To Infinity and Beyond... {Big Bear Lake Arrowhead Photographer}

To Infinity and Beyond! No, it's not Buzz Lightyear, it's just how much I love this family. There are few people in life that can make me smile at the thought of them. Joanne is one of them. She's a cherished friend and I feel blessed to have her and her family in my life. I had tried to set this family session up for a while and it was difficult because they are so busy running their awesome gym in Big Bear. {BodyTek} So finally one day I took my work calendar into the gym and handed her a pen. Success! The day was scheduled and it came up fast. They were a little nervous at first. I was, afterall, pointing a gigantic black lens in their faces. But they warmed up after a little bit and that's when the fun began! I wouldn't tell them what I had hiding in the suitcase that I lugged around with me but when I busted out the mustaches...the laughter was priceless! They were so stinkin' cute!
Wilf really rocked that mustache, don't you think? Afterward we headed over to Starbucks since they love hanging out there with their little guy. You might even find Wilf and Liam playing a board game together while they sip milk and tea. How sweet is that!? Such a beautiful family!











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Prettier then Cinderella {Big Bear Lake Photography}

Cinderella Couture sessions are one of my favorites. They include a beautiful bride, awesome locations, and no pressure, just lots of fun. What is it you ask? Most people call these sessions "Trash The Dress". After the Bride has been married we get together so that she can wear her dress again. Only this time the goal is artistic shots that are most often times un-obtainable during the craziness of the acutal wedding day. I met Mrs. Jonni about 8 months ago when I did her engagement portraits. They were such a sweet couple (and good looking too). So I was excited to do her Cinderella Couture session. I had such a good time with Jonni laughing about who knows what. I tried saying really really silly things to make her laugh. Sometimes they worked, and well, sometimes they just sounded...silly. It was so super fun! Thank you Jonni! You rocked this session! And if it's even possible to prettier then a fairytale princess, you are.














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Little Diva Boutique {Big Bear Photography}

I recently got the most fabulous box in the mail, filled with beautiful hair pieces from a very sweet businees owner on Etsy. I had my niece Hailey over for a few hours so with a few jelly beans and the promise of ripping apart some flowers she obliged to sit still for me while I snapped some portraits of her. Hailey is one of my favorite little people to photograph so it's lucky that I have unlimited access to her. :) Aren't the head pieces divine!?
Check them out at Little Diva Boutique ...I think the shop is closed until May 30th due to family needs, but be sure to check back. You'll be glad you did!

Sweet Baby Allie and her Big Sister Anna

Last week....I had the company of these beautiful little girls and their super sweet parents. Little Allie started off sleeping so good and then she decided she wanted to be wide awake the rest of the time. I lost natural light when the sun decided to make an entrance into my shooting zone, argh! But I was able to use some strobes instead. Little Anna had so much fun playing with my Ava. Ava had such a great time that she even mentioned Anna today. Thank you for coming all the way to Big Bear sweet family. I had a really nice time with you! xoxo

Fifty Two on Fridays {Week 19} Album Cover

This week for our Friday project we had to choose a song and create an album cover for it. Even though I knew which song I wanted to do for weeks I procrastinated until the last minute and it didn't turn out like I saw it in my head but I think it still works. LOL! This song is so sweet to me and anyone that knows us would be able to see why this fits. My husband adores me and our kids. He adores all the crazyness that makes me, me. Like when I brought home the bearded dragon and then later asked myself why in the world I did that. Or the time I brought home the bunnies because I needed props but then also thought they'd make great pets for the kids. I was wrong. He smiled. In this picture my husband is adoring all the craziness that is us. You'll see a bearded dragon on my shoulder, a bunny in my other hand, a little dog hiding in the pillows from the WILD big dog and 2 beautiful children enjoying every minute. This is us. Thank you Lord.

Here is the song to go with the cover...


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Baby Jaidon {Big Bear Newborn Photographer}

Last week baby Jaidon came with Mommy and Daddy for a photoshoot. He was super sweet but he did not want to be moved. His little tummy wasn't feeling well so every time I moved him or touched him he'd stiffen up like a little board. Poor little man! I really had to get creative with camera angles and how I posed him. It worked out great and he I think he looks so peaceful. Thanks M and A for coming all the way to Big Bear! xoxo

Mommy and Me (Big Bear Lake Arrowhead Photography)

Last week I had a sweet little Mommy and Me session with M and her handsome little man. He was a pretty good sleeper until we needed just one shot of Dad and then it was sort of over. I was able to capture something cute of him and Daddy but for now I'm sharing these uber-sweet moments between a first time momma and her precious little gift. It was so nice to meet you M, M, and T!!! xoxo