::Senior. JEFF:: {Reche Canyon Senior Photographer}

This was the most exhilarating shoot I have been on, ever! Jeff lives in Reche Canyon, a place I am very familiar with, since this is where I grew up, and lived until about 4 years ago. I couldn’t picture taking Jeff’s pictures at any of the usual spots so I asked if using the canyon would be ok and he thought that was a great idea. Jeff got this awesome truck for Christmas and I was going to make sure we put it to use. I had a couple favorite spots that I wanted him to drive to and then he had some ideas of his own. I hadn’t been off-roading in a very long time. At least since I had Logan and I forgot what the rush felt like when you are not in control of the vehicle sliding around on the dirt, or climbing hills. It felt exciting and scary all at the same time. I had a huge smile ear to ear, was trying to hold on to my camera and the “HOLY SNIKKIES” bar at the same time. We made up stories about drug Lords coming to get us and how we would get away and had many laughs. What 17 year old boy wants to get their pictures taken? not many! So I figure, lets make is fun so we both enjoy it. Because lets face it, when someone doesn’t want their picture taken it doesn’t make job any easier. Jeff was a trooper and a good spot about all my request from him. ;) I wish it had been a little later in the evening to get that sunset light but since Jeff had to work we had to go sooner. So we made it work, but I would love to take a few more of him later in the evening.

Thanks for a great time Jeff.

                 

::Cara|8 Days:: {Reche Canyon Newborn Photographer}

Sweet baby Cara was so cute and cuddly until I wanted to undress her.  This girl did not like to be nakey, which in her parents eyes is ok, and I am sure they hope it will stay that way for a very long, long time.

I did Courtney’s maternity pictures a couple weeks ago and since then have been waiting for this little beauty to arrive. I seriously love newborns. It is so nice to love and cuddle them, and then give them back. Out of all the sessions I do, newborn sessions make me miss my kids the most. This session I didn’t even get the chance to miss them though. They were there! Courtney is my sis-n-laws neighbor and since her house in under construction we did them at my sister in laws. She has a huge, naturally lit living room which is perfect for a newborn session.  It was a warm day so I didn’t even need the floor heater, and we kept the ac off. Boy was I hot by the end of that shoot. Newborns make me work, they are no easy task. I thought Cara and I had a good relationship going on until she poo’d and peed on me, twice! Let’s just say that wasn’t the highlight of my day. : )

Cara, I cannot wait to see you grow and watch you conquer all the little milestones in the next year.

         

::Kaylee.Senior:: {Hemet Senior Photographer}

Kaylee’s mom contacted me for her daughters senior pictures. We went back and forth on a spot for a couple weeks until she saw Courtney’s maternity pictures.  She thought it would be a great spot and I couldn’t have agreed more! Kaylee brought two of her friends with her which was great since they had me laughing the whole time! It was awesome to see the three of these girls interact with each other. Their friendships looks unbreakable, it was as if they all three acted as one, knowing what the others were thinking. It reminded me up my friendships in high school. I told them if I could give them any advice, it would be to keep in touch, stay friends, and put effort into it. Being around these girls made me want to call my friends from high school, the D.H.C.K.S, and get together a.s.a.p., We all were so close and did everything together, but once you graduate, go you different directions it becomes harder and harder to stay in touch and keep that bond you have strong. I admire strong friendships. Everyone needs a best friend, weather it be one person or a couple.   The girls got emotional  when they started talking about the three of them going to different schools in different locations. Kaylee’s mom was emotional  to see her little baby grow into a beautiful young woman who is graduating high school, and has turned how pretty darn well.  And then I got emotional just watching them get emotional, wow sounds like one big emotional mess….. but were girls and allowed to do that. I thoroughly enjoyed my time with these ladies, with their goals and determination I am sure they will go far. Plus, I can’t wait to see them again since I am taking Kaylee’s two friends senior pictures in the next couple weeks. : )

                    

::B+C=Baby:: {Hemet Maternity Photographer}

I was so happy when Courtney said she would come out to a new spot I have been eyeing for the last year! She was the first shoot I did after the time change and I was unsure when we should have started the shoot. I told her 4:30 but in in normal Courtney fashion she got there at five. She said if he daughter is anything like her she will come late too. ; ) After all the jokes about the lateness and her having to do her hair over because she didn’t like the curls, 5:00 worked out just perfect. This shoot made me “ok“ with the time change, because before this shoot I was not diggin it. Courtney was a trooper walking through all the elements being nine months pregnant and having a swollen foot and because of it she was able to get some amazing pictures. I am so in love with this spot I wish I could shoot here all the time or in places like this.

I hope you love this new spot at much as I do. If you would like to book your session here I might even give a little discount! Yes! that is how much I love this spot. ;) Let me know if you are interested. HannahSonsPhotography@gmail.com.

           

::Seth.six months:: {Rancho Cucamonga Children's Photographer}

The little boy is going to be a heart breaker. I can almost guarantee it. He is such a happy little guy. I thought he was a Mama’s boy, but I was so wrong. Dad came home and it was all eyes on dad with a big smile on his face. He instantly lit up when he saw his Dad.  All I can say is this is one beautiful family. Mom and Dad look like Ken and Barbie and now they have a very handsome son, it doesn’t get much better than that. I worked with Seth’s mom in the hospital for almost six years so I was so excited when she had this little guy. Grandpa and Grandma also came over to take some pictures with the big six month old. When everyone was there it was hard not to notice how much they love this little guy. He is very lucky so have all these amazing people around him.

Like I said, I am pretty sure he is going to be a heart breaker so I cannot wait to see him again to see how much cuter he has gotten, if that is even possible.

::Hannah:: nine months:: {Redlands Children Photographer}

This little girl was the sweetest thing I have come across in a while. You could just melt it her big, beautiful, blue eyes. I was so jealous of her hair. I wish my daughter had as much hair as she did. I have known Miss Hannah’s mom since jr. high although I haven’t seen her in at least 10 years. Her husband is in the military and they have been living in North Carolina, which doesn’t make it easy to see someone often.  :) Hannah also has an older sister, Hailee, who can be quite shy. She is defiantly a mama’s girl. She stayed pretty reserved the whole shoot until I asked her about her dad and then she went on and on. It was the cutest thing ever.

Since we were at Prospect Park when did a lot of walking around and moving locations. Hannah was a trooper until the very end when all she wanted to eat was an orange.

The girls’ dad comes home in a few weeks and I will be taking pictures of the whole family. I cannot wait to see these little cuties again. It was so nice to see their mama and catch up after 10 years.