Zoe Turns One :: Birthday

It's amazing how time flies!  I photographed Miss Z's first birthday party last weekend, and I'm in awe of how she's grown since November!  Mom and Dad Kristine and Bryan hosted an adorable party for their "Zoe Bean" at their beautiful Dallas home...full of friends and family and cute party details, Zoe is one lucky little lady!  As a new-ish mom myself, I have a newfound love for shooting these first birthday parties!  Plus, it takes the stress off mom and dad from having to carry around a camera and play host/hostess at the same time! Definitely consider hiring a professional if you have a party coming up for your kiddos!  Enjoy this little sneak peek!

Baby E.J. :: Newborn

Meet Baby E.J.! (or Eric Jamison, as he's more formally known!)  E.J. got the honor of being the subject of my first newborn shoot!  I have always heard what hard work these shoots are, and this one proved to be no exception!  I was hot and sweaty, and more tired than the baby by the time it was all over!  E.J. ended up doing great, once mom Jamie got him "good and drunk" on milk!!  These were taken when he was just 14 days old, and he's already a little over a month old now!  Oh, how the time flies!  Pretty soon he will be asking dad Eric for the car keys!

Kozak/Evans Family :: Family Portraits

I love it when I get the chance to work with clients more than once, it's like being able to document the different phases of their lives. I first met Lisa when I photographed the baby shower her friends threw for her and baby Dean, then I took baby and family photos of Lisa, her husband Chris, and baby Dean and big brother Dillon. I was honored when Chris' mother, Rosanne, contacted me to take some "extended" family portraits! She and her husband Don were in town from Oregon, and Chris' brother Jason and his wife Sarah and son Marek were visiting from St. Louis. They chose a great time for a visit to Orange County, the weather was extraordinarily warm, and we got some great shots!

Baby Jordan :: 1st Birthday

Our good friends Brian and Jen threw a fun birthday party for their youngest son, Jordan's first birthday! I think Jordan might be the most mellow, chill one-year old I've ever met! He was so good the whole day, and he ate that birthday cake like he was born to do it! Happy Birthday Jordo, thanks for letting us celebrate with you!

Baby Dean :: Family Portraits

Remember this adorable shower? Well, Baby Dean has joined the world, and he is too adorable for words!! I was honored when mom Lisa asked me to take some pictures of the new arrival, who wasn't quite so new by the time we were able to get something scheduled. He and big brother Dillon were so well-behaved that day, given that they were pretty pooped from a week-long family wedding! And I love how coordinated the outfits are...Mom had on some amazing Christian Louboutins!

Note: The first 3 images were taken when I went back to visit Dean 2 weeks later....can you believe how much he's grown?!!