Better late than never, right? Here’s a blog post that’s way late but too good to pass up.

Meet Kyle and Alex. Kyle is my best friend, Danielle’s, brother. These two are so cute I just couldn’t help myself. I could have shot them all night, except we had no sun left. I can’t wait for these two love birds to get married. They are going to make the CUTEST bride and groom

Here are just a few from their super fun session!

If you haven’t noticed, I’ve been shooting countless seniors the last few months (which I totally LOVE) but I was really missing out on all the couples/e-sessions. So I asked Chris and Laura to model for me this evening to do a shoot JUST FOR FUN. It’s so nice to do a creative shoot every once in a while and try something new. And that’s just what I did. I tested out my new lighting equipment and I LOOOOVE it! Here’s just a little peek from all the goodness and love that came out of tonight. Thanks Chris and Laura for being super stars…and Chris, you have the raddest VW I’ve ever seen!

Here’s a little sneak peek of the oh so cute couple I shot last night! Are they not just AMAZING? Congratulations again Kyle and Alex! I’m so stoked for you two. Full post coming soon

This is one of my BEST friends. My siblings and I all met him at SIBS camp (a camp for kids who have a sibling battling cancer). SIBS camp is an unexplainable experience. No one will ever quite understand what that week during summer is like up in the mountains of Julian, CA other than the people that ride the bus up there. We all share something in common. We’ve had a sibling with cancer. For so long, my sister Emily would get all sorts of extra attention, gifts, etc. I wasn’t ever jealous because I knew, that she needed it more than anyone to get through what she had to deal with. SIBS camp is a place where it’s ALL ABOUT the siblings of the patients. A week just for ME! The American Cancer Society puts on this camp, and let me tell you…they know how to have a good time. By far, SIBS camp would be my favorite week of the entire year, every year. For once, all the attention was on us, and that right there made up for the entire year of having ONE sibling get ALL The attention. The people you meet at SIBS camp aren’t your ordinary, every day friends. You bond with others so closely and become a family and support system because we all know what each and every other camper has to deal with on a daily basis. The thought that I can go away to a camp for a week and everyone there will understand me is one of the best and most comforting feelings in the world. I cannot imagine my life without all these friends I have made that I call family. I don’t know how I would have gotten through watching my little sister battle cancer without these people by my side. Corey and I have been friends for 8 years now and he truly is like a brother to me. We just get each other. Corey, thank you for EVERYTHING! And for all the times I cried on your shoulder, and the times we laughed together. You are the definiteion of a best friend. Thanks for driving all the way up to San Jose with Christopher to stay with Justin and I for a few days. We love you. It’s sure going to be quiet when the two of you leave.

MY BROTHER & COREY ARE CRAZIES!

This is love. I don’t think it gets much cuter than this.

Here are just a few images from the 6 sessions and wedding I shot this weekend in San Diego. Let’s just say my body is still exhausted.

Ahh…this girl needs to be a model. Kimberly, you’re GORGEOUS!

I finally got to meet baby Jack…13 days old!

My little camper from Day Camp is growing up so fast! As of yesterday, she’s been CANCER FREE for two years. You’re a miracle Juliet. Love you sweet girl!

Brent & Jessica are ENGAGED!

I shot Chris and Sandy’s wedding at the Bahia Resort on Mission Bay in a cute romantic garden, and the reception was held on the William D. Evans Sternwheeler. Absolutely beautiful!

Miss Alexa is graduating high school…and is stunning. I think you have a career in modeling in the future my friend!

Katie & Cody…the cutest couple. Their love is so real.

Mandy and I went to high school together and also were on the cheer team together. She is just the sweetest girl and is so funny! Let’s just say we had the coolest spanish class and teacher ever!

It was great catching up with you again Mandy. You always brighten my day, you’re just adorable and Michael is so lucky to have you! Love you girl!

You probably remember Pattie that I posted about last week with her grandkids. You know…the absolutely darling kids with her!

When I heard Pattie was diagnosed with Breast Cancer, I was taken back to the day when I found out my little sister, Emily, was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma (a childhood cancer) at only 8 years old. I re-lived a lot of those memories for a week or so, and my heart just broke for Pattie’s family because I know all those feelings they’re experiencing. What my family and I went through those 2 1/2 years was tough and a huge test of our faith. So many people have asked me what got me through that time. # 1 was my faith in the Lord, that he was going to take care of everything and he was where I’d find my comfort, strength, and peace. #2 was my sister Emily. Even though she was the one that spent all the nights in the hospital, had numerous surgeries, several rounds of chemo, several treatments of radiation, took countless pills each day…SHE WAS MY STRENGTH. It blew me away how much faith an 8 year old could have in the Lord. She was never scared, and she always had a smile on her face and kept the family laughing, even up to those moments before she passed away. When Emily knew she didn’t have much time left she told my family, “Jesus and I will be waiting for you in heaven.” Hearing her say that gave me so much peace. She knew God was going to take care of her. Losing a sister is not easy by any means, but I’ve held onto that phrase she told us and it makes me so excited to see her in heaven someday.

All this to say, I really felt God put it on my heart to help out Pattie and her family. I find it so easy to connect to families that are going through what I’ve been through, and I count that as a blessing. So here’s a little way for my to give to Pattie’s family using the gifts God has so graciously given me since she won’t be able to work during all of her treatment.

Please pass this on to all your friends and family, and keep Pattie and her family in your prayers. Thanks so much!

You guys probably remember Danielle. She’s that really pretty girl I shot last summer, who also happens to be my best friend, who also was my bridesmaid in my wedding 2 and a half weeks ago. She’s gorgeous. It’s that simple. She has the most beautiful heart. Everyone just adores her. I got together with her and two of the girls from her high school group, Julia and Evalyn, from her church yesterday and shot their pictures. I could take pictures of this girl for days and never get bored. After the shoot, we made calzones and they were most definitely delicious.

As I promised last night…here is the LOVELY Evalyn. She has the sweetest heart and is so cute and bubbly. It was so fun meeting her and her best friend, Julia, and taking their pictures. Girls like them make me love my job even more.

Oh…and just look at those eyes! So GORGEOUS!