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. Pin It Now!

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:) Pin It Now!

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!!! Pin It Now!

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!!! Pin It Now!

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:)

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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!

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-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.







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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! Pin It Now!