Babiekins Issue 5- Published! {Children's Fashion Photographer}

It's finally here! Babiekins Magazine has gone live with their 5th issue and what a beautiful project to be a part of! The entire magazine is full of gorgeous images and children's fashion editorials. I especially love the "I Spy" feature that flows throughout the issue. Priscilla (creator and editor) is so creative with her own style and unique vision. I am so pleased that I got to work with her for a second time to help create this vintage bohemian shoot. I LOVE boho chic styles for my own wardrobe so this was right up my alley! My favorite part of the shoot had to be the little model we used....do you recognize her? That's right, my daughter Ava got her little 15 minutes of fame and loved every minute of it. I am far from a "stage mom" and was a little apprehensive at first. She loves attention so I wasn't sure if I would be creating a monster by introducing her to the world of modeling. hehe. I was pleasantly surprised when she got on set. It was freezing and windy and the shoot was vintage 60's theme so the clothing was light and flowy. Ava was such a trooper! She snuggled in the car under blankets while Dani Shelton (awesome hairstylist!) styled and perfected her hair, she was friendly to the clothing stylist and editor and worked so wonderfully with our model Jodi. I had a proud mommy moment for sure! This shoot was so dreamy and sweet! I just loved experiencing this not only with my baby girl but with the whole creative team with Babiekins! Watch out for this magazine, I think its going to be the next big one! Thanks to Priscilla, Dani, Jodi, and Heather with 3RingCircus for styling a great editorial! Couldn't have done it without you! Oh and sorry for the super long photo post but you can tell, I really couldn't pick my faves. :)

Chestnuts Roasting by an Open Fire...{Escondido Family Photographer}

One of my last family sessions for the year just happens to be one of my favorites! I loved hanging out with the Chestnut family! We almost got rained out but the day turned out great and no one got drenched! This family truly has a style all their own (which i loved!) and were so fun to photograph. Little "K" is such an angel! She is as sweet as she is adorable. As I walked along the pathway to meet them I noticed a group of bushed off to the side all decked out in Christmas decor! Random! I had to take advantage of that so we added some last minute shots of little "K" playing around them. I loved her expression when she saw these decorations! So cute! Thanks for a wonderful afternoon guys!!

Baby Kinley {Murrieta Newborn Photographer}

First smiles

I loved her little fo-hawk!

It's definitely the busy season around here! I am so behind on my blogging and have been so excited to be working on so many fabulous sessions lately! I can't wait to get them all on the blog but for starters, I wanted to introduce to you, Kinley Mae! This little beauty comes to us from her beautiful mama Caitlyn which I shot a while back for her maternity session in Balboa Park. Remember the amazing fig tree? Her session can be seen here!

Kinley was so amazing to photograph! She was a great sleeper and smiled more than any other newborn I've seen. I am not sure if this was coincidence but when asked to "give a smile for grandma", she gave me the biggest grin...right on cue! I ate it up! Newborns are some of my favorite subjects to photograph for a couple of reasons. One, they remind me of my not-so-little ones when they were born and I get to have my baby fix for the day. Secondly, I love newborn sessions because they are peaceful. The atmosphere I try to create is quiet, warm, and full of love. The way parents interact with their newborns just days after birth is beautiful to me. Every touch is delicate and each glance is precious. I love each little grimace or raise of the eyebrow,and every stretch and wiggle. Every little moment is full of discovery. Congrats to Caitlyn and Brett! May you enjoy all the little adventures ahead of you. xo-Juneberry

The Morris Family {San Diego Family Photographer}

Next up on the blog is the fabulous Morris Family! Amanda contacted me about capturing some photos for her family before her hubby Evan shipped off for Afghanastan. I was honored to be able to help her preserve some memories before he left. I hope that these will serve as a little piece of him for Amanda when she needs some encouragement to get through Evan's deployment. We squeezed in a little baby shoot of their newest addition as well! The Morris' are a warm family and were so nice to work with. You can tell that Evan and Amanda have a special bond and work well together as partners and parents. I felt very welcome in their home and we found a beautiful space to start their session. Big sister's room had gorgeous light and I think we captured some sweet moments with little brother there! Later, we made a short drive to a local park to finish the family shots. The historical park had really cool buildings and beautiful grounds. We also encountered TONS of peacocks! (yes, i said peacocks!) They were wandering everywhere! I had a great time with this family and prayers and thoughts go out to Evan and family as he goes overseas...thank you for serving our country and protecting our familes.

Witches, Pirates, and Football Stars... {Murrieta Children's Photographer}

It may not feel like it yet (since its 115 degrees!) but fall is just around the corner! I love this season! Harvest decorations are being put on display, leaves start to fall, football fans paint their faces and plop in front of the TV for game-day. I love it all! For this session, I got to get a head start on the fall season by photographing some new items for TUTU Girlz. Michelle (owner and tutu master) brought her adorable daughter out to model with my little munchkin Ava for a fun time of dress up and play. We started the girls out in Halloween tutus and then switched them into football pros for a "game". You would think ,from the way they played together, that the girls had known eachother for years. Ava and Kallan were so cute together and were wonderful models! I couldn't have asked for a better time and Michelle's tutus photographed beautifully. If you ever need a tutu for a special occasion, dress up, or just because..contact Michelle or visit her Etsy site here! xoxo- Juneberry