'A' is for Aiden- Chico, CA Newborn Photographer

This newborn session is so close to my heart. Aiden's older brother Liam was the very first newborn I ever photographed. Their mom Lori has become more like a friend rather than just a client. Although a lot of my clients end up being more like friends! I instantly fell in love with this little one the moment I held him! He is such a sweetheart. One thing I can already tell Aiden has in common with his older brother Liam is they are both strong willed! Aiden was great at falling asleep but once asleep he did NOT want to be moved. I ended up keeping him in basically the same position because that was just how he liked it. I was so happy that we were able to shoot his photos outdoors. We started early, about 9:30 but the shade was the perfect temperature. Warm enough to keep Aiden asleep but not in the sun! I just love the natural light! I can't wait to photograph these boys as the grow together and become best friends. Thank you again Lori for choosing me to be your family photographer! I really do LOVE your family!!!

Joshua & Family- Chico family Photographer

I have known Danielle for quite some time now. She is actually sister's with one of my returning clients Robyn. She also goes to the church I went to when I lived in Chico! This is my third session with Danielle. I first shot her engagement session and then her wedding. I'm constantly saying how much I love the fact that my job allows me to capture people's journeys! It really is amazing! Danielle took part in my Mommy & Me Mini. I don't think the lighting during her shoot could have been any creamier! I seriously just LOVE IT! Joshua could not be any cuter and everyone in his family is just so in love with him. I can't wait to photograph him as he grows up! Thanks Danielle and Matt for always choosing me!

Christian Turns one!- Chico California Photographer

One of the reason's why I love my job is because I get to be apart of other people's life events. I get to watch families grow and welcome little ones in to the world. When I first photographed the Charmely's it was only three of them, Misty, Chris and Lexsey. Just prior to the session they had gone through something very hard. Over the next couple years they endured heart ache through miscarriages. When I found out that Misty was pregnant, I seriously almost cried! She is such a wonderful woman and an amazing mama! I was even more overjoyed when I found out they were having a boy! I had the privilege of photographing their maternity photos and not to long after, Christians newborn photos. Asher was only about a month at the time so I of course was in baby mode! A few months after, Chris and Misty announced that they were moving to Fortuna, Ca. I was sad because I thought I would be losing a great client! I was SO excited when Misty messaged me saying she was coming to Chico and wanted a session. I of coursed couldn't say no! Christian is one of the happiest babies I've ever photographed and I just LOVE the idea Misty came up with for the session!

Warner turns 1- Chico Children Photographer

I have been waiting for this session for almost six months now! In November I did Warner's six month photos and we talked about what we wanted to do for his year session. I had mentioned to Jhoana that I had seen cake smash sessions and I really wanted to do one, but hadn't yet. She was thrilled with the idea! Fast forward six months and we met at the location we originally photographed her maternity photos. Warner is such a sweet boy and so small! We took some photos of him nice and clean and then we let him dive in to the cake. Well, that's what we expected. Warner was so funny, he seemed really confused by the cake, not quite sure what to make of it. Jhoana actually had to help him eat it at first because he was too intimated by it! After taking a few bites he would shake his head and get the funniest look on his face. We were cracking up the whole time. Eventually he did start to enjoy himself though! I just loved his session. Honestly, one of my favorite parts of being a photographer is witnessing such exciting times in peoples' lives, watching them grow and change. I was there to witness Warner growing in his mommy's tummy, when he was less than two weeks, and now a year old. I can't wait to see how he changes through the years!