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?

quinn | newborn portraiture

I absolutely love doing a newborn session for a returning maternity client.  It's great getting to know the couple at the maternity shoot, and then being back to see the little one on the outside is so magical.  I absolutely adored this couple and was so excited that they wanted a lifestyle session in their home.  Quinn is definitely adored and the way she gazes at her daddy makes my heart melt.  I think this family has a beautiful and loving future ahead of them!

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!

first steps | family portraiture

This cutie had just taken her first steps days before our session, so she was on the go!  I love taking a more natural approach to family sessions, especially when there are little ones involved.  We had a great time letting Maeve explore and I enjoyed capturing the family just being together.

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!

 

 
 
 
 

hugs and kisses | family portraiture

Every so often you meet a family that just makes you smile.  This beautiful family was so in love and I had so much fun capturing them just being together.  They had never had family photos done so grandma gifted them a photo session for their son's first birthday.  Their session was filled with kisses, hugs, and giggles... and I enjoyed every moment of it!  It was so great to capture these memories and give them something to freeze these moments in time forever.