Heather, Spencer, and Baby Libby: a birth story Temecula Birth Photographer

You should recognize Heather, and Spencer,  in the last two years, I have taken their engagements (engagements HERE), family pictures, their WEDDING (sneak peek HERE), and their maternity photos (click here!)

     Next up- their BIRTH photos!! Heather was terrified that she would go into labor while i was on vacation, or while i was shooting a wedding, and after a few close calls (and lots of time on hold, ready to run out the door!), she was finally scheduled for an induction yesterday, monday June 27th. I arrived around 10am, after her water broke at 7am. Within a few hours, we knew it was going to be a long day!
 
   Heather was an absolute trooper, and very rarely did she not have a smile on her face. Luckily, i know (and LOVE) her family very well, so the waiting game was full of laughs and great conversation. Heather was desperate for a VBAC, and did her absolute best to do all she could to have a natural delivery. After a few tense and scary moments, a few Decel's and a fever, she was finally ready to start pushing around 10pm that night.

    Baby Libby entered the world with some great healthy cries, but the moment they placed her on her mommy's chest, skin to skin, she IMMEDIATELY soothed and laid so peacefully and calmly there, alert and awake. She didn't make a peep for an hour!! She is an absolute sweetheart.

   I told her to get used to me and my camera, as she and I would be spending a lot of time together in the future! Enjoy a glimpse of these images and baby Libby's original Birth Day.

 so much love between these two, it was so tender to watch.

 the tense moments....

 Heather has such an amazing family. I LOVE the shot below on the left, her husband on her right, her daddy on her left, both taking such loving care of their girl.  Then her momma on the right whispering words of comfort and strength to her daughter.

 look at that gorgeous skin!!!

 this one might be my favorite of the whole day!! content baby and her mama...

 This new daddy was OVER THE MOON for this tiny girl...

 open eyes for mimi!!

 Surrounded in complete love...

Congratulations Kindt Family!! I am so happy to have been a part of it. Now i need a nap!!

  Joie de vivre!
     Stefanie

Lauren Senior Pics... Temecula Senior Photographer

Good morning all!! Happy friday!!! 

So I had an AMAZING senior session at the beach last night, and I was literally SO excited to see them, I stayed up WAY too late to edit a 'sneak peek' that turned into having all 200 images completely edited within 24 hours!

This girl is so natural, effortless and completely stunning, that she bewitched my camera completely! She is also talented, humble and kind, with a fabulous sense of humor and great smile, dedicated to her family, her church, and her high moral standards. I can't wait to see what this girl does with her future!

Enjoy the pics! 

Right off the bat, I already couldn't decide if I liked Black and white, or color. Her eyes are just beautiful.

This one might be my top favorite from the session! I am a little obsessed with hats right now...

And again, the dilemma, black and white, or color??

 It was important that we got both the traditional "frame able" image for mom, but we also wanted to get some that fit Lauren's boho chic style as well- artsy close-ups, wild hair, etc.
    The shot below, feels like it could be a Hollywood starlet, taken circa 1942 on a hollywood pier, right? I am obsessed with the hair in her face and the film grain.

 I got to do a little off camera flash in these next two, thanks to an awesome assistant (aka, Laurens Dad!). He is a serious hobbyist photographer as well, and wanted to get in on the fun too!

 Poor Lauren was probably bored out of her mind as we drove to the beach together, as her dad and I nerded out on gear talk!

So this might very well be my absolute favorite Senior session to date. What do you all think? Leave a comment to show some love!

Joie de Vivre!
    Stefanie

Dylan- 1 year photos, family shoot and cake smash- SNEAK PEEK! ENCINITAS FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER

I literally cannot believe it has been a year since i took this little mans newborn photos. And just like he was an angel the first time around, he was even better yesterday!! He was super interested in me (or maybe it was my camera-haha!) and every time we put him down, he would crawl right toward me, with a big grin on his face. I asked mom if she would let me take him home, but she said no. 

le sigh.

After we finished our beach and family shots, we ant back to their house for a quick cake smash!! It was his ACTUAL BIRTHDAY after all. Happy birthday Dylan!!

joie de vivre!
   Stefanie