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Busy as a Bee | Sacramento Photographer

Golly, it's been busy around here!  I've got SOOOO MUCH to share with you on the blog, but haven't had a chance to write about all of it yet.  However, I couldn't help but show a little sample of a big project I've been working on -- much more info to come soon!

You look at this and you can't help but think (or just yell out loud) "Awwwww, soooo cute!"

Ruby | Sacramento Modeling Photography

Got back late tonight after tromping around in the farmlands of Davis, chasing the sunset with lovely Ruby.  I have more to show you from the shoot, but wanted to share just one before I turned the lights out.  

Sweet dreams...

Oh Baby | Davis Newborn Portraits

Baby Finn...oh, how sweet you were and how yummy you smelled!  You were so good for us...slept a little, woke up a little, and slept a little more. 

He treated us to his angelic slumber...

...and his perfect smile.

 

I was very proud of big sis -- only two and she was so willing to help and be a good sister.  

Check her out...not every two-year-old will do this!

It's times like this that I feel very lucky to be doing what I'm doing -- I'm warmly welcomed into people's homes and lives to share in these private moments with them. I'm often getting to meet the new little member of the family before the grandparents do! Thank you to all of the moms and dads who have trusted me with their precious bundles and allowed me to capture these fleeting, yet perfect, moments in time.

Baby Tommy | El Dorado Hills Newborn Portraits

Baby Tommy was a dream.  At seven days old and 11 lbs, he was such a CUTIE, all pudgy and sleepy.

Here he is curled up in one of my fun new vintage suitcases.

 

Big sis was sooooo good.  She did everything we asked her to and she was very gentle with him.  I'm so proud of her. 

Can't miss taking a picture of sweet baby feet!

Love this shot of Daddy and Tommy.  I think he's smitten.  ;-)

I had to include a shot of big sister in these funny little bloomers I brought for her.  I was given them by a friend and wasn't too sure what to do with them...here she is happily modeling them with the funniest little smile...and now she is the proud owner of these quirky bottoms. I'm interested to see if mom will be able to make them work in an outfit.  ;-)

 

An Angel Has Arrived | Sacramento Newborn Portraits

Welcome, little one.  Look at the love you've found here in this world. 

He has a little smile on his face for this shot. So sweet. :-)

Thank you for joining us, sweet angel.

Summer Days | Sacramento Family Portraits

Ahhh...summer days...they go by so fast.  I can't believe that some schools have already started their fall term!  Well, I'm glad that I could spend part of my summer with this lovely family.  Their little guy recently turned one and he was so much fun. 

I can just hear the giggles now...

What a cutie!

Sunflowers | Sacramento Modeling & Headshots

The results of a little late-season sunflower field hunting...sunny, lovely, perfect.

Some of the sunflowers were ready for harvest.  Yum, yum.

Isn't She Lovely? | Sacramento Headshots

With alabaster skin and striking green eyes, every picture we took was gorgeous. The hardest part of my job was trying to pick only three pictures for this sneak peek!

With this smile, this girl is going places!

House & Home Magazine - Display Examples

Here are some fun display examples I came across from House and Home Magazine.  Always keeping an eye out!!

 

Cover of Style Magazine | Sacramento Pet Portraits

Fun, fun, fun.  I got the cover of Style Magazine with a photograph of some of my favorite doggies! 

The Golden Retrievers' mom is Robyn Steward of Philosophia - my favorite place to get custom-made GORGEOUS invitations and she's right here in El Dorado Hills.

I slipped a few other client photos in the magazine while I was at it (in the circle below)...couldn't resist. 

Guess who that is on the bottom left of the circle?  It's Bueller!!  Isn't my pup a handsome little devil?!  I'm such a proud dog-mom.