Cassia

We all take many different steps on our way to adulthood but most are not as exciting as graduating from high school. It's a ceremony that not only stands for all of your academic accomplishments but also ushers in an age where you can finally vote, sign your own release forms, and potentially move out on your own.  I love being able to capture such an exciting time and had the pleasure of doing so with Cassia. She was so much fun to work with and such a trooper. The girl even picked up a dead butterfly to pose with it. We were laughing the entire shoot!

Oliver

I got to spend a fun time with one of my favorite little friends, Oliver. He is such a cutie and such a happy little baby. It was fun seeing him all decked out in his vest and fedora. Thank you so much to his parents for letting me capture some sweet moments.

Big Bear Engagement

My husband and I rode in the back seats as  we and our anxious friend and his unsuspecting girlfriend headed up to Big Bear, camera equipment in tow. We were suppose to be doing a Christmas photo shoot but what she didn't know was that it would end in an engagement. And though the ride up had it's difficulties of fog, snow and tire chains the end result was perfect.  It was such an honor to be a part of this amazing time. While these two were in high school my husband mentored him and I had mentored her, and though we didn't bring them together it was crazy to be part of the first step of them never being apart. We love you both!

Big Bear

Even in the midst of the mountain's breathtaking landscape, my eye is drawn to a group of small leaves, covered by snow. I have a whole mountain to capture!...and yet I find myself kneeling, face almost to the ground so that I can capture a tiny little detail on the mountain's floor. This is where my heart is naturally drawn, but every once in a while there is a scene that takes my breath away. A scene that makes me grab my wide angle lens so that I can take in as much as possible. I wish I could take everyone to see the beauty I saw today but since I cannot, I have decided to bring a bit of the beauty to you.