head over to learn about what is ahead for me in this next journey of life. thanks much!

summer is here. sunshine, popsicles, swimming, and photos. so many exciting things are popping up! one very exciting thing is today’s release of shana rae’s florabella luxe actions! you know i’ve been a fan of the florabella collection for as long as shana has been around the industry. of course i’m always thrilled to share with you all products that i not only love, but am happy to support – and florabella is no exception.

i have the new luxe actions and can’t say enough good about them. shana’s done it again! here’s a random peek into our summer so far, a la florabella!

so, do you have them? get them here  – - – - – - -> florabella collection

recently, shalina has begun a new journey in life. she is sharing her journey through weight loss in a fabulous new blog.

- – - – - – - – > sincerely shalina

please join me over there in following and encouraging her in this venture. i’m so proud of her, love her to pieces, and can’t wait to cheer her on the entire way through. and as it would be, she asked me to document this journey. we had so much fun styling this session. isn’t she gorgeous? can’t wait for the next shoot!

(hair by shan reinhardt)

just last week while chatting with the fabulous students from my photography class for moms, they too were asking for some before and afters. this week we are talking a lot about lighting – how to get the best natural light images of your loved ones and again they begged for some more images.

so here are a few before & afters from a recent session & the details.

• iso 320  |  f/1.4  | ss 1/500

• nikon d300  |  50mm 1.4 lens

• early june, 5:50pm

• sun setting at his right

• straightened the image in lightroom + preset and adjustments

• took into cs4, added action and a bit of an s-curve

• lily blue preset + florabella spring action set II

• iso 320  |  f/1.8  | ss 1/800

• nikon d300  |  50mm 1.4 lens

• early june, 6:05 pm

• sun setting behind him to his right

• cropped image a bit in lightroom, upped blacks

• took into cs4, cloned sunflair, added action and a bit of an s-curve

• florabella spring action set II

• iso 320  |  f/1.8  | ss 1/800 (could have gotten away with lower ss or higher ISO)

• nikon d300  |  50mm 1.4 lens

• early june, 6:15 pm

• sun setting behind the buildings

• cropped image *just a smidge* in lightroom, brought exposure up a touch

• took into cs4, added action and a bit of an s-curve

• florabella spring action set II

i hope this is helpful to someone! i know i absolutely loved reading what others did and how they did it as i journeyed into learning photography. are there any specific before & afters you’d like me to share?

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we’ve had a lovely day of bbq, juicy watermelon, and splashing with the kids. happy holiday to you!

xoxo, angie

two years ago i was officially off of bed rest, able to make last minute preparations, and did absolutely everything i could to get this stubborn little one to come. he tormented me with contractions for 3 months solid, then when given the okay to join us he stuck like glue. i wish i could say i enjoyed those last weeks of pregnancy, but it was rough. i was emotionally and physically just exhausted.

now i look at the rambunctious, silly, inquisitive, and thoughtful little boy who finally did arrive. i think of how incomplete our family would be without him. how he loves his “gaga” (brother), apple juice, toy story, and his three blues. i thank the lord for the gorgeous little guy who made me a mama all over again and wish him an amazing last few weeks of being one.

family sessions typically have more images, especially with really little ones like these girls. so i will be honest that it was really tough to decide which to share with you all. i’ve decided to keep some really special ones for mom and dad only – but you must feast your eyes on these gems. olivia, summer, & charlotte – it was a pleasure!

and lastly, take a look at the cutest series of piggys you ever did see : )

you all know that i feel strongly about sharing good, quality vendors and businesses that have been good to me in my photography journey. if you click here you’ll see my current list. one of the most important things when venturing into a photography business is insuring your business, equipment, etc. we are in the process of switching over everything. personal, auto, business & more.

lance millar is not only a good friend, but an honest and helpful business man. he sat down with us and explained exactly where we were and weren’t covered – and worked together to actually save us money. how great is this? i wanted to spread the word, for those of you in california – shoot him an email. see what he can do for you!

from them i’ve learned many a lesson, but the most important for me, right now, is that fifty years later they still make each other laugh.

capitola soothes the soul.