Welcome! I’m Julie, and I have the best job on the planet. I love my clients, and I can’t help but share pretty pictures from my sessions with them. I’m also fairly obsessed with photographing my own 4 little ones, and my wonderful husband so you will most likely see them on here too.
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Little Miss SunshineAugust 31st, 2011Way back last April I photographed this beautiful girl. It was one of my spring mini sessions. Here I am planning my Fall mini sessions, which will be November 5th by the way, and I remembered I never blogged this session. This was my second time with little Miss C. She has grown up so [...] |
Way back last April I photographed this beautiful girl. It was one of my spring mini sessions. Here I am planning my Fall mini sessions, which will be November 5th by the way, and I remembered I never blogged this session. This was my second time with little Miss C. She has grown up so much. I can hardly believe it.
Luckily Mom jumped in for just a few. They are so cute together.
My GirlsAugust 30th, 2011My Mom’s sister came out for a visit from Missouri, and it got me thinking about how different she is in so many ways from my mom. How can 2 people who grew up in the same home with the same parents be so different? Then of course I started comparing my sisters and I. [...] |
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My Mom’s sister came out for a visit from Missouri, and it got me thinking about how different she is in so many ways from my mom. How can 2 people who grew up in the same home with the same parents be so different? Then of course I started comparing my sisters and I. Are we that different? Sure we have our differences, but I think we are more similar than different. Then I look at my girls. In a lot of ways they are like night and day. One is very shy, and one never stops talking. One is adventurous and ready to try anything new, while the other one hates change of any kind, and loves predictability. One can sleep for hours and hours while the other one has a hard time sleeping.
I often watch them and try to see little glimpses of myself in them, and yet all I can see is who they are. Their little souls are completely unique, and all their own. It still amazes me that I am the mother of these two perfect little creatures. It is nothing short of a miracle. I worry about both of them, just like my boys. What will become of them as they get older? What path in life will they choose? Am I preparing them to make what I consider the right decisions? Will they look back on their childhood and remember it fondly? Oh I hope so. I’m trying hard.
Happiness and JoyAugust 22nd, 2011These two kids are nothing but happiness and joy in small little packages. I had the best time with them at the Sherwood Country Club in Westlake Village. I’m sure their little brother (whose newborn session is here) will be just as charming. |
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These two kids are nothing but happiness and joy in small little packages. I had the best time with them at the Sherwood Country Club in Westlake Village. I’m sure their little brother (whose newborn session is here) will be just as charming.
SummerAugust 11th, 2011We are trying to squeeze every little bit of fun out of the summer that we can until school starts in less than 2 weeks. I’m dreading it more than the kids. In other news, if you haven’t heard already on Facebook the wonderful and inspiring The Lens Loves has kindly featured one of my [...] |
We are trying to squeeze every little bit of fun out of the summer that we can until school starts in less than 2 weeks. I’m dreading it more than the kids.
In other news, if you haven’t heard already on Facebook the wonderful and inspiring The Lens Loves has kindly featured one of my sessions on their blog. You can check it out here.
CadenAugust 1st, 2011Caden was 8 when these pictures were taken. Look at him! Isn’t he so confident, comfortable in front of the camera, and unbelievably handsome? Now he’s 9, but still crazy cool. And just for fun a couple of Caden’s big sister. |
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Caden was 8 when these pictures were taken. Look at him! Isn’t he so confident, comfortable in front of the camera, and unbelievably handsome? Now he’s 9, but still crazy cool.
And just for fun a couple of Caden’s big sister.
ParentingMay 17th, 2011I have a confession to make. Sometimes my kids drive me absolutely crazy. It’s not something I’m proud of, but it’s true. They have been known to argue, whine, talk back, ignore me, fight with one another, and make big huge messes. I feel like a nag all afternoon trying to get them to do [...] |
I have a confession to make. Sometimes my kids drive me absolutely crazy. It’s not something I’m proud of, but it’s true. They have been known to argue, whine, talk back, ignore me, fight with one another, and make big huge messes. I feel like a nag all afternoon trying to get them to do their homework, practice the piano, and do their chores. By 8:00 at night I am not sad to say goodnight and tuck them into bed. I’m ready for some quiet time. I’m ready for peace.
I’m pretty sure this is normal, but I wish it wasn’t in my house. I’m not sure that what I wish for is even possible, but I know it can be better. It’s amazing to me how different and unique each one is. They all come from the same gene pool, and yet they are all so very different. Their personalities range from super shy to goofy and loud. I have my neat and tidy child, and my child whose room looks like a bomb went off in it. One is extremely affectionate, and needing to be close to others, and one likes much more personal space and alone time. Meeting all their individual needs seems so daunting at times. I get tired of making so many mistakes. Being a mother is just plain hard. Of course I wouldn’t trade it for the world. I love them all deeply, and NEED them in my life, but I do wish it was a little easier sometimes.
Three GenerationsMay 16th, 2011I first met Alyson last Fall when I did her family portraits for her Holiday cards. She contacted me once again for an extended family photo session with her mom and brother’s family. It was a beautiful night and the wildflowers in Thousand Oaks were just gorgeous. Tim and I were a little bit nervous [...] |
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I first met Alyson last Fall when I did her family portraits for her Holiday cards. She contacted me once again for an extended family photo session with her mom and brother’s family. It was a beautiful night and the wildflowers in Thousand Oaks were just gorgeous. Tim and I were a little bit nervous about a large group with 2 toddlers and a newborn. Luckily Alyson’s family embraced the craziness, and we let the little ones run the show. Along the way I think we got some pretty cute photos.
Coming SoonMay 12th, 2011This one’s for you Susie. I hear you’ve been waiting, and waiting, and waiting. |
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This one’s for you Susie. I hear you’ve been waiting, and waiting, and waiting.
TroubleMay 10th, 2011I can’t keep my house clean. I try… sort of. It feels like a losing battle every day. These two are a big reason why. They are best buddies as well as partners in crime. |
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I can’t keep my house clean. I try… sort of. It feels like a losing battle every day. These two are a big reason why. They are best buddies as well as partners in crime.
AnimatedApril 26th, 2011There are only a few days left until Mini Sessions. I’m getting excited to see everyone. Here is a quick peak at a session I’m working on. These two had me laughing the whole time. How can you not smile when you see those faces? |
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There are only a few days left until Mini Sessions. I’m getting excited to see everyone. Here is a quick peak at a session I’m working on. These two had me laughing the whole time. How can you not smile when you see those faces?
