Babies

Isn’t she just the cutest? I met up with this wonderful Sacramento family at the Charles C Jensen Botanical Gardens in Carmichael. Sarah was celebrating her first birthday and her parents, wanted to capture this milestone. She is clearly adored and her smile melted my heart. Thank you, for a great morning- your complete gallery will be ready soon.

Caitlyn, Elijah and Benito added on a session to their one-year baby plan- and I am so glad that they did. Literally, for one hour, it did not rain in Apple Hill and that was the hour we were there. The overcast skies made all of the color so rich. What a cutie he is not to mention his totally adoring parents. It’s so fun to do sessions with a family over the year and get to watch their little one explore the world…a little more each time. Next session is in February for Benito’s first birthday. Where’s Benito? There…

Sage, born shortly after midnight on December 24 is 6 months old now and these days is shining a brilliant smile.

Benito: meaning “Blessed”
and I’m certain his parents feel this way too. Look at those bright eyes and that smile! Benito stole my heart instantly.

When we first moved to Pinewood Lane in 2000, we were just married and had bought our first home. Jaz, our first daughter joined the neighborhood about 15 months later. When the Colby’s moved in, it was just little Kai at that time and it reminded me of our early days here. 22 years later, Jaz is in Scotland attending university and Ember (Soleil) is at UCSB. Amazing what can transpire in 22 years. One of the great things that has happened over the years on Pinewood Lane is the influx of cool neighbors…the Colby’s rank at the top of…

Baby Robles will be making their debut this March so it was a perfect time to get out in the sunshine and capture some pre-arrival photos. The ground was still a bit muddy from all of that rain we had- but we managed to keep Caitlyn’s cute boots fairly clean. Caitlyn and Elijah come referred from some dear friends of mine so it’s always great to get that call. This was a new location for me so we walked around looking for the sweet light- and there was lots to be found. I’m so glad that they chose a package…

Little Miss Cutie pie is 6 months old. I got out with the whole family during the week at Apple Hill, including Dan’s parents too. The colors are always so warm and wonderful.

Guest Blogger and Photography Assistant: Ember Soleil Leddy Krysta, Justin, and Kai moved into our neighborhood last spring, and I hit it off with them immediately. They’re such kind people. I regularly go over to babysit Kai, and they’ve always shown great interest in my life. From inviting me over to have dinner often, to throwing me a birthday party (complete with a homemade cake from Krysta), their house has begun to feel like a home to me as well. That’s because of the warmth they show those around them. I remember when I came over one day to watch…

As I posted this, “new parents any day now” Brooke has arrived!  Courtney and Joel are going to be new parents any day now and I understand their excitement. They’re embarking on a journey that they really know nothing about first hand- but they’re moving forward with joy, love and anticipation for what is next, together. TOGETHER. This is such an amazing time for a couple. After many weekly calls to Courtney to reschedule due to weather, I finally got to meet them on a snowy(and sunny) late afternoon at Jenkinson Lake. (aka Sly Park Lake). And it’s a good…