Last Second Maternity

I do mean last second. Endenee was scheduled to have her baby just 14 hours after we shot this session here in the studio. Best of luck and looking forward to the newborn shoot.

Lauren was trying to hear her new baby sister.

Happy Birthday Mom.

Last night we celebrated my mom's 60th birthday. That means she was born in 1948 so we turned back the clock and hosted a WWII big band swing bash. Check out the invite.



The drink menu included Sidecars, Cuba Libres, and Manhattens. The food was sliders, crabcakes, pressed sandwiches, and rootbeer floats. Big thanks to my sister Jen & her friend Sam who busted out their culinary skills for the great food. One of the highlights of the night was the professional swing dancers who put on a show for us and then gave us all lessons. I sucked at the swing dancing. I also thought it would be fun to bring the camera gear for some old school portraits.

Mom and one of her good friends Sandy.



Jen looked great.



OK, no making fun. Although I did look pretty good.

Vasquez Family in Laguna Beach

I've been photographing the Vasquez family for a fe years now. This is our latest family session down in front of their house in Laguna Beach.

Make-up Artist: Sherry McAnelly

I had the pleasure today of photographing Sherry McAnelly. We have worked together for both wedding and commercial jobs and whenever she's on scene I know I'll have beautiful models and brides. Sherry needed a headshot for a beauty article that will coming out soon in The Knot. If you want to look absolutly stunning for whatever event, give her a call. www.onlocationbeauty.com

I think Sherry could have a job on either side of the camera. check her out.

Danielle

Quick portrait session this afternoon. Danielle is starting an interior design company and needed some images for the new website. When it is up and running you can check it out here www.DematteoDesigns.com.

Ladies Night at the W.S.O.P.

Had a fun shoot this morning for Ms. Mari Lou Morelli. Mari is a poker player and she needed a few headshots for a special "Ladies Only" poker tournament at this years World Series of Poker (W.S.O.P.). The ladies will be part of the "Queen of Hearts Team" who thru poker help to raise money and awareness for the American Heart Association & The Nevada Cancer InstituteGood luck Mari and hope to see you at the final table.

Hee-Ha from Mexico

He-Ha? That's how my son Boston say's Hola (spanish for hello). Went down to our families place in Rosarito over the weekend. Nothing exciting really just a few days of relaxation and a quick photo session of the munchkin.

We're Having a Baby!!

Mike & Kendra are expecting there first child in just a few weeks. I also shot Mike's sister's wedding a while back. Congratulations you guys and I'll be seeing you soon for some newborn shots.





This is my favorite.






1 for fun

Gina, Jack, Jeff & Smiley Riley

Friend of friend of a friend. That's how all my portrait sessions seem to come about. Went down to the beach this afternoon for some fun family time with the Cereda family. If you're interested in some fun portraits, just give me a call or drop me an email.



Smiley Riley

Mike + Bridget = Baby

So, I woke up early on Thursday for some maternity picks of my buddy Mike and his wife Bridget. Bridget is due in a few weeks and wanted a couple shots to remember the pregnancy, like you could forget being pregnant. And when I say early, I mean like 6:30 am in the studio. Why so early you ask, well Bridget had a Pilates class at 8am. Not as a student but as the teacher. Crazy.



Mike is Hi-larious. He is one of the few people that can rival me on the funny scale.

Baby Keyla

Little Keyla is about 4 months old now. I've been documenting her parents life for the last 3 1/2 years now. Engagement photos, wedding day, maternity pics, and now baby Keyla. Check out some of my favorites.