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Friday, November 22, 2013

Newborn | Daesy Grace

Daesy Grace
October 4, 2013
3 pounds, 3 1/2 ounces
15 3/4 inches

Newborn portraits
6 weeks old
5 pounds, 8 ounces


Your story didn't begin on Friday, October 4, 2013. It all started years ago with a family who wanted another child to call their own. When people heard this, some thought they were a little crazy. Weren't four children enough? And where would they get this child? But this family knew and trusted that God would provide.


As the years went by clothes and baby items were gifted and tests were passed, but still no child. An adoption center was found, paperwork was filled out, and profiles posted, but still no child. A new house was found, and improvements were being planned when finally a call was received that a baby was on its way! With no time to spare, a house was renovated and moved in to, but when the time came, it was made clear that this baby was not to be their child. Tears were shed and prayers were made and still no child was to be had.


Baby girl, you will hear over the years the ups and downs your family went through to find you. So when they received a call that you were born, tiny and just the size of a coconut, know that you were the answer to all their prayers.


And never doubt this, baby girl: you are loved and wanted


Before the beginning of the world, you were chosen to live out this picture of agape love to all those around you.


While your birth mother was the one who chose this family to become your own, God in heaven was the ultimate writer of your story.


And my prayer for you is that before too long, you will also be adopted into His forever family with God not only as your Savior, but also your heavenly Father!
-October 5, 2013


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Wednesday, March 27, 2013

California Foothills Portraits | Natalie

My family and I are really close. So while I may not know all my sisters' friends, and they may not know all mine, we probably "know" them by name, where they live, etc. So when my sister brought Natalie home from their big music teachers' convention, I'd heard enough to know that she was an amazing piano teacher and author from Kansas.

As I got to know her over the next few days, I came to realize she is also an amazing person with a heart for serving God by serving others! I will treasure the talks we all had together about being creatives, running a business, and how to do it all to the glory of God. Natalie and Julia have some exciting plans they're putting together that I'll be sure to update you all on when it's time, but let's just say that if there's a trip to Kansas in the future, I might just tag along!


It's probably a given that if you're coming to my house for a visit, a photo shoot is going to take place!


Love her smile and laugh!

Not quite like the fields in Kansas, but the view wasn't too bad!

After talking to Natalie, I'm inspired to journal and blog more often. Here are some tips on journaling my friend Sarah just shared!




Tea, black that is, is the beverage of choice!

Not only is Natalie a great teacher, but she's also an amazing writer and speaker. Be sure to check out her books Pajama School and Born to Deliver!

Tools of the trade!

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Saturday, November 24, 2012

UC Davis Arboretum | Lindsey

You could say we met the old fashioned way: online. We were both active readers of The Rebelution blog and both so excited when their first ever conference was in California! As bloggers ourselves and team members that helped promote the conference, we were also invited to take a special picture that later got published on the blog. Fast forward a year to 2007 and our second meeting took place at the next California conference. Add one coffee meetup years later, and Lindsey and I were friends mostly by facebook and occasional greetings. So when her mom emailed me requesting a session for Lindsey's birthday, I was so excited! Of the two things on her wish list--a rice cooker and a photo shoot--you've got to admit, the pictures are the most fun! ;-)

And while we've mostly been friends from afar, Lindsey has been such an encouragement and inspiration in my life! I keep telling her that I think of her as years older because she's always been crazy mature! As a debate champion, co-founder of Beauty From the Heart, and still an active writer on Lies Young Women Believe, she's able to use her gift of writing and communication to speak truth in a world of confusion! I'm so honored to have been able to spend an afternoon with her and her family capturing a little slice of life in this moment!


Look at this gorgeous birthday girl!




I was ecstatic about the light at the UC Davis Arboretum. Good find, guys!



So free and joyful, even in the hard times.

One of my favorites!

As an older sister to two sisters myself, this just warms my heart! I want a sister picture like this!

Beautiful girls and cute Jethro!

Like out of a storybook!

Real life. Together.

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Saturday, November 5, 2011

Featured | Ukrainian Magazine & Fall Features

It has always been a dream of mine to be featured, to share my amazing clients with the world and inspire brides to create a day that truly reflects them! My first publication was actually a couple of years ago as a magazine cover for, get this, teachers in Ukraine. My cousins were missionaries there and worked with the people who created the magazine. They needed a picture for the winter edition, liked what I submitted, and printed it!


Now in the iPad age, print isn't the only way to be published. I'm so blessed to work with the best clients and grateful to some amazing online blogs for featuring a few of my sessions!

On the Go Bride, a Northern California blog for the busy bride, featured Hannah & Johnny's Sacramento Capital Park engagement session:


Sheri & Nick's Road Trip maternity session was a part of Baby Lifestyles Oct/Nov online magazine:



For amazing inspiration for your wedding, check out Every Last Detail who published my styled Western Couture Wedding shoot:



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Saturday, October 8, 2011

Rocklin Newborn | Titus

If you remember Sheri & Nick's Road Trip maternity session, you know their baby was going to be cute. But did you guess blonde hair and blue eyes?? Titus Ander was born last Saturday and looks just like a mini Nick! I just had to sneak in a mini shoot when I went to see him!





Recognize this bear from before? Titus is here to take his place!

Ready for his boy band audition, right after a nap!




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Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Rocklin Lifestyle Road Trip | Sheri & Nick

Munching on chips and salsa, we talked about where their 2nd anniversary shoot should take place. We had just finished up an amazing lifestyle shoot for Sheri and Nick's 1st anniversary, and I was pumped at the thought of being able to do something like that again! As 2011 rolled around, Sheri called me with exciting news--she was pregnant! As summer approached, she told me about a road trip she and Nick were taking as a last big trip before the baby came, and thus our theme was born: Road Trip!

I can't think of two nicer people, who genuinely care about others, than Sheri and Nick. This baby is going to come into a world full of people who love him!


We started out with some lifestyle pictures at William Jessup University, where Nick is a resident director.




We then moved to a little piece of road that went to no where and a field in the middle of some office buildings. Sheri made it all look good!





Love this, Nick came up with the idea!







Makeup artist: Polish and Pout

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