Welcome to my blog! I am a Las Vegas based photographer who enjoys photographing blossoming bellies, newborns, babies, children, teens, love birds, and families. I am a natural light photographer who uses the beautiful surroundings of Las Vegas as my studio. I hope you enjoy reading and viewing each unique post!

Sunday, September 30, 2012

The first of my minis!

Every time I create a mini shoot I like to test it out on my favorite clients. My beautiful girls :) Of course  in model diva fashion, they throw fits, are demanding, stubborn and hard to work with but when it all comes together it somehow works out! :) I also had the pleasure of bringing along a friend of mine to help me lug all these props to my location. She brought along her two boys to photograph as well. Four toddlers, two cameras, two mommas, and two photographers...We got this right? HA! Kids seem to have this understanding with each other. "When mom decides to take cute pictures and go through a lot of stress to get us all here, we will not cooperate...deal? Deal!" However kids, we are smarter than we look. All it takes is some silliness and we will get the job done! IN YOUR FACE! lol

All in all it turned out great and whenever things go great for me that usually means something unfortunate is going to happy. In tradition, I attended a photography meeting the next day and found out that the location that I was doing my mini's at is cracking down on photographers and you need permits and proof of insurance. SO FRUSTRATING! For the type and style of photography that I love, spaces are becoming very far and few. I can still get away with it if I am discrete about it, but when hauling props I am an open target. So with that said, I had to move my location. Oh well. I know it will still turn out great but it is frustrating when you have a vision and can't see it through.

Ok enough ranting and more picture sharing!

















Wednesday, September 26, 2012

The Roa Family

This shoot was packed full of ideas! Our goal was to get family shots, birthday shots, and three outfit changes! In the wind, with a toddler, and hot hot weather we did it!! This could have never been accomplished with out such patient parents! You guys did amazing :) Happy 2nd Birthday little miss Laylah!



 I am such a sucker for sun flare :)








The Marchese Family!

You know what I love about the rain in Las Vegas? Is that it transforms the dry, drab, lifeless plants and colors into something beautiful! I was worried the rain would ruin my our family shoot; instead our surroundings came alive with such saturated colors and even made the temperature come down about 10 degrees. All in all it was a perfect day! Today I had the pleasure of shooting an old friend from High school that I played soccer with and track with. She brought the whole family and I got to meet her handsome son! He was full of smiles and was so fun to work with. Toddlers can be tricky but this little guy was all about getting his picture taken today! Thank you Marchese family for letting me photograph your beautiful family.








 I love this sweet photo of Gramma and her grandbaby :)

Monday, September 17, 2012

Birthday Girls!!

Birthday weekend fun! This weekend I had the pleasure of shooting two separate birthday parties. The first day I got to experience a mini-mouse themed 2nd birthday party. I have been photographing this little beautify and her family for a year now! It really felt like being at my own child's birthday since I was there on her first as well. I actually teared up behind my lens this year watching her blow out her 2nd birthday cake! It truly is amazing being there to photograph one families most precious moments. Thank you so much Christmas Family for letting me be that person! :)
PS. Next time I need my party decorated, I am calling you guys! They sure know how to decorate a party beautifully!!









The following day I got photograph a lovely little lady who turned1! Baby Bella! This day was not only special for her family but for me too. I was there to photograph her as a newborn and then again at 9 months! I just can't tell you enough how cool it is to watch one of your client's grow! Man I love my job! Here are a few of my favorite from this pretty in pink party!








Sweet Baby Mason

Whenever I book a newborn session, my mind immediately begins to go into a creative overload. I start searching through pages of Etsy props, organizing my gender specific blankets and hats, and start writing down poses that I would like to achieve for this shoot. I am pretty sure I loose sleep over it in the days before just out of pure excitement!

Baby Mason came right on time and with a carload of props (no joke I can't even see out my back window), I made my way over to a gracious friend's house who was kind enough to let us use her house for the shoot. Since I work with natural light, this house offered up its amazing windows and beautiful decor for one amazing and fun shoot.

Here are a few of my favorites from this days shoot with baby Mason and his big brother.