I feel like it's been forever since I posted!  As you may have noticed, I ditched the Project 365.  I knew it'd end up this way.  Unfortunately, our move into a new house got the better of me and I couldn't manage the time well enough to make room for photography every day.  Shame on me.

But I am here to share some shots of my little man from today.  These were taken with natural light in our new living room.  The lighting is so amazing.  I can't believe it took me 10 days to realize this!  I also used my barnwood flooring as a backdrop for the first time, which worked out nicely.  Overall, I'm very excited about my little experiment today.  And how adorable is my baby boy?  He's growing way too quickly!  The only upside to this is that he seems to get cuter and cuter every day :)

p.s. These photos have not been color corrected.  The light in my living room is that awesome!

Little Women | Temecula Family Photographer | Alicia Q. Photography

I truly have some of the cutest clients EVER.  When I saw this family get out of the car wearing purple, I was so excited (jewel tones photograph beautifully).  But when I saw these three little ladies skipping towards me, my heart just melted.  They are perfection!  And how amazig are their eyes?

Grandma was visiting from out of state and I think the girls were more interested in hugging and loving their "sovta" (Hebrew for grandmother) than they were taking photos.  But you would have never guessed it!  They had no problem pausing and striking a pose whenever I requested their attention :)

This family was an absolute joy and I'd love to photograph these precious little girls again and again.  I hope you enjoy your sneak peek!

A little bit country and a whole lot of Sexy! | Murrieta Photographer

When Jen asked me to take her photos so she could send them to her boyfriend in Afghanistan, I was so excited!  As a military spouse myself, I love supporting our troops-- and what better way to do that than sending photos of the beautiful women who keep the home fire burning?  Not to mention I love boudoir sessions and incorporating the outdoors is so much fun.

Jen wanted a country setting for her photos and I decided on a beautiful location.  Unfortunately, a Park Ranger informed me I wasn't allowed to conduct business (commercial photography) on private property-- in this case, an ecological reserve.  Oops!  He let me off with a verbal warning and I won't soon be forgetting the valuable lesson I learned.  The coyote that greeted us upon our arrival and the tarantula that popped out on the trail to see us out further solidified the notion that we were not welcome to take photos in their home.  Noted :)

A special thank you to Amanda Valletta for the amazing make-up.  Contact me for her information if you're looking for a professional artist for your special even or photo shoot.

I hope you enjoy this peek, Jen!  And of course, your boyfriend John is in our thoughts during his deployment.

Almost One! | Winchester Baby Photographer

Ahh, bitter sweet is the taste!  My baby boy is almost a year old!  Next month we will celebrate my son's first birthday and while excited, I'm in disbelief of how fast time is flying by.  It seems like only yesterday I watched Atticus' daddy give him his first bath (I was much too nervous to do it myself!).  And here he is now, growing up into a little man.  I realized the other day that I haven't been capturing some of the simplest of experiences like bathtime.  I made sure to snap some shots while he played in the tub and I'm so glad I did.

Look at this sweetheart!  So long as he keeps growing up, he's going to break my heart everyday for the rest of my life!

Adventures in New England | Temecula Photographer

Over Labor Day weekend I ventured off to Boston for a baby shower.  Sure, that's a long way to travel for a party, but the trip's purpose was to see a dear friend who moved away more than two years ago.  Since then he's gotten married to a beautiful woman and they are now expecting a baby boy in December.  I am so happy for William and Liz.  They are going to be amazing parents and I can't wait to meet their perfect little boy!

During my little vacation I took advantage of some alone time to explore the sights and sounds of Boston and the surrounding areas.

Here is a VERY SMALL and LIMITED selection of some photos I took during my adventures.  There are more to come and I'll post once I find some more time.

Enjoy!

Sleepy Hollow, Concord MA

Building at North Bridge where Colonial Minute Men first clashed with British Soldiers, Concord MA

Battle Road (route of British Soldiers from Boston to Concord and then back), Lincoln MA

Home on Battle Road

Painted brick wall at Fenway Park