Claudia & Kenny- {Orange County Wedding Photographer}

Good Evening People!!!

OMG! I cannot tell you how wonderful this couple is. It took me a while to post some images, because um...I have SOOOO MANY Favorites from their wedding!!! It was so wonderful! Ok, with out further adu, here is some of my favy images and heck yes, much more to come!!!! Thank you Claudia and Kenny! We truly had a wonderful wonderful time!!! :D

Capturing the harmony to life's melody,

Amanda Joy

Anita & Travis' Wedding-10/02/10 {Buena Park Wedding Photographer}

Well, good evening everyone!

Might I say early morning, yes its after midnight and I know I KNOW, I should be in bed a sleep; but I just couldnt wait to post a few of my favs from Anita & Travis' Wedding Portraits!!! Theyre Big Day was filled with wonderful friends and family and food! Me and Vic had a wonderful time....ok, more of the wedding info post in a later blog post with wedding images....for now its some of my favorite Portraits we did. AMAZING! I love fall and I LOVE these portraits.....She looked stunning!!! ok here they are without further a due! Thank you and enjoy!

Capturing the harmony to life's melody,

Amanda Joy

Mariah- Senior Portraits Part II {Coto De Caza Photographer}

Ok,
So, today was such a blast! Before I had to bed, or I mean WE ( little baby hehe awe) here are just a few teasers from today's session....Im very very thrilled with the out come....she really is so pretty. I love this girl! Love you Yayo! Enjoy....much more to come!

Capturing the harmony to life's melody,

Amanda Joy

A New Life Adventure!

Well,
I had always envisioned my life like a story that is being written or read. If my life was perfect in every way; wake up in a four bedroom house, breakfast made on the table, garden blooming, sun shining, go to work, have a good day, come home, dinner ready, favorite tv show on and a good night kiss to my honey....and did that for EVERY DAY for the rest of my life...than it would be nice; but there would be no suspense, drama, ACTION, ADVENTURE in my story and how boring would that be?!

So, when life throws it's little waves our way, instead of being in the dumbs, scared or freaked out of the cracks of our minds (which I'll admit, yes I still tend to go that route lol).....I simply like to see it as, it's just an other adventure life is writing in our story. An other Chapter of suspense, excitement and adventure! An other chapter to where our Journey takes a crazy exciting corse!!! How amazing life is and how wonderful that our Jesus would let us, US, experience to live, to thrive, to accomplish and be the victor in our story!!!

So, with that being said, mine and Vic's life will never be the same and is headed down to an Adventure that will last forever!!! We have seriously just celebrated our 2nd Year Wedding Anniversary and I cannot express how much in love I am with him and how amazing he truly is. He is the love of my life, my best friend and my everything. With that I know that the new Adventure Life is bringing our way will be one exciting ride!

About a little over a week ago, we found out......WE'RE HAVING A BABY! I cant believe it. We cried , we laughed, we cried, we laughed and while our mothers did back flips and my father sat back and smiled, we are prepairing ourselves for the new little addition to our Life Story. How wonderful He is that He is allowing us a little one to care for and teach and to experience Life's Adventures too.

Well, there you have it.....So, my apologies if I've been a bit lagger on things and a bit slower than usual...but apparently, there is a kid growing inside of me. lol. Jus a bit of Thanks to ofcorse our Lord and Savior for allowing us this wonderful opportunity to experience being a mommy and a daddy, for our parents lol and to the Love of My Life, My wonderful Handsome.....I love you honey!

So, here is apparently the first of MANY MAAAAANEEEEEEEY Pictures of the kid to come. lol Enjoy everyone!

Summer Portrait Parties {Ladera Ranch Family Photography}

Hey all!!

I just wanted to do a little shout out about our Newly Added Portrait Parties!!! Theyre basically little 15min Mini Sessions that you can host for your's and your friend's families!!! Each session comes with 15 min of our fantastic photographer, ME! ;) wink wink and a Portrait Enhanced CD of up to 20 images with a Print Release Card!

We had our Summer August Portrait Party with the lovely Chantel as our host, who is apart of the MPM Mom's Club in Orange County CA (Melting Pot Moms). We had 17 wonderful families come out and join us in the gorgeous fields, with our lovely friends, Sunshine, Heat and little buggies lol.

Here is just a few of whats to come from The MPM Mom's Club Portrait Party!

If you're interested in hosting your own Portrait Party, send us a message, text or give us a ring! Love to set something up!!!

Capturing the harmony to life's melody,

Amanda Joy

ps: The MPM Mom's Club is for families of ALL cultures/ethnicities to come together to share their cultures.


Here is what some of the mom's had to say:

"These are STUNNING!! I am crying seeing all my beautiful friends here - you did an amazing job! :-)" ~ Angela

"wow!! These are beautiful!!! You were so fun to work with.. thank you for your patience!! :))" ~ Trisha

"The pictures are wonderful!! You are amazing!" ~ Carin

"we want to see more pics! lol your work is amazing. " ~ Cheryl

Thank you to all the families who participated and a big thank you to The Wonderful Host with the Most, Chantel!!! More to come! Thanks again!!!

For more information on the Melting Pot Mom's Club, check out their website
http://meltingpotmoms.org/default.aspx

Adrianna & Nick {Whittier CA Engagement Photographer}

Goooooood Morning Everyone!

Well, I just have to share a few teasers from yesterday's engagement shoot. OMG! Adrianna looked gorgeous and Nick just totally adores her! so cute!!! Just to give a little taste of whats to come......here they are! Enjoy.

Capturing the harmony to life's melody,

Amanda Joy

What to Wear for Your Portrait Session?

Hmmm...what should we wear??? Of corse you want to look cute, pretty and sexy; but its that question that rolls around in our heads once we book a Portrait Session. So, to help give a little inspiration, I have provided our lovely Digital Paper Dolls lol, thats what it felt like when I was designing them.

I personally find it helpful to think of different dates for Engagement Sessions, for example. You have the date where you may be going to the museum, the date where it is an evening dinner and a movie or the candle lit dinner and music. If you think about scenarios, characters, different times of the day and even your Portrait Location; you'll be able to find just the right attire.

I love details, accessories and smokin' hot heels lol. So, the more the better! Of corse you do want to make sure you are both in coordinating color tones and that the style is you and you feel comfortable in it.

Remember, these are your Portraits, you want to not only look your best; but you want to feel your best too! So, enjoy the little Wardrobe Inspirations I have designed for you and yes, they're named after birdies hehe, hence Sparrow Memories lol.

Capturing the harmony to life's melody,

Amanda Joy

Engagement/Couple Wardrobe Inspirations



All attire can be found at The Gap, Old Navy, Forever21, Charlotte Russe!
Family, Senior and Children coming soon! Thanks everyone and enjoy!