Twice as Nice Photography

Scott, Heather and Baby Makes Three (Laguna Beach Maternity Photographer)

Twin B — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 02:59:09 +0000

How exciting it was to be asked to shoot Scott and Heather’s maternity photos. As a wedding photographer, there is no better compliment than to be asked to photograph the next chapter in a couple’s lives. Scott and Heather are an awesome couple and their session felt more like an afternoon hanging out than work. It didn’t hurt that it was close to 80 degrees and probably the nicest day of the year so far. Usually in February the beaches are empty and parking is ample but sharing the beach with a bunch of other people is a small price to pay for the gorgeous weather! Scott and Heather, you’re going to make awesome parents. I can’t wait to meet little Mason!

See the rest of the session here: http://twiceasnice.smugmug.com/Babies-Bellies/Scott-Heather-and-Mason/28076520_CMwqgN#!i=2372002003&k=8g4ntq5

Baby Sawyer – Simi Valley Newborn Photographer

Twin B — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 03:25:42 +0000

There are certain benefits that come with being a photographer. One of my favorites is always getting to be one of the first people who get to spend some quality time with my friends’ brand new babies. Sawyer is my friend Kelly’s handsome newest miracle, little brother to Sam and Sadie, who still holds the title as my easiest and sleepiest newborn ever. Sawyer probably wins second place! Sorry Kelly, I think that means he’s not going to be much of a napper either! All of the adorable hats and diaper covers were made by his super crafty and talented mama.

The Macias Family – Irvine Family Photographer

Twin B — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 02:04:26 +0000

I haven’t blogged in a really, really, really long time. So long, in fact, that I almost forgot the details of how to blog. Last weekend, however, I had the joy of photographing my friend Jessica and her amazing family yet again and the result was my motivation to blog.

Jessica is one one of only a handful of friends that I know will be a friend for life. We may not see each other much, but when we do we catch up for lost time quickly. She has three awesome kids, the youngest of which I witnessed come into the world. Any opportunity I have to photograph this family I know is going to end up a fun time. The result is way too many photos to edit! It’s true though, I end up with twice as many “keepers” and have the hardest time eliminating any. Till next time Jess!

BAD Bloggers/Busy Photographers! {Inland Empire Photographers}

Twin A — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 05:52:02 +0000

So, we are bad, bad bloggers. But we are still here! We *LOVE* what we do. We love planning, shooting, editing and sharing every session and in our heads we post an amazing update of every.single.session. In reality, we both have day jobs. Twin B has a houseful of boys and Twin A has… well no kids but the dogs and hubby take my time! So the blog entries stay in our heads. And has been almost 3 months since we posted anything. Yikes! We have been very busy girls, even in the typically slow season and have a lot to catch you up on. What you have missed: Yogis in the forest, high school seniors galore, mamas to be, newborn sweetness, family love, gorgeous girls, sweet little ones and an engagement. We are MUCH better and adding a few shots from each session to facebook- so check us out there! In the meantime, here are a few of our favorites…

And now you are caught up! We might revisit some of these sessions and share a bit more of each and we will try to be better bloggers…. if we could only get a few extra hours each day!

I Heart Faces – By The Book

Twin B — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 04:19:10 +0000

It’s been a long time since I’ve participated in the I Heart Faces Challege. Too Long. I need the push to shoot more regularly. And the creative challenge. I’m busy with my day job, kids, attempting to work out regularly, and keeping my house ~~clean~~ ~~picked up~~ liveable. But it’s one photo a week. I can do that, right? Okay, okay, I totally failed the project 52 last year. Maybe one a week isn’t always doable, but if I shoot for 3 a month and actually do two it’s better than none!

This sweetie is my friend Jessica’s perfect baby boy Aaron. I’ll post his blog soon (because I’ve also been neglecting my blogging as well!) I was so excited when Jess asked me to shoot her birth and newborn photos. Especially the birth. What an amazing experience to witness a new life enter the world. Thanks Jess for letting me share it with you. I’m honestly a little jealous that I donm’t have photos like that of my kids’ births! There’s always the next one, right? Hahaha, WRONG!!!

Project 52… WEEK 52!!

Twin A — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 08:51:19 +0000

Finally! If you want to make a year fly by but seem super long, attempt a project 52 with a group of talented photographers who are much more on top of things! I have missed MANY weeks but we are finally to the final week of our journey. I (of course) will be a few hours getting my photo up because I had so much fun shooting today that I couldn’t end the fun when the sun went down and my subject just left (it is almost 1 am here as I type this!)

Finally, just a day late, here is one of the first shots from my session with the lovely Miss Sara. We started out indoors and then ran all over town through gorgeous fields, jumped in shopping carts, ran away from mosquito breeding grounds and basically had an amazing time! Here is Sara:

Be sure to check out the final Project 52 entry from the lovely and talented Haley of Haley Brooke Photography

And to my P52 Ladies: I feel like we are leaving school for summer break without getting to see our friends! Doesn’t it feel like we should be having a graduation party of some sort?! It has been amazing sharing this year with you (minus my flakey weeks!) and I can’t wait to see what the next year has in store for each of you!

{Class of 2013} Riverside Senior Portrait Photographer

Twin A — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 08:53:51 +0000

One of the perks of working at a middle school is that I get to meet some amazing kids. Another perk, is getting to hear from these kids as they grow into amazing young adults! I have known these 2 beauties for several years and am so impressed every time I see them. They are not only beautiful, but also smart and kind.

I’ve recently joined forces with an amazing makeup artist (who is also one of our 2011 brides!) and we decided that we needed to work together on these gorgeous ladies! We are a little ahead of the usual senior portrait schedule for these girls but early is better than late right?! Look for another post soon- We will introduce you to Lara Nelson, makeup artist extraordinaire and show you the behind the scenes action of the girls getting ready for their shoot!

{Raven}

{Sheena}

{Best Friends}

Project 52 {Tis The Season}

Twin A — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 08:06:31 +0000

On vacation and didn’t realize how late in the week it got! Where are the days going?! Image up soon! For now, check out the on time photographers in the group starting with Suzanne Carey Hattiesburg, MS Photographer!

Project 52 Week 48 {Childhood Memories}

Twin A — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 06:46:42 +0000

So many of my childhood memories are centered around the holidays. One of the experiences that I treasure is the process of getting out Christmas tree. We never did the fake tree thing. The drive to a parking lot that was transformed into a tree lot thing. Every year we went to an actual tree farm, wandered the aisles of trees and debated which tree was the winner. With 6 of us, the decision was never an easy one as everyone wanted to be the one to find the one that we chose. Then, we tore off the tag from the chosen tree, hiked back to the front to officially reserve our tree and ate mini candy canes while Mom and Dad paid. Then a few weeks later, Dad went back to get the tree. Sometimes we went, sometimes we stayed. Some years we were behind schedule and took it home that same day. But every year we picked out our tree, cut it down and then enjoyed the smell of Christmas in the house. This year, I had the pleasure of photographing some newlywed friends on their 1 month anniversary. So many memories came flooding back when I saw this:

They started off their marriage with a tradition close to my heart- I hope that this tree tag is the first of many, many more to come for my sweet friends!

In the meantime be sure to check out the work of my {on time} photo friends starting with Suzanne Carey Hattiesburg MS Photographer

Project 52- Week 48 (Almost There!): Your Shoes

Twin A — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 03:26:36 +0000

Shoes. I have a sign on my wall that says “Shoe Collector”. I was awarded the title of “Best Shoes” among the staff at the school I teach at for 4 years until I retired my heels to wear flip flops and tennis shoes (a class of all boys will do that to ya!). I love shoes. They always fit, even on “fat days”. The can make you feel better when you just a little blue. Walking down the aisles of a good shoe store is better than actual therapy. I love shoes.

These days I wear a lot of shoes. I wear teacher shoes, photographer shoes, work out shoes, relaxing shoes…. I fill a lot of roles and there is a perfect pair of shoes for every job! On any given day here are the shoes I fill:

But let’s be real, these are more like “Back to School Night” shoes, not every day running around teacher shoes!

If I have to sweat, my shoes need to be cute and pink! <3

Because an all-star needs her all-stars!

<3 My yogi toes are a hot pink reminder of many things. This week when I look at them I remember giggling over pedicures with my dear friend Gail who made sure to visit me on a road trip with her family. I’m not sure how I rate compared to San Diego and the Grand Canyon but I sure enjoyed their visit!

Now check out the shoes that are filled by the other amazing photographers that have made it this far on our 52 week journey starting with Orlando baby photographer – Sari Underwood