Yes, 5 o'clock in the morning exists. It's the time when the soft cool air caresses your skin and although it is still dark outside, the calmness of the hour is refreshingly present.

I woke up just in time to get myself ready for a long day. Not for a wedding nor a photo session, it was to assist my wonderful and talented make up artist & hair dressing sister, Elanie, with a wedding. I was the curl girl. And oh, yes, I am now officially a hair curling master!

Anyway, we arrived at the hotel where the bride was staying at and began working, I mean, assisting. No matter how long the day was, it was a lot of fun!

Aside from being the curl master assistant, I also shoot for Elanie's portfolio. So here are some photos from the beautiful work she does. Check out her blog...you won't be disappointed!

I know I have been MIA for the past couple of weeks and as I explained in the previous post, I've been going through some what of a transitional phase in both photographically and personally. I have also tried to soak up some of the summer fun that I've been missing out this year.

Sunday was perfect. The weather was warm, the road open, and a monumental event was underway: The revealing of the new 2009 Indian Motorcycles. Many if not most of you, are familiar with Harley-Davidson. The motorcycle company whose hogs ruled the road for quite some time. Yes, they are inevitably a classic. However, before Harley met Davidson, there was Indian Motorcycles. They were the very first motorcycles America had. Bicycles with motors and what eventually came to be the unique design of the 2009 models.

Okay, enough with the history mambo jumbo...what all that means is that my dad, sister, and I, along with the company of my cousin, road out to Cook's Corner in the OC and saw the motorcycle. The Indian Chief, VIN # 001. We also ate and hung out with some awesome friends.

And of course, the ride was amazing.

Yes, every now and then I go a week without blogging. It's called life...which means that I'm super busy!

I haven't necessarily been shooting, but rather had a very pleasant visit from my cousin, Jackie. We've had a lot of fun hanging out and there are photos to come!

I've also been in a transitional period as far as my day job goes so as soon as I'm all settled in, I'll be back on the blog posting away :)

So stay tuned!

She knew what she wanted. She knew even before I walked through her front door. She told me which side was her best side, what she didn't like, and the "look" she wanted. Mind you, all of this was said even before I took my camera out.

We started in her back yard, which is absolutely beautiful and has great spots for great images as well as killer sweet light. Then we drove downtown and shot at this brick wall she wanted as a background and finally we ended up at the Mission Inn.

Lisa is one of the many reasons why I love doing what I do. Once we started getting in the zone, we just couldn't stop!

Lisa: You are so great! I had the best time capturing you, being you. Thanks for all the great laughs! You rock girl!

Grab a snack and relax because there are a ton of photos for this post!





This one is my ultimate favorite of the whole day:





and of course I had to get her jumping!
**and a very big thank you to Lisa's brother for being my assistant for the session :)

I met Liliana in my advanced photojournalism class last fall. We sat next to each other the whole semester getting to know one another better, after all, we did sit in a class once a week for two and half hours.

I found out that she lives in Temecula, which is only a 25 minute drive from my house. I learned that she came from Mexico when she was 10 years old and last semester graduated from college.

Last Sunday I had the pleasure of hanging out with her and her boyfriend of almost two years to do a shoot. We met in Old Town Temecula a couple hours before sunset, when the sweet light presents its magnificent self.

I had fun walking around and exploring and getting to know them better.

Okay, now the beautiful couple:



Don't you just love this sign pointing to them:






I love how they're laughing here:


Isn't that clock just perfect! I had to get some of them in front of it!



Liliana & Victor: Thank you for the fun and thanks for having me take your pictures. You two are too cute and I hope to go on a photo trip with you soon, call me girl!

Yep...I finally made it a point to go. I've been to the LA County fair plenty of times growing up, it was pretty much a family ritual a couple weeks before my birthday, and now, I can say I've gone to both :)

I went with my good friend Lizet and there we met up with a good friend of hers. We had a blast walking around and seeing all the cool things. I did snap a few pictures and so did she so here's a photo montage of us at the fair :)

"You'll never walk alone."

That was our motto. But it was more than just a motto, it was a way of life. It kept us going for the 10 hours a week we spent sweating at practice. It made us do our best at the football half time shows and it won us the 2003 regional championships my senior year. It made our 150 members strong and united. We were the Blue Star Regiment, my high school's marching band.

Lindy was a part of the dance team at my high school. For four years we practiced on the same field and competed together. Last Sunday was the first time I had seen Lindy since high school and it was a blast.

Lindy: thank you so much for giving me full creative control and reliving all those band memories; I had a great time.

This was their first family portrait session they have ever done. Talk about pressure!

I arrived exactly on time and even though it was 9 o'clock in the morning, the sun was beating down hard.

The park was beautiful and full of lush green grass along with beautiful pathways and a fountain...all of which were in the sun! So we found a bit of shade and began the process. I asked a million of questions and began capturing this wonderful family.

Vanessa, Tom, Mike, and Harry: I enjoyed every minute with you and had a good time capturing all of you as a family and I hope this isn't the first and last session we have!

When I think of high school and the people that I met, I always wonder where they are and what they're doing with their life now. It has been 5 1/2 years since we threw our caps into the sky as our valedictorian said the words "...class of 2003."

We didn't necessarily hang out in the same circles, but we knew each other. My high school graduating class was interconnected and every one knew every one, that is just how it was. No crazy fights, or shootouts, or anything super crazy; just a community of friends all intertwined.

Last Saturday, I had the great pleasure of shooting Analicia's daughter Presley. She is such an adorable 6 month old and has a personality all her own, even though she wears her mother's gorgeous blue eyes proudly. I also had the pleasure of talking and conversing with some one I was connected with all those years ago.

Thank you Analicia! I really had fun doing the shoot and Presley is just so cute!

Alright, alright, enough mambo jumbo...onward with the pictures!!!


See what I mean...those eyes!



She has many faces:


Sweet light and two beautiful woman equals:

A special thanks to Presley's grandma for helping us find cool spots and for helping me get Presley to look at the camera.

I photographed the cutest 6 month old today! I couldn't wait any longer so I just had to post a sneak peek!

More to come later!