I took the boys up to see my sister the other day and drove past this gorgeous apple orchard. Even though the boys were just in their play clothes and cowboy hats, I had to stop and snap a few shots. Lucky for me that we did…as you can see, in the back of the orchard sat a family of deer. The boys were so excited about them, that all I got were some cute shots from behind. They were not interested in having their backs to the deer, which ended up being ok because I love, love, love, love, love how they turned out! Pictures really do capture moments and this is one I’m glad got captured!

What an adorable baby! I had so much fun seeing her and catching up with her parents. You couldn’t ask for a cuter little girl!  Check out those lips…I love them!

What do I even say about this great family other than I LOVE THEM! We had so much fun on both of our shoots. One on the beach, the other up in the California Poppy Reserve. Along the way, I was officially initiated into the family. Woohoo! (I had secretly been hoping for that for several months). True friends seem to be so few and far between so I feel lucky to have found them. They really are spectacular and make the world a better place just by being in it. Can’t wait to see you again. Love you guys- Tara

I love this fun family! We took pictures by a great pond at Bridgeport up in Valencia. Along with taking pictures, I taught the kids how to make geese calls. Well, I bribed them into thinking they were actual geese calls in order to get them to smile. We had a lot of fun with each other (and the geese, who mysteriously would swim away anytime the “calls” were made). It’s amazing what you’ll do as a photographer in order to get a smile. It’s a good thing I know this family well. They will always be great family friends! Here’s a little preview…your pictures are in the mail.