sunset trail • the kloes-corwin family • palos verdes estates, ca

little ones, outdoors, we are family

It has been so great to be back in touch with Regina, an old colleague of mine from Beverly Hills High School. Since we both left there, we’ve moved to the South Bay, had kids, & crossed paths once or twice. We have friends in common from Beverly, but also now from Ridgecrest Middle School; the world of education is a small one when you get to know a few teachers in a small community. It was great to have Regina attend my first “Capture Your Kid! Photography Workshop for Parents;” a familiar & supportive face in the classroom is always a bonus! I’ve now had the pleasure of meeting her sons, Cristian & Ashton, a handful of times, & I am always bowled over by how absolutely gorgeous they are. But even more so, they are so kind & so full of joy! On the afternoon of our session, I got to capture Regina, her lovely husband Pat, & the boys just taking a walk & being the warm & fun-loving family they are. It was such a pleasure to see these boys, these brothers, together—how their personalities are so unique, & how there is just so much love between them…

thanks • the hsieh sisters & families • pacific palisades, ca

holidays, little ones, we are family

The last time I photographed Yvonne & Elaine & their families was two years ago. I was preparing myself for how much the kids must have grown since then, but I still couldn’t believe it when I saw them! Shae was still in grade school last time, but now he’s halfway through eighth grade (which makes him closer to being a high-schooler!). And little sister Mia is that blossom of a girl who is just super into soccer & probably has no idea how gorgeous a young lady she’s become. But they’re both still kids enough that snuggling Mom, Elaine, is still cool—which was the most endearing thing to see. And Yvonne’s oldest, Sonia, was just a baby a couple years ago; not so this year! She’s definitely the big girl-older sister to little Tessa, whose little teeth just made the best smile! Here’s to sisterhood, cousins, & being together for the holidays!

peppy purple • the ozenne family • palos verdes estates, ca

little ones, we are family

I always get to see Christina when we’re dropping the kids off at preschool. Her handsome boy Aaron has a head full of what I like to call “JFK, Jr.” hair. And her little Sabrina has these thick springy pigtails. Christina is always smiling & full of joyful energy. I love chatting with her at school. What a treat it was to meet her husband James & get to snap some portraits of all of them. Aaron & James looked so dapper with their coordinated ties, & Sabrina & mommy were so beautiful in violet & flowers. I had a great time with this sweet, sweet family!

ariel & kewpie • the hansen girls • palos verdes estates, ca

little ones, we are family

I met Kimberly & her husband Shawn through our mutual friend Cheryl; Cheryl & I had been neighbors for years & years, & Kim & Cheryl had gone to college together. I’ll always be grateful to Cheryl for introducing us, because Kim & I have gotten to share the motherhood journey from the very beginning. Her older daughter Kaylin was born just eight hours earlier than my Zoë. And after moving to the South Bay from the Westside of Los Angeles, I knew no one—until Kimmy so generously embraced us in her circle of mommy friends. She invited us to every playdate, called us, checked up on us, & continues to make efforts in friendship that I have let fall by the wayside as parenting took up more & more time. It is such a treat for me to do portraits for their two amazingly adorable daughters—Kaylin who has a cascade of red hair that is right out of a Disney princess movie, & Ashlyn who is the original Kewpie Doll come to life with her blue eyes as big as saucers & fine blond hair. I love being “auntie” to these two sweethearts!!