san diego photographer | kick-off to summer

well i have been a lax blogger these days, but we have been keeping busy with photos. just don't have time to put them up :(

we did spend memorial day weekend in san diego, and it was quite nice, finally! we did an engagement session in pacific beach on friday, and here is an image i just really liked. not quite sure why, just makes me happy to think of summer--enjoy!!!

sydney-day at the beach | san diego children's photographer

alright, so it has been almost 3 years, and if gap has not taken notice yet, i think they will after this post. we headed down to crystal pier with my favorite little model who doesn't really like to model, to get some fun beach shots. it started out pretty serious, but once we added in a little water, she was all smiles.







i am pretty sure this is some of the best free advertising gap can get--gap folks, when you are ready to use this little darling in your ads, just give me a call.

rubi family | san diego portrait photographer

it is always so much fun when one of my friends wants to do family photos, especially when it is someone as fun and beautiful as jenny. i photographed her wedding a few years ago, and even though they live in florida, they have family here in san diego, and recently came to visit. i was absolutely THRILLED to meet their adorable baby boy, logan, and see all the nieces and nephews too. jenny brought along her sister and dad, and we got the whole family in on the fun.

we met in old poway park and let the kids play around on the trains while we snapped some photos. here are my faves from the day.

the melting pot | temecula photographer

last month, andrea from the melting pot in temecula held a great little open house, where clients were treated to fabulous food, drinks and vendors from around the area. here were some of the highlights from the event:

monica wyman, from rsvp events, does the most amazing flowers.



tina steinberg makes these fabulous jewelry pieces, super unique and very cool. check out her website for more information about how to order a piece today


and babycakes cupcakes brought the most delicious, un-dry, rich mini cupcakes ever. sprinkles doesn't even come close!!! call these amazing ladies for your next party, wedding or just because you are craving a treat.

to see the rest of the images from the event, click here

manhattan beach

i am pretty lucky that i get to travel to some really nice places for my other job, where i solve the world's problems with ease and finesse. my recent project has taken me close to home, to the south bay area. one night after dinner i saw this sunset over the manhattan beach pier, and it made all the 16 hour days and rush hour traffic drives worth it. enjoy!

little treats

every once in a while i find that i am craving something pretty random, like something only a 4 year old should want. last week, it was those yummy, slightly waxy, chocolate hostess donettes. not even donuts, donettes. so that you will crave them too, a nice little picture...


and quite possibly my latest favorite junk food, the mini-pepsi, i think it is appropriate that they have called it joy, because with only 100 calories, it is pure joy.

happy friday, may your weekend be filled with yummy treats!