Fifty Two on Fridays {Week 9} Family

This week has been a whirlwind with sessions and more sessions. I had this great idea of photographing my own little family on our couch and *maybe* finally trying to master my self timer...but no. The deadline came and so here I am. I'm sharing this picture that I took of the balloons that we sent my little brother on his birthday. My little brother Dustin passed away two years ago of brain cancer so every year on his birthday we send him little notes tied to balloons. I know he's in Heaven and I know he doesn't get them, but I need to remember him this way. It's just my little thing. I'll do it every year. He's the family I miss. The family I wish that I had more time with.



Please head over to the talented Aubry Startin | Arizona Family and Wedding Photographer to see her take on family.....

Jenna & Jacob {Big Bear Lake Arrowhead Photography}

I first met Jenna and Jacob back in August when they were just a few days old. They were very special participants in my first baby workshop. They were so teeny tiny and they were so good for all the attendants. I couldn't wait to see them again. I was super impressed by their Mommy who, no doubt didn't get as much sleep as most of the rest of us. She bought them adorable little outfits, got them ready to come to Big Bear, which for them is over a 2 hour drive, she was here on time, and did it all by herself. I'm tired just thinking about what she went through to get here. Kudos Cassie! The babies weren't very impressed by the outcome of their long drive though. Little Jenna didn't really have a lot of smiles left to give to me after they got here but her mama and I did our best to entertain them and get atleast a few great shots. It was so nice to see you and the babies again Cassie!!! Here is a little sneak peek to hopefully make you feel better about your crazy day! lol!

The Rest from the McGee visit! {Big Bear Lake Arrowhead Photographer}

Here are the rest from my visit with my friend and her awesome offspring! We had a modeling session with Mykah and Mikenzie. Mykah is modeling Right Bank Babies fashion and Mikenzi is in Matilda Jane. They are so adorable! I hope that Mommy submits these to an agent!







This is thier big sister Monica, isn't she gorgeous!!





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Baby Michael...Finally. {Big Bear Lake Arrowhead Photography}

Ahhhh, baby Michael. This precious little chubs belongs to one of my really good friends. I photographed his birth 6 months ago, it was the first birth I had ever seen and it was amazing. I didn't think I'd cry.....I totally choked up. In the chaos of life though I haven't seen them since. They live a few hours away and it always seems like there is NEVER enough time. FINALLY though, a visit happened last weekend. Summer and all her kids descended on my house in all their cuteness and I was finally able to photograph Michael. I still cannot believe I didn't get to do his newborn session, but I guess a birth session is about as newborn as they get. LOL! Here he is, practically all grown up. Gosh it happens all too fast. Love you chubs!






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The Gift of a Sister....{Big Bear Lake Arrowhead Photographer}

I've fallen behind on blog posts! It's so hard to keep up sometimes but I'm happy to be sharing these now. I had these beautiful girls in for some studio time a few weeks ago and they did so good for me. I love when I establish a relationship with a family because every time they come they just get better and better. The first time I met these girls they really wanted nothing to do with me. Now I hear "Miss Rebecca, I love you." Awe! Melt my heart! Anyways, this family is dear to me and I couldn't wait to share what we were able to capture......

Fifty Two on Fridays {Week 8} Fashion

I LOVE children's fashion. I would rather spend $5000 on my kids wardrobe then mine any day. It's safe to say I'm obsessed. :) So when my good friend Summer came this past weekend to stay with us we dressed up her gorgeous girls in some of Ava's fashions. Here is Mikenzie modeling some Matilda Jane.
Mikenzie was so natural in front of my camera, I can't wait to photograph her again!



Don't forget to check out all the other photographers' take on FASHION! Now head on over to Jolie Starrett Photography | Dallas Frisco Photographer

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Hunter - BBHS Senior {Big Bear Lake Arrowhead Senior Photographer}

A few weeks ago I had a really great session with a local BBHS Senior. We tried to schedule our session the week before but it was soooo cold. It had been like Spring here in the mountains for several weeks before this so I didn't think there would be a problem. Well, I was wrong! At our session that day it was 53 degrees and windy! Hunter was a trooper though and did such a beautiful job. I had her do some things for me, like wear my aviator goggles, and I think she rocked them. ;)
Thank you Hunter for a beautiful session. I had so many shots of you it was hard to decide!
















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