Home is a privileged place to be. I have struggled with being content while being at home. I was constantly on the go when I had 1 little one, then I had 2 little ones and that didn’t slow me down one bit. Then I had 3 little ones and oh my! I barely left…
Category: Day in the Life
Woodland Themed Baby Shower (La Mirada Maternity, Birth and Newborn Photographer)
I just love the woodland theme! You can dress it up, dress it down, make it for a girl or for a boy. It’s just so versatile! The nice part is a lot of the decorations were things that were gathered from different households (Grandma, sisters, mama) or foraged from a nature walk. I love…
Focusing on what’s Important this Holiday Season (Orange County Documentary Family Photography)
The forecast mentioned rain today… but I really didn’t believe it. Was I being pessimistic or a realist? I think a pessimist is someone who says “it’s not going to happen, or won’t happen” (when referring to something good or beneficial). As oppose to a realist who makes a judgement or has an opinion based…
Our School Year at a Glance – Morning Time (Homeschooling)
I have had numerous mamas ask me what our school day looks like and what we use as our curriculum. So I figured it would be easier if I wrote a few posts and walk you through it. Our school approach is a mix between Charlotte Mason, unit studies and unschooling. I know those don’t…
Mom’s with Cameras (Southern California Photographer)
Mom, it’s time you learned to use that nice camera. You want to be able to take pictures of your children and family and you don’t want them dark and blurry. Now is the perfect time to pull out your camera and start documenting this life and these moments! Already know how to use your…
My Photography Journey (Southern California Documentary Family Photographer)
When I was a little girl I would take pictures of my cats. I would pose them on this little wicker end table and use almost a whole roll of film just on them. Then when I was a little older I always took pictures of clouds. Those big fluffy clouds that had pictures in…
Learning to See, a 2018 Project 52 (Southern California Documentary Family Photographer)
I’m finally saying yes to a Project 52 this year! I never committed to one before, I think it’s because in my head I already knew I wouldn’t be able to finish it, so I basically failed before I started. Maybe I have commitment issues… Maybe I just don’t want to be held accountable… Whatever…
Featured Story – Amelia’s Home Birth Story (Orange County Birth Photographer)
I love documenting the birth day of the a precious babe. It’s always surrounded by so much love. I received a text in the early morning that labor had begun, but by mid morning the contractions became inconsistent and actually grew further apart. I kept my phone on me because you never know when they…
Holiday Harvest Boutique
Every year I try to host a boutique to help support local, home based businesses. Don’t you get tired of ordering everything online? I know I do, I’d much rather go and see, touch, try or smell what I’m going to purchase, especially if it’s for a gift. But who has time to do that?…
A Moment in Our Life – Muddy Fun (Southern California Documentary Family Photographer)
After awhile I feel very uninspired when I’m only using my camera on my phone. So I make sure to pull out my regular camera because realistically, I’m not going to print pictures from my phone. I do add them to our school yearbook because I don’t always have my camera attached to my hip…
