S4M {Big Bear Photographer}

{S4M}.....what the heck does that mean!? Well....it means {Shooting 4 Me}. I am beginning a series in my photography journey where I'll give myself a series of artistic visions and challenge myself to complete them. My vision, my way. No deadlines, no rules. All mine. I've been so busy with the business aspect that I have lost a little bit of the joy in the journey. Busy-ness has a way of sucking the excitement out of us before we even realize it. And that's where I find myself. So i'm excited to see what I can do and what I come up with. I hope that you will follow me on this journey and add a word or two to help me along the way. I appreciate each and every person that comes here and shows support and is interested in my work. It means so much!

Here is one of my daughter to kick things off. She was sitting so pretty on a stone wall after our car accident on Monday. I love my little girl so much. She is the whip cream on every day. My heart can't possibly smile bigger when she is around...unless of course, she is whining. ;)

Long Overdo Sneak Peek - Twice As Nice {Big Bear Family Photographer}

A few weeks ago I shot some fellow photog friends and their families. We traded family sessions actually. If you've seen my personal profile pic on Facebook, this is who took it. They are Laura and Kristen from Twice As Nice Photography...they are twin sisters. How fun is that! This is the second time I shot at this location this Fall...can you tell I love it in the Fall!? SOooooo pretty.
Laura and Kristin, it was seriously fun hanging with you guys. Sorry to take so long to get your peek up! You know you still love me! See you soon!











Big Bear Family Photographer

Baby Jacob {Big Bear Child Photographer}

I've been spending a lot of time with a some of my nephews lately and it's been fun. Well, most of it is fun! I've had my little 6 month old nephew, Jacob, for a week or so and waking up in the middle of the night IS NOT fun. But the smiles and giggles and all the love are so worth it. I am really blessed to get to know him at such a little age. Last week I had his older brother Brenden and took him out to this very place for photographs so today it was a little warmer then it's been so I rushed Jacob out to the spot to get some of him too. When I say "warmer" I mean 44 degrees! We got him out for 2 minutes, got what I could, put him in the car with the heater full blast and then got him out again for 2 minutes. It was insane and I only got a few good ones but they were worth it I think. Thanks for stopping by! God Bless!





Big Bear Photographer, child, newborn, family

Blossoming Love..... {engaged} ( Big Bear Photographer)

I had a really great time photographing these two a few weeks ago for their engagement. They were super sweet and were up for anything. The day was so cold but they toughed it out and I am sure they probably already forgot how cold it was. I hope their images warms their hearts though! Thanks for stopping by! Enjoy!










Big Bear Photographer, wedding photographer, engagement photographer

The essence of Fall in a Child's eyes... {Big Bear Child Photographer}

This little guy is one of my favorite kids to photograph. He's generally easy to bribe, he is really easy to play "make believe" with and he just happens to be my nephew. Lucky me! He's been visiting for a little while to help give his momma a break since she also has has a 6 month old and an 18 mo old...YIKES! He's not always this cute however. Like the time..{the other day} *cough cough*, when I went upstairs to find that he had chewed along the top edge of my very nice media center with his teeth! Argh! Why do they have to have to teeth this young when they are not responsible enough to use them properly!!?? I have to admit that at that moment I really wanted to pack him in the car and drive him the 2.5 hours back home. Actually I wanted to put him on a bus. Hehe. I asked him yesterday what it is that he should NOT do and he said "I not chew on your furture LaLa". LOL! Anyway, he redeemed himself yesterday when I took him out for a little shoot. Here he is enjoying the beautiful gift of Fall in Big Bear.

Johanna and Nathan {Joined} Big Bear Lake Wedding Photographer

When I start a wedding post I always have the first thought of "I had the honor of"... But really it's a given. It's always an honor to capture the love and commitment of two people in love and Johanna and Nathan were no exception. Johanna shared with me that she had a crush on Nathan in grade school. I thought that was a priceless memory for her to have while standing before her soon-to-be husband as she recited her vows. The day before their wedding there was tons of rain and thunder and the storm threatened to dampen their day but I have a feeling that all the prayers of all of their family and friends were heard because there wasn't even a drop on them. The clouds made for some beautiful light and drama in the mid-afternoon and I am so happy that I was able to capture moments for them that they can look at for always. I hope you enjoy your sneak peek Johanna and Nathan and that you are having a wonderful time together!



















Vendor info:
Flowers By: The Little Green House Florists

Venue: Inn Der Bach

Catering by: Old Country Inn (909) 866-4521

{Joined} Video surprise for Shayla and Rhett....

I haven't done a video in a while and I really wanted to surprise the newly married Blackwell's with a sweet video of their day. This is just a small sampling of what I was able to capture but I hope you enjoy it!
If you have trouble viewing it just hit PAUSE for a few moments and then hit play again.