Courtney Collins & Little Junebugs | Pasadena Photographer

September 15, 2012

Little Junebugs is an amazing space for anyone creative.  Courtney and Brian have done a beautiful job of creating a wonderful, whimsical, inspiring place for children to come and create art.  They also have an awesome book selection and fun gifts too!
Two months ago, I walked into Little Junebugs to discuss partnering with Courtney Collins. Every time I stop in, I walk away inspired (and a bit more glittery, literally).  Every month there is an adult crafting night, so it isn’t solely for kids. 🙂  Within a week of my visit back in July, we came up with the HeArts & Crafts Project.  HeArts & Crafts is a monthly crafting event.  During the event, kids (and adults) make canvases, I photograph the creative process, and a portion of the proceeds go to Pablove Shutterbugs.  Pablove Shutterbugs teaches children living with cancer to express and develop their creative voices through the art of photography.
Our next event is at the end of November from 12pm – 3pm.  You can find out more details by going to LittleJunebugs.com, click on “heArts.”
Courtney’s energy and creativity is infectious.  She makes me look unproductive, which for those of you that know me, know that the last thing I am is unproductive.  I have had a wonderful time photograph all of her various blog posts.  Below are a few of her most recent ones.
gogramgo.com – monthly crafting posts
rhubieandrhett.com – digital magazine launching October, includes Courtney’s amazing DIY Halloween Costumes
With all this creative energy floating around, you can imagine my delight when Courtney asked me to take some portraits of her.  Words cannot even begin to describe how fun and playful this shoot was for me.

Our session included….

Yellow Umbrellas

Jumping

Marc Jacobs Rain Boots

No Rain

Sunflowers

Gingham

 

 

Bubbles + Puppy = Heaps of Fun | Los Angeles Child Photographer

September 9, 2012

Saturday’s session consisted of…

* one adorable little girl

* one super energetic puppy

* bubbles

* sisterly love

* a beautiful park

Thank you for a wonderful session!

 

Three! | Los Angeles Child Photographer

August 23, 2012

A dear friend and very talented photographer (Atlanta Based Alice Park) referred the E family to me.  I am honored to have been trusted with one of her families.  🙂

I understood why Alice adores them so much as soon as I met them.  They are a beautiful family.  It was a delight to spend the afternoon with them and photograph their daughter’s third birthday.  There was m&ms, cake, dancing, singing, playing, and cotton candy.  There was face painting too!  Below are a handful of my favorites from that day.

Delicious Cake by Hansen’s Cakes

Party Location Giggles N’ Hugs

Mr. Personality | Pasadena Child Photographer

August 6, 2012

All in all a great session.  There was racing, swinging, mud eating, fountain splashing, and fountain bathing.  🙂

 

Energetic Boys | Los Angeles Child Photographer

July 25, 2012

Here is a sneak preview of my session from last Saturday…

Inspiration | Los Angeles Child Photographer

July 11, 2012

It is always fun to find inspiration.  Sometimes inspiration can be found by watching a friend go through their own creative process.  It can also be as simple as noticing  bright colors or beautiful lines.  Or in this particular case….through a rented lens.  I never would have thought to use such a wide lens for my work, but after seeing it in action, while assisting a friend on Sunday, I decided to give it a go.

The last image is from the fantastically crafty Little Junebugs in Pasadena.  They have lots of arts & craft classes as well as a perfect selection of books and gifts.  I am very excited to be cooking up some fun projects with them!!

Here are the results from the inspirational lens….

A Father and His Family | Los Angeles Child Photographer

July 2, 2012

Being allowed to witness a family interact with each other is one of the true joys of my work as a photographer.  Saturday’s session reminded that I am very fortunate to do what I do.  The B Family made my job super easy from the get-go.  There is a whole lot of love within this family.  I am honored to have been asked to capture it.

The very last photograph was a last minute suggestion as I was wrapping up.  I am very happy his dad asked me to take that photograph and even happier that the little man agreed to do it!

Here are a few of my favorites from Saturday…