Saturday, February 17, 2007

Valentine's Day with Joe Buissink

Me with Joe Buissink, one of my favorite photographer's and one of the best in the world. I spent Valentine's Day at a seminar in Los Angeles given by top photog's Joe Buissink and Marcus Bell. I left feeling incredibly inspired.

The Gilstrap Family...before little brother's arrival!

Update: The Gilstrap's delivered a beautiful baby boy (Luke) a week early. Christina's prediction was right on. Congrats to the new parents and big sis, Lexie.

The Gilstrap's are expecting another baby! This time, it's a boy. Christina and Jeff are awaiting the arrival, in fact, the baby is due today. Alexus, their two-year-old, is excited to have a baby brother. They call her Lexie, and boy is she a cutie. She was so amazing to work with too. This girl is a natural. I am still stunned at how cooperative she was, and at TWO!!!! I am really looking forward to meeting the new addition.Lexie with her favorite blankie.Is that "Hello Kitty"? I think they are wearing the same colors.Is that the blankie again?? Check out Lexie's cool tights! She's so stylish.Lexie reading to Pup-Pup (her favorite stuffed animal).I got to meet Tinker Bell! She's busy using her "magic" wand.Tinker Bell looks like an angel.Little Bro's room and some of his special things. He is so loved already! Christina was very organized. I wish I had taken a picture of the inside of her children's closets. Perfection!!!Christina, chilling out in her new glider. These chairs are the best.Checking out the belly.He'll be here before we know it!Christina is so radiant. She truly is glowing. They say that a woman pregnant with a boy is the most beautiful. Must be true.Jeff, finally gets a partner in crime.

Soon-to-be family of four. But for now, Lexie rules the roost.


Big Sis giving the baby some love.

Thursday, February 15, 2007

Nicole and John's Maternity Portrait Session

Young couple, first child. Nicole and John are proud parents-to-be of a sweet baby girl. Their Portrait Session was taken at the Fullerton Arboretum located on the premises of Cal State University of Fullerton. What a beautiful location. I enjoyed photographing this couple because they were so laid back...it was like photographing good friends. We even strolled around and basked in the beauty together. Nicole, so close to delivering, was very pleasant to be around and surprisingly, very calm. John, I could tell, is so excited to have his baby girl and he can't wait to meet her. My experience with this couple helped me to relive all of those feelings my husband and I had when we were about to have our little girl. I hope they cherish this moment forever.