To Slideshow or Not?! {Orange County Portrait Photographer}

Hey everyone!

We're doing some tests on adding a Video Slideshow to our blog posts...Let us know what you think about that option?!

Thanks everyone!!

fyi; this is a TEST Slideshow....IF we decided to go forward with this...we will try to have the slideshow larger ;) thanks again!...ps: dont forget to stop the music at the bottom {forgot to remove the slideshow music hehe} you'll have two songs playing at the same time lolol.

Capturing the harmony to life's melody,

Amanda

Merry Christmas!!!! {Orange County Family Photographer}

To EVERYONE:

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

We just want to wish EVERYONE a very Merry Christmas this year. It really has been a whirlwind of a year. Im reminded of the song that Faith Hill sings, "A Baby Changes Everything". I can't imagine my life with out our little amazing Cash and it feels like he has ALWAYS been with us. I cant remember really what it was like without him. Its like everyone came to life when he was born, I came to life, Vic came to life our families and friends. SO MANY people love this baby and all he says is "DA" and Spits food in our faces lol....not to mention suck his toes lol.

But the real reason is, I can understand that our little Cash changed everything in our lives. He is this amazing little gift that our Lord said'Ok...here he is....". But if this one human little child can change all of that, all those lives that surround him...it's no wonder that The Greatest Gift of all changed and CAN change so many lives. I can now compare the fact at even though my Savior was just a baby, He still changed lives, mine.

A baby really does change everything and I am so thankful for my Savior and His amazing grace. That love came down and rescued me!

Jesus, thank you for Your Son and for Your grace. For without it, I would seise to exist! Thank You my Lord and Happy Birthday!

With that, we got some Christmas Cards printed this year...FINALLY! lol so enjoy and remember that He not only CHANGED it all but He still CAN change everything in our lives! xoxox

Capturing the harmony to life's melody,

Amanda

The Nelsons! {Coto de Caza Family Photographer}

The Nelsons!

It really is such a joy and an honor to see your clients returning! I love it! I cant believe at how fast these babies grow! Before I knew it I was making googies noises to capture attention and now I STILL make googie noises haha; but you all know what I mean. I just cant get over at how beautiful these young ladies and babies are becoming!!!

When they showed up, I totally loved all their outfits...im a sucker for creams and BOOTS! I love it when clients wear boots.....it just adds so much to their images....maybe its because I wear boots to shoot..IDK lol. Anyway, we snapped a few with the family and Im super happy with how the images came out. I totally want to do a stylized session with their girls....OMG can I say channelling their inner AMERICA's NEXT TOP MODEL! lolol

Wendy and Paul, thank you AGAIN for giving me the opportunity in being with your family and for being your photographer! Im so happy to see all the girls growing and becoming their own individuals! LOVE IT! Thank you again and Merry MERRY Christmas!!!

Capturing the harmony to life's melody,

Amanda

The Dailey Family! {Coto de Caza Family Photographer}

The Daileys!

You know, sometimes things are said so perfectly when words arent even spoken. I just want to thank Jeff for giving me the opportunity on seeing his babies again and being able to capture their family for the holidays.

I am truly blessed to see these kiddos. I get swarmed with huge hugs and every year I sware they are getting closer and closer to passing me in height.....I know im not THAT tall, ok...Im super short; but still! lol... Anyway, Im just so blessed to be able to capture this family once again!!

We met up out in Coto in the lovely morning and it was WINDY! That gorgeous wind though...so perfect! Ofcorse Kyler and Kamden looked adorable in their outfits and Jeff was pretty spiffy too!

Thank you again Jeff, it really is an honor. Many blessings to you and the babies this wonderful Christmas Season!!!

Capturing the harmony to life's melody,

Amanda

The Ivanov Family {Temcula CA Family Photographer}

Kimberly and Denis.....

I have known Kim, well actually....She used to be my boss back in the day. lol. Seriously! I worked for her for about 3 years!!! Anyway, we found each other again on Facebook and being that I was the NUMBER ONE EMPLOYEE....so OFCORSE she loves me ;) wink wink...ok ok, a LITTLE exaggerated lol....They live out in Temecula and let me say.....I didnt really hit any traffic and I ENJOYED the ride...really! It was beautiful and I wish I could just pull over on the side of the freeway because there are some AMAZING locations out there. I met up with Kimberly and Denis at their home and she showed me their little Path Trail behind their home...UM GORGEOUS...All these amazing Maple Trees, beautiful oranges and reds and I was IN HEAVEN.

The sky was a bit scary because it was sprinkling and ugly grey clouds were about to ruin my happy fall leaves high; until...THE SUN PEEKED THROUGH! I was sooo happy, I event prayed; YES I DID that it wouldnt rain until we we're finished....Jesus herd my prayer lol because the sun was GORGEOUS and all the grey clouds were NO WHERE to be found! I LOVE IT...Thanks Jesus Heart You!!

After we got some amazing beautiful shots, we headed up to her mama's and got some pictures of Kimberly and her mommy. She is sooo cute and adorable! This wonderful little lady was more worried about me being in bushes and falling then she was about anything else. She said she loves to laugh and I just kept cracking jokes and I really really had a wonderful time!

Kimberly, Denis, thank you THANK YOU for allowing me to come into your home, meeting all of your animals and for the opportunity of meeting your wonderful mom! I truly truly considerate it an honor to be able to capture you both and her! Thank you again and many many Christmas Blessings to you all!!!

Capturing the harmony to life's melody,

Amanda

The Medina Family {Fullerton Family Photographer}

Hey everyone!

Finally able to post a few sessions from last month! YAY...lol I've known Danny for a few years now and when Tanya, his wifey, contact me about doing their portraits, I was too excited, not only do they have an adorable little boy; but they have a baby girl on THE WAY!!!!! So I couldnt wait to get some belly shots!!

I met up with The Medinas in Aliso Viejo. Tanya and tummy looked so pretty in her sweater and BOOTS....Love it when clients wear boots! The boys looked rockin' in their shirts. Little Isaiah is sooo dang cute! He fit PERFECTLY in my new little teal rocking chair! With the super cute bunting flags I made and the perfect sun, the setting was really really pretty!

Thank you again Tanya and Danny! It was such a pleasure to be able to capture you and your "growing" family!!! I cant wait to see this little princess!! Thank you again and enjoy these images xoxox

Capturing the harmony to life's melody,

Amanda

Abigail Rose {Whittier CA Senior Portrait Photographer}

Hey Everyone!

I've known this girl since she was MONTHS OLD! I remember being 11 or 12 years old and having their family over our house for the BIG USC Rose Bowl Game back in the day......ANYWAY! Years later, Im old lol and Abby is graduating HIGH SCHOOL! Cant believe how time flies....before I know it Ill be doing Cash's Sr Portraits.....IF HE LETS ME! lolol

I truly had a wonderful time with Abby and her mama, Margaret. Met up in their home town of Whittier and Abby looked amazing. Hair and Make Up was rockin'! I love a day of beauty! We spent the entire day snapping away all the while as Margaret snagged her recyclable treasures.

Abby was bustin' out those ANTM moves and totally workin' it! Thank you both again for allowing me to snap these memories....before we know it, itll be collage graduation, than WEDDING?! ok ok...I wont speak THAT far in ahead; but still...lol.

Thank you both so much again and Abby, I cant wait to see what God does with your life. Keep contending and keep being true to yourself and always always ALLLWAYS keep our Jesus first! HE is already guiding and directing your path! Love you tons!

TEAM EDWARD! FIGHT ON! and ENJOY!

Capturing the harmony to life's melody,

Amanda

Upcoming Blog Posts {Orange County Portrait Photographer}

Good Afternoon Folks!!

We have quite a bit of catching up to do on our blog posts and I just wanted to share a little bit of whats to come! Since the Holidays we have been crazy busy, iTS A GOOD THING! lol but still...leaves some things lose for awhile..anyway, here are a few images with some sessions of whats to come!!! Thanks again all!!!

Capturing the harmony to life's melody,

Amanda

NEW! Canvas Collections and Canvas Prints!

Good Afternoon Everyone,

My Oh My....have we been busy little bees! Its the Holidays so we are snapping like CAH RAY ZEE! But ofc orse we totally LOVE IT!

Well, just a little heads up....we are now offering NEW Canvas Collections and Canvas Prints! I am so utterly excited about these I just cant help myself!

The collections we have include an arrangement of sizes with a layout for your wall! Collections like our Canvas Harmony Collection, Canvas Trio Collection, Canvas 12x12 Collection (this has 8 12x12 Canvases!!!) and our Canvas Trilogy I and II Collections will look amazing in your home and make for an awesomely stylish focal point! We are also offering Canvas Prints from 8x10 all the way to the GORGEOUS 30x40!

Simple to order too! Right through your Online Gallery and you get to choose which image you want! Isnt that great!?!

Ok...enough with the commercial lol...without further a due, here are some amazing images of our Canvas Collections along with our Canvas Prints!!! From REAL Portrait Sessions......see if you can spot my family ;) (yea, I HAD to make one for us lolol)

Enjoy

Capturing the harmony to life's melody,

Amanda