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An In-Home Newborn Session | Baby Sephen | Redlands Family Photographer
They took turns holding his tiny body curled up close to their chest. They breathed him in, that fresh, clean smell unique to newborns. They said his name, counted toes and examined features. His big sister embraced him and wondered over her new role and just how this little life would completely redefine hers. Collectively, the room breathed out a sigh of praise that after a long journey he was here, safe and adored. Flu season meant an extended wait for these siblings to meet since visitors under 18 were not allowed in the hospital. So we decided to do his New Beginning session at home which turned out to…
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Best of 2017 | A Year In Review | Redlands Birth and Family Photography
I look forward to this post every year. The chance to pause and reflect on the journey and accomplishments, both personally and professionally, is one I appreciate as life so often blurs from one day into the next. Personally, 2017 was a year of refining and redemption. After 2016 broke our hearts we welcomed our rainbow baby, Annalise Mina, with joyful hearts and open arms. She has been a true joy and the light of our life. We also moved from Los Angeles to Yucaipa to be with family. Living with my family has provided the opportunity for me to stay home full time with our little one during this…
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Together We Rise | Reuniting Foster Siblings at Disneyland | Redlands Family Photographer
Sometimes I try to wrap my head and heart around the experience of being a kid in foster care. I try to picture a childhood experience that would make it necessary for me to leave my family and live with strangers. Then what it would be like to be moved to an unfamiliar location surrounded by strangers. No matter how caring they are it must be such a jarring experience. My family has been involved in foster care for years. Seeing these precious children endure and often thrive despite heart wrenching circumstances is a glimpse of God’s redemptive work. Recently I had the awesome privilege of using my love of…
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A Unicorn Turns Seven | Ava’s Birthday | Redlands Family Photography
She twirled and giggled as she ran to met us. Okay, really she was greeting the baby, but it was clear to see she was thrilled it was her big day. In sweet pink twill, sparkles and a unicorn horn Miss Ava fully embraced turning seven. She ran from person to person welcoming them all the the beautiful event her mom worked so hard to create. She led a group of kids through the playground because unicorns love to explore. She radiated light and love. Ava, it is such a joy to know you. You are full of life and personality, sass and sweetness. You love others and are kind.…
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Images of Thankfulness | Redlands Family Photography
I am deeply grateful for each and every client that opened their hearts and homes to me. Documenting your heart and soul is my passion. I am truly thankful to tell the story of family, a sacred, beautiful and powerful force. It is all an undeserved grace and a story that can change the world. In addition, we have been deeply blessed with our own beginnings of family. Our precious girl is our world and reminds me daily of the thousands of reasons I have to give thanks.
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This Is Bravery | Chelsea Romo Comes Home | Las Vegas Shooting Victim | Redlands Family Photographer
“It’s been a really long week. I will be glad to get my girl home”. No truer words were ever said and no dad should ever have to say them. When your daughter leaves for a Las Vegas weekend with her girls, you worry about whether her kids will be safe with grandma and grandpa, not whether bullets will rip through the concert venue, sending shrapnel through her eyes. Yet, for Chelsea Romo’s dad this was reality. While enjoying a girl’s weekend in Las Vegas at the Route 91 Harvest concert shots rang out damaging both of her eyes. Her brave friends carried her to help and she spent several…
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An In-Home Family Session | The Leidig Family | Redlands Family Photographer
Family clients turned friends are so near and dear to my heart. Those who you connect with at a deep level and open their lives to you on a regular basis are so special. Sam, Ambyr and baby Levi have such a special place in my heart that it skips a beat every time I am invited to document them. Sam recently reached out for a session to document all the growth this former NICU warrior is doing, his walking, climbing, reading and love of the blinds. They also wanted to document their new beautiful home in Burbank and promised some breathtaking views. They were right and sunset on the…
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Summer Loving | Yucaipa Family Photography
From cozy sweaters on the racks to pumpkin lattes at the coffee shop, everything is screaming fall is here. This Southern California area heat on the other hand makes me think summer adventures will last forever. While we are holding onto some last remains of summer and having adventures in Yucaipa and Oak Glen, sadly our summer loving is over for the most part. Since it is over a 100 degrees today though I am going to pretend it is still the carefree days of adventure and share a few of my favorite images from the past few months. Park days were a staple of our summer. Baby Annalise loves…
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A Few of My Favorite Things | Breastfeeding Edition | Yucaipa Birth Photographer
Last week’s celebration of breastfeeding during World Breastfeeding Week had me reflecting on the experience as a new mom and gave me a chance to share some beautiful images of my amazing clients. See it all here.It also made me think of a few of my favorite things that make this commitment a little less daunting. Below are a few of the things I have come to love and appreciate. I would also love to hear from you. Let me know your nursing must haves in the comments below. Please note these are not affiliate links, they are simply things I love and want to share with you all. Madela…
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Breastfeeding is Beautiful | Yucaipa Birth Photographer
It is World Breast Feeding Week! In the short 5 months since my daughter’s birth I have logged more hours in a rocking chair, nursing pillow on my lap, with her attached to my breast, than I ever thought possible. Breastfeeding is a strange collision of doing nothing and doing everything all at once. It is to know the touch of a tiny hand and to reach your daily touch quotient, sometimes before 9 am. It is to produce life giving liquid and wake up covered in it. Breastfeeding is hard. Breastfeeding is beautiful. Breastfeeding is bonding in a way I’ve ever know. It is messy. It is all consuming…
