Snips & Snails and Puppy Dog Tails!

Ahhh.... little boys!!! My good friends, Mike and Jackie, recently welcomed a new addition to their family and asked me to do their first family photos! I was very honored. I also offered to rent out their living room as a studio since their lighting was FANTASTIC!

Welcome to the world baby G!

Fall Sessions: the Low-Down

Make it a Double

.... Does it get any cuter than these twins? They totally rocked their shoot (even in the heat). I wasn't sure when I pulled up and saw that one was sporting a pretty serious face bandaid but I was reassured that the shoot would go on and that bandaids are cool. When they are Hello Kitty bandaids they are totally cool! The bandaid helped me to tell these two cuties apart!

Dog Days of Summer!!!

It has been a scorching hot summer thus far in the Valley. I have been fortunate to have my shoots timed out that we've avoided the hottest days. My recent shoots have featured some really gorgeous children and overall, "characters" to say the least.

These cuties were soooo good good for me. We had a terrific time together.

Awww Sophie... she's a local celebrity. Well, what I mean is that during our shoot she caught the attention of everyone and everything that crossed her path. We had a few interruptions but she was a true professional!

Family Time

I recently was asked to do a photo shoot for an extended family with 12 people!!! 6 adults... 6 children. I was apprehensive at first but my worries soon went away as I realized this family was very laid back and so much fun. It hardly seemed like an hour had passed and we got tons of great shots... and the kids had a blast!

Senior Sessions Have Begun:

I haven't really begun to even dip my toe into the pond of "senior sessions" yet but my niece was happy to be my first a few weeks ago. She is a proud member of the Class of 2011 (and an avid photographer as well) and just gorgeous so I was happy she came to visit!

I'm always happy to get a chance to photograph a subject who will look at you... smile... and not run off. I think I could get used to photographing seniors!! Book your sessions now!

Wait? What's this??? typical Catrina getting in on the act

The Hidden Session

Earlier this month I was invited by my friend to come to her house to photograph her adorable newborn along with big brother and cousin. I loved the way these shots came out but I was sworn to secrecy since they were to be a Father's Day present. I have now gotten the official green light to introduce the world to Baby M. She is a doll. Her cousin (who I did a separate shoot with) has model-gorgeous looks and Big Brother G is too handsome for words!