We had rescheduled countless times, but finally got a gorgeous day for Kalia’s 2nd birthday session a couple of weeks ago. The terrible 2′s were alive and well here. She did not sit still for longer than 10 seconds, IF that much. I was able to catch her in a few split seconds of stillness and those shots were gems. She’s so spunky, independent and adventurous…Love her! Well, I love this whole family as I’ve been photographing them now for a few years and it’s like hanging out with old friends. See you soon Tara! ♥ Vanessa

It was time for Giuliano’s 9 month session and, although he’s usually all smiles, he was not ready for his close-up this time around. I did get to sneak in a few shots of smiles in-between the pouts. Can’t wait to photography him walking, hopefully he’ll like sand… Enjoy! ♥ Vanessa

Picture this….

…it’s Thanksgiving Day and all your Holiday shopping is done!

…it’s crazy on the streets and at the mall…and you don’t have to deal with it!

…you can relax and really enjoy the season

All that can be a reality when you try these …

This year’s fall themed Quick Takes are set once again! If you don’t know what Quick Takes are,they are special promotional events held twice a year that boast a minimal sitting fee, pre-paid packages at reduced rates, and are centered around a “scene” created specially for the event; in this case, a Fall scene. It is for children 6 months to 6 years old. The Spring Quick Takes were a hit… if you want to take a peek at some of the stars of that day click here.

This event sells out fast, so contact the studio as soon as you can to reserve a spot for your little ones. Appointments are required. Halloween costumes are welcomed!

See you all soon!

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Yes, it’s now FOUR boys! You’ve met Nancy and the boys here on the blog before…and now another sweet bundle of joy has arrived. Baby Nicolas was a surprise for both Mom and Dad, but a welcomed one nonetheless. Their three boys were rooting for another baby brother and they were thrilled to get their wish. They had decided not to find out the gender until the baby arrived, so once it was confirmed that it was another little brother, big brother Gabriel announced “we are now 5 Guys!”. So funny. I’ve been privileged to photograph every one of the boys, including their Baptisms, and I’m beyond honored to be there again for this amazing family. Nancy, your strength amazes me every time. See you soon. Enjoy! ♥ Vanessa

At last we got to complete Dylan’s first birthday session! The rain was the main culprit as to why he’s already (I think) 15 months. This day was almost a wash out as well, but the sun held out just enough to allow us to get these beautiful shots at the beach. Dylan is not much of a smiler, so I’m thrilled to have gotten a few of him doing just that. Photographing this family is always a ton of fun. Enjoy! ♥ Vanessa

Why wouldn’t he? His big brother is, after all, Chewbacca! You might remember Chewy’s session, but just in case you can see it here. They even share the same rolling tongue! This was Logan’s 4-month Chichi Baby session and he was exactly as he’s supposed to be….impossibly adorable. Mom brought the best hat and onesie EVER! Yep, that’s R2D2 on the hat. Gotta love a Mom that loves Star Wars. Enjoy! ♥ Vanessa

I went over to this wonderful family’s home to photograph their newest arrival, Trevor and the moment Mom opened the door I had the feeling I had met her before, like I’ve known her for a long time. But I could not remember from where. I mentioned it to her and she had the same feeling. We have yet to figure out how it is that we know each other, but we figured out how to get some beautiful shots of both boys and of the whole family. Love this first shot, so tender. Enjoy! ♥ Vanessa

It’s almost the end of June and it’s hard to believe how fast this year is going. It’s more palpable to me every time I wrap up a Chichi Baby Collection with the first birthday session. You’ve seen Veronica on the blog over the last year as she’s reached all her first year milestones. She’s now walking, her little personality is setting in and she’s even more adorable than she was the first time I photographed her. She wasn’t a fan of the sand on her feet – which almost ended this session – but persistence paid off and it was all smiles at the end. Here are a few…enjoy! ♥ Vanessa

I did Andrea’s older sister’s First Communion portraits about five or six years ago, so I was absolutely thrilled when Mom called about photographing Andrea this time around. They are practically complete opposites in personality. Andrea made me laugh many times and was utterly unguarded in front of the camera. In her words, “I’m very likable”… so funny. Loved her spunk and confidence…and her curls! Can’t wait to hear her remarks when she sees the whole session. Enjoy! ♥ Vanessa