Category Archives: Portraits

Haley – Oceanside Senior Session

Haley is spunky. Haley is an artist. Haley is smart. Haley is a wonderfully kind person. Haley will go far.
I’ve known Haley for a few years now and I was more than honored that she asked me to take her senior portraits. It’s been such a joy to watch her grow and mature into someone...

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Heather - February 6, 2012 - 4:22 pm

Some of my favorites, Brooke. Pretty girl, and some really nice portrait shots, and great use of the sun and flares. Love!!

So many changes… So much goodness

So I’ve been on a bit of a hiatus. :-)
Basically the past few weeks have been loaded with life changes, laugher, tears, joy, excitement and sleep depravation… to name a few. :-)
On April 27th, 2011 our little girl Joelle Grace came into this world and truly has been “gracing” us with her beautiful and sweet...

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Paloma - May 13, 2011 - 2:44 pm

Brooke, it’s so amazing to see God’s blessings in your life. AND it’s so amazing to see how stinkin’ cute your kids are. I actually was telling someone last night about how you make super cute kids! hehe. Lots of love!

sara bucelli - May 13, 2011 - 3:37 pm

Well written as always, Brooke! Glad to hear how things are going with your sweet family. You are in a special time of your life, raising young kids. You are doing a brilliant job!

Heather - May 13, 2011 - 6:45 pm

I love your little family, and I am so glad to hear you are now enjoying rather than fearing! Families are so amazing, and when they are your own, it is indescribable. I am so proud of how strong you are in all of this, and still running your business. It really is something to look up to!

Beautiful little beans!

Derek & Sarah {Frenzel Photographers} - May 26, 2011 - 10:20 am

Ha! That second picture made us laugh out loud! Your little lady is SO STINKIN’ CUTE! Congratulations Brooke- you have such a blessing in Joelle!

Dezirae - June 2, 2011 - 7:55 pm

Brooke, she is precious!! I loved how candid you were in this post! Is it not the most amazing thing how God grows your heart to love two precious gifts!! So looking forward to meeting you in July!!

Alyssa – Temecula Senior Portraits

A few weeks ago I had the honor of documenting senior portraits for Alyssa. We had an absolute blast!!
Alyssa is the type of girl who is constantly smiling, and she fully brings joy to wherever she is. She is spunky and fun! I know that the Lord has many plans for Alyssa and I know...

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Paloma - April 14, 2011 - 5:04 pm

Raddest Prom dress EVER! Looks like you guys did have a blast! LOVE the tree shots!

sara bucelli - April 15, 2011 - 12:31 pm

She’s adorable. Love her dress!

Tut tut it looks like… a sprinkle?

So, Elise and I decided a few months ago that we’d have a sprinkle.
What is a sprinkle you may ask?  Well, maybe this is common knowledge but I personally had never heard of one.  You know, with my living under a rock and all (aka never seeing the light of day/being way behind on cute...

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shastina - March 17, 2011 - 12:09 am

ridiculously adorable and down-right impressive… where did you get THAT many buttons?! insanity! i love it!

Kim Burt - March 17, 2011 - 12:17 am

And…you are the cute brunette on the right who is ever so cute being 8 months pregnant. You both are beautiful and very talented. I haven’t heard so many “Oohs & Aahs” in a long time. Everything was perfect. It was whimsical, fun, tasty and yummy. I had a wonderful time celebrating the anticapted birth of these two new babies who will bless so many. Love to all.

Ally Moore - March 17, 2011 - 12:28 am

loved reading the explanations of everything.

and I love the name Joelle! so cute!

Mari - March 17, 2011 - 1:26 am

You girls are soooo talented… Wow it all look so cute, dreamy, and yummy!!!! I’m so sad I missed this… BTW great post… Sprinkle— love it…

Paloma - March 17, 2011 - 9:34 am

You ladies are so crafty and cute! I love the button table runner! And, well, everything else too! So excited to meet the little cupcake babies soon!
PS-you’re a gorgeous pregnant woman, so there!

Maddycakes Muse - March 18, 2011 - 5:17 am

I am so glad to have found this adorable sprinkle! I found you through you being my friend on FB! Thanks!! I am featuring you today should be up in a couple of hours. Great party and I love all of your DIY crafts~your a girl after my own heart.

Many blessings,
Michelle
http://www.maddycakesmuse.blogspot.com

Sarah S - March 18, 2011 - 1:17 pm

It was beautiful shower! Very cute story on the explanation on everything ;-), I love the “sprinkle” thing. I’m very blessed to know you gals, you are both such a creative inspiration to me! Ok enough mush :-P…..I can’t wait to meet the new little buttons! <3

Sara Bucelli - March 18, 2011 - 4:17 pm

What a beautiful job you two did! I wouldn’t expect anything less from such talented gals such as yourselves. :) Love you both and both looked stunning!

Kelley White - March 21, 2011 - 8:22 pm

Brooke, what a fun and cute blog to read! Those were adorable ideas and I so wish I had been able to be there!

Loved ALL the ideas and I second the woman who said that Joelle is a cute name – it is!!

Annie – Senior Portraits

I met Annie years ago through a theater group I used to do in high school… I wasn’t kidding when I said years ago. ;-) About 8 years ago to be exact. I remember Annie being so cute and full of energy and being… about 9 years old. :-)
I haven’t seen Annie since then, but...

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Paloma - February 15, 2011 - 4:35 pm

as usual, these are just lovely! LOVE the orange grove location. And Annie is absolutely gorgeous!

Annies Mom - February 16, 2011 - 10:54 am

Brooke,
Annie’s dad and I love,love,these photos.They are absolutely gorgeous! Love the muted colors….Thanks sooo much to you and your husband and a special “Thanks” for our new favorite word “commanding”. Love it!!