Eye Contact! - Los Angeles Children's Photographer

I can't believe it...he looked at me! He looked at me and smiled...a LOT! I'm just giddy. Nathan is just the cutest thing when he smiles. (just a little biased here)

We had our 19 month checkup a little after these were taken. Height: 34 inches and change, weight: 26 lbs even. Head: still a tiny 18 inches.

ILP Get Together and Shoot - Los Angeles Family Photographer

Last Thursday morning I had the good fortune to meet with a fellow photographer to trade subjects for what turned out to be a very fun photo shoot. It was tricky taking photos with Nathan running around, but his life was only in grave danger twice. My subjects of the day were the most adorable triplets I have ever met. They were sweet and active. The little girl is so photogenic and (gasp) such a willing model.

And of course, a picture of Nathan. Just a snap, but my favorite of him from my camera that day.

Country Boy

My little family took a trip back East to visit my husband's family for Easter. It was the first they had seen Nathan in quite some time. It was so wonderful being in such a beautiful, yet COLD environment. Nathan was truly in his element. He craved the outdoors, cold and all. The farm is just the perfect place for an almost 19 month old boy to explore. I still can't seem to get my boy to want to look at me, but I just loved capturing him at play.

To Be a Child - Los Angeles Children's Photographer

Ah, so lovely to be a child. Spring has sprung in full force here in LA and Nathan is loving every second of it. This morning he spent some time with his "me-ma" on the back porch blowing bubbles. Bubbles are just about the most fascinating thing in the world for an 18 month old. And I think that a baby enjoying the bubbles is just about the most fascinating thing in the world for a mommy. I couldn't resist the look of pure joy on my baby's face...I had to capture some snaps.

New to Blogging - Los Angeles Photographer

But...I thought I'd give it a shot. I've been taking photos seriously now for just short of a year and I love it. My son Nathan was my first subject and will always be my favorite.

For the past year I've had my trusty little Xti by my side. We've been a good team and there will always be a place in my heart for my first real camera....but now, there's a new partner in town. My lovely husband got everyone in the family to pitch in and get me a new camera..the Canon 5D Mark II. I'm in love with the darned thing. So here is one of the first pictures I took with that new camera. Happy Birthday to me!