Engagement Portrait, Long Beach

Wendy and Mike are getting married aboard the Queen Mary in June. Wendy had seen some previous engagement sessions I've done at the lighthouse and wanted to incorporate a few of her portraits with the ship in the background. They of course were nervous in the beginning but gradually became more comfortable in front of the camera. Their love story began in nursing school in Palmdale. They started studying together for exams and eventually began dating. Mike got a job at a local hospital while Wendy found a job in Signal Hill. Mike was very supportive and even helped her find a place to live. It was a long distance relationship & Mike would drive out to see Wendy whenever he got the opportunity. A position at Wendy's job became available & Mike jumped at the opportunity to relocate to Signal Hill with her. They put their careers first but it didn't keep them apart for long. I'm looking forward to capturing the love birds on their big day aboard the lovely Queen Mary.

Engagement Portrait Fullerton

I was so excited when Jayne said she wanted to dress up in 20's attire for her engagement session. We had planned a train theme in Fullerton but the stationed train was gated and locked. I have never photographed in downtown Fullerton but we made the best of our surroundings and I have to say, the photos came out adorable. We really didn't have a game plan after the train situation but stumbled into some interesting murals, alleyways and restaurants as we cruised the streets. Jayne and Steve are getting married in May at the Skyroom which has a 20's era decor. She's enlarging a photo from the engagement session to display at her wedding. They were really fun to hang out with and they are so laid back...my favorite type of client. Well, Jayne can be a bit of a stress ball but in a good way. I can't wait to capture their wedding next month.

Headshots Long Beach

Yolanda needed some headshots for her book that will be published this summer. Her book is titled "Chosen by God, Overlooked by Man: Women of Faith Moving in the Supernatural Gifts of God." It's so exciting to do various work and meet new people as a photographer. Yolanda and I never met but I could just tell by her phone presence that we would work well together. She made it easy to capture some great headshots, she's beautiful, intelligent and has a great soul. I can't wait to see the photo on the back of her book.

Maternity Portraits

I photographed Victor and Glady's wedding in '08 and now they are expecting their first born baby girl. We have stayed in contact through Facebook and I love seeing all their posts. They are trying to do as much as possible before their baby girl's arrival. It was so much fun catching up with them and photographing this second milestone in their life. I can't wait to see their little bundle. I know she will be just as beautiful and sweet as her parents are.