I love taking photos of my children and when I found this field I was in heaven. It was actually by accident that I found this place too. After going to a field and found that it was freshly mowed I was very sad…but then recently saw another field close by so I drove my kids there instead only to find that this field was just mowed too. So I guess things do happen for a reason because if those two other fields were not mowed I would have never been driving around looking for another field and found this gem of a spot!
This is the 2nd session that I’ve taken of them here in less than a week. LOL. My daughter is just made for a camera. She knows the moves and gives me that look that I adore. Her beauty photographs so well and yes she is as sweet as she looks. I think she has an old soul because the things she says to me are wiser than a 6 year old and sometimes wiser than an adult. My son is so handsome and such a little rascal. He has a way of making me laugh and furious at the same time. I am lucky to have gotten these two photos of him at this session. lol.
THanks for looking!
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Handsome Baby
March 25, 2012
You might remember this handsome little baby from his newborn session that I just recently posted. Yes, I’m behind on sharing. I wanted to get a couple of shots up from his 6 month old session that I did yesterday so, that his parents can take a sneak peek! They are the sweetest couple and I know exactly where Baby “K” gets his disposition from. Just as in his newborn session I didn’t hear one cry from him. Still very sweet and angelically tempered! Seeing him really made me want another. I might need to change my career path or my speciality soon or I may be in trouble. lol. Thank you mom and dad for letting me document this special time in your lifes! I can’t believe he is already 6 months old!!
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Find My Kids 2012 | Orange County Child Photographer
February 17, 2012
I love my kids in so many ways but I especially love that they are so agreeable to pose for me in photos. Like this morning I decided to reinact a photo that I did of them last year. So, I asked them who wants to take pictures? My son yells out….”Me first!”. LOL! How lucky am I? Now, they aren’t always like this but I love it when they are willing and excited about it. Here is what I got!
Here is the one from last year. This photo was published in a book! You can read about it here.
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We recently returned from a wonderful vacation on the island of Kauai. One of my favorite places in the entire world. I spent most of my summers there while growing up and both my parents were born and raised on the island of Kauai. When my mom passed away several years ago we sprinkled her ashes there as this was her wish. The island is such a spiritual place for me. One early morning I took my kids to one of the beautiful beaches there and my daughter was just playing and walking on the beach. I took this capture and it has such an ethereal feel to it. I felt my sweet mom was watching over my darling daughter. They never had the chance to meet each other but I know my children would have adored her as much I did. My mom always wanted grandchildren and she pretty much gave up the idea as none of my sisters or I had children before she passed. I know she sees them everyday and is always with us in a higher sense. This image is a reminder to me of that. Thank you mom for being who you are….
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I Won 1st Place! | Orange County Child Photographers
October 22, 2011
OMG!! So to my surprise I woke up and saw a pingback to iheartfaces.com and thought something was up. Well I had no idea I’d win 1st place! I’m so thrilled and excited! Thank you so much!!!
Special thanks to this week’s Guest Photographer Judge, Femi Corazon!
“There is a very delicate, sweet and soft quality to this portrait. It has a very painterly feel. I love the wisps of hair blowing around her face, her lovely expression and her body language expressed through her hands. This beautiful image makes me feel like I know this little girl. A perfect capture and beautiful post-processing.”
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This is my sweet little daughter. I love her so much. She is so very beautiful inside and out. People comment on how beautiful she is on a daily basis but she has no idea what that means and I love that. So innocent. Anyhow, she is also a very good sport in modeling for me when I want to test out a new location or in this case test out a lens that I am considering on purchasing. These were all shot with a 135mml. Let me tell you that I am in love with this lens…please don’t tell my husband. LOL. The clarity is amazing and you can’t beat the bokeh on this baby.
Thank you for stopping by!
b.w version
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What To Wear Guides | Orange County Photographer
September 17, 2011
With the holidays coming and holiday photoshoots coming up I thought I’d get some What to Wear Guides for you all! One thing I tell my clients is to stay away from the white shirts and jeans look. It’s been done too often and no one wants to look like everyone else do they? Other things that I suggest:
1) Stay away from loud, busy prints.
2) Stay away from graphic tees and athletic shoes.
3) Make sure the colors of your clothing work in harmony. A good way to tell is to lay all of your outfits out and see if anyone outfit looks out of place.
4) Outfits do not need to match exactly however, they should coordinate.
5) Outfits should not overshadow the subjects which is YOU.
Here are some outfits that I put together for you all. Outfits were taken from Gap, Banana Republic, and Piperline.
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Holiday Mini Sessions Are Here!! | Orange County Child Photographer
September 9, 2011
Yes I know….I am talking about the HOLIDAYS already! Can you believe it? But you know what they will be here before you know it! So book now! Limited availablity! 2 Affordable packages to choose from. Your session fee is included in your package. That’s right! There is **NO SESSION FEE!** Each session will be approximately 25 minutes long and will be held at a beach or garden setting. Holiday cards are included in each package.
Photographs are wonderful gifts to give to your family members. With either of my collections you will have the right to print at any size and as many as you like!! And these sessions are not just limited to family portraits. You could choose to photograph just your child or children or even a maternity session!
Email me at clarice@studiocee.com or call me at 949.228.1639 to book your appointment. A $250 retainer is required to hold your spot. **NOW ACCEPTING CREDIT CARDS!!** Your retainer will be put towards the purchase of one of my available digital packages (see below). You have the option to upgrade or add more product when your gallery goes live.
**DATES OFFERED**
Saturday, October 15th/Beach Setting in Laguna starting at 5:00pm
Saturday October 22nd/Garden Setting in Laguna Niguel starting at 3:30pm
*Contact me for available slots. Times may be slightly adjusted when dates approach.
_*Please note that newborn & extended families are excluded from this offer. Upto 5 family members max. I must book at least 3 slots for each day in order to keep this offer. Make-up day in case of rain: Sunday October 23rd._
_*Tell a Friend promotion: receive one (1) 5×7 print with your next session ($30 value) with any **booked** referral._
*This promo is not valid with any other offer.
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Happy Birthday Sweet Hannah and a Farwell
August 7, 2011
Some of you may remember Hannah from back in March when I had the opportunity to photograph her. She was the sweet little girl that was battling cancer. Her Aunts tell me she was a little fiesty one with so much spirit. In April she lost her battle and left this world. Definitly, not without leaving a mark. She has touched many lives including mine. She recently had her 6th Birthday and her family and friends celebrated with pink balloons, pink cupcakes and a beautiful pink sky! Happy Birthday Hannah! May you be in peace and free from pain.
God looked around His garden
And found an empty place.
He then looked down upon the earth
And saw your tired face.
He put his arms around you
And lifted you to rest.
God’s garden must be beautiful
He always takes the best.
He saw the road was getting rough
And the hills were hard to climb,
So He closed your weary eyelids
And whispered “Peace be thine”.
It broke our hearts to lose you
But you didn’t go alone,
For part of us went with you
The day God called you home.
How sweet of you to think of her.
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This week I’m featuring Emily Southerland of Emily Southerland Photography. She’s located in St. Louis, Missouri and offers very fun and unique portraiture! Check out her website or her current work on her blog or facebook page.
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Swooning over here! Gasp…your daughter is beautiful and your little man just so handsome. Gorgeous location Clarice – you knocked this out of the park!
I never tire of seeing your gorgeous children. The location you found is a treasure for sure! I love the lighting on these…it is so yummy. I agree you knocked this one way out of the park!!!
Wow – those are gorgeous!! Seriously great lighting and everything, but I have to say, your daughter is amazingly beautiful!
Just gorgeous!! Beautiful light and your children are stunning!
WOW! You are right, your daughter was made for the camera! And I am drooling with jealousy over that field
Beautiful images!
Wow! Your kids are absolutely stunning! I always get excited when you post pictures of them! The are all beautiful.
These are just gorgeous! I think my faves are the last three…just perfect!
Your kids are beautiful! Your daughter’s eyes are gorgeous!!!
Wow!!! These are stunning. Your daughter is quite the little model! The light in these is to die for! Beautiful, beautiful work!
Your kids are so beautiful as are all of these images, beautiful work!