{ Hailee’s Senior Session } Twentynine Palms Senior Photographer

Hailee is a recent high school graduate ready to make her way in this world.  Always exciting for me to capture this time in life so I was glad we were able to get our schedules together.  We traveled through out the Basin to capture some desert scenes and some green.  I think both settings gave us a perfect mix with Hailee’s great smile for some amazing senior shots!Twentynine Palms Photographer - Yucca Valley Photographer- Twentynine Palms Senior Photography - Yucca Valley Senior Photography - Hailee

{ Karrie’s Fitness Session } Twentynine Palms Photographer

When Karrie asked me to work with her on a fitness shoot I was excited to help.  She has been working very hard to prepare herself, her body, and mind to be ready for business and competition.  Recently starting her own business KLB Fitness to help others meet their health and fitness goals when we shot this session she was also preparing herself for her first competition.  This was a first session of this type for both of us so we gathered ideas and worked together to create this amazing body of work.  Congratulations Karrie!

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{ Adkins Family Session } Twentynine Palms Family Photographer

This family wanted to capture where their little man was today.  At an age where sitting still really is never an option we had to adapt and move to capture him with the camera.  Okay so we may have tried to trap him as well 🙂 the slide seemed to be the trick that worked.  We captured a few quick family shots as well to recognize this part of their lives as they transition into the next.

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{Frankie turns ONE!} Twentynine Palms Photographer

So this big guy, Frank the Tank, and I have been hanging out for a while now.  I have had the pleasure of photographing his family for years and him since his newborn session!  If you look closely you will see he carries the nickname Frank the Tank but he is just a big love except when we feed him cake or try to take his picture.  Now in all fairness to him I think his dad conspires against us to get this guy to smile on picture day but that’s ok we always make it work and we always get the picture 🙂  I’m so glad I have been able to watch him grow and look forward to being there when it’s time for his Senior Pictures ❤Twentynine Palms Photographer, Yucca Valley Photographer, Twentynine Palms Cake Smash Sessions, Yucca Valley Cake Smash Sessions

{ Ian and Shelley } Twentynine Palms Engagement Photographer

So these two were adventurous for their engagement session with me; we met before the sun came up and began our small hike into this beautiful arch!  In tow we had some outfit changes, a picnic basket with champagne and chocolate what more could we ask for?  These two were fun, loving and produced some amazing images!  Thank you for sharing this great time with Memories by Tasha!Twentynine Palms Photographer, Yucca Valley Photographer, Twentynine Palms Engagement Photography, Yucca Valley Engagement Photography 1 Twentynine Palms Photographer, Yucca Valley Photographer, Twentynine Palms Engagement Photography, Yucca Valley Engagement Photography 2

{ Sloan Homecoming } Twentynine Palms Photographer

Homecomings, homecomings, and more homecomings this month for Memories by Tasha!  Great stuff  ❤ This family waited to be complete as this Marine became a daddy while he was deployed.  As we waited in the wee hours of the morning Lindsay was so excited to finally introduce the two most important men in her life.  The anticipation of homecomings can be felt in the air even as the photographer.  The buses finally arrived and Marines began pouring out.  Now Lindsay said she was staying put and letting him come to her so she wasn’t trying to run with the baby; yeah that went out the window at first glance 🙂  Every one of these images tells of their love, admiration, and devotion to each other and their new son.  Once again beyond blessed to have an opportunity to capture these moments – Thank you Sloan Family!

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{ Neuner Homecoming } Twentynine Palms Photographer

Homecomings are always amazing to me both personally and as a photographer.  This one was extra exciting as this was the second time I was to be with this family upon return.  Due to some personal things for me and scheduling conflicts it came with stress for the client; Jessica handled it all with grace and understanding for my family and I can’t say thank you to her enough.  Some images were taken by a friend and edited by me in order to take care of the scheduling conflict but I was able to get one homecoming photographed and switch my focus to the Neuner family.  Just tells us a lot about the people that they are and how lucky I am once again to meet such an amazing set of humans; restoration in faith once again.

Okay onto talking about this awesome family and their homecoming.  This little man was born not long ago while his daddy was deployed and once again Jessica held down the home front in wait for her man!  Often a bit scary for the youngins when their loved one comes back but these three fit right back together as if Nick had never left!  The emotion and happiness felt in these images is exactly why I love what I do.

Thank you once again for allowing me to help capture this amazing time in your life.

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{ Camp Homecoming } – Twentynine Palms Photographer

Homecomings, homecomings, and more homecomings!  What a great way to spend a portion of my April.  I love everything about homecomings, well maybe sometimes not the long waits, but since these two waited 7 long months for this kiss I don’t think I have too much to say about that.  Jessica contacted me before her hubby even left to make sure she captured her first homecoming as a military spouse.  As we waited the excitement grew and grew, as the buses came into view she did everything she could to hold back the happy tears but that was not going to happen.  As soon as she spotted her man she was off.  Welcome home Marine so glad you are together once again!

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