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My 12 year old son wrote his very first blog post today– a review of Tony Hawk Ride. He worked hard on it and is excited for people to read and HOPEFULLY (HINT HINT!) comment.
So, if you would be so kind, hop on over to my review blog and give it a read. This Mom would be so grateful.

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This entry was posted in Blogging on November 17, 2009 by Y.

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Pinnin’ It

This is my best friend's son and his girlfriend (now fiance) He planned a photoshoot in this gorgeous spot overlooking the beach so he could propose. I always get a bit nervous when surprises are planned, but everything went perfectly! It was beautiful to witness and capture this moment in time. 

Thrilled beyond words for you both, AJ & Tegan 🀍Congratulations on all of your high school success and graduation, beautiful Alyssa! 

Class of 2026 πŸŽ“πŸ€Happy Graduation day to this beautiful young lady. I have had the honor of photographing her and her family for the past 8 years. She is kind, smart, and a joy to be around. Congratulations @haleyhockett on all of your hard work!Kayla, Class of 2026. πŸŽ“
When I asked what she had in mind for the location for her shoot, she said she requested there be pine trees. So we found the perfect spot for her and her beautiful, sweet little family. I could not love these more! πŸ’• 🌲Lauren, Class of 2026, Cal Poly Pomona πŸ’š

I love when everything comes together perfectly for a shoot--the lighting, the connection with the client, the effortless posing and flow of ideas. This shoot was pretty perfect and look at what we created! 

Congratulations @lauren.saldana !When I met this sweet girl, she was a little toddler who wanted nothing to do with me or my camera. I won her over and by the end of our first shoot together, she was all smiles and giggles.  We have done many shoots together since that time and she has become one of my favorite little humans. I was both thrilled and so honored  when I found out she wanted to do her very own photo shoot for her 10th birthday. We had the best time being creative together.  At the end of our shoot she said "you...
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Maybe 2026 will be the year I finally write a formal "about me" so people can have a glimpse into who I am and why I love this job of creating memories and freezing moments in time for my wonderful clients/ friends.

Shoutout to @itsjasminecollinss for insisting I wear something cute for your shoot and taking these shots for me. I love them πŸ’—
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