Being new to the desert I never would have thought I would find a place so close to home that would feel a little more woodsy.  But when I got the inquiry from Bethan and we talked about the Whitewater Preserve I was super excited for what was in store.  Prior to our session I drove out to take a peek.  I found that I no longer felt like I was in the desert.  It was heaven!  Don’t get me wrong, the desert has its good points but I really miss the foothills.  So it is really nice to have a spot that is about 30 minutes away that feels a little like being in the foothills again.

Our session day arrived and this family rocked it!! No complaining out of any of the boys, which with boys and dads it is bound to happen at least once.  Sometimes I think it is in their genes.  lol!  But not with this family.  They were amazing!  We got so many awesome shots and had a blast doing it.  Even the baby, Lennox, was giving us some crazy funny faces up through the end.

Such a fun session and I will definitely be using that location again!

Enjoy!

xoxo,

Ann

I have to admit when I got this inquiry for family portraits I was a bit giddy.  From the time I moved here to Palm Desert a year and a half ago I wanted to photograph at the JW Marriott Desert Springs.  It is an amazing location with so many natural backdrops.  It took everything in my power not to jump up and down and squeal like a preteen school girl when we discussed the location.  :)

This was such a fun session and the best way to start out 2012.  Little Jack was hilarious!  Between flirting with my assistant, Emily, finding his hand, taking a little snooze and giving his mommy a huge smooch, we had a blast.  We played on the bed in the hotel room, then went outside for some fresh air and photos with grandma and grandpa.  This session was eventful and absolutely perfect.

Ok…so let’s get on to the portraits.

Enjoy!

xoxo ~Ann

Here comes one of the shots where little Jack finds his hand.

And the smooch!!