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!

The Ramezanie Family {Newport Beach Ca, Family Photographer}

Good Evening Folks!

Im a bit late on this post, but I had to just post a few more. The Ramezanie Family are just so wonderful! Not only did I get a model for the entire day; but the family just welcomed me into their home and it was just so awesome! Ofcorse their home was positively gorgeous, it was our one stop for the best locations!!!! So, with too many outfits to choose from lol, I love too many outfits, and a gorgeous family we got some wonderful shots!! Take a look and thank you Ramezanies!! you all did a wonderful job!! Thank you for giving me the opportunity in meeting your family and capturing these moments!!! Enjoy....

Capturing the harmony to life's melody,

Amanda Joy

Cailee {Brea, CA Newborn Photographer}

Good Evening Everyone!!

I just had to share a few pics from this morning's newborn session. Cailee is sooo cute and adorable!!! I couldnt hold her too much because I didnt want to catch that "baby Bug" lol. But here is just a few to hold us all over till the post! ENJOY!!!

Capturing the harmony to life's melody,

Amanda Joy

Marie & Edgar { Pasadena Wedding Photographer }

I cannot tell you how much fun I had at this Wedding!
It was like I was discovering things left and right! It was so awesome to be able to have the opportunity to be apart of their BIG DAY! Thank you for letting me capture your wonderful Wedding Day. Ok not only did my Bride look gorgeous; but I caught myself just oogle-ing over her dress!!! It was soooo pretty! And her bride's maids...so cute in pastels!! Here is just a few of whats to come! Thanks everyone and ENJOY!!! Justin, Joseph and Chris......THANK YOU!

Capturing the harmony to life's melody,

Amanda Joy

ME! {Anaheim California Portrait Photographer}

So, Today I had Vic do a mini session of me!!! lol...thats right ME!

It was sort of for two reasons:

1. Being I needed to update my own portrait on our Blog, Website and Social Networks....my hair grew! lol. Plus not to mention I felt like gettin' all pretty with curling irons and make up! lol

AND...

2. Being...well, Ive been eating and exercising for the past few weeks and IVE LOST 5 LBS!!! Im totally proud of myself...So, In celebration..in my own way, I wanted to update some portraits. Yes, heaven knows that the CHOCOLATE DEMON still calls my name...but with my buddies, Apple and Peanut-Butter....I can fight the good fight! haha.

Anyway, Back to my Vic. With me leading lol he was behind the camera! He did a great job; though I did check almost every single one and gave him pointers. haha I felt like I was in a mentoring session. Anyway, take a look and as you can see by our WELCOME SIGN, I've already implemented these...hehe. Thanks and enjoy! :)

Capturing the harmony to life's melody,

Amanda Joy


Thank you so much vic! I love you!!!

The Ramezanie Family- just a small preview { Newport Family Photographer}

Hello everyone!!!

I feel like I havent been here in awhile...missed it very much, probably only been a week since my last post but still lol. Ok, there are so many things happenning this month and it's not even my busy month yet....YIKES!

Yesterday, I met up with the wonderful Ramezanie Family out in Newport and here is a few shots from their session. Their baby girl was adorable, ofcorse....they have the best eye lashes!! Just GORGEOUS! And Milan was one cool dude...Thank you Pooneh and Kia, here is just a little bit of whats to come! Enjoy and cant wait for to post more!!! Thank you!

Capurting the harmony to life's melody,

Amanda Joy

Mariah's Graduation Party c/o 2010! {Coto De Caza Senior Photographer}

Well,

Ok, so I know I've been a little behind on posting...please forgive me people! Ok, Here it is...FINALLY. We've got several preview images of Mariah's Graduation Party. It was such a blast.....Let me start from the beginning. The minuet I got out of my car was just details and decor and celebration EVERYWHERE. Mariah's Car was decked out in Grad Stickers and Graffiti lol, totally cool! Than I went inside and everything was such a gorgeous decor! White and black was the color theme and crystals, feathers, boas, lanterns and gorgeous-ness everywhere you turned! The centerpiece were so cool, because they even glowed at night!

Mariah's parents started the night off with a wonderful slideshow, that yes, I will admit I got teary eyed. Than the FOOD!!! Yvonne (Mariah's Mom), Seema (We love her too) and Seema's Husband, Chuck, made some homemade ITALIAN FOOD!! I was thinking in my head...OH GREAT????? WEll, Thank goodness I'm not wearing WHITE! lolol...Because I knew I would totally stuff my face and with my luck....tomato sauce EVERYWHERE....lol.

It was so nice and lovely, a few of Mariah's close friend were there along with close family and family friends, just so nice and wonderful! THAN....7:00pm CAME! and OH EM GEE...Mariah had left the Dinner Party to go get ready for the 2nd half of this Grad-Shin-Dig.....Invitations were sent out to all her friends, ummm just about 200 OF THEM....that after 7:00pm they are going to have the Grad Night Party, but the theme was to come dressed in a costume that started with the letter "G".....we had GREASERS, GANGSTERS, GWEN STEFANI made an appearance (wink wink), there was a GUMMI BEAR, and my favorite GARTH from Wayne's World! It was HILARIOUS and SO MUCH FUN!

As Mariah finished up getting ready, she put on her Hot Pink Pumps, Hot Pink Lipstick and the ever so cool Leather Gloves and with the last touch, Knee-Highs.....she transformed into LADY GAGA!! I was just amazed at her HAIR!! HAIR-LARIOUS (ok, that was cheesy but whatever). It was awesome....did a few photo shoots as LADY GAGA (not me...lol mariah) and than just snapped, danced and partied the night away! The photo booth was wonderful, the Dancing was great and she had a wonderful time!!

To Yvonne, Brian, Gilda (her grandma) and Mariah....Thank you for letting me be apart of this MOMENTOUS ;) occasion. It was so much fun and I truly hope you enjoy these images. Thank you again, you brave brave parents for letting all these crazy teens into your house! lol. Thanks again and enjoy!

Oh....Seema and Yvonne...I loved the decor!! Chuck....can you teach Vic how to make that SAUCE?????? mmmmmm

Capturing the harmony to life's melody,

Amanda Joy