Yoga photoshoot with Nicole

This is the woman who taught me to teach asana. She is incredible. I miss the days I could practice with her a few times a week. I cherish my time with her. 

 The night before this photoshoot I had a dream that we weren't able to take any photos because we were chatting too long and then the sun went down. That almost came true. We had so much fun shooting in her home studio that we only had a small window of light once we made it to the arts district in downtown LA. What we were able to get in that small window of time is killer. Hunting for art walls was like going on a treasure hunt, I really need to get downtown more often.  SO. MUCH. FUN. 

Newborn photoshoot with Sylvia

When I visited this sweet family Sylvia was just a few days old. There is nothing like holding a fresh baby. That headband on her little head, I cant even handle the cuteness!

I was so impressed, the mom had an amazing amount of energy and looked so well put together. All the memories of Ryder being that little came flooding back to me.  I wish I had the energy to do a photoshoot with him when he was that little. But I didn't even have the energy to blow dry my hair, never mind stage and style a photoshoot. Anyone have a time machine I can borrow real quick ;) 

 

 

Lauren & John's engagement photos

I took these photos of Lauren and John back in March. It's now September. Needless to say this year is flying by. I am shooting their wedding this weekend and figured their engagement photos deserve a blog post before I jump right into their wedding. 

Before I get to the photos I just have to gush about how I adore these two. They are long time yoga students of mine, They come to classes together all the time. They're always smiling their million dollar smiles ear to ear. The love of their dog, Tima, is so dang adorable. And, they are two of the smartest people I know. Talk about couple goals!! 

kid photos with Kk

This little cutie pie has been in front of my camera many times now. Each time her precious spirit evolves it gets more and more fun and loads more cute! Kk and Kendra are splitting images of each other and I always look forward to our photo sessions at Brand Library! 

As I inch closer to motherhood myself, I have to say having Kendra as a close friend has been such a blessing. Not just because she is a fantastic friend and human being. Also because it is inspiring to see the way she interacts with Kennedy. She makes parenting a little one look so easy. But to be honest, I believe the outward effortlessness derives from her ability to stay patient. Things never seem chaotic when I'm with them. Even when Kk isn't getting her way, Kendra has this way about talking so calmly and straight forward to her. Explaining everything and acknowledging her feelings seems to make the tantrums fizzle out before they even have space to erupt. I hope to have 1/2 the patience through the bond with my son that I see in these darlings. 

Check out my other photo shoots with this little gem to see her grow like a little bean sprout! From In the womb, 2 weeks, and 1 year. 

Stephanie's labyrinth maternity photoshoot

This sweet friend of mine recently gave birth to Hudson Luna. I'm so happy I had a chance to photograph her pregnancy at the tail end because her bump is just perfect, and honestly, her little darling came out as perfect as well. It takes a doll to make a doll. 

Stephanie picked this lovely location near her home in Pasadena. The urban garden space, known as Arlington Garden, features a labyrinth which offered us the perfect landscape for our photoshoot. 

Wedding day for Hannah and Jon

If I had to use one word to sum up this beautiful day it would be the word poetic.

But one word is boring. So, I just have to gush.

Every moment, every detail, every flower, and every word were so intentional throughout this day. They were able to intertwine the many talents of their friends and family to enhance the theatrics of the day. Even each person included in the backround of the wedding had a personal relationships with the couple.  All of this added up to create such a communal interconnected feel throughout the day. 

The venue they chose was gifted to them by a lovely couple whom offered their private estate in Sierra Madre, CA. The landscape was a photographers dream. There were so many nooks and crannies to create intimate and gorgeous shots.

One of the most breathtaking parts of the day was the exchanging of the vows. These vows need to be bound in a hardcover book and sold as a modern day fairytale come to life. There is no doubt that this happily ever after runs far and deep. 

Many blessings and warm wishes to this newly married couple. 

Jennifer & Cliff's engagement

This darling couple chose the beautiful Palisades Park for their shoot. Although they said they're not photogenic and did not feel comfortable in front of the camera, none of that showed one bit. Just pure sweet authentic love was shining through for this lens to capture.  I absolutely love the unique ring Cliff had picked out for Jennifer and the vintage belt Jennifer had chosen to wear with her romper that used to belong to her grandmother.

Since Cliff is a surfer he was really looking forward to including some shots by the ocean, and he was such a trooper when the waves came up and soaked the bottom of his jeans. 

 Thank you, Jennifer and Cliff, for choosing me, congratulations on your engagement! 

Hannah & Jon

It was a beautiful day at the Arboretum as we walked around to capture the sweet couple their energy was so natural and earthy, which was the perfect mirror the environment we were in. Hannah and Jon chose this location because they are such nature lovers, If I had photographed them hugging the trees they would have been just as happy. However, these photos were for their marriage to each other..... not to the trees ;) 

Although I knew Hannah through the yoga studio we both teach at, it was so great to get to know her better throughout the day of our photoshoot. Her and Jon are such a sweet laid-back couple and I cant wait to shoot their wedding day. 

Published author, Kathy Kottaras

Kathy Kottaras and I recently met up to take photos for her revamped writers website. With the coming publication of her young Adults novel, "How to Be Brave", she needed to attach her fresh face to the unveiling of the books fresh cover. Book hits stands on November 8 of this year. Look forward to reading the story of how Georgia finds the courage to chase the life she truly wants.  You can pre-order How To Be Brave at barnes and noble now, I know I am... I hope she signs it for me!! 

Aside from being a talented writer, she is also a dedicated yogi, so typically I see Kathy within the yoga community, we take classes together, she takes my classes, I've taken her classes, we've been to retreats together, so when I saw her without spandex on and with her hair down for probably the first time ever, I almost didn't recognize her!  Check her out.