*{Love in the City}*

One word J.&.F...lookin' *haute*!! I am so excited because I got to run around downtown with my camera again today (have I mentioned I *love* urban sessions). And it is even more fun when you get to run around with people like J.&.F! Here is just a little tease for you...enjoy!!

And for a little announcement: I am now starting to offer 10x20 prints on select photos. For example, when I am proofing, I may see a photo that is just screaming "10x20" and in that case, I will put it in that format. And I have an example right below...check this one out...it adds such drama to make it a nice long print. I am very excited about this! It just has "art" written all over it!

Remember, you can always double click on the images below to make them larger for your viewing.

Thanks for the fun afternoon!

-m

*{Enjoying the Great Outdoors}*

The last couple of days I have tried to take advantage of the last bit of good weather up here in the PNW, and here is some proof of our fun! Thank goodness the weather has cooperated with us to get these fun sessions in. This is a sneek peek for a few of you all rolled into one! Once you're done reading my blog, get out there and enjoy this great weather! It was so gorgeous today that I loaded the kiddos up and took them to the park this afternoon after my sessions!

Let me give you the scoop on each...
My fun family of 5...and Mr. L, hope the Huskies won!


I asked who was the craziest kiddo in the family, and Miss M happily claimed the title!
Then onto the marina! How cool is this...shots on his sailboat...

Now this was from yesterday...and this was right before we got our great weather back. These kiddos did *terrific*! Did you know we did this session while it was 34 degrees outside and not one "peep" out of the kiddos! GOLD STARS FOR ALL OF YOU!!!!!! My fingers were numb afterwards!!

Until next time...

m :)

*{"Attention Shoppers"}*

Here are some cute little pumpkins that I got to chase around a farm yesterday! Can you say "cuties"?! Here is your sneek peek mom...and hope you're feeling better!

And as for the "Attention Shoppers" tagline...ALL YOU CALIFORNIANS ITCHING FOR A SESSION...keep paying attention to the blog. A special announcement is coming soon...regarding me, a camera, and taking photos of you and your little ones!

Heck, I am so bad at waiting for surprises...I'll just announce it now. On a first come-first serve basis, I will be offering limited sessions during the month of December. Contact me ASAP...space is limited! All sessions will take place in Old Town Temecula.

Until next time-

m

*{Please Pray}*

*For strength of the families going through such a loss.

*For physical and mental strength for all the firefighters, military personel, and other crews fighting these fires...when some have lost homes themselves.

*For the blessing of all the volunteers that have selflessly helped a stranger in a time of need.

Amen

*{And Some More Fun...}*

So first off, thank you to every single one of my clients! You all were so gracious and considerate while I took some good quality time with my family. I figured I'd throw up some photos of our fun out and about in great old Washington!

Yes, an umbrella for our little one. We can't have her getting rained on in the rainforest!!!

So we went out to the coast...now considering we are from CA, this has a whole new meaning to us. For all you Californians reading this...this is *not* like our version of the coast. It is *freezing* cold and we didn't see one person in the water! However, it is also stunning in it's own right. Just check it out!

Now this is spectacular. Ruby Beach...absolutely stunning. Thanks A&H for recommending this great beach! *gorgeous*
And a final sunset to finish our wonderful time together!
And we are back in the swing of things...so you will be hearing from me soon with all those pretty, pretty pictures packaged up and ready to be picked up!



Toodles,

-m

*{Just Because}*

Part 2 of our fun...

So this first one is of a tree that is the largest spruce tree in the world...in the rainforest near Lake Quinault. *HUGE*!

A precious father daughter moment...
Being a kid...what she loves best! Thank God for rainboots...they really got their use out of them.
Our little daredevil...

Enjoy!

M

*{Couture Holiday Cards...Style 1}*

This year, you can send these fabulous Couture Cards and be the talk of the town!

Here are the samples of the folded 5x7 holiday cards that I will be offering this year.

There are 5 timeless styles to choose from!

Details: Order in quantities of 24 and they are $2.00 per card!

Get your orders placed soon in order to get these classic cards in the mail!

Style 1 Front

Style 1 Inside

*{Couture Styles 2.&.3}*

Style 2 Front

Style 2 Inside
Style 3 Front
Style 3 Inside

*{Couture Styles 4.&.5}*

Style 4 Front

Style 4 Inside
Style 5 Front
Style 5 Inside

*{Rain, Rain, Go Away...Come Again Another Day}*

Beginning November 5th, all sessions will be indoors due to the good 9 months of rain ahead of us in the great Pacific Northwest! I know, it's a drag...but it's also our reality!

ta ta for now...
m