"I Hope she likes Earth too." Lancaster/Palmdale, California Photographer

The other day my seven year old and I sat holding the baby.  As the Julia slept, she smiled as newborns sometimes do.

Vanessa asked, "What do you think she's dreaming about?"    I said, "Heaven." to which Vanessa asked.    "Do you think she remembers heaven?"      "Yes," I said.    Vanessa replied, "I hope she likes Earth too."

I took this, below, after a frustrating Sunday morning with my 6 year old.  She is the absolute Light in our family.  With that gift she has, comes a carefree, loving(ness)

that is hard to contain when it's time to be still.  But still, I love her from deep within me. I enjoy her.

 

Presenting: Our Precious Julia Lancaster Palmdale California Child Photographer

Above, "hear" Vanessa say, "It's cooooooold."

 

And if there were ANY question about whether this little one is loved enough...

   

 After taking bunches of pictures of my little one in hats of all shapes and colors, she suggested I stop. :)

A Christmas to Remember {Antelope Valley, CA Portrait Photographer}

 

Their Little One. {Antelope Vally, CA baby photographer}

She's just Six Weeks Old.   

Part Two with those Gorgeous Kids - Lancaster, Palmdale Photographer

Yesterday we did a quick Part Two.  We got a ton in just 15 minutes. :)  Happy New Year Everyone!

       

Happy Are We! - Antelope Valley Portrait Photographer

Although we've taken it easy over the holidays with the kids home and while we wait for the baby to arrive, I did this shoot right before Christmas.  Great kids with such a sweet chemistry; they talked of their older brother and wished he were in town too!

And how could this beautiful girl ever take herself too seriously with little brothers around? :)

     

        

Our Fifteen Minutes of No Rain- Antelope Valley, CA Child Photographer

I swear, the desert got 90% of its annual rainfall this weekend.  Most of the valley enjoyed staying indoors and feeling cozy, including us.   We did, however, take a big chance in keeping with our shoot since it wasn't too cold or too windy.  Somehow we only had to wait a bit and then got this 15 minute break from the rain.  We captured just what we needed before it started pouring again.

   

I'm not messin' with my only chance at life. - Antelope Valley Children's Photographer

     

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Fresh, Stylish, Gotta go Back (Lancaster Palmdale, CA Family Photographer)

 Loved it.  They felt so comfortable with my camera in their faces.  Of course, Scarlette, is a photographer up in Portland so they get lots of Practice!

 

Sisters Three {Lancaster Palmdale California Photographer}

Thanksgiving shoot in Monterey. Look at these beauties!

A quick snap as we were walking away.

A Lady and Her Gentlemen {Lancaster, CA Family Photographer}

  

 

Big brother was so great. When we met each other there in the Joshua Trees, the first thing he said was, "This is really great to take pictures in the natural

habitat."  He cared so well to his little brothers and you could see the love and trust he had with his parents.  

And just as we were heading-out, this happened. Happiness to a photographer. You can even see how the sky changed just in the time the kids joined in.

I love how in the shots of the couple, you can see them smiling at each other. Just last week I had seen my dear friend Stephanie McBride's post with

a sunset and I thought I'd never get a shot like that for a family because I don't shoot that late... then, whadayouknow. :)

 

The important thing is not so much that every child should be taught, as that every child should be given the wish to learn. ~John Lubbock {Palmdale, California Photographer}

I'm working on a project about Girls and Science.  This is a sample of one of the shoots.

     

Wishing you Joy. {Lancaster, California Child Photographer}

There was a spot I wanted to try-out before taking a client there, so we jumped in the car to try it out. Thought I'd throw a few up on the blog, just for fun. 

  

A Smart Future Begins Each Day {Antelope Valley, CA Senior Photographer}

     

 

 

       

Big Plans, Wide Possibilities {Antelope Valley Photographer}

  

     

       

            

Let's Dress-up and Visit the Neighbors for some Candy

 

He's more than just a dang cute face. He's the kid I pal around with all day. :)  

  

 

Her Wonderwoman costume was too big, so rather than alter it as I suggested, she ran up-stairs to put her own outfit together.  A

sparkly shirt and scarf from my closet contributed to her "Movie Star" look.  Watching my nine year old apply lipstick and mascara

made her look old and so young at the same time.  I enjoyed watching her excited effort, the lipstick that didn't quite stay in the lines,

the concentration to put on mascara and the amount of eye-shadow... then letting her take over the posing was funny and adorable. 

She thought that posing on my white mini-van would look glamorous.  I totally agreed, which is why I look so cool driving around town in it. :)

Luckily the next day she was willing to put on the Wonderwoman outfit so I could get a picture of her for my SuperHero wall of a 16x20 of each kid.

Where Brains and Beauty Meet {Antelope Valley, CA Photographer}

 

Sporty Sweetheart

Soccer Girl, Karate Kid, Four Square Champion, and a Sweetheart

We Love you Here, Please Never Leave

We had Two fantastic visitors a couple weekends ago. Some of our All-Time BFFs from our loved Albuquerque.  www.briannasaban.com and her son.  Bri did some headshots for me  (posted) and I'm including some I did of her. We are so grateful to have the Saban's in our lives.

   

    

 

 And, I handed Bri my camera and love this one she took of my daughter and me. (Now this is two posts in a row that I've posted pix of myself, my only two posts ever!)

     

New Full Blown Website Launched!!!

                                      Announcing

                 www.chrissirichards.com  

from now on this site will only be used as the Blog and for up-dates/specials.  All other information (pricing, photographer information, and portfolio) will be on the website. Please take a look and share the link with anyone who might be interested. 

Lovingly, Chrissi 

***Headshots by   www.briannasaban.com

Thanks Bri, for the headshots taken on your trip out here this past weekend. You are in our hearts forever!!!