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vivacious violet • the stackleather family • rancho palos verdes, ca

little ones, we are family

It was so fun to catch up with the Stackleathers! I have missed seeing them at my daughter’s school since they relocated a while ago. And what fun it was to see how big Noah & Lea have grown since our holiday photos two years ago. Noah is sporting a totally cool surfer ‘do to go with his fun, mellow personality. And Lea is a sparkly-eyed princess, complete with hot pink nails. Mama Bronwyn & Daddy Sonny are such a cute couple—they’ve got smiles for miles. A special treat was having three generations together, because we were joined by Suzanne & Tom, Bronwyn’s family. And Bronwyn styled everyone so beautifully in purple—such a rich, lively, fun color!

fabulous four • the canley family • los angeles, ca

little ones, we are family

The last time I got to do pictures with the Canleys, little baby girl Mayson was just weeks old, & she pretty much dozed her way through the session. I had also had the pleasure of doing pregnancy portraits for Vanessa & Bryan when they were awaiting Mayson, & just looking at those two good-lookin’ parents, I knew that their kids would be knockouts! Now, they are a family of four, & I was so right—it simply should be legal that one family be so gorgeous!! Mayson is a sassy, silly, graceful gal with a mop top of curls that makes my hair weep with jealousy. Lucas is just sweet & charming, & ready for anything fun. I had a wonderful time catching up with them & getting to play with these amazing kids. I so wish we lived closer for more playdates!!

li’l pun’kins • the buccolo family • palos verdes estates, ca

little ones, pregnancy, we are family

I had the pleasure of getting connected with Gina through our mutual midwife, Diane Dawson—& it’s always so wonderful to meet other moms through friends. Gina is a true Renaissance woman—a working mother who somehow finds time to take pastry classes & blog her thoughts & information about the sustainable lifestyle. And she manages to be super chill & easy-going too! Her husband Jeff & their beautiful boys Thomas & Theodore joined her for her Beautiful Belly Pregnancy Portrait session. We all headed outside in the glowing, late-afternoon light for a little hike down the trail. It was a gorgeous autumn afternoon—perfect for capturing Gina’s flowing hair, her pregnant curves, & the family just having fun together.