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Celebrate Life | Long Beach, California Christening {Madden}

September 24th, 2010

I was warned, but I still wasn’t prepared for Madden’s cuteness. Really? The kid has a natural mohawk!?! LOVE! He’s only 6 months old and he’s already stealing hearts. We met at Saint Cyprian Church in Long Beach and there was plenty of love surrounding this little angel. We’re talking parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, [...]

 

I was warned, but I still wasn’t prepared for Madden’s cuteness. Really? The kid has a natural mohawk!?! LOVE! He’s only 6 months old and he’s already stealing hearts. We met at Saint Cyprian Church in Long Beach and there was plenty of love surrounding this little angel. We’re talking parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, god parents, and every person who passed by and swooned over the GQ baby in the white suit. Madden already has his own entourage. As we went through the group portraits, Madden had a special moment with each member of his family. They stole kisses, exchanged warm looks and shared hugs and laughs. Madden was perfectly happy being passed from arm to arm and getting loved on all day long. Even if some people held him like they hold their dogs… Not saying any names. Michelle and Vermil, Madden is truly a sweetheart and he’s so lucky to have a family who cares about him so much! Thank you for having me along for this special day!

Look at that hair! 

Love, love, love.

Watch out Michelle, your little man knows how to get the ladies!

Theres always one image that gives me the chills and makes my heart smile at the same time. This is the one…

The reception was beautifully decorated with custom table dressings and centerpieces by Cinthya Barreras of Quince Suenos in Los Alamitos. Love the black and white damask and yellow contrast!

and the sweet ending… I had to snap this shot really fast because the amazing cupcakes and cake pops by Jane Ho of The Sweets Bar were going fast! (ps. I just discovered the recipe for Oreo cake pops on her blog! Go now!)

To see more of Madden’s day click here.

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Celebrate Life | Los Angeles, California Portrait Photography {Cerina}

September 13th, 2010

Cerina is a true LA girl, chasing after the dream of the bright lights and the red carpet. One day she’d like her resume to include the titles: Singer, Actress, Photojournalist and Mother of 9+ children. Talk about shooting for the stars… Did I mention she’s only in her first year of  high school? Any [...]

 

Cerina is a true LA girl, chasing after the dream of the bright lights and the red carpet. One day she’d like her resume to include the titles: Singer, Actress, Photojournalist and Mother of 9+ children. Talk about shooting for the stars… Did I mention she’s only in her first year of  high school? Any kid with that kind of ambition is sure to make something of themselves! When we got together to shoot I asked Cerina to think of three words to describe herself. One of the words she came up with was “destined”. With that one word I knew Cerina was confident, driven and in many ways already a success. It was a pleasure and a blessing to spend some time with Cerina capturing this moment in her life.

I’m looking forward to seeing where life leads you Cerina!