The stars really aligned for this session. Smita contacted me on her 34th week, which didn't give us a lot of time to coordinate. When we did decide on a date, the forecast showed rain on the day of the session. Seriously?! All of that anxiety was so worth it in the end! Smita was worried that the sunflowers would overpower her but she shone brightly and proudly on her own - I think that's the magic behind carrying a life.
Read MoreWelcome to the first year of your life! I met Naomi, Matt, and Sage (and her four legged brother, Dodgy) last December for their holiday photos. I was charmed by their sweetness and taken by their style. So it was my pleasure to return this summer to photograph Sage's 1st birthday party.
Read MoreI still get butterflies before a photo session, especially when it's for a friend. In this case, not only have I known Tina since our undergrad days, but this session was their first family photo session since becoming a family of four. No pressure, right?! Fortunately, they are such a beautiful family, inside and out.
Read MoreHave you heard of the company, Lululemon? It's the athletic wear company that designs yoga inspired garments which makes you look so good, you'll want to... umm, skip the gym. Well, they've created new type of luxurious machine washable cashmere (words that are almost never in the same sentence), called Technical Cashmere, which will be sold by their new company - Kit & Ace.
Read MoreIt is so cathartic to finish a session like what I had with Trang and her family. Oftentimes, I kick myself after a shoot for missed opportunities but this one felt just right...or at least enough for me to forgive myself (the inner self deprecating artist mentality is very real).
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