1+1=3: Amber & Kriz

I was recently afforded the pleasure of shooting a maternity session for Amber & Kriz.  Titus is expected to make his debut in early April, 2013 and I can't wait to meet the little guy.




These two were a real hoot to hang out with.  Their fun-loving attitudes will no doubt lead them to be superb parents.





I would like to add that Amber didn't use the stairs to get to the top of that slide, she climbed up it - 35 weeks pregnant. You go, girl!


Amber and Kriz LOVE their books, so it was no surprise we needed to capture them in their natural habitat - the library they've built in their home.



The doggies love the library, too!



Amber was absolutely glowing, and Kriz was beaming right back at his bride.  There is so much love between the two of them.





I was so blessed to spend a couple of afternoons capturing moments with Amber and Kriz. Their warm, original personalities really made for a fun and honest shoot that I will remember for always.

The Stork is Coming!

No, he will not be stopping at my house anytime soon, but he will be stopping off at the Mendoza residence in April to drop Titus off in his beautiful nursery.

I was privileged to be the photographer for a high school friend, Amber, and her wonderful group of friends and family at the baby shower prior to the stork's arrival.

Normally, I get kind of clammy and uptight when I'm going someplace by myself and even more so when I think I won't know anyone at the event.  This time, though, I didn't feel that way one bit.

I felt welcome and comfortable, included and grateful, appreciative and peaceful.  The host, the guest of honor, and the entire group in attendance made for a lovely atmosphere full of excitement, motherly advice, and love.

Hopefully I get to spend some more time with the folks I met at the shower for Titus.  I really did enjoy the ride that was my first baby shower as the photographer.  This is what it looked like: