pose for me: emily // newport beach lifestyle portraits

this winter break, i've been focusing a lot on my business and my art - creating systems, getting organized, completing tasks, and then shooting for fun, educating myself, and trying new things. i've been trying to slow down during a shoot to notice the details, think creatively, and step outside of my safe zone. it's been a treat to have the time and space to invest in photography in so many different ways, and i hope to always learn and grow more! 

in other news,  this girl should get an award for always modeling so beautifully in front of my camera. 

aren't these colors just so dreamy?! 

and then em asked me to step in front of her lens...i am not half the model she is, but hey, i can drink coffee and laugh like no one's business! 

thanks for these shots, Em! 

wishing you all a week full of purpose and productivity! xo. 

sweet family // the douglas family

the way my path crossed with this darling family is pretty unique, and i'm so thankful it happened! about 2 years ago, i was on a mission trip in mexico with my mom and sister, where we met Brian, who only lives about 10 minutes away from me! his family also happened to need a new baby sitter at the time, and i'm so glad i was able to meet that need, because their 2 little kids (now 3) are the absolute cutest. 

this entire family is SUCH a blessing to be around, and i'm so glad that we were able to reconnect again during this shoot - can't you just see their joy? every time around them, i can't help but think, 'i want to be JUST like them when i grow up!' they are a beautiful example of what a healthy, happy marriage and family look like.

leave them some love, and have a happy weekend!!