Baby Natalie- Valencia Newborn Portrait Photography

I got to meet baby Natalie when she was just shy of two weeks. She was an angel- slept pretty soundly and really never cried at all. She is modeling just one of several *adorable* bows that her aunt made her. Shelly doesn't have an online shop but here is her blog in case you'd like to contact her to get some bows for your own little ones!

Seriously, though, how cute is this baby?? Even smiling at her mommy. *Love!*

Natural Light Photography Tutorial- Valencia Portrait Photography

When you are taking pictures and there is good light nearby, take advantage of it! Doorways are great for capturing a quick shot. As long as there is no direct sunlight coming through you will get nice lighting. Here's an example.

This first shot was taken inside the house, using just the pop-up on camera flash:



Not too bad, but look what happened when we moved about 15 feet, so that he was standing just inside the doorway.



Much better. The photo itself has better clarity, and his eyes really come alive with all the light that is reaching them. Try it yourself and see what you come up with! I'd love to see your results.

P.S. These photos are both straight out of camera, with only a sharpening filter run on each of them. Please pardon the dirty shirt. ;)

Baby Beckett- Utah Newborn Photography

My trip to Utah coincided perfectly with the birth of one of my dearest friend's son. Chelsea and I have been friends for longer than I can remember. We attended church together, and then ended up graduating from the same high school. We played, giggled (silently), cried (we have completely different crying styles) and grew up together. Chelsea always set a good example for me. She was (is) fun, pretty, popular and kind.

Just for fun, here's one from a girls' trip some of us took last June. It was to celebrate turning (shhhh) 30, but we've decided to make it an annual thing.










I can't express how surreal it was for me to edit these portraits. I have memories of Chelsea from when we were our kids' ages, and now here we are, doing the best we can to raise our own.



Chelsea, I am so glad to be able to still call you my friend after all of these years. Here's to many more. Love you!

Milo- Utah Baby Photography

My little Nephew Milo turned one this month. Seeing as how they live out of state I feel so blessed to have been able to photograph him three times during his first year.

Here is Milo as a newborn



at six months



and now a year old



Jenny I can't believe we didn't get a portrait of you and Milo at the window! Total photographer FAIL! Ah well, there's always next year. :)

Here are a couple more of Milo from his birthday. (Sporting a shirt that my sis-in-law made and digging into a cake that she and my sister made. I come from talented stock!)




Happy birthday, Milo!

Aaron's Slideshow- Newborn & Family Photography Valencia, CA

I just love putting together slideshows. There's just something about portraits set to music that makes me happy! Here is baby Aaron's slideshow. You can also see how big his sister has gotten. Such adorable kids!



One of my favorites:



Thanks again, Tierney. It was so good to see you!

Baby Aaron- Valencia Newborn Photography

This is my third session with Aaron's mom. The first two were for his big sister, whom you'll see more of next week after we complete their family session. I was so excited to meet this little guy, isn't he adorable?

Just chillin'.



Those lips!



Those fingers!



Love!

Baby Charlie's Slideshow- Valencia Newborn Photography

You remember Kristin's maternity portraits. Baby Charlie was due January 14th but decided to make a dramatic early arrival. Luckily everything turned out all right and now she is here and Mom and baby are doing well. I had planned on flying out this next weekend but was able to rearrange some plans to get there earlier. There's nothing like a brand-new baby when you want those cute bendy portraits. Baby Charlie was a complete angel and is such a pretty baby. Here's her slideshow:



A couple of my favorites:





Thank you Kristin, it was such a pleasure to photograph you and Charlie.

Custom Framing For Judy Phan Photography

Several clients have asked about custom framing. I've been eyeing a vendor for awhile now and have decided to offer this service to my clients. These custom-made frames are perfect for a number of interior design styles; from shabby chic to modern to elegant and anywhere inbetween. They are really works of art in and of themselves and will compliment your portraits beautifully. In offering custom framing I hope to help you make the portrait ordering process even easier. I can't wait to see some fabulous baby portraits in them!

Beautiful Beach Family Portraits- Judy Phan Photography

This session actually took place in September and I have been dying to share some but I couldn't because a couple of them were going on their Christmas cards. Mark ordered canvases of each of these four for Lisa's Christmas gift. They turned out beautifully and as soon as I get a chance I will post a photo of their new canvas wall.

LOVE this little guy.

Maternity Portraits with Kristin: Part II- Valencia Portrait Photography

Can't wait to meet this baby girl!!! Looks for those portraits in January. Kristin you are beautiful!

Maternity Portraits with Kristin- Valencia Portrait Photographer

I need to go to bed! I couldn't go without posting just one from today, though, it's my favorite. :) Looking good, girl! I'll be back with more on Monday!

More Sneak Peeks

These are just the first couple of sessions from the day. More to come later!

Some Quick Sneak Peeks

So cute! Your galleries will be up soon!

Thanks ladies, talk to you soon!

Baby Reese- Valencia Newborn Photography

I don't know how these moms all manage to look so beautiful. But however they do it I feel so grateful to be able to photograph them and their sweet babies! Meet baby Reese and her wonderful mother. Both gorgeous and both such sweeties!

Baby Reese's headband is by Mari of Mari Elizabeth Couture. It was SO stinkin' cute. I made momma stay even though Reese was a little fussy just so we could get a couple of her in it. LOVED it!

What to Wear: Part II

Brighter colors this time. It helps to think of your clothing grouping as one big outfit. If you wouldn't wear it together on one person, don't put it together on more.