What's Not to LOVE!

What's not to LOVE about this family of 3! They just stole my heart. xo

Location: Yorba Linda Regional Park, CA

Merry Christmas!

Thank you to the 17 families and friends (both new and old) who allowed me the opportunity to capture their beautiful families this Christmas season. Thank you for making my camera and heart so happy. From our home to yours, may your days be merry and bright this Christmas. xoxo A

Check back after Christmas, 17 Blogs are coming soon...

I do. I did.

Here is a fun little shoot, from awhile back. Rockin' the Dress one year after wedded bliss. Happy Anniversary, Mr. and Mrs. Dalley.

location: downtown fullerton and the twisted vine

Heirlooms.

Every prop had a story, every blanket was handmade, and the subjects were perfect. This shoot was just delightful from beginning to end. Meet the Lessing Family... xoxo

Wait for it...

Someone turned TWO!

The perfect shot or so we thought. Then we decided to push the envelope and try to get a wave crashing a little closer in the background. Ready, wait to it...

Whoosh!

These last three are my favorites. They make me SMILE! Happiest of Birthdays, Logan. xo

location: crystal cove, ca

Dear To My HEART!

I have taught three out of four of these babes, but that doesn't matter they all call me "Mrs. Carlson." They are dear to my heart and I care for them as I do my own.  Their parents are AMAZING and I am lucky to call them my friends. I am so lucky in fact; this beautiful mama still preps for my Kindergarten class every summer even though her babes have grown. This was my way of saying thank you for all those years of cutting, stapling, gluing, and hole punching. Meet the Ruiz Family... xo A

A Girl and Her Boys.

I couldn't imagine my life without this girl in it. She makes me laugh (that's an understatement) and together we run a yearbook club for our budding young photographers.  She loves her boys with all her  might and now it's her time to shine in front of the camera. Meet the Padillas... xo

location: balboa beach, ca