College Senior: T.J.

My youngest cousin, T.J., is graduating from Azusa Pacific University this December.

He is the youngest of us grandchildren and the 8th of 10 to receive his bachelor's degree. I really wish my grandpa were still here to see the great man he has grown up to be and to bask in the pride of seeing all his grandchildren graduate from college. But, I know he is smiling down on all of us.

T.J. hopes to enter the Los Angeles Police Department in a few months after he completes the application process and enters the Academy.  Proud of you T.J.!!!

Gonzalez Family

Gaby asked me to take family pictures of her, her husband, and boys.

We decided Irvine Park would be a good locale for her pictures. It was a super windy day, yet we made the best of it. Mateo, her youngest was our biggest challenge, but despite him not caring to take photos or pay attention, we were able to get some great pictures that she plans to use for her holiday cards. Gerardo even was able to bring his Elf on the Shelf and I got some cute pics of him with his holiday friend.

It should come as no surprise who I tagged as "naughty" and "nice" in their picture together!

High School Senior: Oscar

My oldest nephew is in his senior year of high school. When I first met my husband, Oscar was 1 year old - ONE! Man, has time flown by... I just can't believe how 17 years has gone by so incredibly fast! It really does remind me to treasure every moment with my own two children. Before I know it, I will be taking these pictures of them. (;'( tear, sniff, whah!)

We really wanted to capture this special time by getting pictures of him in his football jersey before the end of the season. Luckily, I was able to get to the campus and get some fun shots of him in his jersey and letterman jacket. We plan to take even more pictures as we near graduation in his cap and gown, but for now I will cherish these.

Fall Mini Session: My Kids (5 yrs old & 2 yrs old)

Halloween Mini Session: My Kids (5 yrs old & 2 yrs old)

Back to School Sisters: Audrey (7 yrs old) & Maddie (3 yrs old)

I had the pleasure of taking an old childhood's friend beautiful daughters' pictures for back to school at their elementary school. These girls were the cutest and they took such great pictures together!

2nd Birthday: Sophia

3rd Birthday: Ava

Future Football Star: Xavier (2 yrs old)

We are pretty big USC football fans, being that we are both alumni. So really, our kids don't stand a chance in NOT wearing USC attire. When our daughter was about 2 we had some very cute pictures taken of her in a cheerleader outfit and some cool USC gear. It was only fitting that we put my son through the same thing.

At first he wasn't feeling the helmet, but after he saw how cool her looked in it, he was all about posing!

2nd Birthday: Sakura

Back to School Mini Session: My Kids (5 yrs old & 2 yrs old)

Beach Tee Pee: Valentina (2.5 yrs old) and Mila (3 yrs old)

This dynamic duo was just perfect to do a beachy, tee pee photo shoot with in the summer! They are just beautiful girls who are best friends and enjoy running, playing, and hanging together.

They were full of energy yet, thanks to their moms, I was able to capture their friendship on the beautiful beach in Belmont Shore.

Photos taken in Long Beach, CA (Belmont Shore Pier)