This year, we did so many holiday card family sessions that I thought I'd start to share them before 2011 is officially over, beginning with the adorable Hoecks.

People ask me all the time what they should wear for their photo shoot, and I am always terrified that they will show up in white turtlenecks (which hasn't been acceptable since 1992). Our clients all nailed it this year in the outfit department, and the Hoecks are no exception-- I love the coordination without the matching. So take inspiration, and have a great holiday season!

our fabulous associate, Natalie, recently spent the day with the Roberts family for baby Rylan's Charger-themed birthday party at a private club house. I love the fun photos she snapped of all the festivities! (And feel free to inquire about having Natalie photograph your family.)

It's that time of year where we are doing lots and lots of holiday photo sessions! I was lucky enough to hike around with the Arterburn family here in Encinitas a few weeks ago and play with their adorable son for the afternoon. We had a ton of fun, as you can probably tell: