Miss Clementine

Welcome to the world two week old baby Clementine. She was astoundingly perfect! She smile and what amazing bright and alert eyes she has and a full head of hair. Can't wait to see her again!

Kim Girls

These sisters had such a sweetness towards each other. I was so happy I could capture their relationship! 

If only

Seriously if only every shoot was so easy. This little one just has the most amazing sparkle.

Wendy Taylor from Prosper Corperation

I think today I am going to let someone else do the writing for me. This is a gorgeous thank you note I received from Wendy taylor from Prosper Corporation after taking her headshots.

"Dear Monica,

Thank you so much for the wonderful photo session and fabulous photos. I love them! I am so excited about having a bunch of publishable headshots to use! I can't choose just one...Thank you again for teaching me how to pose, and for making my first headshot photo shoot such a pleasant experience."

This letter made my day. I know how nervous my first time clients can be especially if they are not use to being photographed. Wendy realized that she was missing out on some key opportunities because many speaking engagements and publishing opportunities require a headshot. 

Baby Jesse

These cheeks slay me. Jesse was so unbearable darling the entire time although he did insist on his cheerio snack, all talent have their demands. Even though I tend not to photograph this age in studio I think we both did very well.

Nicolas and Quentin Ertoz

These baby boys could not ask for a more loving family. Their grandparents flew in from Turkey to meet these little darling who did amazing well during the photo shoot. They were happily handed around from grandparents and auntie but they were never happier then with mom and dad. Each time I photograph families I am amazed by what I can see in the down moments. The times when no one thinks I am shooting. You can see the absolute love dad has for his boys and the gentle way grandpa's hands wrap around them. The magic of photography always amazes me. 

Home Away from Homelessness

Home away from Homelessness is a charity that everyone should do as much as possible to support. Please click above to learn as much as you can about this amazing program!

YEs this is the shoot I fell off a wall for=0)

Ok it was a very small wall but this should prove I will do anything to get the shot. This was for Morning Glory Preschool up at Kohl Mansion (great location by the way). I did a project for the school for there fundraiser (please call if you are involved in a school or preschool that needs an exciting and profitable fundraiser).

The Sparkling Miss Chase

Miss Chase is a little sparkler. You can just see all of her personality in those bright brown eyes.

The boys

Mr. Julian, Sam, and new Elliott came over to my studio for the afternoon. Three energetic boys was so much fun and we got some terrific shots!

Punk Rock Boy

I love this new trend towards the baby punk portraits. 

Monica Michelle