Family Beach Session

I realize that the last time I blogged was way back in July.  Sorry for stepping away for so long but this summer was so busy.  I was photographing two camps, plus trying to just enjoy summer.  I really tried to take a step away from the computer this summer and take a break.  I am glad that I did but also ready to dive back into my business and blogging and showing off my work.

Summer sunset beach sessions might be some of my favorites.  Being at the beach in the evening has such a different vibe than being there during the day, it is quiet and so beautiful.  You can see how much fun families have at the beach at sunset.

The E Family

When Jenny contacted me about doing a session of her family I could tell right off the bat that we would hit it off.  Her plan was to photograph her family and then capture her grandmother's 90th birthday party at the Allegria Hotel in Long Beach.  The venue was just gorgeous with all the natural light and large windows.  Here are just the photographs that I captured from her family's session.  We had such a blast!

365 Project, June

So I finished out June, I think maybe I missed one day or two.  Not too bad.  It was a really busy month with the end of school and so much going on. I really hope to get outside more in July with my photos but my kids are so tired at the end of the day it is hard to motivate any of us to get outside. 

365 Project June

Maternity Beach Session

I am so excited for my friend Floryn and her hubby Francis to be having their second baby boy. I photographed Floryn back when I first started out in photography, but our friendship goes way back to growing up, back when I used to sing and dance on stage.  Floryn still performs on stage as an amazing dance instructor and she is also a super accomplished business star with Rodan and Fields, which is why her skin looks so flawless!  I can't wait to get to meet their new little boy and I know he will be just as cute as his big brother!

Friday Favorites

One- SCHOOL'S out for SUMMER!  WOO HOO!  Today is our last day and my kids have to go to school for an hour, so silly.  So after I drop them off I head to the bagel store and get bagels for lunch and after pick up we head straight to the beach.  Such a fun tradition!  And of course I will be taking the traditional "Last Day" photo today.  Here is last year's and the first day of this school year, they grow so fast!

Two- Summer!  So, summer was my favorite season when I was a kid, as an adult it has never been my favorite because I don't love the heat.  But, as a mom, I LOVE summer with my kids!  First off, I love that we have no obligations.  We don't have sports we have to shuffle to, or speech appointments, or any standing appointments and we really fly by the seat of our pants.  With that said, my kids do go to camp and they LOVE it, and I do work during the summer photographing two camps and it is a blast, but other than that we really go with the flow.  Owen is doing a basketball under the lights league, but it is very casual and only once a week, so I don't really think it counts.  

Three- I am currently reading this book and it's written by Tsh Oxenreider who does the podcast I recommended called The Simple Show and it is all about her families trip around the world.  Let me tell you it is giving me major wanderlust!  The other thing I love about the book is how she is so real about travel, and the positives and negatives of traveling with kids.

Four- Cilantro Lime Chicken.  I have made this a couple times now and it is DELISH!  Marinate boneless skinless chicken thighs in a combo of olive oil, the juice of two limes, cilantro, salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then throw them on the grill.  YUM!

Five- The beach!  As I said above we are heading to the beach today.  Living 15 minutes from the beach is a favorite of ours.  

Check out these links for some more Friday Favorites.  Momfessionals TabandErika GraceandLove