Sweet 15

Renewing Vows-A Magical Thing

What can I say-these are the moments I fall in love with my job all over again! I love LOVE! To see a couple last years later and rededicate their lives to each other once again-pronouncing to themselves and others that they are in this thing for the long hall is so beautiful! Carla and Jaime I enjoyed capturing this magical moment for the two of you. Thank you so much for everything. You two are such amazing people. May the Lord continue to bless your marriage!

Expecting a Miracle

This was a very amazing photography experience. After 10 years my brother and his beautiful wife are having a baby :). Traveled to the Central Coast where they live and had a wonderful time photographing my brother and his wife as they shared such emotion, excitement and passion. This is why photography is such a prize. You get to see more than just a portrait-you get to see past a lens and into someone's heart and soul. They are laying their heart out before you as you are able to capture the joy, the tears, the excitement and emotions. I love my job! Congratulations Junior and Connie on becoming parents! I can't wait to see Hadrian.

You're Still the One

This was such an amazing event. Every moment of it was simply breath taking. From the beautiful weather, to the beautiful beach to the beauty in renewing one's vows. It was prescious I was so blessed to be a part of Pastor Vince and Pastor Samantha's ceremony. God was so amazing. Everything was great.

Against all Odds

You know in life sometimes-it can be a fight to get what you want. But like the saying goes: "something that is good is always worth fighting for." I was blessed to meet this wonderful couple-to get to know them in their journey of planning their wedding. I was able to see them as a couple on a personal basis and am really happy to say that this is a couple that I know is in it for the long hall. This couple faced difficult times yet I saw them pull together and come out victorious in the end. This is life-this is marriage and this is forever. Peter and Darlene, may you continue to live life full of joy and memorable moments together along with your handsome son. The beautiful thing about being a photographer for such an important event is that I meet couples like yourselves that end up becoming more than just clients but FRIENDS. You two are wonderful. Congratulations on such a beautiful wedding! Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your lives. Blessings today and forever.

Dulce...Super Sweeeeet!

So I had a super fun photo shoot with Candy for her graduation portraits. Congratulations Candy! Thank you for giving me such a challenge and such an adventure. I get so inspired by people that get into their fashion in the midst of portraits! Fashion and portraits go hand in hand :)! I will never forget our experience Candy-as we got attacked by that insane monster! LOL. You are such a beautiful person in and out....watch out America's Next Top Model -Here comes Candy :)

The Good Ol' Day kind of Love....

What a special experience with these two. Jacob and Vanessa were married on April 10th. It was those type of weddings where you can look at the couple and see that they are genuingly happy, genuinely in love. It was prescious to see their interaction. I enjoyed photographing them and getting to know Vanessa as a person. I want to wish the both of you the best. I will pray that the Lord would bless your marriage and that you remain just as happy as you were on your wedding day. I pray you will always enjoy each other's company. I thank God for running into a couple like you-Vanessa, it was a pleasure meeting you and your wonderful mom. I hope these beautiful memories will make you smile and weap years on down the road! Again, blessings to the both of you! Your wedding was so inspired by the classics, the vintage looks and everything-it inspired a vintage art in the photography that I did for you guys...and all I can say is...I hope your marriage is like those marriages of the "Good Ol' Days".

Baby Anabel-Lil Miss March

Well it was a delight to see yet another baby. Baby Anabel was born to Marco and Rena in March of 2010. She is absolutely adorable. Rena-it sure was great to photograph your pregnancy pictures and then see the outcome of such a gorgeous baby girl. You are such a wonderful friend and I know you are going to make an amazing mother. Motherhood comes easy after the first couple of weeks, just hold on....and enjoy the ride. Marco, congratulations! You two-I wish you joy and happiness. Welcome to the world-Anabel!

12 Years Later....

Lily and Dave, it's been so wonderful getting to know you two as a couple. We have grown to be wonderful friends. I thank you for trusting me to capture this beautiful day. I pray that God continues to bless the two of you with happiness and joy as he has for these 12 years. Congratulations on a beautiful day of renewing your vows. It was very prescious and I'm grateful to have been a part and even more grateful to have captured your special day. God is so wonderful, I will never forget how He brought a rainbow during your wedding as a Promise to the both of you-what a beautiful gift from God on your day! Be blessed my friends!

Maldonado Baby Arrived!

My cousin and his beautiful wife had a gorgeous baby boy. Emiliano Maldonado was born into this world! I'm so happy that everything turned out well and the baby is here-I love healthy babies and healthy stories. Just want to congratulate you both. It was great photographing your beautiful new boy. Junior it was wonderful seeing you interact as a dad. I love getting a glimpse of these special moments. Congrats! I love you both! And the new baby of course!

My Family in Comfort

My lovely family continue to be my daily subjects. I love to photograph moments at home. I see opportunities of lifetime memories daily in the face of my husband and my son. If I had enough archive space I would probably photograph every second of my day with them in hopes that I don't forget the special moments that we share daily. But the truth is-as a photographer you have to learn a difficult rule...when to put the camera down. There are moments where I have to make a choice to just embrace the moment without capturing it...as a photographer, that's tough! But sometimes, like these moments, I see opportunity that can't be missed. I love photographing my family-they inspire the photographer in me.

Fun in SLO with Dave and Lily

Boy was this photo shoot fun! First of all, it's always a blast to be in SLO (San Luis Obispo). Great photography spots such as the Creek, beaches, the Mission, downtown shops and vibe. Then what fun it was to photograph my friends. It took them a while to finally get used to so much picture taking. But after about 2 hours of it-they finally warmed up! Boy was it a long photo session-changes, locations etc. But in the end, great portraits. I was not attracted to the mission at first util I saw the side fenced area with a cement long walk way that ended up being such an attractive place for portraits. You would never guess from these portraits how much goofing around there really was in between shots with this couple...lol...and how much making out! I think they forgot I was there half the time :-). It's part of the process of taking portraits of people who are in love. Plus this is what I love, photographing people and getting them to feel so comfortable that they are just themselves-those make for the best portraits. And they sure did! I await the renewing of the vowels of my friends. Congratulations Dave and Lily for 12 wonderful years of marriage together. May the Lord sustain you both for many years to come!

Baby Damian

Baby Damian was super easy! He's so adorable! I can't believe that he is only 3 months in these portraits. He has features of a 6 month old. I really enjoyed photographing Baby Damian and his parents.

Rena's Pregnancy

Rena is a friend from high school...I had the privilege of photographing some pictures for her engagement with Marco and then was contacted by her to do a photo shoot for her upcoming baby! I suggested she take pregnancy pictures as well and am delighted that she did! She is absolutely stunning pregnant with the natural pregnant glow. The baby is due in late March and they will be having a baby girl! How cute and so much fun! WEll congratulations Rena and Marco on your pregnancy with your baby girl! I look forward to photographing her when she is born! You guys looked amazing in these portraits! There are so many good ones.

Worship Team at New Beginnings

Susan-thank you for contacting me to photograph this worship team. I love photographing people in the midst of worship....it's a beautiful thing! I most appreciate the worship session we had after the portraits...go Kim Walker!!! It's true...How He Loves Us!

Mr. & Mrs. Sal Monarrez!

Congratulations Sal and Veronica on a very exquisite wedding celebration! Beautiful decor-love the driving into the hall in a limo and walking out onto the red carpet thing-classic! Sal and Veronica, hope your life together is as beautiful and grand as the wonderful wedding event. I hope that you will always continue to cherish each other. Sal-congratulations on a very beautiful wife-take care of her and love her to the full capacity that she deserves. Again, I love you both and congratulations! Thank you for allowing me to photograph your wedding.

Veronica's Bridal Shower

So at last I got to meet Veronica! She is marrying a friend of mine that I grew up with. I met Veronica for the first time when I showed up at their home to photograph this bridal party. Veronica-it was great meeting you...you are a wonderful and caring person and it does not take a long time before someone who meets you can figure that out. I absolutely love the colorful and spunky nails so I had to show them here :-). It was so good to see all of the Monarrez's there are the party. What a fun party-all the people there were really lovely and I'm glad I got to be a part of this event. Congratulations on the wedding!

Abigail's Polka Dot Party!!!!

Abigail turned 3 and had a wonderful Polka Dot Party! It was a lot of fun with everyone in Polka Dots...I even wore my Polka Dot black and white shirt myself! I've got to say Veronica...the socks were great! So it was a lot of fun-very colorful-a lot of bounce houses and blow up slides...tell you what-it's definitely a great place for parties (Pump It Up). Well Happy Birthday Abigail-I know you'll forever cherish the pictures of Daddy praying over you on your birthday! Hope every year is just as fun and just as blessed.

Pete & Darlene

Darlene & Pete are a wonderful couple. I am fortunate to photograph this couple, but even more fortunate to meet them. It was a beautiful time photographing your engagement portraits along with your little boy. I really look forward to the wedding May 2010. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of such a wonderful event in your life. I hope we can continue to know each other in a more personal level. I'm super excited about your wedding and am in complete preparation for that day-I'm looking forward to delivering portraits that will have several memories to last you a lifetime!

Baby Lailene is Born!

Congratulations Candy to a beautiful baby girl! Lailene Amabelle Reynoso was born on June 10,2009. She is beautiful and has perfect skin. I was very honored to photograph Candy and her new baby daughter. I know motherhood will bring you great happiness Candy. Again Congratulations and I look forward to photographing Lailene in the future.