My beautiful friend Tiff (taphotodesign.com) had a shoot over here at the coast a few weeks back and we got to spend some quality time together. We have both whined the "I'm a photographer and I don' have any pictures of myself" so decided the best way to solve that would be to put eachother in front of the camera for a little target practice :) . She is GORGEOUS. I mean, I knew that already, but to have these images as proof of how the girl can work it, wow! Then I got to tag along to see her at work with an engagement sesh. She is so graceful and keeps the session moving. You can see the images she took of me as well as the shots she got that day on her blog www.tiffanyaicklen.blogspot.com.

Thank you Tiff. I value you and thank you for what you have brought to my life! I looove you.

Mason and Landon

A couple of years ago we photographed Mason with baby ducks for Easter. He really left an impression on us. He was 3 years old and was so polite and gentle with the little duck. We would talk about how sweet he and his family were. We still say we hope our kids will have a similar temperament to Mason. Well, I just had the opportunity to photograph Mason and his new baby brother, Landon. Mason is still the sweetest kid! And Landon is hilarious. He wasn't too pleased to have his picture taken but humored us with some smiles anyway. Mason is such a big help in getting Landon to laugh.



one of the whole fam

An old Nova, a professional model face, and sushi

We had a fun night 'painting with light' all over hottie couple David and Lindsay. They were nice enough to let us stick them in freezing cold dark conditions and not even complain once. Here are some of the favs from the session.


and one i snagged of my sweet hubcap :)

Brian and Katrina

I can remember meeting Alice in Wonderland at Disneyland when I was about four years old. She was so nice, gave me a hug, posed for a picture with me, looking dashing in the blue and white outfit and black headband that I had admired so many times in the movie. I was love-struck, full of awe, shy in the presence of my favorite character. It was probably my first brush with fame, the coolest princess to my little world. Katrina possessed those same qualities that I can remember about Alice. She is a true beauty. Gentle and graceful. During the engagement sesh she floated around never looking awkward. Brian, her fiance, is a perfect match. He is funny, easy going, and a gentleman. They made the hours spent great. It was always easy, well, Rosa and Rita their pups were typical Chihuahuas, a little nervous, but Brian and Katrina were a dream!
Here are some of the favs from the session.


Can't wait for the wedding later this year.

Sondra + Keith

All I had to say was " you are on the cover of a romance novel " and Sondra and Keith worked it. They have such great chemistry it was easy to photograph them. We spent a few hours running around Avila. They kept me laughing the whole time! Can't wait for the wedding!!



look at this beauty

We tried to use these tourists for the background of our picture

and then they wanted in on it :)