HeArts & Crafts with Little Junebugs | Pasadena Child Photographer

August 3, 2012

Last month, Little Junebugs and Original Kids by Tanya Alexis decided they needed to do a project together.  Two weeks later, we launched our first HeArts & Crafts Event.  The HeArts & Crafts Event will occur once a month on a Saturday or Sunday.  You can find out more details and future HeArts & Crafts dates on the Little Junebugs website under heArts.  I am thrilled to by working with Courtney & little junebugs on heArts & crafts.  I look forward to sharing more with you after the next one. 🙂

here is how it works:
once a month little junebugs will host a three hour family event.
for $30 per child (discounts for families and groups are available!)
They give you a 12×12 canvas and access to all the hearts,
glitter paint, paper and anything you might desire from their studio.
There will be snacks and drinks and plenty of fun,
and I will capture it all.
Once you or your child’s work is done,
I will shoot a portrait of the artist and the artwork in the perfect little studio
(built by Courtney, co-owner little junebugs).
20% of the $30 you spend for the session will be donated to
an AMAZING program that allows children that are living with cancer
to develop their creative voice through the art of photography.
here is a link to the blog Courtney wrote about the project recently…
please check out their website (www.littlejunebugs.com)
to see some of the test photos we shot this week on the new “heArts” page.

 

Information about Pablove Shutterbugs:

Pablove Shutterbugs is the signature program of The Pablove Foundation. In an educational setting, the 8-week program allows children living with cancer to express and develop their creative voices through the art of photography. Each child receives hands-on experience through a mix of one-on-one weekly instruction and group classes. The students also receive their own camera equipment, which is theirs to keep upon completion of the program. Once a year we celebrate the students’ photographic achievements and raise awareness of childhood cancer with a Pablove Shutterbugs group show at an art gallery. We also offer photography workshops and a week long photography summer camp for children living with cancer.

The Pablove Shutterbugs program currently reaches children in Los Angeles and New York City.

My gorgeous little studio at little junebugs…

Some photographs from our first official HeArts & Crafts…

 

Expanding Family | Los Angeles Child Photographer

October 5, 2011

I fell in love with Sophia the first time I met her back in 2009 during an instore promotion with Janie and Jack.  I secretly hoped her parents would contact me again.  🙂  A few months later, I was asked to photograph Sophia’s first birthday.  It was a beautiful day after a long week of non-stop rain.  Since our first meeting I have become good friends with her parents.  Every session is fun and carefree.  Sophia has a very strong will, and it is a pleasure to watch her grow into it.

A few months ago, Kristine mentioned they were expecting another child.  It was a delight to have the chance to photograph her family again.  It is a good thing we had the session when we did, because their little one arrived three weeks early (less than a week after our session)!

I cannot wait to meet her!

In the meantime, here are a few favorites from our maternity session.

 

Two Sisters | Studio City Child Photographer

August 22, 2011

I genuinely enjoy all of my sessions.  I find kids and the way they see the world incredibly fascinating.  Sometimes things just line up perfectly, and this session was one of those times.  I usually blog about a session after it happens, but this one was a surprise, so I had to keep it quiet for a few months.  It wasn’t until recently that I realized I never posted about it.  When I mentioned that things line up perfectly, I really meant it.  This session was such a delight, and to top it off their 3 year old actually kept the secret about the photo session, so mom was genuinely surprised when she received her gift 🙂
We had a wide variety at this session from pjs to fancy dresses to playing around.  I look forward to photographing these girls again in the future.  A (the older sister) and E are so different, yet very much sisters.  I adore the photo of the two of them in front of the tree.  The way little E asserts herself as the protector is priceless.
Thank you for a wonderful session, G Family!

Thank You to Cypress Albums | Los Angeles Child Photographer

June 8, 2011


I recently received a client’s album from Cypress Albums.  Once again they outdid themselves.  I asked them to do something that they had never done before (circles on the album cover), and they made it look as though they had been doing it for years.  I cannot wait to show my clients their beautiful albums.

 

Cypress Albums you all rock!  Thank you for helping me create beautiful keepsakes for my clients.

 

Sophia Turns Two! | Los Angeles Child Photographer

February 1, 2011

Love her 🙂

Little Boy B | Los Angeles Child Photographer

January 25, 2011

I have been looking forward to meeting this family since I first spoke with Grandma S back in September.  This weekend was extra special, because little B’s uncle was in town.  They don’t get to see each other too often, but little B LOVES his uncle.  B was a delight to photograph.  He has heaps of personality, and he had no problem showing it off during our session.  I had a wonderful time with the entire R Family.  It was a lovely way to spend a Sunday morning.  🙂

Below are some of my favorite images from the session…

Winners of the Tales & Toys Photo Contest | Venice, CA Child Photographer

October 19, 2010

A big thank you to all of you who voted!!

Congratulations to the winners! 🙂