Newborn Thomas {Orange County, CA Newborn Photographer}

The day of Thomas' shoot was rainy and gloomy (extremely rare here in Orange County) and it gave me beautiful natural light through a huge window that would have had unusable direct sunlight were it to have been a sunny day.  It was also at his grandparent's house, since they live too far for me to travel.  It was so much fun to have the parents AND grandparents there, and we even got a shot with Thomas in his HUGE grandfather's hands (and also his namesake :)

I know Thomas is frowning in this photo, but that was what was so endearing and sweet to me!

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Brooklyn {Orange County, California Children's Photographer}

This cute trio actually lives out of state and stopped by for a studio shoot while they were in town visiting family.  Little Brooklyn just turned one, and reminds me so much of my youngest daughter!  Such a fun (and busy!) time of emerging personalities.

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Grimm Family {Orange County, CA Family Photographer}

I've been photographing these kids for seven years now, and I love seeing how their personalities grow and change with each new year.  I also love how their photo shoots are 100% enjoyable (as much as family pictures can be, at least :) with 0% stress.  They let their kids pick out whatever they want, and as I think back through all the previous years, I realize how much more that reflects each kid's personality.  Isn't that what taking pictures should be all about?

This picture is almost a repeat from two years ago!

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