Mariska – One Year Portraits

It’s hard to believe that only a year ago, little Mariska looked like this.  She’s growing up so fast!

…..and were SO done with the bow, next outfit please.

Cutest quilt that her Grandma Tina made for her :)

another quick wardrobe change – LOVE LOVE LOVE the do!

sassy…

June 30, 2010 - 9:27 pm

Mare - Those darn Zawadzki’s sure make a cute baby!!! You’ve out-done yourself once again, Annie!! I want to be like you when I grow up!

Mary!

June 20, 2010 - 11:58 am

sakina - lovely pics…..

June 20, 2010 - 7:37 pm

Mare - Thanks, Annie! You did a wonderful job! Love you!!

Liz & Steve – Engaged!

OK, how cute are these two?

Thanks you guys…can’t wait for the wedding in December!

…and a big thanks to Tina for helping me :)

June 15, 2010 - 2:54 pm

larry reeves - beautiful! great job!

June 15, 2010 - 3:53 pm

Mare - Annie – you are trully amazing at what you do!!

June 16, 2010 - 8:18 am

Jessica Fajardo - love these images!!! They are so playful and full of life!

Jessica Claire Workshop

Earlier last week I flew off to California to attend Jessica Claire’s Workshop in Orange County.  What an awesome experience…I met a bunch of great photographers from all over the country and learned SO much!  Jessica is such a down to earth person and so willing to share all of her experience.

We started off the morning discussing the business side of things, then after lunch we all went out for a fabulous styled shoot.  The models were down right gorgeous and the details were amazing!  After the shoot we all went back for some processing and a fabulous lasagna dinner prepared by Jessica’s husband, Jeff.

Jessica Claire’s Workshops,  http://www.jessicaclaire.net

Event Design/Styling: Carter & Cook Event Co. http://www.carterandcookeventco.com/

Models:  Katie & Ryan Scott:  http://www.katienealphoto.com/blog/

Flowers: Modern Bouquet http://www.modern-bouquet.com/

Paper: Posh Paperie http://www.posh-paperie.com/

Cake: Sweet & Saucy Shop http://www.sweetandsaucyshop.com/

Rentals: Found http://www.vintage-rentals.com/

Hair Pieces: Rachel Larraine http://rachellarraine.com/

Hair: The Mermaid Salon, Kim Lilly http://www.themermaidsalon.com/

Make up: Color4Casting, Jessica Arredondo http://color4casting.com/


Jessica directing the couple for the “first look”

The details…

I absolutely loved the cake table area!

Beautiful Ceci

Wednesday I had the pleasure of getting together with my friend, Ceci for a quick & fun photo shoot at one of my favorite places, The  Riparian Reserve in Gilbert aka “the bird park”.

This past year, Ceci has been diagnosed with MDS, a disorder of the blood and her life has been turned upside down, as well as her families and everyone close to them.  Please visit her blog, HERE to read about her journey and how you can help.

Aren’t these the coolest slippers?!

…AND the most fabulous sandals?!

Love these next images with Ceci and her mom…they make me smile :)

This necklace was given to her by a close family friend who’s son passed away at age 23 of neuroblastoma…she gave Ceci this necklace saying that he was her guardian angel.

:):)

These following three images were captured by sister-in-law and friend, Pammy…

Ceci, you are absolutely  b e a u t i f u l !   Good luck getting on Oprah!

Thank you for letting us photograph this part of your journey on your climb back to great health :)  Let’s do it again soon!

May 30, 2010 - 3:29 pm

Kym Ventola - Annie, this is beautiful! Ceci is beautiful!! It’s rare that photos make me cry….and these did. xoxo

June 3, 2010 - 10:02 pm

Pati Pakulis - Beautiful Annie…..