Stephanie Baker Photography

Stephanie Borba's BEAUTIFUL shower

2011-10-20T18:38:00.000-07:00

Stephanie and Louie are soon to be wed....if the shower is ANY indicator of how the wedding will turn out it will be just PERFECT!!! Stephanie and her girls put on one heck of a shower! Of coarse a picture is worth a thousand words.....

Stephanie's shower was held at Pageo one of my FAVORITE venues! Stephanie and her fabulous wedding party enhanced the rustic-chic feel of Pageo with decor that truly complimented Pageo's style! I just loved everything about this shower....from the sweets table, the cake made by Deb of Creative Cakes, birchwood Etsy centerpieces created by Tammy at Infinite Creations, to the beautiful food display by Hilmar Cheese it really was a MUST NOT miss! I just love, love, love all of the details! Sooo excited for the wedding!

Kate the Great Turns Four

2011-10-13T15:01:00.000-07:00

Tickets...Tickets....Get Your Tickets.....

Kates Carnival is about to begin..... Step right up and grab your carnival cape....oh and don't forget to grab your nose...there will be LOTS of clowning around!

On your way in be sure not to miss Kate the Greats Wall of Fame before picking up refreshment Kateorade aka-Gatorade, Popcorn, and your cotton candy! The adorable display of images pinned up perfectly with each clothespin labeling her age.....just darling!

Step right up nothing to be afraid of at this carnival....the carnies are the cutest girls in town!

I have been dying to share this with you! Not too long ago I wrote about Ashley Williams 4th of July party and how FABULOUS it was....well her little darling Kate the great brought a carnival to Turlock to celebrate her 4th birthday! Ashley thinks of everything when it comes to party planning. Ashley called on Alison from Starlit Nest to help with all of the decor....from the capes, carnie aprons, carnival banners, backdrops and even cake topper Alison of Starlit Nest really set the stage for the big top bash!

It is heartwarming to see creative talents come together and to be included in the joy that it brings to others just tops it all.

I am truly convinced that Ashley should be party planning for a living....she is soooo good at it. I wish I could share all of the fabulous images from this fantastic birthday!

Thanks to the following artists!

Steven's Balloon Art
Face The Design Face Painting
Sparkles the clown....sorry I am missing your information! If provided I would love to share!

Kick'n it at the Kistler Ranch

2011-09-16T17:07:00.000-07:00

I was so honored to work with Kelly and Matt on their wedding day. I worked with her sister, Taylor, a few years ago on her wedding and I just adore their family!!! The best word to describe them is lovely! Kelly was filled with excitement on their wedding day she was glowing from head to toe! Kelly and Matt selected the perfect spot to hold their wedding....Matt's backyard-The Kistler Ranch.

Kelly had a vision of country chic. Immediately after getting engaged she put her Dad to work on all of the details! Mark Lytle is a fabulous designer and made her vision come to life.

Guests entered the ceremony through the hay barn where they were greeted with vintage doors, windows and even her mom's wedding dress. For the ceremony guests were seated on the most appropriate country seats....hay bales. As Kelly walked down the aisle she gleamed from head to toe when met Matt's eyes.

The wedding party was full of FUN!!! The girls were dressed in yellow with fabulous hair done by Chrissy from Streaks Salon. I just love her creativity! The boys were dressed in grey and yellow...hair done by themselves:)

The reception was held in the middle of the rodeo area...the guest greeted Kelly, Matt and the wedding party with WooHoos, HeHa and Yahoos as they entered the area through the cow shoot!

Farm Fun with the Piccardo Family

2011-09-07T18:33:00.000-07:00

What is it about little boys....they look like angels but once in awhile you can see a little spark in their eye that tells you they are much more complex then that!!! These three little ones were such a joy to capture! As you can see they were born to farm! They are totally at home on a tractor or next to a large piece of equipment! There were so many faves on this session it is next to impossible to pick. Here are a few....some make me laugh because of the boys expressions!!! Thanks for including me in your family session at the farm!

2011-08-31T13:17:00.000-07:00

Brooke and Nick Esession-Saddle Creek
Brooke Lewis and Nicholas Gaither are a delightful couple. Shooting at Saddle Creek Golf Course was a blast as everywhere you turn is a gorgeous setting! Brooke and Nick are so relax and fun to work with! They make a stunning couple. I am looking forward to their wedding October 20, 2012 at the Palm Event Center in the vineyard, in Pleasanton, CA. Here are a few from our session in Saddle Creek.

SUGAR & SPICE AND EVERYTHING NICE THAT IS WHAT LITTLE GIRLS ARE MADE OF

2011-08-31T12:57:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Melissa, Greg and Lily Brewer! They recently spiced up their family with a SWEET little girl! Lily sure makes a good big sister! Such a beautiful family! Thank you for including me in your sweethearts first photo session!

2011-08-25T12:26:00.000-07:00

So...this blogging thing feels like I am talking to no one...I sit down...begin to type and just hear crickets chirping in my ear... I like facebook so much more because of the fact there is at least a little interaction:) Oh well...the complaint department has officially closed. Officially done ranting:)

I am soo looking forward to this Kate Williams birthday party next week. Kate's mom, Ashley, contacted me in July to cover a little 4th of July party she put together for Kate and Elle. Ashley is FABULOUS at throwing parties! She thinks of EVERY detail when it comes to party planning! She should be doing this as a business! Here are a few of the fun images from the party! Thank you for including me!! See you next week at the Carnival Birthday party....

2011-08-22T17:22:00.000-07:00

Morgan and Vaughn Brenda

I have had the BEST couples this year. I feel blessed to have met soooo many wonderful people through work. When Morgan and I met for the first time it felt as if we had known each other for years! I was honored to be included in their wedding day! Morgan loves details. I know she just LOVED planning their wedding. Morgan and Vaughn selected, St. Francis Episcopal, a small charming church in Turlock to hold their intimate ceremony. They followed their ceremony with a fabulous reception held at Two Guys Catering on Broadway which happens to be one of my all time favorites....they serve the BEST food! If you have not been their you should stop in the Red Brick Cafe....you will be in for a treat! Here are a few images captured....

A special appearance from Elton John. Vaughn's FAVORITE artist:)

2011-08-19T16:22:00.000-07:00

Samantha Stokman and Kyle Perez E-session
The esession that session sizzled this summer!!! I am so honored to be included in Samantha and Kyle's wedding day next June! Samantha and Kyle are one GORGEOUS couple and they are super cool -genuniely happy and did I mention GORGEOUS? Thank you Kyle for taking me to this AMAZING location...I would just love to go back. It was extremely hard to pick favorites from this session! Here are just a few:

2011-08-18T11:51:00.001-07:00

Vintage Market

Everyone has their favorite stores, right? Well, let me tell ya my favorite store is Vintage Market! Nestled nicely in the heart of downtown Turlock, CA is this unique shop containing some of the most creative items made and discovered I have ever encountered! I have purchased so many wonderful items for my photo sessions from this gem of a store that I should own stock in this business! The store contains uniquely made creations as well as forgotten objects of years gone by. The people who imagine, find, design, and create these pieces are people I relate to and that my friends, is why I love Vintage Market, good day.

2011-08-16T17:44:00.000-07:00

Johnny and Nicole proudly announce Baby Livia Marie Morris!

Will you check out her hair! She has more hair then her daddy...no offense Johnny:) I was sooo excited to see this beautiful little baby arrive in the studio! Livia was bright eyed and full of squeaks for her first photo shoot! She is just perfect! You can see she is bring joy to everyone around...just like her parents! It will be fun to see her develop her personality. I am sure she will be full of fun just like N & J! CONGRATS!!!

2011-08-16T12:39:00.000-07:00

Debbie and Jeremy Cotton create GREAT!

One of my favorite things to do is to create. I just love making things. This may be why I love weddings.

Debbie and Jeremy really put a TON of creativity and thought into their wedding. Debbie was definitely hands on DIY! She made banners, pillows, added special touches to the invites, and incorporated a surf board as the guest sign in board at the reception....(WHO DOES THAT?) What an inspiration!

2011-08-16T10:46:00.000-07:00

Wow...school started yesterday which means summer is about over....so where is the summer weather? Really, no complaints here just does not seem like summer should be coming to an end....

The blogging thing seems so odd to me because I am not one to write....trying to sit down and write really is hard work for me. I figured today I have avoided writing since July so it is about time that I spend quality time blogging here today.

Now I am a bit overwhelmed with WHAT and WHO to write about. I have really had such a GREAT summer filled with BEAUTIFUL weddings-Fabulous Famlies and some of the cutest kids ever!

I guess I will start with the fabulous Jasper family! These three adorable kids are completely at ease in the country-Me Too!

2011-07-08T15:20:00.000-07:00

Mason B...what a little flirt! Mason is now walking...it seems like a month ago we were dressing him up as a little bear, putting him in a bowl and hoping he would give us just one smile....well we no longer can dress him as a bear but he is filled with LOTS of smiles. He is sure to make you smile -check out some of my favs:

2011-07-08T14:58:00.000-07:00

Trey and Madeline-Nothing is more precious then the expression of children. What a joy to see their beautiful eyes filled with spirit and light!

Here are a few favorites:

2011-06-24T11:51:00.000-07:00

Pinned Up Pregnancy Perfection

OH BABY! Ashley IS pinup perfection! Ashley was one of my HS Seniors from years ago...her images are still hanging on the wall of my studio. I was thrilled to hear she was expecting and wanted to do pregnancy pictures. She has such GREAT style. I just love her look not to mention her deep dimples:) What a beauty!

2011-06-24T10:40:00.000-07:00

ANGELA + CHAD = AWESOMENESS!!!
I think these two should be models! They BOTH love the camera and the CAMERA loves them! My favorite images are always the ones where it is obvious why we were taking pictures in the first place, the ones where it seems as if for just a minute the camera was not present and the true feelings unfold.....it is such a beautiful thing to observe true emotions! Capturing these images brought joy to my heart!

2011-06-24T10:26:00.000-07:00

I have the best job in the world!

Meredith and Levi will be married next month. I am so honored to be included in their wedding day. The minute I spoke to Meredith's mom about the wedding I knew we were a match. Meredith is sooo very creative, she has a vision, and that's only the half of it. Then there is Levi! What perfect fit for Meredith! He has kindness in his eyes and their love for each other is evident.

Their engagement session was a joy to witness because they have such a beautiful natural connection!

2011-06-01T15:03:00.000-07:00

Santa Cruz E-session!
I was thrilled to go to Santa Cruz for Lakynn and Nick's engagment session. We happened to pick a BEAUTIFUL day filled with sunshine and clouds! Lakynn and Nick were the perfect couple to work with on the boardwalk...soooo playful and full of fun. Here are just a few for you!

2011-03-26T12:32:00.000-07:00

Stewart and Carlie

Stewart (who happens to be my brother) and his wife Carlie came to visit this month. It just so happened it was during the two nice days in March-no rain or wind. They brought their two pups Emma and Maddie. Emma and Maddie were our puppies. We love to have them come and visit. It is fun to watch a pack of four dogs get together. As you can imagine the treats were flying!

I have a special soft spot for dogs! I just love their eyes. I cannot imagine life without them! I know Stewart and Carlie would say the same.

2011-03-22T15:14:00.000-07:00

Sienna Sweetin = Sweetie Pie
Jennifer and Sean were married not long ago and THANK GOODNESS they started a family. They need to have MANY more...with kids this adorable they need to have dozens:) Sienna turned one this month which makes it a perfect time for pictures. I am in love with her blue eyes and darling expressions. Thank you Jen and Sean for sharing your little sweetie pie with me:)

2011-03-20T13:53:00.000-07:00

Brooke Lopes Senior Session-Can you just see the character in BROOKE??? What fun this session was. She wanted something different and I think we pulled it off:) I LOVED the swan outfit Brook made for Donkey Basketball it reminded me of the Black Swan which happens to be one of her favorite movies. Brooke thanks for the FUN session!!!

2011-03-14T17:59:00.000-07:00

Beronica and Rudy are expecting! All I can say is that their little one will be welcomed to the world by a wonderful set of parents! I had such a great time creating the first images of their little one. Beronica looks FABULOUS...tiny as can be. Can't wait to meet the new baby!!!

2011-02-24T16:42:00.000-08:00

Are all babies named GIGI ADORABLE???

It was so fun to see Christina and her little clone GIGI! She is such a doll! Loving all of her cute expressions. Christina/Mom/Stylist did a fantastic job stylizing her little one. The quilt with the birds and all the bows were made by Christina's mom. I really think she should open a business. When she does I will be buying that is for sure! Most of my props come straight from Turlock-I can always count on Vintage Market for unique photo elements. If you have not stopped in you really should....be prepared to spend:)

Hope you enjoy a few from GiGi's session!

2011-02-15T19:40:00.000-08:00

Jill + Mike Vierra

It was about a year ago when Jill and Mike called on the way back from Monterey....Mike had just popped the question. On their way home they decided to swing by the studio and book their wedding with me. I feel truly blessed to have been selected to be apart of their wedding.

Jill has a such a strong connection with her family! If you have met her Dad you have to know that it takes a very special man for him to let go of his true treasure! Mike you are one lucky guy!

Leading up to the wedding I enjoyed visiting her grandparents farm touring the old buildings and just getting to know Jill and her Mom! Jill and her mom shared stories of the joy Jill brought to her grandparents while putting on plays in the front yard using a stump as a stage.

The wedding day was sooo emotional for Jill's dad. Numerous times he would state "This is really hard on me" He worked so hard to get their yard ready for the big day! He even brought her grandpa's tractor to the front yard and landscaped around it. His speech at the reception was very emotional but equally funny! He gets the best speech award! The reception was held at the Merced Fair Grounds and turned out just beautiful....what a party it was! Such a fun one to be apart of!

I cannot wait to see Jill and Mike grow together and it will be such a delight to continue our friendship!

2011-02-11T18:39:00.000-08:00

-Sierra is a Senior-
Setting out in the very dreary grey month of January.....Sierra (my daughter) and I decided to take some senior pictures. It is truly hard to believe that she is graduating from high school this year. It seems just yesterday I was dressing her up in cute little outfits sitting her in flower beds trying to get just ONE good picture.

I am going to try to post some of the oldies. Yes...it requires scanning...ugh.

Sierra was my inspiration to shoot. I just loved to take pictures of her! Seventeen years ago I decided to put one of her images in the Merced Fair and was SO surprised when I received Best of Show. I could not believe it! I was so excited to win I decided I should take a class or two and learn how to use the camera.

Enrolling in Allen Beymers Photography class at Merced College I found myself challenged by the assignments of light/line/shadow/texture. Somehow I always found a way to incorporate Sierra's picture into my assignments. I loved getting lost in the darkroom. There is nothing more exciting to see a plain white sheet of paper come to life in the darkroom. The framed mounted assignments are still part of my decor.

January is such a gloomy month and a tad bit depressing. A really good reason to get out and look for color. Mossy trees jump out of the damp, cold, woods. I hope you enjoy a few of my beautiful girl.

2011-01-14T14:53:00.000-08:00

So the holiday came and went....what a blur! Every year I look forward to seeing these adorable kids-Braxton/Sofia and Gianna ...aka GiGi. We set out to do their pictures on such a dreary day boy did they brighten up the park! Check them out!

2011-01-13T18:45:00.000-08:00

Introducing Mr. & Mrs Selene & Sergio DelReal - Selene and Sergios wedding was such a pleasure to cover! As you can see from the images Selene just loves details! I just love details! Selene looked amazing...and Sergio...he was lookin pretty sharp too! Here a a few of my favorites:

2011-01-07T15:40:00.000-08:00

It was such a pleasure working this wedding! I just love all of the emotion...not to mention Jill and Tim are one HOT couple! Congratulations Mr. & Mrs. Barker!

2010-11-02T17:17:00.000-07:00

ICE CREAM + KIDS = PRICELESS. It seems like yesterday when I met Jason and Carrie in Knightsferry for family pictures. Coal had just turned one and we met for a family session. Coal was introduced to ice cream for the first time...what a kick! Well...Jason, Carrie and Coal now have another toddler in the house...Tessa! She is such a doll! We decided to give her a taste of ice cream too! -Here are a few-

2010-11-02T10:36:00.000-07:00

Cozzi Family Fun! It is so fun to see kids and how they grow from year to year! Georgia and Gianni are such adorable, not to mention BEAUTIFUL, little girls! So cute!

I love the interaction between the two girls....they are full of giggles! Here are just a few of my favs.

2010-08-31T14:36:00.000-07:00

Elizabeth+Albert=Monterey Esession
This was a photographers dream! Elizabeth lives in the most amazing place ever-Watsonville....yes...Watsonville. Elizabeth's family farms flowers and grapes! This session was soo much fun as there were oddles of places on thier property to take amazing pictures! While Monterey was filled with overcast we took advantage of the sunshine in Watsonville. I loved so many of their images it was hard to choose just what to share...here are a few:

2010-08-31T14:22:00.000-07:00

Adriene+DanielEngagement=Ironstone

It is almost here for Adriene and Daniel! This weekend they will tie the knot! They are such a beautiful couple I am looking forward to celebrating with them this weekend! Here are a few from their engagement session! More to come on this beautiful couple.

2010-08-17T14:00:00.000-07:00

Holly+Jordon=Sweetness! Holly and Jordon had an amazing wedding! They exchanged their vows at Del Rio Country Club in Modesto. Holly looked stunning in her gown from Mira's Bridal. Their reception did not miss a beat with Johnny & Kelly playing beautiful music during the the celebration! Check out the candy bar filled with sweetness just like the couple!

2010-08-03T13:48:00.000-07:00

I think their nuts! Kara + Bryce=Mr. and Mrs. Wallnutt. What a joy it was to work with Kara and Bryce. They are truly meant for each other! Bryce is fun loving and playful-Kara on the other hand is tolerant:) Together they are super cool! Their wedding was right up my alley because I love mixing old with new. They held their wedding at Pageo Lavender Farm in Turlock which is amazing! Take a look at just a few from their country chic wedding:

2010-08-02T17:21:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Lynnea and Vincente! Lynnea wanted a garden wedding...her venue was the perfect setting McHenry Mansion . Here are just a few from the garden:

2010-08-02T15:41:00.000-07:00

Jim and Julie Carter are proud parents of a new baby girl-Camryn-

I am soo lucky to have met Jim and Julie....I remember meeting them when they were planning their wedding! They are so much fun to be around! I am sure they will have Camryn playing rock band before she can talk! Baby C is lucky to have such great parents! Congrats to the entire family!

2010-07-21T17:23:00.000-07:00

Funny what you find when you go through some of your old files. Why are old buildings so interesting? There is something that attracts me to rust, chipping paint and things that are just falling apart. Could it be I am aging? NAHHH....

2010-07-18T12:53:00.000-07:00

Dayna+Paul = Stella! It is such a privilege to see couples get married.....it is even more of a thrill to see them become parents. Dayna and Paul have an adorable daughter-Stella...from her shrieks to her growls she is continually charming! What a personality she has! Can you see the sparkle in her eye? What a doll!

2010-07-08T13:37:00.000-07:00

What could be better then a wedding on a yacht in Morro Bay? If you meet Katie and Paul you will know! I am so lucky to have been selected to be a part of their wedding day! Katie and Paul ooze joy and love for each other making them super fun to photograph! Paul is the love of Katie's life...it shows! Katie and Paul were surrounded by friends and family on Papagallo 2 in Morro Bay what a perfect setting! It is soo hard to choose favs from this one:

2010-06-30T18:34:00.001-07:00

Kristin and Chris tied the knot! Kristin looked like a barbie/model (oh yeah...she is a model:) in her beautiful gown from Mia Bella Couture. And Chris...how daper he was....so handsome! The two picked the perfect spot for their intimate ceremony in the garden of Wolf Lakes Park They make such a beautiful couple! Thanks for picking me to capture your day!!!

2010-06-29T13:06:00.000-07:00

With a classic motorcycle clasped to the back of Barbra and Anthony's truck, the three of us headed to their engagement session at Lavender Hollow. It was hot out in the lavender fields during the session, but little attention was paid to the heat because Barbra and Anthony's personalities were indeed vibrant and cool!
While I was shooting the couple, I learned some very fun and quirky facts about the pleasurable pair and about other things as well. For example:

-Stomping on an anthill doesn't exactly encourage ants to leave.
-There are many poses to cover up band-aids from uncomfortable shoes.
-Anthony and Barbra both have a passion for motorcycles, quads, and dirt bikes
-Attaching the motorcycle to the truck takes more effort than expected!

Here are a few images from the session at Lavender Hollow.

The engagement session was delightful. I look forward to their upcoming wedding!

2010-06-25T21:15:00.000-07:00

Well...trying ot find the time to write seems to be a challenge. I have been blessed with lots of GREAT weddings this year! I hope to be able to post a little something on each of them when I can make the time!

I was honored to be a part of Brianne and Roy's wedding day. I met with Brianne about a year ago. We started talking about her wedding plans in Snelling Ca....yes Snelling! When she told me WHERE in Snelling I was sooooooooo excited!

Brianne and Roy were getting married at the most amazing place-their ranch! I was very familiar with the location. While attending Merced College I worked Paul's Place. I spent seven years getting to know all of the wonderful people that came in to visit and eat. Roy's grandmother was one of my favorite characters! She would come in with her girl friends to chat, eat and have a little coffee. She was full of smiles and spunk! She loved her ranch and enjoyed sharing stories about it with all of Paul's waitresses!

She would have been full of smiles at their wedding!

Brianne and Roy had a beautiful setting, cliffs, horses, green grass, clouds and lovely wild flowers! I love the way the horses were totally interested in the wedding. The reception was filled with delicious food from Gourmet Everyday....if you have not tried Melissa's food your missing out! The hay barn was echoed of loud country music brought in by a live band. Soo much fun!

2010-06-04T14:29:00.001-07:00

I am LOVING this engagement session! Megan and Nick are such a cool couple...if you don't believe me ask them how they met;) One picture will tell all...huh Meg? Don't you think that Nick looks like a rockstar??? Here are a few of the couple that ROCKED their esession!

2010-06-01T10:15:00.000-07:00

On Monday, May 24 my family and I attended the Praca de Touros at the Stevenson Ranch. I had never been to a bullfight in my life, and to walk in the ring just outside the arena while an agitated bull was inside was just slightly frightening to say the least. But despite the formidable bull inside the arena, the Forcados, Pantalones, and Matadores made me feel much safer. The bravery displayed by all who entered the arena was boundless. Those bullfighters have guts, that's for sure.

After attending the bullfight and being exposed to such a cultural and traditional-rich event, I just had to know more about the history of Portuguese bullfighting.

Why were the horns on the bull covered? Obviously for safety reasons. . . Duh. But this precaution is believed by historians to date back to the reign of King Joseph the I of Portugal after his son/heir Marquis of Marialva's horse was injured by the bull in the arena; leading to Marquis of Marialva to be thrown from his horse and fatally kicked by the bull.

How long has bullfighting been around? Contrary to the common belief that bullfighting originated in Spain, bullfighting dates back to approximately 711 A.D during the Roman empire. Along the Iberian Peninsula was where bullfighting was developed further by the Moors from North Africa. Bullfighting did not reach Portugal until roughly the twelfth century.

Why doesn't anyone kill the bulls? Ever since 1799 there has been much question over whether to kill the bull or not. Laws in Portugal were passed in order to prevent bulls from being killed. In California-Portuguese bullfights, the bulls are not harmed in any of the events. Agitated? Sure. Physically harmed? Not in the least. They are not thrown to the ground and no blood is drawn from them. They suffer far less than the people in the arena!

How long have bullfights been in California? Bullfights were in California since 1913. They were outlawed in California in 1957 - but after lobbying by many of the Portuguese residents of Gustine, bullfights were once again allowed; thankfully :)

Are there any female bullfighters? Yes. Sarah Pink, Muriel Feiner,and Conchita Cintron are several famous female bullfighters who are very gutsy in my opinion!

Bullfights. Prevalent in the Arts? Pablo Picasso doodled bullfights as a young boy.

Bullfighting has appeared in paintings dating back to 5650 A.D. Artist Edouard Manet painted The Dead Toreador, his most famous work. Bullfighting is even in one of the most popular and loved opera's - George Bizet's Carmen based on a love between a spirited girl and her bullfighter lover. Frank Harris and Ernest Hemmingway were two English authors who were able to capture and depict bullfights in an accurate and influential way.

Does the bull ever win? . . . I hope not! :0

I cannot express how grateful I was to attend the bullfight at Stevenson. I will certainly be attending more bullfights in the future!

2010-05-26T14:51:00.000-07:00

Megan and Johnny are MARRIED and what a wedding it was! Megan and Johnny are perfect for each other...they are such hard workers and LOVE cows! Megan's dress was soo cool-Check out the big flowers on the back! I just love flowers made with fabric...such a beautiful dress Megan! Their reception was filled with details, I bet there had to be about 500+ candles. The reception decor was by Kathy Rocha Interior Designs. I am always amazed by her work! Enjoy!

2010-05-21T16:20:00.000-07:00

Lovely Liliana! What a little princess! Don't you just love her eyes! Congrats to the family!

2010-05-16T11:36:00.000-07:00

It is a pleasure to announce...BABY MASON! He was a perfect baby model! Thanks to his auntie for providing the beautiful quilt backdrop! Just a sneak peek of a GREAT baby session! More to come....

2010-04-30T21:42:00.000-07:00

As Good As it Gets! Tiffany and Neal tied the knot on 3.19.10 at http://www.galletto.biz/ ! Their wedding invitations were created by Loni Silveira check out her invitations and hats...she is fabulous http://www.papellindo.com/ . Don't you just love the movie theme? Tiffany may look familiar to many.....she is the daughter of Mike and Mira....yes....Mira bridals -Mira! If you know Tiffany you know how stylish she is! Mira's Bridal http://www.mirabridal.com/ dressed Tiffany from head to toe! Tiffany's vintage flair was completed when she was surprised by a vintage limo....! What a surprise it was! This wedding was such a JOY to shoot! I LOVE their reception pictures....great music provided by http://www.soundsinmotiondj.com/ along with PROPS bring out the BEST in people...or maybe it was just the alcohol?! What fun...thanks for including me in such a fab wedding!

2010-03-31T11:12:00.000-07:00

Michelle and James are getting hitched!!! Did I say how much I LOVE spring! ??? What a GREAT time we had in the flowers! They make a gorgeous couple! Looking forward to their up coming wedding.

2010-03-28T13:39:00.000-07:00

Sandra & Jason Engaged! This e-session was soo much fun! We started out on Sandra's family dairy in Merced....and ended up in different fields and orchards...getting stung by the busy bees lead us to a cool old love shack! I am looking forward the to wedding!

2010-03-23T18:52:00.000-07:00

Ya Hoo Senior's are coming in! Taylor Doo from THS had the BEST clothes! I LOVE LOVE LOVE her session! Here are just a few of Miss Doo!

2010-03-06T18:34:00.000-08:00

For Devin it was an action filled evening at the destruction derby....a transmission blew and filled the crowd with a cloud of black smoke....the smoke began to clear and there was an angel...well maybe not an angel....it was Sara who knew it would be his future fiancee!? Wow..if I had only known we would have taken pictures at a derby.

How did they meet? It really depends who you ask:) I like Devin's version:)

I had such a blast with this GREAT couple! Thanks for sharing your story with me! We had a GREAT spring day driving in the country making many stops along the way....ending up in Knights Ferry www.ghosttown.info/ca/knightsferry

2010-03-03T17:38:00.000-08:00

It is truly a blessing to be selected to capture a couples wedding. Kara and Jeff are such a lovely couple...not only are they beautiful on the outside they are even more so on the inside! Their ceremony was held at Morris Chapel http://www.wed.pacific.edu.com/ it is an amazing church in Stockton! After the ceremony they were welcomed by their friends and family at The Rivermill. If you have never been to The Rivermill http://www.therivermill.com/ , it is a top notch venue. The grounds are just BEAUTIFUL! The food is awesome and the staff is on top of everything! Here are just a few of my favs from Kara and Jeff's wonderful wedding! It was very hard to choose....soo many great ones!

2010-03-03T17:18:00.000-08:00

Rocio is expecting! I am sure the baby will be as beautiful as she is.....Rocio wrapped up the rattle in the pictures an gave it to her husband as a surprise. He opened it up and was a bit confused. It all makes sense now:) Can't wait to see the little one Rocio! Thank you for including me in such a special time in your lives!

2010-03-03T16:01:00.001-08:00

I am always excited to see a break in the weather....what is it about rain that seems to make everything so vibrant!? Caroline's senior session was soo much fun we were able to take advantage of the almond orchards and then she took me to her grandfathers ranch. WHAT A PLAYGROUND! Here just a few of my FAVS!

2010-02-22T12:59:00.000-08:00

Congratulations to Tom, Jaci, and Abby Westbrook they now have a baby boy! What a bundle of joy! It seems like yesterday that Abby was the baby.....Now she has become the big sister! I cannot believe how fast kids grow up!

2010-02-09T20:02:00.001-08:00

Brianne & Roy's esession rocked! I just love it when the rain ends...the air is crisp and EVERYTHING IS CLEAN and SHARP! Brianne and Roy have the most BEAUTIFUL yard.....what a view.....we could not have picked a better day for photos! Here are a few! I am soo stoked to do their wedding in April.

2010-02-09T11:06:00.000-08:00

Welcome Baby Belerique! Nothing is more beautiful then a new born baby!
Clarissa, Mario, Braxton and Sofia welcome baby Gianna Celeste Belerique. Don't you just love Gianna's hair? It won't be long and she will be headed to Curl Country for her first haircut!