Lovelight
March 25, 2010 | Filed Under sneak peeks | Leave a Comment
just sharing a few more faves for these lovelies (and can I just say how much joy I get from creating nursing images? it makes my heart go pop. a lot. the bond between a mama and a babe…it’s just amazing. a total gift, and privilege. :-)
I never cease to be amazed at the difference in emotion when I choose to present a scene in color vs. bw:
When babies nap, mamas and papas get these:
and then we ventured out into the world…I was despairing that EVERY BUILDING in Woodside seems to be beige, green, or white…then I found this (and was giddy ;-):
every single one of my families will tell you, I LOVE SWINGS! :-)
(and sunflare. and snuggles. yup. I do.)
Thank you, my lovelies – I can’t wait to share the rest of your images with you!
xoxo,
Lilia
Oh, Baby…
March 18, 2010 | Filed Under sneak peeks | Leave a Comment
This lovely’s fan club has been super patient waiting for their sneak peek, and I am sorry to say that they will have to wait just a bit longer – I’m running out of the house now for a session, but will get more up for them when I get home. Hopefully this will take the edge off a bit, my friends – thank you so much for your patience!! :-)
xoxo
Lilia
Ridiculously Amazing Part 1: The Morning
March 17, 2010 | Filed Under sneak peeks | 1 Comment
Have you ever just met someone, and known instantly that you were going to have a completely amazing time together?
That would be this family. Seriously. The minute I walked into their home for our session, I knew that I was going to have an awesome day, and I was right. I am so so VERY in love with the images we created together, I had to split their sneak peek in two just to have a chance of narrowing down!
So, without further ado, I give you a glimpse of Part 1: The Morning.
This lovely lady insisted that the pink curtains in her room would be *closed* for the duration, so we got an amazing pink glowy glow – and she was so good, she held super still so that I could slow my shutter down!:
I love photographing families at home for our first session, because everyone is sooooo much more comfortable and natural…kids just relax and settle into being their silly selves:
…this shot is so sweet, it just makes my heart go pop:
…this one too…
….I seriously love this young lady’s spirit – it just shines (also please note the pink fuzzy butterfly wings. ROCK ON!) :
….and then, of course, there were tickles…
I totally and COMPLETELY plotzed over the light in the master bedroom (and mama thought we wouldn’t want to shoot in there?!?! crazy juice!!):
…this shot is super noisy, because my ISO was through the roof, but I’m sharing it anyway, because I LOVE IT!
…then there were snuggles and stories….
…and flying…
….and kissing…
…and snuggles and sleepies…
and this is the last morning shot to share – I absolutely love this.
The light, the art on the wall, the sleepy, thoughtful eyes, the papa love. Just, wow.
thank you, thank you thank you. I feel so blessed.
xoxo,
Lilia
p.s…..later this week, “Ridiculously Amazing Part 2: The Afternoon
Their Future Is Now
March 12, 2010 | Filed Under news, pro bono | 1 Comment
As someone who works with kids and families every day, it’s really important to me to give back to my community wherever I can, so when my friend Hoi asked that I consider doing some pro bono photography and design for a “Save Our Schools” campaign to raise funds for a local school district, I was in.
Here are some (ok, a bunch) of my favorite shots:
This one is in the postcard above, but I had to include it large, because I REALLY love it: 
These kids had such amazing spirits, and I had a blast working (and playing) with them.
Good luck, TFIN!
xoxo,
Lilia