{Sarah and Alex} July 7, 2012 Wedding Long Beach, CA

 Every once in a while I get the itch to do something a little different and stretch another photo muscle. Sarah and Alex are a darling couple and I was thrilled that they asked me to photograph their wedding this past Saturday. Here are a few images from their Engagement shoot and their wedding day. I had such a fantastic time working with them and their amazing family's! And also, a special thank you to my great friend, Charla , for shooting with me!

Congratulations Sarah and Alex

{Granola Babies} The amazing woman behind the store | Long Beach, CA

Last summer when I was pregnant, I stumbled upon an incredible store, Granola Babies that homes ALL things for the natural mother and child. I came home with an amazing belly balm that I used throughout my pregnancy (and was stretch mark free...so I'll thank the balm) and a wooden chew toy for my future teething babe. Since then, I have come to know the owner on a more personal level and have grown to adore the 'Granola Mama' behind this fantastic store. 

To read more about the store, classes, services and Giselle, the lovely owner, check out her website and her blog for updated topics and classes! Giselle was in need of some new head shots and I was more than happy to help her out!

Hen and his Mimi

There is something truly incredible about watching my son and my mother together. Little noises and faces she makes that remind me of my childhood, this quiet patience that I see in them that I feel like an outsider to, bearing witness to something that really has nothing and yet everything to do with me, is amazing.

 If you have ever had the pleasure of enjoying the magic that is a grandmother, then you get it...if you have been here, in my shoes, as a new mom reliving a little piece of history made better, then you get it. Mimi is a true favorite, and one that will only become more beloved as time goes on. Cheers to grammies everywhere, they are really the best ( I love you Gram and Grandma Chris ).

Early morning snuggles with Mimi.

Hen is SUPER excited to go to the farmers market ( just one of the two we went to while she was here...she LOVES her some farmers markets!) 

 We both brought our cameras and sipped coffee, snapped some photos and took turns dodging under bright tents full of all the bounty that Southern California has to offer.

Too much fun for this guy...

A little music makes my boy so happy! 

We love you Mimi! Come back soon!