Pablo {Culver City Family Photography}

Happy Valentine's Day!!!

I wanted to share some love from this recent session with the always adorable Pablo. When I think of what Valentine's Day is about I think of uninhibited joyfulness, silly smiles and cuddling up to the ones you love.

Pablo and gorgeous mom Christina are just that! I had so much fun spending the morning with them both.

Next time I'll need to bring a splash guard for Pablo's full-bellied spit! (Seriously, check out the photo below!) He was so proud of himself, I love it!

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Liza's Bat Mitzvah Sneak Peek {Los Angeles Bat Mitzvah Photographer}

We had a blast last weekend photographing Liza's amazing Bat Mitzvah. The event was held at the iconic Canyon Club concert venue in Agoura Hills and was a wonderful combination of tradition, with music, energy, family and friends. Erica from Events by Erica did a fantastic job bringing in an South East Asian/Indian vibe to the decor. It perfectly complimented the eclectic energy of the venue.

Here's a sneak peek of a few images from the day!

(If you follow our blog then you may remember Liza's dashing grandparents, Larry and Elaine, from the 50th anniversary this past summer!)

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Milo and the Trains at the Park

Milo's growing up so quickly! We've been honored to photograph him in honor of each of his birthdays... Here are some highlights from when he was two and one!

He brought along his favorite Thomas the Tank Engine trains to what is fast becoming our favorite park.

(The front and back of their holiday card.)

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Christie & Dean {Pacific Palisades Enagagement Photos}

I was thrilled to cap off 2011 with this fantastic afternoon spent with the adorable Christie and Dean.

They are two of the sweetest people, and it's such a joy to be around them and their radiant energy. Their love has already survived a long distance relationship while Dean is away in the military. The strength and connection they share is inspiring.

I can't wait to photograph their wedding this June in Pacific Palisades and Marina Del Rey.

The couple's Starbucks cups became the perfect prop. Not only does the couple have a shard love of coffee but check out the wording on the cup. Thanks Starbucks!

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"If You're Not Having Fun, You're Doing Something Wrong"

I really enjoyed photographing this family in the comfort of their own home for their holiday card. The pink "Love" canvases were handpainted by Nicole, the mom, and provided such a colorful, bold backdrop for this shoot. Every year Nicole comes up with the best concepts for her shoots and cards and this year was no exception!

I especially loved the playful masks Nicole and kids wanted to wear. What a great tribute to the one and only Groucho Marx!

Also, how much do you love Roxy the bulldog?

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Dizzying Fun in the Backyard

Last year I photographed this family of six (seven if you include Judah the family dog) at the beach (see the top banner for a photo), and this year we decided to capture the kids in their element at home and in their neighborhood.

I loved the tire swing in their backyard, and Levi had a blast twisting and turning the swing with his sisters. I forgot how fun and dizzying those can be!

(The front and back of their holiday card.)

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Celebrating the New Year at the Beach

Only in California can you find a warm and breezy day at the beach in late autumn! This is our fifth year photographing Amanda, David, Sophie and Olivia, and we couldn't have asked for more gorgeous weather that day. It's been so fun to watch the girls grow up since we started their photos at 10-days old for each of them!

We loved the accessories the girls wore to the photoshoot, especially the fun strings of pearls and the soft and delicate pink headband.

Isn't that sunset spectacular?

(The front and back of their holiday card.)

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