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The last night of 2017: We watched the moon rise into a pastel sunset sky in the middle of the desert. Just me, my love, and few of our closest friends. It was the perfect, peaceful end to such an intense year. (at Morongo Valley, California)

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Spend lots of quality time with loved ones and keep that work/life balance in check. You won’t regret it. (My mantra for this year.) (at Morongo Valley, California)

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When you wake up at the home of @r_y_a_n_l_o_p_e_z you know you are going to have THE BEST cup of coffee to start your morning. Couple that with the view from their window and it truly makes for a peaceful start to your day. Missing these two and their warm hospitality like crazy. Can't wait for our next visit. (at Morongo Valley, California)

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Spent New Years weekend with this lovely lady and am having some serious withdrawals already. Also never got to enjoy the pie she made with this crust and I’m so bummed! Her pies will bring you to your knees. @_spiritkitten_ (at Morongo Valley, California)

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May we all always have the sense of wonder that we have when we are children. | From my recent shoot with @thefamilyroom. (at The Family Room)

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Loving that smile. | From my recent shoot with @thefamilyroom. Check their feed for information about classes or ways you can join their community - and to see more of my photos! They are such a great resource for those in and around Pasadena. (at The Family Room)

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Moments like this really get to me and are why I love to photograph young families. This mother’s loving gaze at her little boy...a moment so fleeting and so sweet. (at The Family Room)

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Happy New Year!!! Wish I looked as adorable as this cutie when I woke up this morning. (at The Family Room)

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This is exactly how I feel going into 2018 - giant smile on my face! So many good things to come this year!!! Happy New Years, everyone! (at The Family Room)

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This little one was angelic. Another fave from my recent shoot at @thefamilyroom. (at The Family Room)

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This little guy...what a cutie! He's super fast and hardly stopped moving the entire shoot. He was really intrigued by my camera when we first started so I was able to get some shots of him looking right at me. | From my recent shoot for @thefamilyroom. (at The Family Room)

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The sweetest gaze. Love this shot from my recent shoot with @thefamilyroom. (at The Family Room)

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My favorite kind of moments to capture, the in-between and unexpected ones. From my shoot with @thefamilyroom. Follow their feed to see more and learn about the wonderful things they do for new and expecting parents! (at The Family Room)

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Another favorite from my shoot with @thefamilyroom. If you live in or around Pasadena and have or are about to have kids, you should check out their services! They are an amazing resource and a wonderful community to be a part of. (at The Family Room)

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One of my favorite photos from a recent shoot for @thefamilyroom. The kids and parents that volunteered were amazing - I had so much fun! I’ll be sharing a few of my favorites, but be sure to follow their instagram to see more. And if you’re in the Pasadena area, you should check them out! They are such an incredible resource for new and expecting parents. (at The Family Room)

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Long overdue post of Fall colors in Iowa. I’ve had an incredibly busy season and am really behind on social media posts so I’ll be playing catch up for a bit. Hope you enjoy! (at Des Moines, Iowa)

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Never seen so many Fall colors before - Des Moines sure did give me quite a show this past week. Going to miss the chill to the air and the swirling leaves. (at Des Moines, Iowa)