While we were in Los Angeles a couple weeks ago, we had the pleasure of photographing this adorable family!  The mama, Janica, saw on twitter that we were heading out there for a few days, and wrote me immediately about wanting to do a family session.  You see, she lives in Texas, but her husband is currently working in LA.  She and their adorable two kiddos (Parker and Bailey), happened to be planning a trip out there at the exact same time we were visiting.  :)

Janica is a photographer herself, which translates to, she is never in any photos with her family ;)  Well, we remedied that up right quick!  It was an honor (and big fun) to hang out in such a beautiful place, and just photograph a family enjoying each others company.

Parker and Bailey are adorable.  Bailey was singing “Veggie Tales” on repeat.  ;)

I think Bailey was telling everyone to scoot away from her.  Girl needed some space!

We had to make sure and get plenty of shots of just the two of them….Janica, you are a strong woman to be without your man for so long!

To all you SoCal photogs out there….it must REALLY get boring to shoot in such luscious, luminous light…..EVERY. SINGLE. DAY.

{ok….I am letting my jealousy go.}

I just had to snag a shot of Brett, you know, doing his thang.

(P.S. My husband’s hot.)

Janica and Matt, thanks so much for sharing a bit of your {precious} time together to shoot with us.

Tell Parker and Bailey HI for Brett and Jess, and the “mans”  ;)

This isn’t the first time this sweet girl below has been on our blog, but the third.  I first met and photographed Holly for her Senior photos two summers ago, and since then she has not only become a frequent babysitter for the “Z” kiddos, but also a sweet friend.  Besides her Senior photos, we also did a very special session you may recall, of Holly and her Mama after a victorious battle against breast cancer.

We did this session on Peri’s birthday.  :)

Seeing Peri looking so healthy and gorgeous, and Holly with her complete family, made us so very happy.

Holly also brought Patty (ok, Patrick) her boyfriend along for the shoot.

We did the session at their horse barn.  They had two horses, but sadly one past away just about a week before the session.  I’m sure Patch enjoyed the extra love and attention since they said he has been a bit lonely.

Big fan of this image below.

Peri, I love to see your smile….and “Mr. Ed’s” too.  :)

Scrumptious golden sunset light….

A couple of Holly and her beau….

Mike, Peri, Holly, and Patrick- Thanks for spending a ridiculously HOT and sweaty evening outside with us! (Wow, was it hot.)

Holly-Polly, thanks for another great shoot sweetie.  ;)

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