Happy Family | coronado family photographer

Riva contacted me a few weeks ago wanting to get some portraits of her family of five, but was a little hesitant.  I understand - it's a little nerve-wracking being in front of the camera.  I'm so glad she decided to just go for it because [1] children grow up so fast and [2] I got to meet this beautiful, sweet, fun family!  Twins Jeffrey and Brandon delivered exactly what I expected from twin three-year olds: LOTS of energy and play.  Baby Lauren is just the cutest, sweetest little girl; I just love her smooshy cheeks!  Riva and Scott, you have such a beautiful family - it was such a great pleasure photographing you all.  Hope you enjoy your sneak peeks!

Two moms, Two sets of sisters, and three cousins...

Riddle of the day. When do two moms, two sisters, and three cousins equal a total of five people? When the set of sisters happen to be moms, and one of them has two daughters.

Yesterday I had the pleasure of photographing five...count 'em five lovely ladies! Theresa and Karen are sisters and wanted to get some portraits to celebrate the bonds they share as both sisters and mothers. Theresa is mom to one-year old miss Sayla. Her sister, Karen, is mom to two little girls - Hannah, five, and Makayla, also one. All together, these ladies were a ball of energy and just a beautiful family who very clearly love each other to pieces. They picked the gorgeous setting of Coronado beach as their backdrop and it was the perfect day for a beach session, let me tell you. The sun was shining beautifully and the ladies were working it for the camera.




America's Next Top Model? I say yes because Hannah is a doll!


Sayla had a blast during her very first beach visit. What was supposed to be a dip turned into a full soaking when she took a little spill. But she brushed it off and went right back in. Look at this sweet, adorable face!


Little Makayla was none too happy about being at the beach and liked to hide her face. But when she did open up, look at the gorgeous peepers she boasted!




You gotta love a mom who is willing to just jump right in there and get soaked for the shot!




Theresa and Karen, I had so much fun playing in the sand, splashing in the pacific, finding crabs under rocks, and photographing you and your beautiful girls.

Beautiful day with a beautiful family...

As you might have noticed, the blog has been revamped!  Got a nice, nifty new flash header; posts are centered and streamlined, with all the links at the top and bottom of the page; and the most important change - BIGGER PICTURES!  Thank God, because the family I'm about to tell you about is too beautiful to be squinting to try to see.  ;)  Speaking of...let's get into their sneak peeks!

Most of this week, this morning included, the term "June Gloom" seemed to be in full effect.  It seemed that, at any given moment, the clouds were on the verge of opening up and letting the rain invade our space.  But by some happy miracle, shortly before I met up with today's clients, the clouds had a change of heart and ushered in miles upon miles of golden sunshine.  It's like they knew I was going to meet another amazing family today!  Chelsea and Michael are parents to two of THE most adorable little kids I've ever laid eyes on.  Seriously - just shy of 3 is miss Ella, and I'm telling you she has a face that belongs on TV - she could sell me anything.  Handsome little Quintin has the biggest smile, a sweet demeanor, and dimples that you could camp in (I can only imagine the trouble they will get him into someday!).  It's really not that hard to believe though, given how good looking mom and dad are.  I know I say it a lot, but it's true - I get to shoot the most beautiful families!  Ok...so enough of my late-night ramblings, let's get to the pictures!

The adorable Ella and handsome pops!

The cutimous maximus mr. Q and his ridiculously pretty mama.

I should also note - her eyes are naturally that amazing!  I did nothing to them in editing.

This one of Quintin is a little soft, but I just LOVE his face in it!

I know, I know: she's flippin gorgeous!

Chelsea and Michael - it was such a pleasure to meet and photograph your family today.  I hope you both enjoy your sneak peeks!

And now I think I'll follow in Ella's footsteps and treat myself with some ice cream.  ;)

Holiday Portrait Special

Well...Halloween is just about here and those two aisles of Christmas stuff they already have on display at Target will soon multiply into six or seven! So what does that mean for you and me?

Why, it’s time to start thinking about your family's holiday portraits, of course! And I just wanted to remind you guys that this holiday season, Sweetface Photography is partnering with Photo Flair Designs to offer you a sweet deal on your holiday photo cards. Just book your photo session with Sweetface Photography between now and Thanksgiving and you're entitled to:


35 or more standard photo cards for only $0.90 each! {Regularly $1.25/ea}
or
15% off 50 or more press print cards {Regularly $1.80/ea}
and
Complimentary set of matching return address labels

And remember - this special also applies to the remaining Mini-sessions (click for available slots), but is only good for sessions booked up to Thanksgiving day (November 27).

So don't wait a moment longer!

Email me today to book your holiday session!

Lovebug...

The title of this entry is fitting for two reasons. First, I got to photograph the sweetest (not to mention beautiful) little girl yesterday. C is turning 6 next month, and she is just a total lovebug. Which brings me to reason two - the Jonas Brothers just released the video for their song called "Lovebug" and C is a huge fan of theirs. You should have seen the smile on her face when I asked her who her favorite band was!

Joyce, C is a doll and I had such a great time with her...even if she didn't want to sing for me. ;) Hope you and your family enjoy the sneak peeks!


Love her look of innocence and wonder as this bird perched on the fountain...

I told you she was beautiful!

And just for you C...in case you haven't seen it yet ;)

Say "Buffalo Wings!"

So today I had a mini-session with the T family. Well let me tell you, it may have been a mini session, but these kids had big personalities and because of them, I had big fun photographing them. All three kids were full of energy (especially the youngest ones at 4 and 6!) and brought their best smiles with them. And my favorite part - instead of saying "cheese" when it was time to take a picture, they wanted to yell "buffalo wings"! lol I don't think I've ever laughed so much at a session! I had so much fun meeting the three of you (and mom, too!) - thanks for the laughs! I hope you guys enjoy the sneak peeks from your session...

Seriously...how GORGEOUS is this girl?!

And this little lovely? Totally adorable.

And lastly, the star of the show.
This cutiepie the did nothing BUT smile for me. ♥