Just like Michael Jackson, The New Kids on the Block, when 99.1 KGGI was the only popular station around, and when multi-colored Keds were the must have shoe, Madonna was there to remind every girl in the world that they could be just as cool as she.

She has transcended through decades with her music and still to this day amazing me as her talent remains to capture people world-wide.

...and tonight, I get to see the diva live!!! My excitement to see her is eating me up! I can't wait to dance like crazy in the stands, share the experience with thousands of other people (I'm sure it will be a sold out event), and sing next to my mom and my sister!



Thanks Dad, for this amazing gift ever!!!

After time it will loose its sticky power, its colors will fade, and it may even get lost or thrown away. But it is the very symbol that is worth more than words or being stuck to the front of your shirt.

This small oval shaped sticker with two words and a flag are worth more than anything else in the United States...its worth is FREEDOM.

The freedom to dream, to be, to have, to give, to show, and to speak whatever it is you want. The freedom to make a better life for yourself and your future.

"I Voted" and I wear the sticker proudly. Its a proclamation that I made a difference in this world and even though I don't know what the outcome will be, I feel proud.

Have you received your freedom sticker today?



photo courtesy of google image search...until I have time to post my photo :)

I know I left everyone waiting for more with the last sneak peek and I apologize with the late post!

So with out further ado, here is the rest of the wonderful session I had! This family was sweet and I had an awesome time hanging out with them!

Yes, it's definitely the end of October and as California would have it, it's still burning hot. And Sunday was absolutely no exception. The good thing about Sunday was that I got to hang out these amazing gals and their doggie!

More photos to come, but just to tease you a little bit, here's a sneak peek!

I've seen this list here before on other blogs and thought, "hmm...I should do this."  So here is my list:

I AM …easy going and with a good song, I'm happy.
I WANT… it to be summer all over again, I did not get enough beach time!
I HAVE … to shoot more for myself.
I KEEP… memories close to my heart, even the not so good ones :)
I WISH I COULD …be out of school already and just realax.
I HATE …when people are honest when they should be.
I FEAR … falling off ladders, roofs, or stairs.
I HEAR … my iPod working it's magic and playing songs that make my soul happy.
I DON’T THINK … I'll ever master grocery shopping.
I REGRET … not doing study abroad when  I had the chance.
I LOVE … my family, dogs, and friends.  Oh, and Dove Dark Chocolate :)
I AM NOT … as spontaneous as I once was.
I DANCE … all the time! I love to dance!
I BELIEVE  … that everything happens for a reason :)
I NEVER …have been to Japan, Switzerland, or Australia...hopefully one day :)
I RARELY … read.
I CRY WHEN I WATCH …anything slightly resembling an emotion, I'm a movie cry baby and sometimes commercials do their dirty work too!
I AM NOT ALWAYS … inspired. 
I HATE THAT … noise in the morning that wakes me up and then it's stuck in my head the rest of the day.
I’M CONFUSED ABOUT …love.
I NEED … to buy my mother a birthday present
I SHOULD … go to sleep earlier and wake up earlier.

I have a midterm today in my finance class...hopefully I can crunch in some good studying time today.  Wish me luck!


Hope everyone has a great Thursday!

This uber awesome song! I don't know what it is about this song that just makes me smile and feel as if I'm driving along the coast with the top down (if I had a convertible, so in this case with all the windows down ) and just enjoying the very essense that is life.

I especially enjoyed today even though work seemed long and the drive to school was in vain since my class was cancelled...I just listen to this song and it makes me want to walk and smile at everyone I see.

And that's what makes me thank I'm alive...and that Jason Mraz made this song :)

Happy Wednesday

I love my family. I love that my family is pretty creative. My mother, a floral designer,

my sister

, a make up artist and hair dresser, and

my father

, a general contractor.

When they ask me to take pictures for them, I am more than willing to shoot what ever they want. So when my dad asked me to take some corporate head shots of him for his website, I said YES!

I love taking photos of people and it's even better when those people are my family. Love you daddy! :)

And if you ever need a

great contractor

with incalculable knowledge visit his

website

!

When Debbie called me and told me her absolutely fabulous idea for her family fall portraits, I was so excited! I love it when my clients take the reins and know what they want.

On the day of the shoot our first location was taken up by football players so we improvised and went to the UCR Botanical Gardens. The overcast sky provided beautiful soft light and the gardens allowed this super fun family to be themselves!

Debbie, Tim, Randy, Ryan, and Ricky, oh and Holly (the yorkie) thanks so much for allowing me to be a part of your day and get to know all of you! I had the most fun that day!

Because I know she's been waiting! Debbie, more to come soon!!!

I met Matthew three years ago. He's an English major at Cal State Fullerton. When he asked me about being his photographer, I happily accepted. We went to Downtown Disney a couple hours before sunset, walked around, caught up on our lives, and got some shots in between.

Here is a quick sneak peek: