Steampunk Inspired Engagement Session, Rhonda & Jake

off in the distance I could see a man with a capricious mustache and top hat. He reached for the hand of a tall blond in a chestnut colored corset. It was as if I was transported to the very pages of a Victorian-era fiction novel. This was to good to be true. This was not a mirage, this was my 10AM appointment with Rhonda and Jake for an engagement session. THEY LOOKED AMAZING!!! They captured the essence of Steampunk fashion! We would spend our time photographing with old steam trains and a stylized set provided by Touched By Time Vintage Rental. What I loved most about photographing Jake and Rhonda, was witnessing how much they love one another. I’ll have you know, chivalry is not dead! Maybe Jake is from the victorian era???? He is a gentleman. The type of gentleman you would find in a love novel! Rhonda and Jake, congrats on your engagement!!! I am so happy you found one another. It makes for a great TRUE love story.

Featured: Crystal & Jason

Be Minked once again 🙂 We are excited to be featured!!!! Check out this link for a full scoop of the feature:)

http://beminked.com/treasured-romance-styled-shoot/

Featured: Beauty & Lifestyle Bride

Check out this link to read the full feature on Tammy & Kyle’s engagement session!

http://blbride.com/california-engagement-photographer-session-vintage-glamour-with-tammy-kyle/

Our Center

In the word’s of De’Ja Jackson :
“A family can develop only with a woman as it’s center. In every conceivable manner, the family is the link to our past and the bridge to our future. Our grandmother is our center and the link to our past. The youngest is four generations later and the bridge to our future.”

I was moved by the beautiful, honest and strong bond of this family. What a special moment to have photographs taken with your grandmother/great grandmother. I hope these photos are forever protected and cherished.

Props & Styling: Touched by Time Vintage Rentals

Expecting A New Love, Maternity California

Beautiful blue eyes and blonde hair. Both Erin and her daughter Gracie, looked absolutely beautiful. This family will soon be mom / 2 daughter triple threat combo. The Hefty’s are expecting a baby girl! Good luck Zack! You are going to be surrounded by stunning little ladies and a bombshell wife 🙂 I asked Erin what she loves most about pregnancy. “Everything I love being pregnant! I love feeling her move around.” She believes the best piece of advice to give your children is “treat EVERYONE with kindness, AND that you will be able to move mountains.” This mom has already earned her wings. I asked her what the best piece of advice she could give to a first time mother. Erin said ” Enjoy it and turn the TV off and play with your kid, hold them, kiss them and tell them you love them over and over again, make them laugh and sing.” I couldn’t agree more with her!

Special thanks to Touched by Time Vintage Rentals for the lovely styling and props! I fell in love with the romantic set!
http://www.touchedbytimevintagerentals.org

Also, Owl Creek …. IT’S ALWAYS A PLEASURE TO PHOTOGRAPH ON YOUR AMAZING PROPERTY!
http://www.owlcreekweddings.com/

Breakfast at Tiffany’s with Monroe

I had been wanting to photograph an creative shoot, that was inspired by Monroe and Hepburn for some time. These iconic images will forever live in the minds of our culture as the blonde bombshell and classic brunette! After all the fun was done and said …. we realized we had a mini Hepburn (my daughter London) and Monroe (models daughter Brooklyn) on set:). I just had to take some photographs of them as well! I hope you enjoy the photos!