archive for March, 2010

theo & xavier :: family photography :: pasadena, california

Wednesday, March 24th, 2010

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Meet Xavier and Theo.  These two cuties are first cousins!  I can’t get over how beautiful their eyes are!

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The boys with their parents!  Too cute.

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pasadena family photographer

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I just LOVE the cute looks little Xavier gave me.. Could his eyes be any bluer?  What a heart breaker.

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los angeles children photography

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And then there’s Theo.  Moms, if you have daughters this age, watch out.  This one is going to be a lady killer for sure.  Just look at those big brown eyes.  I melt.

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These next two crack me up.  Theo suddenly became very interested in my camera and I suddenly felt a lot like the paparazzi.

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baby hands

Time to go home!

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three month old dominic

Monday, March 22nd, 2010

los angeles baby photography

Some of you may remember Dominic from his newborn session about 3 months ago.  How quickly they grow!  I was shocked to see how much he’d grown in such a short time.  But isn’t he adorable?  I just love his cute pudgy little arms.

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And his little toes!

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We used this bench in his room to show Dominic’s growth.  See the difference?  Soon he won’t even fit on this bench anymore.

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covina baby photographer

Time for an outfit change!

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I love his little tummy!!

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Can’t wait to see what this little guy looks like in another 3 months!

shoshana’s bat mitzvah :: topanga community club, topanga, ca

Saturday, March 13th, 2010

shoshana bat mitzvah

I had the absolute pleasure of being involved in Shoshana’s Bat Mitzvah.  After meeting this lovely lady, I was shocked to find out she was only 13.  She has such class, politeness and not to mention is STUNNING!

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It’s no wonder where she gets her looks huh? This is one good looking family.

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Not only are they a good looking family, they are also very sincere and kind.  Shoshana’s brother made her this Yad for her to read the Torah with.  He carved it himself.

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torah

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Shoshana’s Tallit was made in Isreael special just for her.  It’s one of a kind.

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the torah

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Shoshana’s parents both had the sweetest things to say to her.  It was very touching.

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bat mitzvah photography

bat mitzvah photography

shoshana bat mitzvah

candle lighting ceremony

Time to party!  The room was simply beautiful!

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bat mitzvah photography

bat mitzvah photographer

topanga community club

topanga community club

bat mitzvah photography

bat mitzvah photography

After a few speeches from Shoshana’s closest family and friends it was time to eat.  The food was out of this world amazing.  Seriously.

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Then time to party!!

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topanga community club

kids break dancing

And here I thought keeping up with a bunch of teenagers would be a challenge but their grandparents sure can dance!

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los angeles event photography

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And of course, what Bat Mitzvah would be complete without dessert?!  Most of these delectable little cakes were baked by Feed Your Soul Cakes.  And the red velvet cupcakes were crafted by Susie’s Cakes.  Seriously.. yum!

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Shoshana and her mom.  All together now… Awww.

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They even had a Fuji Polaroid camera going.  It was pretty rad.

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If this doesn’t explain how awesome and amazing this family was.. toward the end of the night Shoshana’s mom asked me to take a photo of myself because she wanted one of me too.  :)  Of course I asked Shoshana to be in it with me and she happily obliged.  I feel so lucky to have been involved in this event.  Shoshana has the most beautiful life ahead of her and I can’t wait to see what she does with it.

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kick ass cake bash :: culver city, ca

Friday, March 5th, 2010

When Dana, from The Broke Ass Bride merged with Fantasy Frostings, I knew I had to be apart of this event.  It would be that amazing.  And let me tell you, it didn’t disappoint.  If parties could be ranked, this one would be in the top ten for sure.  I don’t think there was one person that didn’t have an absolutely fabulous time.  I mean, it was a party to celebrate cake, who’s not happy when they are eating cake?!

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kick ass cake bash

The party was held at the Royal T Cafe, a fantastic venue in Culver City.

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Upon entry, you walked the red carpet.  How fun is that?

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Beth Helmstetter not only coordinated this event, she also checked guests in!  What a team player.

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Alfred Angelo provided the bridal gowns for the lovely ladies.

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pretty pink cake

fantasy frostings

fantasy frostings

cakes and kisses

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And then… there was the desert table.  Full of luscious, luscious cakes. Mmm.  My mouth waters just looking at these.

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los angeles cake bash

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Of course there was other food too…

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los angeles cake bash

But some people still preferred cake.  Can you blame her?  Hot.

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cake bash

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While others preferred the delicious beverages prepared by O.N.E. Drinks.

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cake bash

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fresh hubby cake bash

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The ever elegant and stunning flowers provided by Holly Flora.

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As if eating cake, drinking, and mingling isn’t enough to do, there were TONS of other activities.  Like getting chop sticks in your hair or a cupcake painted on your arm thanks to Dollhouse Hair & Makeup.

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Or a totally rockin photo booth provided by Oh Snap Studios.

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oh snap photo booth

This photo is maybe my favorite photo ever.  Period.

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And there was also screen printed tshirts from Family Industries printed right in front of you!

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family industry tshirts

Of course Dana and Hunter gave a speech to thank everyone for everything.

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los angeles cake bash

Naturally, Hunter performed a wrap all about his Broke Ass Bride.

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I just love her reactions.

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royal t cafe

And dancing music was provided by none other than Flashdance.

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And I would be lost without these two.  My partner in crime this evening, Holly Steen of Cakes and Kisses (check for her blog post!) and videographer, Isabel Gonzalez.

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And the lovely and charming, Earl and Leslie of Fantasy Frostings.  Heart you two.

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Thought this party was over?  Oh no.  Don’t forget your pinkberry on  your way out.  What the what?!  This party rocks.

pinkberry

pinkberry

What a party.  I’m still coming down off the sugar high.

Any vendors who want photos feel free to email me or comment on this post.  I’ll be happy to send them your way.  If you are a vendor I forgot to mention, please let me know and I’ll be happy to include you!  Thanks again to Dana, Hunter, Leslie and Earl for being so fabulous and throwing this fantastic event!