Orange County Family Photographer: New Baby

Two weeks ago we had the enormous and beautiful privilege of welcoming baby number three for my sister and her husband. 


Meet, Mr Dominic James::

Jaxon, the proudest (or is it most proud?) big brother. He kept telling me, "Ah, man, he's so cute. . . . . .  Jess, he's so gorgeous. . . . . .He's even cuter than you Jess!"  :D

Is your heart melting yet?

!!!!!

We love you, we love you, we love you, Dominic.   

Orange County Photographer: Maternity

I love it when photo shoots go as this one did----quickly, not according to plan, with different inspiration, and much freedom. I spent several hours daydreaming about how I wanted to photograph my sister's maternity images, I searched for inspiration images, I drew sequences of detailed sketches, from the location to the outfit she'd be wearing, but, when push came to shove, schedules got crazy, the rain fought against us, and soon enough we were left with 1 hour to get the photos done! I literally threw together the outfit in five minutes, we walked outside, and Jeanne let me do whatever I wanted! (One of the many perks of photographing my twin: she trusts me, she gets me, she goes with it. All. The. Time.)


I've come to realize that I actually get better results when I stray away from the plan, and just make it work, spontaneously. 


Enjoy. 

A huge, huge THANK YOU, to my stunning sister for her willingness & ease, for her permission to post the previous images, and also for getting pregnant. ;) 

She had her baby a few days after this shoot (crazy, right?), so stay tuned for pics of baby boy! 

Orange County Maternity Photographer:: Airplane Baby Shower

Last weekend I had the pleasure of celebrating the upcoming arrival of my 3rd nephew! The theme for the shower imitated the theme of his soon-to-be nursery, all things airplanes! My sister preferred things to be cozy and simple, and here is what she and my mom came up with::


Enjoy! 

Check out more maternity-inspired shoots here. 

Orange County Family Photographer:: Maternity Underwater

I cannot rave enough about how awesome this shoot was! Not only was it way FUN but it was life-giving, for lack of a better word. Shooting underwater just keeps getting more and more fascinating and beautiful to me. If you have a minute, throw on some goggles, jump in a pool with a friend, wearing pretty & colorful clothes, in the bright of day, and you'll totally understand! ;) Seriously, the light, the colors, the textures, its all incredible. 

These photographs are of Jaclyn, my beautiful sister-in-law, and Neil, my brother. Baby Hudson is due this week, and we are all beyond excited for their first son. I'm extra thankful we were able to pull this shoot off before the due date! Thank you so much Jaclyn & Neil for your flexibility with wardrobe, slightly chilly water, posing, swimming, light, & angles...THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!

Enjoy, friends!

Neil's idea, all the way..."Hey Jess, can we do something cirque du soleil style?!"

Commitment, people, commitment on both sides. Check Jac's toes! And I'm pretty sure Neil is kneeling at a perfect 90 degree angle. 

I love the reflection of Jac's dress in these...

Yup. 

So much reflection/light goodness happening here! Like a watercolor of sorts! 

This could be you:: Contact Jesse at jessegirl_thomas@yahoo.com for inquires.