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.

Baby Ever {Pasadena Baby Photographer}

I had so much fun photographing Baby Ever for her 7 month session.  This is such a fun age to photograph because they are so curious, they laugh easily, they can sit up, and most of all... they can't crawl yet!  Ever has grown up quite a bit since her newborn session last summer and you may even remember her from before she was born.  Bekah and Clay clearly adore their baby girl and are such loving parents!  I can't wait to photograph Ever for her one year photo session... but that's still several months away.  Thank you for welcoming me into your home and your lives as I have had the honor of documenting this monumental first year in Ever's life.

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!

Brand New | Altadena Newborn Photographer

I am pleased to welcome a brand new little guy into the world through my blog!  Evan was a tiny one, weighing just about 6 pounds.  He is so clearly adored and cherished by all of his family, especially his mom and dad.  Thank you, Kristen and Eric, for welcoming me into you home and inviting me to document such a monumental time in your lives.  Congratulations on your *adorable* bundle... he truly is a joy!

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.