Baby Guttierez is Coming Soon!

Julie and Aaron are having a baby, and it's a girl! They are having a difficult time choosing a name. I even went through all of the names in my phone book for Julie, but nothing stuck. She assured me that she most definitely won't do a Gwyneth Paltrow, and name her daughter Pear or Grape or any other type of fruit for that matter.

Julie and Aaron were married three years ago when I had the honor of shooting their wedding. And what a privilege it was to shoot their maternity portrait session. Julie really is radiant. Makes me miss pregnancy. Awwww! Aaron, you look great as well. HA!

I am so happy for you both, and I can't wait to meet your new addition. Best of luck to you as you begin the next journey of your life.

Ellen and Fernie's E-Session

I spent a great day with Ellen and Fernie in Downtown Los Angeles. There is so much to see there, and quite a bit of character. These two were so much fun to work with. We started off at Union Station, then strolled through Alvera Street where we couldn't say no to the best churros in town...I can still taste the cinnamon yumminess. We made our way to the Art District, and then ended off the evening in the Financial District. We could have continued on for many more hours, but it was getting cold and Ellen was craving her udon noodles at one of their favorite joints in Little Tokyo. They were so kind as to invite me along, but I declined so I could dine in with my husband and daughter. When I got home, my husband had already eaten and my daughter was sleeping. I settled for a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. I'm sure there is no comparison to those noodles that I missed out on. Ahhh Man!!!

Thank you Ellen and Fernie for making my experience working with you a wonderful one. I am thrilled to be your photographer and am really looking forward to your BIG Day.

Danielle

Model Danielle was a major trooper being photographed in an abandoned lot with GOD knows what type of creatures lurking around. People have the impression that being a model is easy, but quite honestly it is really hard work. Danielle stayed in-character despite the red ants crawling at her feet, and other undisclosed insects that at one time I had to flick off of her (still have no idea what that was), not to mention the little prickly plants that held on to every particle of clothing we had. Keep in mind that I was fully clothed with jeans and combat boots while Danielle wore just a slip from the 1940's, sometimes in heels and at other times completely barefoot. Please also notice that in some of the images, Danielle wears original (never been worn) cotton stockings from the 1920's. We were both very thrilled while peeling off the original label together...so cool.

Upon leaving the abandoned lot, we realized that we had been either bitten several times by some sort of insect, or had a bad allergic reaction from one of the many plants that filled the lot. We did have a short panic that it might be poison ivy, but I'm happy to report that it was not. All-in-all it was a wonderful and adventurous experience and the outcome was...well, take a look...GORGEOUS!!!

Special thanks to make-up artist/hairstylist Tessa Stull, and Danielle's friend Roxanne for helping with the shoot.