Princess.

It's so funny to me, how different little boys and little girls are. Birthday sessions with little boys are always a try-to-keep-up kind of event, while little girls' sessions have more of a wait-and-see kind of mood. This little princess was a little bit of both. She was so very energetic and funny but still sweet and feminine at the same time. I had a wonderful time at this session!

Favorites from this and other birthday sessions can be found on my "Birthdays" page. Click HERE to schedule your little prince or princess' birthday session!

Blessings!

Chrysti

Whimsy.

I love engagement sessions - I have so many couples unsure if they should "bother" with them, but I always tell people that engagement sessions are a nice contrast to the dress-and-tuxedo photos they'll take at their wedding, and are intended to be a natural reflection of who they really are as a couple. I think I really achieved that with this couple. We spent the afternoon in Old Town Temecula, being silly, antiquing, and just enjoying the historic and cultural landscape which, as it turns out, is what they do on any given weekend together. I can't wait for their 2013 wedding!

Favorites from this and other engagement sessions can be found on my "Engagement" page. Click HERE to book your engagement session.

Blessings!

Chrysti

Home.

A couple months ago I did newborn photos for a sweet baby who's daddy is a United States Marine and was overseas at the time of her birth. I causally chatted with Mom while I was over there about possibly going with her to capture the moment when he did finally come home. She wasn't sure exactly when that would be so I was surprised when I got the call from her (on September 11th, of all days) that he'd be home that week. She was concerned that I wasn't available on such short notice but I had nothing going on that day - it's funny how God works, huh?

My husband and I went together, and I put a camera in his hand, too. Turns out he's a decent photographer! The whole event was so emotional but I held it together pretty well, I think. 

I know that every client and every job is a blessing but this was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. I absolutely love this family and am so glad they are finally all together.

Blessings!

Chrysti