- 3/31/2018 11:42:00 AM
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Selina and Avalina are a beautiful mother-daughter duo. Avalina inherited her mom's sparkling eyes and lovely smile.
Avalina is the ham of the two and loved to be in front of the camera. She "allowed" Mom to be in some of the photos, then quickly took back the spotlight and wanted to pose alone. She wanted her lovey (puppy dog) in some portraits and I was happy to oblige because she very carefully chose him before coming to the studio.
I always love seeing such loving relationships between parents and their child. Capturing these moments is so important.
You two are the best! I wish you much happiness and love in the future.
Hair and makeup: Veronica Marshall
- 3/31/2018 11:41:00 AM
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Amber and Scott were the recipients of a lovely gift, a double value KLJ gift certificate! Scott's mom came in on Small Business Saturday last November and was able to double her gift.
They opted to have a split photo shoot so we spent the first hour at the Davis Arboretum and the second hour in the studio. Little Blake was the star of both locations and knew just how to work the camera. She loved playing with her daddy and "raced him" around the path. This kid is fearless. Heights, going fast, nothing fazes her!
It was such fun working with these three. Keep an eye on this little girl, she's going places in the future!
Makeup and Hair: Veronica Pinzon
- 3/29/2018 11:34:00 PM
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I can't think of a better way to spend a clear (but chilly) Sunday afternoon then meeting up with Dan, Cristina, Jael, Talia, and newborn Siena. Even though the famous rose garden is not yet in bloom, it was nice having a good excuse to visit McKinley Park.
I have always enjoyed this family since I photographed Talia's newborn photos back in the day. So it is a real pleasure to be able to also photograph little Siena with the family.
These little girls love each other so much and I love watching them support and help each other. Dan and Christina have set an example for the girls about the importance of family and they make it seem so easy, though I guarantee it is anything but easy.
It was great seeing you and meeting the newest member of your family. I wish great things for you in the upcoming months.
Hair and makeup: Lucy Challender
- 3/26/2018 01:21:00 PM
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It was pleasure to see these guys again. The kids, Blake, Ella and Paisley, have all been models for my promotions for one of my special events. Parents Jessica and Marcus took advantage of their complementary family session as a thank you for agreeing to have models in the family.
Marcus is a first responder and we are happy to provide the family with our 10% discount for first responders and active military. My family recently had to use the services of first responders (don't worry, everything turned out OK!) so I am doubly happy to be able to provide this discount.
This is such a great family! It is always fun to spend time with them. And the kids are so cute, they make it easy to get beautiful images.
Best wishes to all of you in the upcoming year!
Hair and Makeup by Veronica Marshall
- 3/26/2018 01:13:00 PM
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We took another trip to one of our favorite places, the Davis Arboretum. Kali and Greg met us with their three delightful children in tow, Daisy, Zenon (or Z), and Bodhi. We last saw some of this tribe during our promo shoot for the Film Noir for Kids event. The family received a complementary family photo session for participating in the promo and used it to get some updated family photos.
- Bodhi wasn't really feeling this shoot but it was easy enough to accommodate him so he could hang out with mom and feel more comfortable. Daisy and Z were real troopers and were naturals at smiling and enjoying this special family time. Kali and Greg have a great family and know how to take everything in stride.
- This was an enjoyable session. I wish you guys the best in the years to come!
- Makeup and Hair: Veronica Pinzon at KLJ Studios
- 3/20/2018 09:22:00 PM
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In early March, Eleanor Elizabeth made her entry into the world and mom, Elisa, couldn't be more delighted.
Elisa was one of my models for the Park Winters Babymoon promotion and excelled at posing and looking beautiful. You could tell she is a dancer by how graceful she could be so close to her delivery date! I excitedly awaited little Eleanor's arrival so I could photograph this little one. And what a sweet cutie she is!
Mom loves vintage and lace and pastels so I decided pink peonies were just the ticket. We were going to do a family session as well, but with Dad and brother not able to make it, it quickly became a girls day out and I was able to capture some beautiful mother and daughter images.
I always love the expressions of love on new moms' faces. I think that is where the saying "pure joy" originated.
Congratulations to mom, dad, brother and little Eleanor. May good fortune follow you in the upcoming years.
Makeup and hair: Veronica Marshall of The Veros Beauty Studio located in KLJ Studios.
- 3/14/2018 11:12:00 AM
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During a lucky lull in what was otherwise a stormy and rainy day in March, Malikah and Ricardo were married at the Skyline Wilderness Park Native Habitat Garden in Napa, CA.
Malikah and Ricardo met in a youth group when they were 13 and 14 years old. They dated for a while until Malikah headed for the East Coast while Ricardo stayed out West. When Malikah returned, they reunited and the sparks flew. During the wedding planning, they found out they were expecting a welcome surprise and "eloped" with 40 family and friends.
Ricardo's son, Xavier, had a big role to play and played it well. The couple's love for him shows in their warm smiles when they talk to him and they make a great threesome (soon to be foursome!).
Malikah was one of our models for the Park Winters babymoon promotion and she brought her special style of glitz and glamour, so it was no surprise that she brought the same to her big day.
I wish all of you the best in the years to come and look forward to seeing your new family member soon. Congratulations!
Makeup and hair: Veronica Pinzon of The Veros Beauty Studio at KLJ Studios.
- 3/14/2018 11:11:00 AM
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Niam loves throwing balls around and is a special fan of basketball. But since he just turned one he has plenty of time to decide if he wants to make it his career!
Mom and Dad, Jaya and Nitin, are having fun with this little guy and enjoyed watching him make a "smash" of his cake before joining him for some family photos. Niam is, very wisely, a little leery of people he doesn't know, but warmed up when I pretended to sneeze several times in a row.
Don't let the preview fool you, he loved his cake and didn't miss the opportunity to mash it. He's a sweet one year old and I look forward to seeing him again.
Happy Birthday, Niam!
Cake: Zest West
Makeup and hair: Veronica Pinzon of The Veros Beauty Studio located in KLJ Studios.
- 3/13/2018 10:20:00 AM
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