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Sweeter Than Candy | Hermosa Beach Newborn Photographer

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This afternoon I took a short drive down the freeway to beautiful Hermosa Beach to photograph a one month old baby girl. Oh my goodness we had so much fun, her parents had me laughing the entire time and they had a supply of freshly baked cookies standing by, yummy! It’s true what they say, time does really fly when you are having fun, they were such a beautiful family and just a joy to be around.

Little Miss Quinlan (isn’t that an awesome name) was a very good baby and she gave us plenty of sleepy shots and some awake ones too. I couldn’t have asked for more, she truly was a perfect little subject.

Thank you so much to Q’s Mom & Dad for having me over today for her very first portrait session and for being so sweet and kind to me. PS – those chocolate covered cookies are now on my shopping list and it’s all your fault! ;-)

Here are a few photos to share from our afternoon together…

I loved this little apothecary chest, I need one of these! Oh and check out how well she is swaddled, that’s courtesy of her Dad, he is the Yoda of swaddling.

Miss Q with her beautiful Mommy

Pretty in Pink…

With Mom & Dad and can I confess to how unfair it is to be that beautiful after you have just had a baby, goodness gracious, Mom was just glowing!

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PattiS - May 24, 2008 - 5:24 am

Beautiful! That first one is pure art.

Pammy - May 24, 2008 - 7:10 am

I want the chest that she is sleeping on! She looks so comfy on it. I like how you captured her around the home with her parents–they look like a very proud set of parents with their beautiful new daughter.

Season Moore - May 24, 2008 - 7:29 am

They are all beautiful! Love the shot on the chest, and her sweet little eyes open!

2sweetnsaxy - May 24, 2008 - 7:31 am

Awwwww…. Those are great pictures!

Phil Jones CEO SWPP - May 24, 2008 - 10:14 am

Love the shot on the chest – a probable comp winner

Danna - May 24, 2008 - 11:26 am

ohhhhh Angela these are all wonderful but that first shot is devine!! yummmm lucky you! I want chocolate covered cookies now!!

Anna-Karin - May 24, 2008 - 1:55 pm

What a beautiful little girl. She looks so alert!

June - May 24, 2008 - 4:47 pm

Beautiful, beautiful images. What a sweet, gorgeous little girl!

Kathy Wolfe - May 24, 2008 - 8:08 pm

wow! she looks like a baby doll!! beautiful images!

Michelle Walker - May 25, 2008 - 7:41 am

These are wonderful, Angela! Love the first shot especially!

Anna Mayer - May 25, 2008 - 12:57 pm

These are wonderful! That “Pretty in Pink” is my favorite. Too funny!

Samara Hutcheson - May 25, 2008 - 6:44 pm

Gorgeous – baby, mom, family. . .everything!!

The Kanaleys - May 25, 2008 - 7:21 pm

Rob and Tauna, you have a beautiful baby girl!-Grace
Ooh La La!!!- Brendan
Quinlan is GORGEOUS, BEAUTIFUL, LOVELY, and absolutely ADORABLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!-Kathleen
What are you doing May 2021-wanna go to the prom?-Patrick
Darn, Rob has a new favorite.-Clare
Aaawww, Q.G.’s adorable – T.J.
The most beautiful Buffalo Bills fan ever to be created! – Tom
Rob and Tauna, you do beautiful work! – Colleen

Daniela - May 25, 2008 - 8:12 pm

That first photo is pure perfection and look at that adorable face….wub.

jen - May 26, 2008 - 8:17 am

Beautiful work Angela! My fave is pretty in pink, and yes she is!

Martha - May 26, 2008 - 8:38 pm

The most beautiful baby girl I’ve ever seen! And who knew that Rob was so photogenic? Wow- these are amazing you guys.

Judie - May 27, 2008 - 12:37 am

I think those pictures are fantastic..love the one on the chest…they are a beautiful family..its my daughter, son-in -law & our beautiful baby girl Quinlan & i’am very proud of them…there super proud parents. Thanks Angela for the great job

Joanna&John Matthew - May 27, 2008 - 7:16 am

What a beautiful family: And what an Adorable little Quinlan (I love that name you two) Much happiness to all 3 of you. May you find peace, love and joy on your journey of life….

Jill - May 27, 2008 - 9:18 am

You’ve captured the beauty and happiness you all have. She’s an angel. Lucky you!

Congratulations Again!!

Kristin - May 27, 2008 - 9:29 am

She is the picture of tranquil beauty … which only makes sense having such calm, loving, gorgeous parents. Congrats again to Mommy & Daddy! Keep enjoying (and photoing) every minute.

Stacy W. - May 29, 2008 - 8:15 pm

Oh my – I love the one with mom – look at those bright eyes!!!

Julie - June 7, 2008 - 7:14 am

Love them all…what a beautiful baby and a very happy family! Sounds like you had alot of fun with them!

Kurt - June 10, 2008 - 10:58 pm

Absolutley wonderful! Wish we were closer than Denver. Miss ya Sis, the shots are Fab….

Baby name meaning and origin for Quinlan - November 22, 2008 - 7:05 am

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My Granddaughter

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Every parent thinks about those days when they will grow older and become a grand parent. My Mother In Law told me that being a grand parent is a dream come true for her, and let me tell you she’s a good one. My Grandma is a good one too, she raised me and I turned out sort of ok right?  Ok do not answer that one, just smile and nod your head. ;-) I often wonder if I will be a good grand parent, I think I already have the spoiling thing down so I must be on the right path.

My little one came to me the other day and said “Mommy this is your grandgirl and you should take a picture of her, do you love her…” So I did what any proud Grandmother would do. I took a picture of her. Look at her beautiful blue eyes, just like her Mommy (aka Morgan my 3 1/2 year old) and her skin is so perfect. I’m one proud Grandma. ;-)

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Julia - April 22, 2008 - 9:03 pm

Gorgeous portrait… she looks just like you! ;)

Brandy Anderson - April 22, 2008 - 11:45 pm

Hee hee, she’s gorgeous . . . Grandma.
Can I call you Granny?

jen wilson - April 22, 2008 - 11:48 pm

heehee – congrats on your new *grandbaby*! nice catchlights :)

PamN - April 23, 2008 - 3:36 am

great catchlights…but I think her smile looks a little fake. And maybe you overdid it in Photoshop; her features look plasticy.

Tony - April 23, 2008 - 4:39 am

Nicelly done

Kimberly Hill - April 23, 2008 - 5:38 am

Are you Memaw? Grams? Nana? Oma? She’s lovely – Morgan makes beautiful babies!

Michelle Walker - April 23, 2008 - 6:25 am

She is very cute…I have a little grandbaby here that could almost be her twin :)

Jennifer - April 23, 2008 - 7:01 am

hahahaha, awww your a great grandmother already! :)

MaryAnn T - April 23, 2008 - 7:37 am

Congrats on the new addition to the family! lol!! It’s so nice when Grandma is a photographer.

ritz rivera - April 23, 2008 - 8:37 am

LOL!!! Look at the lashes on this precious baby…{giggle}

Kristina - April 23, 2008 - 9:14 am

Angela that is hilarious! I’m sure I’ll be doing the same thing in a year or 2 with my own little one who’s so attached to her babies. Very sweet!

heather morrow - April 23, 2008 - 11:46 am

you may have gone a little overboard with the airbrushing. she almost looks fake. (something about you just ain’t right, woman. but that’s probably why i like you so much!)

Melissa Rodriguez - April 23, 2008 - 1:01 pm

LOL! So funny. :)

PhotoSmith - April 23, 2008 - 2:09 pm

that is too cute!

Danna - April 23, 2008 - 5:11 pm

awww, I think this post is really sweet…you are obviously a VERY good mom too to take the time out to do this for your daughter!

Meggan - April 23, 2008 - 6:07 pm

LMAO! Morgan is such a nut! Kev is just as bad – my grandkids’ names will be Johnny & Lucy. :)

Mary Beth - April 24, 2008 - 5:09 am

Oh my goodness! Thanks for the laugh this morning. :)

Jen Lane - April 24, 2008 - 7:04 pm

ah, congratulations! what a lovely grandgirl you have! lol.

Shellie Gansz - April 24, 2008 - 7:20 pm

OMG! I was reading your post thinking..there is no possible way she is a g’ma! Then, I scroll down and I had a good laugh at myself , lol!

Carrie - April 24, 2008 - 7:33 pm

Congrats Grammy! Now what side of the family does she get that lovely complexion and eye color from?

allie - April 25, 2008 - 7:04 am

you are such a hoot. :) too stinkin funny angela……….

Dawn - April 25, 2008 - 3:45 pm

I had no idea you were going to be a grandma. Nana Angela, how sweet. ahhahaah

Anna Mayer - April 25, 2008 - 9:39 pm

You are such a crack-up! ;-) I love it. Nice photo as well.

Stacy W. - April 26, 2008 - 9:58 am

Ang, you are such a hoot!!!!

Lisa Kelly - April 26, 2008 - 2:37 pm

Awwwwww, I think she looks a little like you too, I can definitely see the family resemblance LOL. ONly kidding. She is gorgeous, no wonder you are so proud.

Just a little early

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I’m impatient, it’s so hard to wait for things, like right this instant I’m going bananas because August seems so so very far away until we go on our family vacation.  By the time August comes you all will be so glad that I’m finally going so that I will stop talking about it.  So I instantly knew that I would get along well with my newborn baby client this morning because he doesn’t like to wait for things either.  I traveled to El Segundo to meet baby J and his Mommy & Daddy for his very first portrait session.  Mr. J decided to arrive five weeks before his due date!  He was ready to take on the world, no more holding him back, he was tired of waiting.  So of course my first question for his Mom – wow, so was he in the Nicu? Did he have any problems.  Nope, he came out perfect in every way, and came home a few days after he arrived.  He is now three weeks old, but technically not due for another two weeks.  Wow that’s a lot of math.  ;)

I think he got the memo from the other newborns that I see, because he just wanted to stay up and party with us, sleeping is for babies he said, he’s 3 weeks old, a man about town.  But finally when we were almost done, he decided to give in and just sleep.  He was such a good baby for us today, and his Mom & Dad were beaming with pride and were so kind and gentle.  I had a wonderful time and thank you to the G family for welcoming me to your home!

Here are a few photos from our time together…

I love how he has his tongue stuck out!

Then he decided he was tired…

His Mom had an idea that she wanted to try!  I think if we had waited a few days later we couldn’t have done it, he was almost too long already, but I think we did great and it’s so cute.

and since he was sleeping so well for us, we just took him around the house and started putting him places, like his Dad’s desk…(the G is for his last name)

Check back in a day or so as I’ll be sharing some client photos of a special Birthday Boy.

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Meggan - April 20, 2008 - 10:53 pm

OMG! That one in the wagon is adorable! :) He just needs someone to pull him around the block!

bb - April 20, 2008 - 11:15 pm

Beautiful shots! I love the last one. LOL

PamN - April 21, 2008 - 4:30 am

He looks so alert & filled out for a 5 week preemie! Kudos to mom for trying the wagon shot, it is just adorable! And Dad just has to get the one on the desk big for his office! That would sure remind him of just why he works so hard, lol!

Joyce Smith - April 21, 2008 - 5:44 am

Beautiful images! “Sleeping is for babies,” LOL.

Stacy - April 21, 2008 - 7:14 am

Great shots! Honestly I never know which I enjoy more, your portraits or the commentary to go with them. Thanks for the daily smiles Ms. Angela!

ritz rivera - April 21, 2008 - 7:32 am

L o v e the desk shot, but that wagon is just to stinkin cute!!! Angela, you’re rockin you colors as usual!!!

Pammy - April 21, 2008 - 9:05 am

Oh that Radio Flyer shot is so funny! What a great idea

Vi - April 21, 2008 - 11:04 am

You rock! I’m in awe!

Brandy Anderson - April 21, 2008 - 12:29 pm

Love, love, love the wagon shot!
What a cute little man!

Lisa Kelly - April 21, 2008 - 3:56 pm

These are all just adorable. The wagon one is just a classic. And I agree with Stacy, the commentary is just as great as the photos.

Reb - April 21, 2008 - 5:00 pm

What a sweet little guy and LOVE that last image especially. And yeah, sleeping is for babies! Bwahahaha …

Tobi - April 21, 2008 - 5:17 pm

Beautiful job Angela!! I love the one in the wagon, the family must be so pleased with these!!

Kimberly Hill - April 21, 2008 - 5:54 pm

The wagon shot – pure brilliance! Way to go, Mom!

Danna - April 21, 2008 - 6:22 pm

awww Angela these are so precious!! the one in the wagon is awesome!! LOVE IT!

Jennifer - April 21, 2008 - 9:26 pm

aww, what a precious sweetheart, love the shelf shot especially!

Kathy Wolfe - April 22, 2008 - 8:11 pm

love the wagon shot! what a great idea!

Anna-Karin - April 26, 2008 - 8:38 pm

Awhh what a great shot with the wagon. I can see a series coming with a wagon. First this one, then one when he can sit up in a wagon and then one when he is old enough to pull a wagon by himself. Adorable!

Around The House

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Yesterday afternoon I traveled to Monrovia to photograph a baby boy. His Mom & Dad wanted to incorporate their home items in to the photos to make them more personal and weren’t really interested in traditional newborn photographs. WOOHOO! My favorite thing to do. I must tell you, I think Mr. C’s Mom & Dad and I are going to start a business where I am the photographer, his Mom is the stylist and his dad is the newborn wrangler. We need to think of a name for it, I think we made a great team and let me tell you we laughed and joked a lot. His Mom even confessed that she watches Gossip Girl, which I’ve mentioned is one of my guilty pleasures. Thank you so much to the C family, I had such a wonderful time being silly with you and photographing that beautiful baby boy of yours. Oh and let me tell you all, their other two “babies” just had to sneak in to a few shots as well. I guess sibling rivalry was in full effect!

Here are a few photos of our afternoon together.

Oh and I’m going to call this next one Up Up & Away, it’s Superbaby! Check out his cute little belly button, his dad said it reminds him of a Cinnabon. So if the Cinnabon people are reading, yes we are all interested in a promotion campaign using his belly button ;)

Remember those siblings I was telling you about…

And finally when we were done, baby C threw his arms in the air, waved them like he didn’t care and fell asleep, thrilled that we were done bothering him with all this “photo” stuff.

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Maria - April 13, 2008 - 11:45 am

Beautifully done as always! I LOVE the suitcase shot. Nicely done. I do think you are my favorite photographer.

Meggan - April 13, 2008 - 11:56 am

How adorable! The little guy is adorable and those fur babies are too!

Lucia - April 13, 2008 - 1:50 pm

Don’t get me wrong, that is a cute baby…but the dog and cat are ADORABLE! Great pictures!

PattiS - April 13, 2008 - 4:44 pm

Too cute! Both the baby and the pets. :)

Teya - April 13, 2008 - 4:57 pm

Love the perspective on that third one! Great work as always :)

kristin cook - April 13, 2008 - 6:33 pm

Very cute! I love the first photo of him on the dresser!

Dana - April 13, 2008 - 6:40 pm

I absolutely love your work!! I am a total blog stalker of yours. Have a Fabulous Week!

Melissa - April 13, 2008 - 7:40 pm

Love those! What a fabulous wall and dresser to work with. Gorgeous!

kim - April 13, 2008 - 9:39 pm

wow, their home is tdf! what a sweet little guy – love the stretch. but that last one – it’s perfect.

Leah Simmers - April 13, 2008 - 11:05 pm

I absolutely love these

heather - April 14, 2008 - 4:12 am

Too cute as always :-) LOVE the suitcase portrait.

Corey - April 14, 2008 - 4:36 am

Gorgeous work, Angela! I love their decor makes for awesome images! I’m glad they didn’t want traditional!

Carrie - April 14, 2008 - 5:39 am

WOW…these are amazing. Their home is gorgeous and it really just makes your work just shine even more!

Jess Wernes - April 14, 2008 - 6:12 am

Beautiful! Just found your site and your gorgeous work.

Jayme Tighe - April 14, 2008 - 7:58 am

What a gorgeous home…. and the baby is so sweet! Love the pics of the “siblings” too.

Brandy Anderson - April 14, 2008 - 8:21 am

That is the coolest house I’ve ever seen! Amazing shots Angela!

CHRISTIE - April 14, 2008 - 10:35 am

LOVE LOVE LOVE- THESE ARE SO STRIKING–I AM ONE OF THOSE THAT CHECKS OUT YOUR BLOG FOR INSPIRATION- YOUR HAVE THE BEST EYE- I ENJOY YOUR PHOTOS SO MUCH–THANKS FOR LETTING ME TAKE A LOOK, CHRISTIE

Kimberly Hill - April 14, 2008 - 11:06 am

Killer house and I love the Cinnabon belly button! Brilliant marketing idea, you know.

June - April 14, 2008 - 11:17 am

Love that third one. Such beautiful, fresh work!

Jaime Shrader - April 14, 2008 - 11:31 am

hey angela- does the diaper cover come in your bag of tricks? if it is yours, where do you get them?

Susan - April 14, 2008 - 11:38 am

LOL love the “superman” pose.

Ask mom if I can borrow indefinitely her piece of furniture;) {do you think I’m kidding?} I am so glad you included their fur babies Angela. What a treasure in every aspect of these images.

Joyce Smith - April 14, 2008 - 1:33 pm

What a fantastic series of images! I am in love with the first image and those dishes.

Deanna - April 14, 2008 - 1:44 pm

Well Mom is a photographer’s dream and Photographer is a mom’s dream so what a win-win!!! LOVE them!!!

Lisa Kelly - April 14, 2008 - 2:04 pm

Oh, how gorgeous are these. I adore the plate wall ones, love the colours. And the fur babies are cute too. And well the last one is just perfect

Teri Mason - April 14, 2008 - 3:20 pm

Wow, what a cool family – love all the ecelctic knick-knacks and the fun furniture. Makes for a very cool and different portrait! Great work!

Jodie Otte - April 14, 2008 - 4:36 pm

beautiful, beautiful, BEAUTIFUL! :)

I love how you write, too… you have such a way with words… love it!

Julie Nickerson - April 14, 2008 - 5:16 pm

Hi Angela,

It’s Julie Nickerson. You were nice enough to help me with a few photo questions. Thank you!

These are great! I’m curious…do you bring the cute little diaper cover ups or do the parents provide those?

Enjoying your pictures.

Kristina - April 14, 2008 - 5:38 pm

LOVE these! What a beautiful home, and gorgeous little one! You did a lovely job capturing this baby!

Jen - April 14, 2008 - 5:43 pm

What great, fun stuff! Love them all.

rick - April 14, 2008 - 6:30 pm

Beautiful photography and a really fun blog. I have added your link to my new project, ILovePhotoblogs.com. Keep up the great work!

Reb - April 14, 2008 - 6:51 pm

Oooh, gorgeous house and gorgeous photography … can’t wait to see what the three of you come up with in all your collaborations together, lol.

Leah - April 14, 2008 - 7:45 pm

OMG…these are all stunning, but the one of the baby on the buffet with the plate display is amazing. You rock Angela!

Paula - April 15, 2008 - 7:54 am

Love these images…love how you incorporated the atmosphere around the house in the portraits. Your photography and comments always make me smile :)

Jenna Slomp - April 16, 2008 - 6:17 pm

These are so much fun, I love the compositions you came up with!

Kendell - April 17, 2008 - 10:02 am

A- I simply love your work- it always puts such a happy smile on my face. And to the parents- *beautiful* baby, gorgeous home and the perfect photographer!

Melanie Watson - April 18, 2008 - 2:23 am

What an awesome shoot!!! Not only are the images beautiful but holy gorgeous decor alert! Can I hire them to come make my home ultra pretty? Love it… love the siblings as well! :D Bravo!

Michelle Walker - April 18, 2008 - 11:31 am

He is tooooo cute! Love the hair!

TonyaMarie - April 18, 2008 - 7:09 pm

I can’t remember if I commented on these…I scanned over the previous 37 comments and didn’t see my name. lol. These are awesome!

carrie@urbanbaby - April 25, 2008 - 7:05 am

i LOVE these photos! ps: thank you so much for your very sweet words on my blog!! ;) . xo

Alana - May 1, 2008 - 2:27 pm

He is soooo cute! What great pictures!

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