Personal: My SnuggaBunny. A First Easter.

Easter is one of the few days in which I don't mind the early mornings. There is something about the sun rising on this particular morning that brings me energy, hope, and peace. I feel there is nothing coincidental about the play on words. Sun. Son. Both project light and life. But the latter casts down love. That love permeates me more than ever on this day.

Today, was a most special Easter. My baby boy had his first! And it was full of snuggles, sweet goodies, and overwhelming love. I'd photographed him a few days before in all his glory. I never want to forget how precious he is at this stage. For now, I think I like 6 months the best! 

I hope you had the Happiest of Easters. 

Much Love, Shanny, J, & Eli

He. Is. Risen. 

a Coastal morning makes me think of Cali...

This morning was coastal. I have a friend, actually a photography-partner-in-crime, who uses that term all the time. But it really was "coastal" this morning. Somehow after a beautifully sunny-day yesterday shooting, I woke up to snow on the ground. So that's not so much what you see on a beach, but within a few hours, the snow melted, the air thickened and a beautiful fog of perfectly gray photography light lit up my home-town. These mornings are awesome. But they're rare. There is such a peaceful quiet in these dimly-lit mornings and it seemed so fitting to my mood this morning. Especially this Easter weekend. God is good. In SO many ways...

A cloud-covered Saturday made me think of Cali...my best friend, her up-coming wedding, and all the things this year is going to bring. Especially once Colorado's weather straightens out and gets Sunny 24/7. It's coming for sure. And it's exiting!

And so is a photoshoot on the harbor in Newport Beach! Here are some images from my visit there a few weeks ago with one of my most favorite models, Tiana. This girl rocks my world. She's absolutely stunning and a joy to be around. Who wouldn't want to spend a sunny day on a dock with T and her cowboy boots? Yes please. =)

Love you T. And your boots. =) xo