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Fun Family Shoot at the Powerhouse

bill — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 04:13:30 +0000

I met Lorraine at the Powerhouse in Del Mar for an extended family shoot. Lorraine and her husband, their three daughters, the daughters husbands and their children. It was a handful, but we managed to get some great shots on an overcast day. Lots of people get discouraged when there isn’t bright sun and blue skies, but in actuality, overcast creates a softer light and its actually much easier to photograph in.

So we walked around the park and the beach for an hour or so, photographing the whole family, individual families and groups within the families; we covered it all! 6 kids are definitely a challenge to photograph, but in the end, I pulled it off.

Lorraine’s family is very sweet and loving. Also, I clicked immediately with the native New Yorkers. I think my accent came out a little towards the end of the shoot when I asked a jogger what kind of “dawg” he had.

Bailey Goes to The Blue and Gray Ball

michelle — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 01:50:10 +0000

Bailey Goes To Disneyland

michelle — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 16:31:09 +0000

For Bailey’s 14th Birthday she spent the day at Disneyland with her two best friends Taylor and Madison (AKA: Maddie). I started the day off with the girls, but then left them to explore on their own. At 14, who wants to hang out with their mom at Disneyland, right? Poor Taylor had hurt her knee at school the previous Thursday, so she was on crutches. But that worked to the girls benefit. Wheelchair at Disneyland, equals front of the line for the rides. It was Memorial Day weekend, Disney was packed and these girls got to ride all of their favorite rides 2-3 times. What a fun day for the girls and what a ever so special way for my “B” to spend her 14th birthday! ~Michelle (AKA: Mom)

“A good friend is hard to find, hard to lose, and impossible to forget.”

The Adorable Grayson Family

michelle — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 16:09:11 +0000

It all started back in 2006; first the engagement session at the beach in Cardiff, then the wedding at The Thursday Club. Then newborn photos of Brynn at their home. Now here we are, four years later with their new additions Caleb and Ethan. When Stephanie called me a few weeks ago to schedule this session I was thrilled to hear from her and even more excited to find out they had twin boys. Today’s shoot was so much fun, each personality captured. Documenting this moment in their lives to be treasured for a lifetime. I love how one of the twins is crying while the other is smiling. Then we have Brynn chasing bubbles and in her own little toddler world; so awesome! I love these photos, a true image of The Grayson family. Ahman and Stephanie, what a beautiful family you have. I am thrilled to be a part of the growth of your beautiful babies and your lives. I look forward to the next round of photos. ~Michelle

Bailey Nicole Zuniga~June 3,1996

michelle — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 05:18:59 +0000

Fourteen and a half years ago, I lay on the hospital bed at Zion hospital, fingers and toes crossed, praying, wishing for a baby girl. Heart beating fast, waiting ever so patiently for Dr. Adams to determine the sex of this miracle that I carried close under my heart. Now don’t get me wrong, I would of been more than happy with a beautiful baby boy, but I already had my Taylor. More than anything I wanted a girl. I wanted to experience all of those girlie things. Bows in the hair, pink, dresses, bonnets, giggles, dress-up, tears, shoes, first crush, first heartbreak, prom, shopping, pedicures and manicures, slumber parties, her dreams, passions, her wedding and most importantly when she becomes a mother. Staring at the monitor, searching for a sign, waiting patiently; I finally hear the words, “Michelle, you are having a baby girl.” A tear slides down my cheeks and a huge smile appears, “YES!” I kid you not, as soon as I left the hospital I was at the store buying the cutest little pink Nike’s. I had been eyeing them for the past two months. Here we are fourteen years later, getting ready to graduate from the 8th grade, moving onto another chapter in her life; high school. Truth be told, like the song say’s, “Don’t Blink”. I will tell you it feels like I blinked because it seems as if yesterday Bailey was learning how to walk, having her first play date, starting Kindergarten and now here we are turning 14 tomorrow, going to Washington D.C. & New York for a week without me, moving forward with confidence and grace. A pocket full of dreams.
There is a certain song that hits my heart every time I hear it. This is my song to Bailey, these words are MY hopes and wishes for you my baby girl:

“I hope you never lose your sense of wonder. You get your fill to eat but always keep that hunger. May you never take one single breath for granted. God forbid love ever leave you empty-handed. I hope you still feel small when you stand beside the ocean. Whenever one door closes, I hope one more opens. Promise me that you’ll give faith a fighting chance. And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance. I hope you dance. I hope you never fear those mountains in the distance. Never settle for the path of least resistance. Living might mean taking chances but they’re worth taking. Loving might be a mistake but it’s worth making. Don’t let some hell-bent heart leave you bitter. When you come close to selling out reconsider. Give the heavens above more than just a passing glance. And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance, I hope you dance. Time is a wheel in constant motion always rolling us along. Tell me who wants to look back on their years and wonder where those years have gone. I hope you dance.” ~Lee Ann Womack

Happy Birthday Bailey and Congratulations on all that you have accomplished through out the last 14 years. Excited for what the future holds.
Love Always,
Mom

THANK YOU Bill, for capturing Bailey’s true self and spirit.