Introducing Baby Roland | Pasadena Newborn Photographer

Roland Jeffrey was welcomed into the world on April 28th by proud parents, Emily and Jeff! I couldn't be happier for one of my dearest friends to have become a mother.  Emily and Jeff, I know you will both be incredible and loving parents. I was really excited to be able to capture Roland's adorable features when he was just 3 days new.  I am even more thrilled to be one of his honorary Aunties!  Enjoy this SUPER long sneak peek of little Roland on his 3rd day of life.

I love this one below with his little smile!

Awaiting the Baby Girl {Pasadena Maternity Photographer}

My friendship with Brooke is the longest that I have had and I cherish it deeply.  We have been dear friends for years and have shared many exciting milestones with each other... graduating from high school (well, and junior high, too!), graduating from college, starting our careers, getting married, and now... Brooke and Scott are having their first baby!  I can't wait to meet their beautiful little girl and see them become parents.  Brooke and Scott, I am thrilled for you and I am certain that you will be amazingly loving parents!

Isabella & Henry {Claremont Child and Family Photographer}

I love photographing these kids as much as I adore just hanging out with them.  Henry and Isabella are one of my best friend's kids and I love them to pieces.  It really is true that time just flies by... Jenn and I have know each other for 13 years!  Isabella was the first person to call me "Auntie Erin" and every time she does it just melts my heart.  Don't tell them, but they are some of my favorites! At one and four years old they are very bright, full of energy, and super funny.  I hope you enjoy a few of my favorites from the last time we got to hang out and play around.

Isabella has been posing for my camera since she was in her mom's tummy... As you can tell, she is a seasoned pro. :)

Isabella is so expressive, both verbally and in her facial expressions.  I think this one with her huge smile is so adorable.  She is scrunching up her shoulders because I just told her I was going to tickle her!

One is a very active, busy age... especially for boys!  I got some great shots of Henry... but he was moving around so quickly he definitely made me work for his shots.  Candid or action shots are the way to go for photos of toddlers.

One of my favorite families ever!  Paul and Jenn are amazingly loving parents and we are so lucky to count them as friends.

Excitement and Anticipation {Pasadena Maternity Photographer}

I have known Emily since we were in 8th grade!  She has been one of my dearest friends for over half of our lives and I appreciate that even after all these years, we can always pick up where we left off and it feels like no time has passed. She and Jeff have decided to wait until the baby is born to find out the gender, which adds so much more anticipation.  Emily and Jeff, I know you will be incredible parents and I am thrilled to see your family grow from 2 to 3! Only a few weeks more and we all will get to meet your baby girl... or baby boy!

Favorite Photographic Moments from 2010

The past year has been a whirlwind for me and I can hardly believe that January is almost over!  I do not want to delay any longer, (I may blink my eyes and it will be summer time) so I am finally going to share some of my favorite portraits from this past year.  Thank you to all of my clients for welcoming me into your homes and lives like I was another "auntie" to your children.  It's in large part due to your big hearts that makes me love creating portrait photography as much as I do.  I am honored and humbled to be able to document your growing families over the years.  Thank you.