Welcome to Seattle!

Cameron and I are in Washington - woohoo!! Last year on our Honeymoon we went to Victoria and Vancouver and didn't have the time to take the short trip to Seattle (even though I really wanted to). When we left I said to Cameron, "Will you take me there someday then?" A lot of my friends have fallen in love with this city and have always wanted to visit. So here we are, yeah!! Here are a few fun pics from my point and shoot.

We are shooting a couple weddings here this summer so we are here for the engagement sessions. We flew into Seattle yesterday and traveled out to Port Angeles to stay for a couple of days. We are shooting the first E Session here and then we travel back to Seattle. Port Angeles is soooo beautiful!!! There is still a lot of snow on the surrounding mountains and the sweetest houses on the waters edge. It makes me want to rent a house out for the summer and disappear with a good book and a vodka cranberry drink (my favorite drink, aka- a "Cape Cod"). Today we shoot Marty and Sarah and their family - you will have to check out Cameron's blog for those photos later.





On our sweet drive out to P.A., as the locals call it, we came across this wierd little place with a massive burger and all these wierd wood figurines. If you notice in the back on the roof there are the California Rasin's, we used to love those! I remember watching all the Christmas specials they would have on T.v. I think I even had all of them as stuffed animals at one point. Weird, very wierd. I will be posting some more pics from our adventures - more to come!!

Stella Grace

Stella, like most babies had a much anticipated arrival. Stella’s Mommy & Daddy, Sarah and Travis, have waited a long time for this feminine piece of heaven to bless their family. She already has 2 older brothers who have fallen in love with her. Sarah quoted one of the little boys saying “She’s just so cuuuute mom, I can’t believe she’s so so cuuute!” Sarah is all about the frills and bows and couldn’t wait to dress her in pink once she arrived.




I showed up to their house and got a walk-thru. Stella’s room was so cute and pink that I gasped when I walked in. Sarah’s comment was: “I know... Couldn’t you just eat it?!” It’s so fun to see new life and watch the family at the same time elated by her sweet presence.




Stella is 2 months and filling out oh so nicely. We had a great afternoon taking our time and photographing little Stella. I couldn’t stop cooing over her bright eyes and chubby cheeks and thighs. Thanks so much Sarah and Stella!

1 Year Anniversary!

Cameron and I just celebrated one year of marriage! We both feel really good to have some time under our belt. I have learned so much this past year and it blows my mind to think of what else I am going to learn. Cameron posted an amazing blog that made me all teary. You will have to check it out here: Here are some photos we shot with our point and shoot on our Anniversary in Napa last week. Cameron and I showing our golfing skills on the chipping green, (is that what you call it?)


Me being drama in the daisy's (after a few wine tastings)

Cam being sooo cuute in his preppy outfit he wore just for me! (Downtown Napa)

Mostly Olivia

A few weeks ago Cameron and I photographed an engagement session in Santa Barbara. The session included Cameron and I, Matt, Tara, and mostly Olivia. While Cameron photographed them together I snuck away with Olivia to get some shots of her showing off. Here are some of my favorites from the afternoon.






Olivia is going to make a beautiful bridesmaid (this must not be mistaken for flower girl – I was already reprimanded once for making that mistake).



I also gave Olivia a little photo lesson - she did pretty good too! Thanks again for a great day!

A New Kind of Texan

Cameron and I were in Huntsville, Texas last week visiting some of my closest friends and speaking at Sam Houston University of Texas. While there, I snapped a few photos of Ava Lynn who is the cutest little Texan I have ever met!!! Though Ava’s parents are from Alaska and California, the locals who know them love the fact that Ava is a ‘Real Texan’. I think she is a California girl at heart – even if she doesn’t know it yet!!





We had a blast eating grits, crawfish, and brisket, which much to my surprise was all pretty good! Mandy informed me that brisket was Texas’ form of Tri-Tip. (Tri-Tip is one of the Central Coast’s most delicious things!). Ava’s daddy was so sweet with her; I kept catching him singing “Ava Lynn….” To the tune of Adel vise – it was pretty sweet. Like me, Cameron found a gushy spot for sweet Ava. Once he got her to laugh he melted and she had him in the palm of her hand from then on. We miss you already Stewies!!

Levi

Little 6-month-old Levi has stolen my heart. He is one of the happiest little guys I have ever met! When I went to his house it was pouring down rain and cold. I walked into their home where I was greeted with the warmest smile. I had to immediately pull out my camera and start shooting away. He was workin’ it!!




Soon after some tummy time his mom gave him a bath and I was so envious of those wet lashes!! Why is it that all the boys have the killer lashes?




It was not long until it was naptime, which did not last long with the blinds open – Sorry Levi!!