“Babies are such a nice way to start people.” -Don Herold
My dear friend has two of the sweetest boys. Little perfect babes. I have photographed her first son many times over the years, but this is her newest joy: Precious baby Noah.
I met Kelli in 2010 through a fashion website I’m not sure even exists anymore. I had seen her stylist and makeup-artistry work online and asked if she wanted to collaborate with me on a shoot with a model local to her area. We didn’t even live in the same state and we had never met, but she sweetly replied she wanted to work together. Upon walking into her apartment for that first shoot, I fell in love. She was kind, beautiful, and an amazing make-up artist and personal stylist. And her tiny apartment was so chic, I could have sat in her living-room all day. I wanted to shoot with her all the time, but there was always something else that prevented us from doing so; living more than a thousand miles away was only one of them. …But then last month the stars seemed to align and we finally planned another shoot. Only this time, it was Kelli who’d be in front of the camera. I had scheduled an engagement shoot in Laguna Beach that particular Friday, but was driving from Santa Barbara, racing traffic to get there in time. Knowing I only had one hour, as long as traffic was okay, to shoot her before my other clients was nerve wracking for this girl! I’m a planner and love to have lots of time. But let me say this: I only needed a few minutes. Not only is she stunning, but as a professional, she showed up a few minutes early, had ideas for her wardrobe entirely planned to mix with mine, and was ready for her closeup the moment after we hugged.
I’m so beyond excited for you Kelli. And to work with you again was a dream! I cannot wait to see pictures of your sweet little baby…and I’m already wishing the miles between us were lessened so I could photograph him too. Love you dearly. xx
Laguna Beach has my ♥. And I think it’s one of the prettiest beaches I’ve ever seen. But because the hearts of these lovebirds were so apparent, I was literally beaming from behind the camera. I could honestly shoot on this beach every day of my life and not have one quarrel about it. But given that I’m in Colorado, I suppose dreaming about shooting here everyday shall suffice. Really though, CA. You’re beaches are growing on me!
Robin and Kenny, I’m so very happy for you and I can’t wait for your wedding and all that lies ahead for your amazing marriage. You are both so wonderful and both so absolutely stunning, that I’ve had to argue with people on the notion that you’re not “just models.” 😉 Even though you were both born equally handsome and gorgeous, your love makes you that much more beautiful! Seriously, I wish everyone could know such love. You two are the epitome of the perfect pair and I just have to thank you SO much for letting me spend an afternoon with you.
Congratulations sweet friends. Hugs and love to you both!
