MENDOCINO COUNTY FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY : HOLIDAY MINI-SESSIONS

Next on our journey of 'catching up' is our Family Mini-Sessions we did back in November! The goal was to take up to 8 Families to 1 location & shoot everyone in a day...alas, Daddy's get called into work...kiddos get sicky...life happens. 

Today? Let's start with the adorable Kimbler Family - who we positively adore...our daughter went to PreSchool with Jackson & it feels like just yesterday us Moms were helping cut construction paper for various crafts + mix up that weeks play-doh! (...tear)

...cute...adorable...positively energetic...I just love this Family...!

 ...they asked to keep their shoot short + simple...but, I talked Jackson into a little play-time! "-)

Next up, we have these adorable Sisters who are about to welcome TWINS to the Family! So exciting!! Mommy's a little camera-shy & Daddy asked to stay off social Media - so, let's just share the girls!! Their joy is contagious. xo

 Last year, I captured a moment quite similar - these two young ladies are SO sweet together...

Aww - smiles all around! Can't wait to meet those beautiful new babies!!

...let's get to the STUNNING Gupta Family! Talk about gorgeous!

 ...and, they COOK! (well, maybe they cook? I don't cook - someone over there might cook? Do women still cook?!) Whatever...they're changing the World for the better - - that's what matters! xo

 Now that Momma got the fun photos, let's get that amazing Family all together!

 Think Daddy might have his hands full over there?! "-)

 Wow! That's one gorgeous couple! Now, I see where the girls get it!

 Thanks so much for coming out, guys! You were right, Mom - fun fun fun!! xo

Our final group of the evening are past Wedding Clients of ours that positively make me smile. Their daughter has soooo much personality + their son, equal amounts of adorableness (is that a word?!) - I love working with them!

As soon as the kids spotted our decorations from home, they were ready to play. Although, we're in the middle of a drought & things didn't look quite 'Wintery' just yet...think they noticed?

 Wait, Miss! Where you off to?!

 We've caught up to the kids - let's take a couple more photos!

 ...and, she's off again!

 I get it - - it's fun just to be FREE!

 I love giving little girls their moment to shine...so cute!

 ...turn around & Big Brother's off conquering the World...

...and, that's pretty much 'a wrap' for this wonderful day!

THANK YOU to all of our Families for coming out! I absolutely LOVED getting all of the Holiday cards in the mail + getting to see our work 'in action' - - as a Photographer, it's so rewarding to know your work is actually being used...enjoyed...and, hopefully LOVED! xo

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA : HEALDSBURG : MATERNITY FAMILY SESSIONS

Oh my...our Fall + Winter months have been a complete blur! ...add in our overwhelming love for all things 'Holiday' & I completely ran out of time to share photos! Since I still have all these gorgeous people sitting on my Computer staring at me - let's play 'catch-up', shall we?!

Smack dab in the middle of two Weddings back in October, I ran down to Healdsburg to shoot two beautiful Families mid-week. Both had flown in for some down-time & I was so excited to have the opportunity to get together! Neither was necessarily going for a 'maternity' Session, but I wasn't about to pass up the opportunity to snap a couple cute bellies while we were at it...!

You might remember Jennifer + Casey from their fun Wedding back in 2013? Now they have an adorable little Miss for me to play with - who should be a big Sister very soon! I LOVE getting to spend a Wedding day with a couple & then see their Family progress over the years - such a blessing!

 awww - beautiful Momma...!

 Alright, let's get that little one out of her seat & see what she can do! 

PERFECTION!!

 Hey, cutie pie!!

 Casey + Jen have a really fun personality together - I know their Family has some AMAZING adventures ahead of them for many years to come! Especially if the Giants keep tearing it up out there! "-)

 ...ohh...the hair grip! I remember those days! "-)

THANK YOU, Simas Family, for letting me know you guys would be in town - I'm so excited I got to see your beautiful little girl & I can't WAIT to meet the new addition!! xo

Next, I headed to a beautiful Vacation Rental nestled in a Redwood Groove right along the river to meet with Erin + Mark! They were JUST Married back home in New York, but knowing it was Marks' life-long dream to visit THE Redwoods? They picked this spot to unwind after the festivities for a quick Honeymoon...! A strategic call from a bestie back home & viola'! Local photographer to capture it for you! (what a perfect gift!!)

 I was thrilled to find such beautiful spots to shoot in, as most of California was so dry & brittle!

They have COLOR!!

 These two were just beautiful together - I so would've LOVED to be at that Wedding! hee hee

 Mommy has GOT to be exhausted after all excitement + traveling...THANK YOU, both, for being so great to work with! (Mark - did I get the PS'n right for ya?! lol)

 Wow! What a spot to unwind! 

 Yup! He's living the dream, baby, living the dream...! "-)

I sure hope you guys are all settled in & loving 'Married Life' + enjoyed a little quiet time - 'cause I think that baby is just about HERE?!?!? CONGRATULATIONS & Thank You for allowing me to share in such an amazing time of your Lives! xo