our day at the Montage beach in Laguna.

Little Miss Sophie-Orange County Children's Photographer

Lucky for me, these sweet little girls are related to me. My cousin and his darling wife, who happened to be my dear friend long before they met, have these two adorable babes and came to visit a while back. We snapped these photos of them (but mostly Sophie) at my house one day while they were visiting. I really wasn't expecting the outcome to be what it did, but turns out my house has great lighting! Hooray!

Happy, happy babies!! Love them to the moon and back!

The Henry's: San Diego Family Photographer

Oh mercy me...

It has taken me nearly a decade to finish these photos and finally put them up on the blog, but you'll see why.

Narrowing down just a few was not an option. To say the least. This family is ridiculous and not only are they just insanely beautiful with a wardrobe to boot, but they are simply the most genuine people on the earth. Ashley is a dear photographer friend (check her out here!) and we met up simply because of our craft-such an awesome, awesome thing. And now we are dear friends and I just love her stinkin guts.

Now let's get to the good stuff...

Our day in Ocean Side, Ca. Doesn't get much better.

Aren't they amazing?? And was the beach beautiful that day or what? And weren't their outfits so cute??

I loved it, and I love these people!

And he secretly reminds you of Justin Timberlake, you know it.