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Giving Back: The Heart Gallery of Los Angeles

I recently photographed this young man in Glendale at the Casa Adobe De San Rafael & Park for The Heart Gallery of Los Angeles (an organization that uses professional photography to help foster children find permanent loving homes).

It could go without saying that in our short time together, he certainly touched my heart. If you or someone you know is looking to adopt, please don't hesitate to visit The Heart Gallery!

a special gift.

once in a while, i hear from someone from a different city or, in this case, from the opposite corner of the country who wants to arrange a photo session for a friend. it's always exciting to be chosen to take part in giving such a special gift.

i had a super fun time with these 2 year old twins, who are obviously beyond adorable, and their awesome parents last weekend. thanks so much to this family and their wonderful friend in Massachusetts who brought us together to make some beautiful memories!

Giving Back: The Heart Gallery of Los Angeles

these two brothers are like so many of the children i know. they love animals, sports, and most importantly each other. they are full of energy, filled with laughter, and so very sweet. the difference that cannot be seen is that they are looking for a loving family to call their own.

i had the honor of volunteering for The Heart Gallery of Los Angeles last month and my life was greatly impacted. it is my hugest hope that the lives of these two will soon change for the better.

if you or someone you know is looking to adopt, please check into this wonderful organization that uses professional photography to help foster children find permanent, loving homes. if nothing else, please spread the word so that these two deserving kids, and so many others, will have a chance to find a family to belong to and a chance for a better life.

my 2 favorite kids in LA..

i know i shouldn't pick favorites, but i see these boys a few days a week and they've become a huge part of my life. they are so sweet and hilarious and are responsible for so many of my smiles and so much of my laughter!

just thought i'd share this recent photograph i took as a surprise gift for their wonderful parents. it turned out pretty much exactly the way i imagined it. :)

happy holidays!

to say that 2008 was a joy is an understatement. i can't even begin to express my gratitude to all of my new and returning clients for allowing me the opportunity to document so many very special family moments.

wishing you joy and sweet memories this holiday season and always! :)




please note: we will be closed for the holidays until Tuesday, Jan. 6th. all emails and voicemails will be returned after this date. thank you and have a safe and wonderful holiday!

a rockin' holiday shoot..

if i gave an award for the most unique holiday session, this family would certainly win! for this musical family, this theme was perfect and so much fun to shoot! here are some of my favorites:













i think we have some future rockstars and models on our hands.. these girls can really sing and this little guy can sure shake it.. watch out LA! ;)

watching them grow..

..is what makes my work so special. i photographed these beautiful babies at 4 weeks, 4 months, and here they are at 7 months.. a few of my favorites from our most recent session:





i have this problem with wrapping up a session quite often. i'll just keep taking my camera back out of its bag, shooting here and there, after we've considered our session to be over. i can't help it and this is why..



..i almost always capture an amazing moment within the last couple of photographs i take, after we've "finished."