Words are insufficient to express how happy I feel about baby Lucas’ arrival, who came to bless and make my lovely friends a family. You might remember Sandra’s birthday/maternity session a few months back here on the blog. We did Lucas’ session within a week of his arrival yet he was the most awake baby I have ever photographed. My favorite thing this session was Dad telling Lucas, “Luc I am your father”….hahaha. Love it! Here’s for you Sandra and Jorge, see you soon. Enjoy!  ♥ Vanessa

It’s hard to believe that the Holiday Season came and went once again in the blink of an eye. The decorations are coming down and we’re already preparing for Valentine’s Day – I’m sure every store will be decorated with hearts by this weekend. Before it’s all over I wanted to share a special session from an adorable Santa’s Little Helper that came to the studio with Grandma and Mom, who was so excited to get her baby’s first Christmas immortalized. He’s too scrumptious not share don’t you think? Hope your Holiday Season was joyful and restful, and wish you a most blessed and prosperous New Year. Enjoy!  ♥ Vanessa

When baby Nicolas was born, big brother Gabriel said they were now ’5 Guys’ and he was beyond ecstatic that it was yet another brother. I’ve photographed the boys since they were born and for the first time we have been able to do a complete family photo session…the 5 Guys and the 2 Ladies. We managed traffic delays, minor temper tantrums, and time running out to get some beautiful images. So glad we were able to get everyone in these. Very very special. Enjoy! ♥ Vanessa

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

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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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

Such a big name for such a little guy, but Arthur made his name proud. He was King and was not going to do anything anyone wanted him to do. He was awake most of the shoot and a little upset that I was interrupting his regular schedule. We were able get a few great shots at home and opted to continue the shoot in the studio the week after. At the studio he was much the same except for a small 10 minute window where he fell into a very light sleep. That’s all we needed. Love the family shot where he’s looking straight at Daddy. 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