Allyson Portraits

where there is love …

“Where there is love there is life.” ― Mahatma Gandhi avila beach portrait session

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the secret of genius

” THE SECRECT of G E N U I S is to carry the SPIRIT of the child INTO old age, which means never losing your ENTHUSIASM. ” Aldous Huxley

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geppetto and the dude

T H E S E   G  U Y S … we love them, but sometimes they drive us crazy.  Meet Geppetto and The Dude, brothers.  Cute, hungry, big brothers...

lazy sunday…

a day of rest … {shot at The Parker Palm Springs}

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S I M P L E 2 0 1 3

If you’re a long time blog follower you’ll know I don’t make “new year resolutions,” instead I choose a word to implement in my life throughout the year. I wasn’t...

precious time

I’ve always heard how fast babies grow up, in the first year there are SO many milestones … eating and walking and talking and now I’m experiencing it first hand....

recess!

About this time of year, when I know a short break is around the corner …. I feel like it’s recess!

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ellie + matt, taking the plunge! santa margarita lake and dana powers house and barn

 santa margarita lake engagement, dana powers house wedding It’s not everyday we get to annouce and participate in “one of our own’s” excitement of engagement and wedding planning.  Afterall, Jil,...

it’s not what you don’t have, it’s what you DO have

Each year I do a service project to use my talents to bless either other families or our community. I feel like God has blessed me with a talent, not...

baby charlotte, already 1 year! baby portraits

Baby Charlotte is growing up quick!  I’m sure watching big sissy is helping, A LOT!  Aren’t they beautiful?!  Charlotte is a Halloween baby, so we though it most appropriate she...