My friend, Chris, is an AMAZING photographer and when she suggested an “exchange” for Christmas pictures, I jumped at the chance! Not only did we get to have our first official photo shoot since Simon was born, but I got to, once again, photograph this DROP-DEAD beautiful family. I mean…seriously, I think Chris could wear a bag over her head and still give Heidi Klum a run for her money.




I think this little girl has the SWEETEST face there is. We had a fun time running around the park. She is incredibly busy (although aren’t ALL 1-year-olds?!), adventurous and athletic. There is a very good chance in a couple years, she is going to be tearing up the soccer field.










I can’t believe that Gigi is 4 already!! Where does the time go?! I swear it was yesterday that she was the precious little flower girl (only 2 months old!) in my wedding. We had planned to do a total family shoot, but had way too much fun eating Nicole’s homemade pizza that it got late and little brother Brody got too tired. I’m stoked on how many shots we got of Gianna though. I think she was super excited to be the center of attention, but then again, what four-year-old wouldn’t be?!






And this one just for fun…

While we were out taking pictures of her daughter, my sis-in-law, Heidi, asked if I could get “some” shots of her. Always up for a portrait session, I agreed. I had no idea how good Heidi would be in front of the camera. She was super comfortable and has the “no smile, model face” mastered. I am super impressed!








My beautiful niece is turning 2!!! How can that be already?! We headed out to Discovery Lake to capture this milestone and Addie was quite the little model! I just LOVE her!!!!








My amazing cousin, Jodi, came over today to give me a break from potty training hell. In exchange I took her adorable daughter outside to breathe some fresh air. While we were out there, I thought I’d capture a few shots of her exploring. One is such a fun age!






My beautiful friend Jen gave birth to the most precious baby girl a little over three weeks ago and we finally got around to taking some pictures of her, although I’m sure I’ll be taking many more over the years to come. I really hope she and my son will be best buds someday!






I met with the Yphantides this afternoon at their beautiful home. This family was so much fun and made my job so easy. In fact, this is the biggest post so far because I had so many great pictures of them to choose from! They are also excellent fake laughers and I’m not lying when I say I want my kids to be just like theirs when they are older because they were so sweet, funny and well-behaved.












Have I mentioned lately how cute my little sister is?








This past Sunday I met up with the entire Nelson family at an Encinitas beach. We were lucky to have such beautifully clear skies, which made for a great day.








