One Eleven Photography

Pasadena Modern Wedding and Portrait Photographer

02.14.12

All in the Details

In addition to doing maternity photos for my client Elizabeth last month, we were also able to time it so that her baby shower was on the same day of our shoot. So after we were all done with taking all those beautiful belly pics, I stuck around for a bit to photograph the shower at Elizabeth’s beautiful Pasadena home.

The week before the maternity session and baby shower, Elizabeth introduced me to Pinterest. She had collected a bunch of photos for inspiration and wanted to share them with me. It was so cool and I was instantly hooked… kind of addicted actually. The website is such a great tool for collecting all those little details and great ideas I discover when browsing my favorite lifestyle and design blogs. I think it’s because of my Pinterest-craziness and Elizabeth’s amazing taste, I was so in love with everything she did for her shower. So, I thought I’d share a few of my favorite shots and maybe her great ideas will inspire some of you.

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Elizabeth + Albert | Pasadena Maternity Photography

My favorite thing about these photographs is that they were done very spontaneously and just miles from my home. After Elizabeth and Albert hired me to do their maternity and newborn photographs, we quickly realized that we were neighbors. Can’t beat that!

While we did take some photos in and around their beautiful home, my favorite photos of the day were taken on the outskirts of the Huntington Gardens, which is also just down the street from me. At eight months along, Elizabeth looked amazing and fully glowing.

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Finley + Isla | Santa Clarita Family Photographer

Now that everyone’s Christmas cards are wrapped up, I can share some of my recent family session favorites and not spoil the surprise for the lucky recipients. Photographing families for the holidays was a welcome change of pace after a busy wedding season. This particular photo session was super fun because it was with two of my favorite subjects, Isla and her big brother Finley. Finley has made multiple appearances on my blog but I’ve only had the chance to photograph Isla was when she was just a few days old. We lucked out with a super sunny day in late October up in the Santa Clarita mountains and the kids were great models. Like Finley, it seems that Isla has also inherited her mom’s knack for taking great photos!

Today also just so happens to be their parent’s fourth anniversary. Congratulations Clover and Ben!! Love you guys!

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The Lee Family | Southern California Family Photographer

It’s always nice to photograph family clients again. I’ve found that the more times we get together for photo sessions, the more comfortable and more personal the images become as we get to know each other better. Such was the case with the Lee family, who contacted me a few weeks ago for photo session in time for the holidays. Having done a mini-session with them in the Spring, I had a great time catching up and getting to see Grayson, who will be two in a few months. He had so much fun being photographed, he didn’t want me to leave! What a sweetie!

Well, I think we got some great photos. Here are a few I wanted to share.

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Erica + Michael | Downtown LA Wedding

One of the things I love most about my job is that quite often my wedding clients become good friends of mine. Such was the case with Erica and Michael. They are some of the most genuine, easy-going people I’ve photographed and they know how to throw a great party… my kind of people!

From the yellow and grey color scheme to the penthouse loft venue downtown, their wedding was so elegant and modern. They got ready at the new, swanky JW Marriott/Ritz Carlton that had some pretty spectacular views of LA. I loved all the little details that Erica and Michael thought of, especially Erica’s rockin’ Badgley Mischka shoes!

*Erica and Michael – Congrats again to you both! I’m so glad I was not only able to be a part of your wedding but also gained two new friends. All my best!

**OH, and Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!

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