Alina and I testing out my new camera!

Today was the perfect day to test out my new camera, and I had just the perfect model for it! My sister Alina and I have been planning this photo shoot for a while now, and finally got to do it. We went to the Travel Town Museum and here's what we got!

We found a train that matched her dress - so cute :)

A couple of my old cameras served as fun props for this shoot!

I am so lucky to have such a beautiful sister :D

Now this and the next photos are my two absolute favorites from today. You are welcome to pick your own, but I'm just saying... :)

Love the big smile!

Yes, it was a bit difficult running around taking photos a week before my due date, but I did it and it was so worth it! We had lots of fun, and I can't wait for my next shoot with Alina :)

Emerson's 2nd Birthday Party!

Photographing little kids' Birthday parties is so much fun and I had a wonderful opportunity to have that type of fun yesterday :) One of the most adorable little boys, Emerson, was turning two! The party was at the Travel Museum at Griffith Park and it was a beautiful day for photos! Here are some of them - enjoy!

Emerson, the Birthday Boy!

Mia, Emerson's mom. She is one of the most wonderful and happiest people I know! I'm so glad I met her :)

Look at this cute face! I love his huge eyes :)

Emerson's buddy, Riki.

He wouldn't let go of his balloon, carried it with him everywhere - so cute :)

Getting ready for a train ride!

Don and Emerson

The party was a lot of fun. Look at all the happy faces!

Cake time!

And back to the balloon! Love it :)

Mia is not only a great photographer, but also an amazing model!!! She knows how to work the camera.

Awesome party with an awesome family! Thank you so much for having me photograph this very important day for you :D It was a blast!