So Cal Beaches still the best

Now that I'm a transplanted OC to Bakersfield girl, it seems that the central coast is the place to go for a family beach day (and a beach photography session). I've learned my way around Pismo, Morro Bay, Paso and even Cambria and yes they are stunningly gorgeous. But, after this weekend's beach shoot at Newport Coast, I realized that I still feel most comfortable shooting in my old backyard. The fresh, blue sky and the smoothness where the sand and water meet was home to me...sigh. Now, if we could just do away with the traffic that stands (literally) between here and there!

The Schonauer family made that trek this weekend and it was so much fun playing in the sand and water. These two girls were about as cute as they come in little white dresses. I won't be making another trip down (or to the central coast beaches either) until the new year, but if you like this look let's talk and make a plan for the New Year.

Painting the town with Jeff and Tammy

Yep, we painted it up and down. Here's a couple shots, the rest will be up next weekend. We started in Seal Beach and ended with a crowd stopping performance at the Huntington Beach pier and had so much fun along the way. Jeff and Tammy's wedding is in 4 weeks and they are the kind of a couple that every photographer loves to shoot--fun seeking and willing to try anything! Thanks Jeff and Tammy for a great day of being creative. Can't wait for your wedding.

Precious Eliana

So let me backtrack a bit. I missed a couple very important shoots last week. This one is my wonderful friends in Orange County, Joe and Libby and their little bundle Eliana. Here's a couple shots, the rest are on my website. Check them out.