nathaniel | newborn portraiture

I got the pleasure of photographing my adorable new nephew when he was just 5 days old. Sweet Nathaniel looks just like his little sister as a newborn. All that hair, and those cheeks... I could just eat him up! Big sister was already so good with him and such a helpful big sis. I can't believe it's already been 5 years since I got to rock her to sleep. I'm excited to watch them grow up as siblings.  They'll have so much fun together rooting for USC with mom and dad! Congrats Chad & Michelle, you make beautiful babies!!!

And just for fun, here's a comparison of Big Sister Catalina on the left with her new baby brother on the Right. Crazy how alike they look!

        

summer sunsets | family portraiture

Last week I got to take one of my favorite families out for their yearly portraits.  I've loved seeing their family grow over the last 4 years and have been lucky to photograph each of these beauties as newborns and up.  I can't believe the youngest is now 2!   We just did a quick mini session, but got some beautiful new images for them to fill their home with.  Seriously, could this family be more adorable?

grace | newborn portraiture

Remember this beautiful mama who had her maternity portraits done last month... well her beautiful girl Grace has finally arrived!  At just 7 days old she was a precious tiny bundle.  I also got the pleasure of photographing her with her beautiful family and big brothers who were so proud of their new sister.  Grace was probably one of the most alert newborns I've ever photographed.  Such a sweetheart!

it's a girl | maternity portraiture

After two boys, this gorgeous mama is finally expecting her first girl!  I have no doubt she'll have some amazing and protective big brothers!  I can't wait to photograph the newborn photos in just a few weeks!!!

brooklyn's one | family portraiture

I've had the pleasure of photographing these gorgeous girls since they were born.  This family is gorgeous, adorable, and oh so sweet and I was so excited to get the opportunity to finally do a family session for them.  It was also Brooklyn's 1st b-day so we set aside some time to get some extra special shots of her.  Love her feisty personality!

american girl | family portraiture

What 7 year old doesn't flip over American Girl?  I got to do birthday portraits for the beautiful Bree and she of course had to get her doll Sage in on the action.  Mom and Dad wanted a few family shots which I just love to do.  It's always a pleasure to capture the love a family has for each other.  Bree is one lucky girl to be so loved!

Randomness

Hi my name is Shari and I'm a perfectionist.  This is a great thing when it comes to my photography and the work I do for my clients... but not always so much when it comes to my blogging. I can't tell you how many blog posts I've started but never finished becuase they weren't quite perfect.  Then I get busy with the next job and a bit of time goes by and I feel like it's been too long, and then I have other things to post but feel like I should catch up before I do something new, and before you know it my poor blog is empty and unused and the job of updating it seems too daunting.  It's as if I'm no longer working and have fallen off the face of the earth.

Well guess what people, I'm very much alive and busily working!  To commemorate my aliveness, here's a post with a few random sessions that I never got around to blogging over the last... oh, we won't say how long. This will show you a little of what I've been up to, and fulfill my need for "catching up" before I post the most recents. Enjoy!

 

 
 
 
 

marlowe's two | child portraiture

Marlowe's Oma asked me if I could do a session of her adorable granddaughter for her 2nd Birthday. She wanted to surprise her daughter in law at the birthday party with portraits of Marlowe and I was more than happy to help out! Marlowe was absolutely the sweetest little 2 year old ever. She had such a gentle spirit and her little laugh when her Opa got her giggling was just too precious. It's so rewarding to photograph such wonderful people who are so kind and loving. Their love for each other was just so apparent and it ended up being one of my favorite sessions to date. Thanks so much Betty for choosing me to catch these special moments for you. I hope the surprise went well and your daughter in law loved the images we got!

the m & j family | sneak peek

I got to spend the afternoon with the most wonderful family. Half the family was in town for the holiday's from Arizona, so they booked a session since it's been awhile since they had a group photo done. I was so honored to be chosen to document these memories, and I honestly had a great time. This family was not only gorgeous, but fun and funny as well. Thank you guys so much for spending the afternoon with me. I can't wait to show you everything I captured, but enjoy the sneak peek in the mean time!

orion | newborn portraiture | sneak peek

I'm so lucky to do what I do!!! I got to love on and cuddle with this adorable little guy this past Sunday. Baby Orion (such a cool name) has 2 older brothers and they are all such handsome little guys. At 5 days old he was such a champ and slept the entire time. Thanks so much for letting me photograph your family Melissa & Billy. You are all so beautiful and it was a pleasure working with you! I hope you enjoy your sneak peek and love the images I was able to capture of you and the boys.

marley | newborn portraiture | sneak peek

I had the pleasure of working with the adorable little Marley this past Sunday. (Doesn't she have the greatest name?) She was such a wonderful little sleeper and after a quick feed gave me a good hour of bendy posing fun! I just love it when they turn into putty in my hands, it makes my job so fun! Jacob and Ashley are so lucky to have such a great little girl in their lives. Congratulations guys, and enjoy the sneak peek!

And I couldn't help but capture this beautiful shot of big sis Ava. Isn't she beautiful?