Miss Lizzie {Senior Portraits}

Lizzie

Over Thanksgiving, I was lucky to come home and spend quality time with my family. Unfortunately, my quality time ended up being devoted to my bed. I was sick. Super sick with Tonsillitis and a terrible virus known to all as "The Kissing Disease". Yes, adults can still get Mono. I do not wish it on anyone. All in all, I am proud to say, I braved through a day of photo shooting Miss Lizzie for her senior portraits, and it was well worth it. Despite the exhaustion, I had so much fun with her and her sister, Theresa, as we waltzed through the back roads of Granite Bay, braving the brisk November weather, taking advantage of the fall leaves that lay perfectly just waiting to be used as a backdrop for this photo shoot. 

The Kanuik Family

Megan & Jens

Megan & Jens {Engagement}
It is truly a beautiful thing when you stay friends with someone you've known since diapers all the way up to their wedding day. Miss Megan Christensen and my parents made sure of that. Our families were "forced" to go on vacation together at Lake Almanor, a lake north of Chico, in a little town called Chester. We have been going once a year for the past 27 years, and we are most definitely not stopping that beautiful tradition. So, it makes sense that when Megan and Jens asked me to take their engagement photos while they were visiting San Diego, I couldn't have been more thrilled to capture their relationship, and simply enjoy quality time with life long friends.
I am so excited to share that Megan and Jens have asked me to also shoot their destination wedding on Kauai in January. It will be a small, beautifully intimate wedding with only family, and I am beyond honored to be apart of such a special day for Megan and Jens.

Welcome Baby Lucas James Wertheim

Baby Lucas James, less than 2 weeks old, a solid 8 plus pounds, and a head full of sleek ebony hair that surely did not come from his red head and blonde haired parents. He is the perfect explanation of any baby cliche-why women end up speaking "baby" even when they say they won't, why all eyes are on the baby rather than the game, and why men's hearts truly soften when it's their turn.                                                            I have known the Wertheim family since the ripe age of 4. After growing up across the street for 15 years of my life with Paul, Rick, and Michael by my side, riding bikes til our butts hurt and playing endless nights of Capture- the- Flag, it is safe to say I consider them family. This simply explains the rush of joy I felt when I met Lucas for the first time. Seeing the unconditional love pouring out of Paul and Sabrina's eyes was indescribable. The utter excitement they exuded as they shared the birth of their son with our family was contagious. These pictures of Paul, Sabrina and Lucas are not just pictures, but a reflection of much more- a reflection of deep love and the authentic beginnings of a new family. I felt honored to be a part of it.  

Jacob & Natasha

I have been beyond blessed with an amazing family. My summer at home has been a breath of fresh air, a life giving remedy. A time where I have been able to enjoy my authentic community to it's fullest. Whether that be spending my days soaking up the sun off the shores of Lake Almanor with my oldest friends, or walking down the aisle as a bridesmaid in 3 of my dearest girlfriends' weddings. Whatever I may be doing, let it be known to the world that I am truly and undeservingly blessed. With that being said, I couldn't resist snagging a couple pictures of my adoringly goofy yet skillfully endowed little brother, Jacob, and his stunningly gorgeous girlfriend, Natasha, who carries an inner beauty of quirkiness and genuine kindness that is contagious. It has been pure joy spending time with both of them, learning more about them individually and collectively. The love they have for each other is beyond anything this world can comprehend, and it is evident that they have something truly special. Alas, I shall attempt to capture it!