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Baby Joshua {Big Bear Lake Arrowhead Photography}

noreply@blogger.com (FreshFromGod Photography) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 02:01:00 +0000

I booked this session before all the hustle of the Holidays so it was a nice treat to get over the craziness and get to meet this sweet little guy. He was a week "late", according to his "due date", but really he was right on time. He didn't come with a bow but no doubt was a beautiful present for his mommy's birthday. I'm sure his Daddy won't ever be able to top that gift! They came all the way to Big Bear from Orange County for his newborn photography session. When he got here he seemed like he was going to be so sleepy but really, I think he gave me about 15 minutes of solid sleep at the beginning so the rest of the session was pretty tricky. But just like giving birth (i've heard), I have no memory of the work. Only of how stinkin' beautiful this little guy was and how sweet his parents are. I love my job, I don't think I've said that lately. But i'm blessed. Thank you Y family for coming up here and spending the day with me. It was so nice to meet you! xoxo

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The Best of 2011

noreply@blogger.com (FreshFromGod Photography) — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 03:01:00 +0000

Thank you to all my wonderful clients for making 2011 so filled with beautiful smiles and lots of love. I look forward to seeing you all again in 2012!
Blessings,
Rebecca

First Session of 2012 {Big Bear Lake Arrowhead Photography}

noreply@blogger.com (FreshFromGod Photography) — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:47:00 +0000

These two were my first session of the new year and I couldn't have asked for better clients. She was so detailed oriented and creative and had all sorts of fun ideas for her session. She even made her own New Year banner the night before. I was impressed! They were such a sweet couple and really easy to work with. The sweetest thing about them is that they have been together since Highschool. I am a sucker for old fashioned love stories! Thanks J and J for coming up to my neck of the woods and choosing me to capture your sweet spirit for the new year!
Blesssings!
xoxo

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In a Land Not so Far Away... {Big Bear Lake Arrowhead Photography}

noreply@blogger.com (FreshFromGod Photography) — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 06:22:00 +0000

I've been hiding. I admit it. I've been burnt out and lacking inspiration. It's my own fault. I admit that too. Inspiration is everywhere and I found that when I hide, I miss out on a lot. Soooooooooo... with that confession comes the result.... I'm not hiding anymore. :) I'm catching up on many sessions that need to be on this blog. They need a place to be seen. Hiding them in a folder on my PC is no place for them.

So I'll start with a session that was done, well it seems like ages ago already, but I think it was just about a month ago.

These sweet models came from every story book to be a part of this snow-laden session in the forest. It was part of a group shoot from SoCalPhotogs.

Thank you for stopping by, and I've missed you! xoxo

Sleepng Beauty

Goldilocks

Little Red

Snow White

And all of them...

Shot on location in Big Bear Lake, CA

Lexi Calo - Snow White
Alaisha Dunnington - Goldilocks
Allyson Cunha - Sleeping Beauty
Vanessa Cedeno- Little Red

Stylists-
Shyan Bailey - hair
Maira Gomez - makeup
Terry Loaiza - makeuo
Heather Skelton and Vanessa Cedeno - Wardrobe

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Fifty Two on Fridays - Sky

noreply@blogger.com (FreshFromGod Photography) — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 19:14:00 +0000

52 on Fridays.....

Please pass me and continue on to the talented Kelsey Anderson - Las Vegas Wedding Photographer

Fifty Two on Fridays {Week 44} Face

noreply@blogger.com (FreshFromGod Photography) — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 04:30:00 +0000

A new mother's loving face. I looked over just in time to see Mommy adoring her three beautiful babies during our session. So sweet.

Please stop by Kelsey Anderson | Las Vegas Wedding Photographer to see her face photo this week and then follow the circle around to see what the rest of the group did. Have a great weekend! xoxo

One, Two, THREE!

noreply@blogger.com (FreshFromGod Photography) — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 04:21:00 +0000

I couldn't wait to meet these sisters. They were born a bit early and Mom and Dad weren't sure if they were going to do a session. When I got the call that they were home and they wanted to go ahead with it I was really excited. One - that I get to meet them and play with them all day and two I couldn't beleive that they were already home and so healthy. What a blessing! They were so teeny tiny. I had to make some emergency headbands for them the night before because I knew that none of my newborn headbands would fit. I put them all in my baby scale and the total weight was 15lbs. They were all so good for me too. I will say that triplets is definitely not a one man show. There was no way on the planet I could have posed them then backed away without help from my new friend and fellow photog Jovana and also their Mommy was always at the ready with a helping hand. The day was 6 hours, 3x my normal newborn session. Go figure. lol! I hope I get to see this family again, so sweet, and so blessed.

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Sweet Sophia Grace... {Southern California Newborn Photographer}

noreply@blogger.com (FreshFromGod Photography) — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0000

Miss Sophia came to visit me from a long way away, with her beautiful family on Monday. At first she really wasn't into our time together. She'd had a long night of no sleep and made Mom worry how the session would go. I admit I was a little worried too. But then we fed her, and soothed her, and OUT she went. She did a great job sleeping and looking beautiful so that I could capture these tiny moments of her new life. I can't wait until Mom and Dad get to see the rest but for now here is a little sneak peek. Thank you B family for coming to my neck of the woods and trusting me to capture this wonderful time in your lives! Talk to you soon! xoxo

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Dream {Big Bear Lake Arrowhead Photographer}

noreply@blogger.com (FreshFromGod Photography) — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 04:34:00 +0000

"Think left and think right, think low and think high. Oh, the thinks you can think if only you try!" ~Dr. Seuss

Fifty Two on Fridays {Week 42} Night

noreply@blogger.com (FreshFromGod Photography) — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 05:31:00 +0000

A Night in The Life....

On Wednesday night I came home from the gym (TRX baby!) and felt sick. I had to go lay down to try and soothe my achey tummy. That's when I remembered I had to take my pics for the project. So I decided to show you a glimpse of what you would see if you were peering through the window of the Mitchell home on Wednesday, Oct. 19th. I couldn't make dinner and the kids were all hungry so Chris gave them cereal while they watched Yo Gabba Gabba. My nephew layed on my bed playing connect the dots on my phone. The dog looked at me in wonder. The Runner's World magazine and lotto tickets lay on my counter along with a remnant of burnt crown that must have been on an old oil lamp that was salvaged from my Grandma's house fire. By the way, Ryan Hall, who is a famous marathoner is from Big Bear and is in that mag four times! Run, Ryan, Run! And that's about it.... a night in the life of us.

Please follow the circle around by clicking on the next blog... Kelsey Anderson - Las Vegas Wedding Photographer

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The Great Pumpkin Patch {Big Bear Lake Arrowhead Photography}

noreply@blogger.com (FreshFromGod Photography) — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 20:37:00 +0000

Our favorite pumpkin patch is just down the mountain, set against the hillside and tucked away in a quaint little neighborhood. It's quiet and friendly and feels like home. You could literally bring a book, sit on a haystack and they would welcome you like an old friend. There is fresh honey, squash, and as many pumpkins to choose from as you would ever need. The air is thick with the smell of Fall and... well, farm animals too. :) My kiddos love going here and I love caputuring them making the memories they'll someday cherish. We told Ava that she could have as big a pumpkin as she could carry and of course she went and found the biggest pumpkin and gave it a try. Connor loved the horseback ride more then anything which was a big deal for him since he really doesn't care much for animals. And I learned that taking a family photo with the timer and my camera set up on a wheelbarrow just isn't easy. But I got an imperfect one, that is perfectly us. If you have never been and live close enough, you've got to check out Greenspot Farms on Hwy. 38. It's beautiful!

You CAN mix work and play... {Big Bear Lake Arrowhead Photography}

noreply@blogger.com (FreshFromGod Photography) — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 06:18:00 +0000

I've been working a lot lately and my kids are starting to remind me of that. At first they are really good about letting me work but when it gets to the point that I have to peel them off my chair it's time to take a break. We've had my nieces and nephews over lately too so I notice my little Ava needing some extra attention. So this afternoon the two of us went out on a mini "Mommy date". I needed to take some photos for an Etsy shop so we went to one of our favorite little places and enjoyed the time together. Afterwards I put the camera away and we played on the perfect little tire swing. There was no one in the land but us. Those times are so perfect.
Check out the Etsy store to get these pretty headbands! Chickapee Creations

Oh, I think that I'm fallin' for Fall... {Big Bear Lake Arrowhead Photography}

noreply@blogger.com (FreshFromGod Photography) — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 05:48:00 +0000

Pumpkins in the cornfields
Gold among the brown
Leaves of rust and scarlet
Trembling slowly down
Birds that travel southward
Lovely time to play
Nothing is as pleasant
As an autumn day!

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Michael and Erika {Joined} Big Bear Lake Arrowhead Wedding Photography

noreply@blogger.com (FreshFromGod Photography) — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 23:17:00 +0000

This wedding just so beautiful and thoughtful. The family and wedding party stayed in a sprawling luxurious ranch together the few days before the wedding. And they worked on details and enjoyed much fellowship together. What was so apparent at this wedding was love. Lots of it. Love for eachother and love for the Lord. Prayer was a big part of their day, and it was beautiful seeing them give Glory to God and ask Him for His leading in their marriage. Just beautiful. There were so many details about their day that made it so exquisite. I was so happy to be a part of it. Mike and Erika, thank you for choosing me! I hope that you cherish your photos as much as I loved taking them. May God bless each day that you have together and grow your love for eachother and for Him. Enojoy!

Vendors/Venue
Luscious Jimmy's Catering
Little Green House Florist - Big Bear Lake
Big Bear Luxury Properties - Jack Rabbit Ranch
Ultimate Events DJ
A Day Remembered - Barra Franklin, Coordinator

xoxo

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Fifty Two on Fridays {Week 39} Beauty

noreply@blogger.com (FreshFromGod Photography) — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 05:38:00 +0000

The foremost picture of beauty for me this week is a beautiful Bride that I photographed recently. I've been working on her wedding dilligently for days now so nothing is more fitting then this photo of her in the mountain light, on the day of her wedding. What struck me most about her was that she was not only beautiful on the outside but also on the inside. I can't wait to post more of her wedding later today! xoxo

Please follow the circle around, I have a feeling this weeks theme is going to be beautiful! :) Next is Kelsey Anderson - Las Vegas Wedding Photographer

Fifty Two on Fridays {Week 38} Ruffles

noreply@blogger.com (FreshFromGod Photography) — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 23:09:00 +0000

Repurposed Ruffles! I love making my daughter clothes and finally figured out that I could actually use her small clothes for making new stuff. I loved the soft netting material of this Baby LuLu dress and didn't want to part with it so instead I chopped it up and made a whole new set. I put the buttons from the dress as well as some of the ruffling on a plain white tank top from Old Navy, cut and folded the body of the dress over, put in some elastic and voila! Repurposed ruffles, so fun!
Here is the life it had....

and here is it's new life, happily adorning a spunky four year old....

and this is because it's just so her, this child can sing the abc's in every which way imaginable. All. Day. Long. And I love it!

If you like Ava's headband it's from Little Diva Boutique on Etsy

Please stop by the next blog on the circle
Jasmine Sargent-Hazen, ND Photographer to see her take on Ruffles.

Fifty Two on Fridays {Week 38} Vintage

noreply@blogger.com (FreshFromGod Photography) — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 04:26:00 +0000

My vintage Bride and Groom, seen through a vintage window. What could be more vintage? Vintage anything makes my heart smile.

here is a little more of them...

Please head over to Jasmine Sargent-Hazen, ND Photographer to see her take on Vintage this week.

Fifty Two on Fridays {Week 37} Dessert

noreply@blogger.com (FreshFromGod Photography) — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 01:42:00 +0000

This is the kind of desserts I'm loving these days....

Please head over to Jasmine Sargent-Hazen, ND Photographer to see her take on Dessert this week.

Just Stargazin'... Big Bear Photography

noreply@blogger.com (FreshFromGod Photography) — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 01:40:00 +0000

A friend of mine bought me the most beautiful boquet of flowers to thank me for being sweet. :) It's proof that I have sweetness in me! lol! Stargazer Lilies are one of my favorite flowers so before they died I had to commemorate them in photos forever. It's glorious what God has done. Ahhhh, I can just about smell them.

Fluffy Tuffies {Big Bear Lake Arrowhead Photography}

noreply@blogger.com (FreshFromGod Photography) — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 01:10:00 +0000

Have you ever seen tutu dresses so beautiful??? Neither have I until I saw these. Nicky of Fluffy Tuffies puts a ton of thought, detail, and a million yards of tulle into these dresses. We set up a photoshoot for them and took the girls out and you could see their whole demeanor change as soon as they put them on. They were transformed instantly into princesses dancing around in a beautiful land. I can just imagine a little flower girl coming down the aisle in one of these. Stunning.
If you would like to check out the store you can visit it at this link
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Indie Weddings - SoCal Photog Shoot Out

noreply@blogger.com (FreshFromGod Photography) — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 23:39:00 +0000

Last week I joined a bunch of other photographers from around SoCal for a beautiful wedding shootout in Laguna Beach. It was so much fun and the people behind it always do such a great job of finding venues, vendors, and models. And they even feed us. Score.
This time I knew I had to reserve a spot because it was vintage styling which is where my heart is. Here is what I saw through my lenses that day....

SoCal Photog ShootOut

THE STYLISTS:
~ For Models: Heather Skelton thesoundoflace@gmail.com
~ For Venue: Kaylee Sizemore www.thetangledjourney.com

Hair:
Diego Ortega - Lead Hairstylist www.diegoortega.com
Tricia Parker & Heather Renee www.mirroredimages.org/

Makeup:
Jennette Pulecio - Lead MUA www.jennettepulecio.com
Lauren Breedon www.laurenbreedon.com
Mellissa Gonterman http://www.melissagonterman.com

THE VENDORS:
Venue: Hotel Laguna http://www.hotellaguna.comDresses: Carino Bridal www.bridalshopsorangecounty.com
Decor/Flowers: The Tangled Vine www.thetangledvineonlosrios.com
Cake: Itty Bitty Sweets www.ittybittysweets.com
Venue furniture: This & That Vintage Rentals www.thisnthatvintagerentals.com
Venue furniture: The Tangled Vine www.thetangledvineonlosrios.com

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Fifty Two on Fridays {Week 36} Laughter

noreply@blogger.com (FreshFromGod Photography) — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 23:25:00 +0000

Laughter is good for the spirit. Have you ever caught yourself laughing un-gaurded and it felt just a little awkward, good but awkward? I have. I think it's because with all our worries and daily mundane tasks, we forget to find the joy. It's good to be like little children and laugh so unreserved. I think I'll practice that this week!
"A Joyful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit dries up the bones." Proverbs 17:22

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Baby Preston {Southern California Newborn Photography}

noreply@blogger.com (FreshFromGod Photography) — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 01:34:00 +0000

I got to meet baby Preston last week. He was nothing short of a beautiful little miracle. His Dad and I have known eachother since childhood and I was excited to learn that he and his beautiful wife would be expecting their fourth (yep, FOURTH!) baby boy. They live in Orange County so the drive wasn't easy on them but they made it and the day was perfect. Well, atleast as far as mom, myself, and Preston were concerned. :) Dad had the dutiful job of chasing the other boys along with my own two, around the front yard. But he did good and I don't think it was really that much torture since Big Bear is a beautiful break from the city. This family has so much joy ahead of them and I can't wait to see what the Lord has in store for their journey together. God bless you G family! It was wonderful to see you and meet the rest of you and spend time cuddling your sweet little Preston. I hope we can do it again some day! xoxo

And I just thought he looked so sweet laying on the pillow waiting to cradle in the branch...

Fifty Two on Fridays {Week 34} Bokeh

noreply@blogger.com (FreshFromGod Photography) — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 05:55:00 +0000

Okay, so here I am at 10:55pm on Thursday night looking through 2 years of files trying to find a good bokeh shot. I tried to take one today and I wasn't happy with them so I was sure I had an "awesome" one somewhere on my computer. WRONG. Now I'm left with minutes to spare before my blog post is due so I had to pull this one from over a year ago. This is sweet little Laylah and while it's not an amazing shot, it does have bokeh. lol!

I'm excited to see those who didn't fail miserably like me, so next, lets take a look at Jasmine's bokeh!
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Mini Sesh with Miss Emma Joy {Big Bear Lake Arrowhead Photography}

noreply@blogger.com (FreshFromGod Photography) — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 05:09:00 +0000

I had the most fun dressing up Miss Emma for an impromptu mini session recently. There is nothing more fun then a girly girl who can also play in the dirt. This little one is so super sweet and we are blessed to call her our friend. Miss Emma, thank you for having fun with me!