The Mimari Family

My friend Katy, her very cool husband Damon, Mr. Cutiepie Cade, and soon-to-be-here Miss Ashlyn. I've had this idea in my head for a Christmas card for YEARS. And since Damon is a surgeon, they got kind of roped into playing along. Thanks you guys! 

I'm in a black and white mood today.

I have to brag about Katy a little. She started her business, Caden Lane, less than three years ago and has grown it into a huge collection of beautiful baby accessories that are distributed through retailers all over the world, including Nordstrom. She has designed nurseries for various celebrities including Tori Spelling. And is headed to do Brooke Burke's twin's nursery in January...all this while she will be eight months pregnant herself! In addition, she also owns the adorable nursery here in town Nursery Couture. I don't know how she does it, but she pretty much rocks and is a huge inspiration for just jumping in and making things happen.  

The Finneys

Last night was so fun! Fourseasons OBGYN, hosted a very cool little party at their office. I did headshots in one of the exam rooms, and wonderful Neely worked her booty off doing botox injections and make-overs. They have a very comprehensive cosmetics department, and they are really fun to work with. Plus any doctor who turns their reception desk into an after-hours bar, is the doctor for me.

Speaking of which, meet Dr. Nancy Finney and her husband Robb. She is the other half of the Fourseasons practice, (with Dr. Feinstein). I did their family portraits a couple of weeks ago. Everyone was so laid back. It made for good shots and a good time.

What struck me most about their family is how each child has such a unique personality. Dr. Finney had them all choose their own outfits, which they felt represented them. Very cool.

Here is Clark The Future Heartbreaker. Um...I see many phones ringing off the hook in the near future. 

Miss Caroline who melts you with her honesty. When I first got there, she was the one to answer the door. I asked her if she was ready to take pictures, and she answered that she was "a little nervous". It was so impressed by her candor, and with her ability to articulate what she was feeling. Plus it had NEVER occurred to me in all these years that children get nervous about taking photos too. I was really  grateful for that insight. Then 5 minutes into it, she was completely over it. She can tell you stories about anything, and is just a delight. The rat on the other hand, freaked me out. Yep, I know I'm a wimp.

And Mr. Cole. We made a special trip over to this tree so he could show me his "art", not to be mistaken for string wrapped around branches. I love kids. They know what's up.

Thank you Robb and Nancy for a fun shoot! Your family is amazing.

More from the Ortiz-Wilsons

Remember their cute maternity shots? Well, here is the sequel. Meet The Mr. Reid. He's brand new, and really cute.

I love these of Mia getting her photo on.

I love this one. I think we all need a tree trunk to sit on when we feel this way.

They posted a couple shots of me taking these photos on their cute family blog right here. Thanks Jackie and Ryan for yet another fun shoot. Congratulations on your newest addition! You have a truly sweet family!