I absolutely love this relaxed vintage session with Mikael and Sofie.  They are an adorable couple, who were really playful in front of the camera.  Plus it doesn't hurt that we were in a beautiful area of Agoura hills.

This little family is expecting an addition any minute now.  But in the meantime Georgia wanted to chronicle a little bit about their life before their newest little one joined them.  Our session coincided with another special occurrence, the blooming of the Japanese cherry blossoms in Lake Balboa. 

A few years ago I traveled to Washington D.C. a hair too early to witness the annual cherry blossom festival, so it was a joy to see this heady burst of blossoms all over the lake.  We had a good time tromping around enjoying the ducks (though I don't think the ducks enjoyed it as much) and the scenery.













I love little Joshua's cheerful expression sitting on the toy car.









We were trying to get Joshua to run towards the ducks, but this collected little tyke was content to admire from afar.







These are the baby's new shoes, a little large now, but he'll grow into them soon.













Though they sort of laughed at me, I think it's always good to remember the time when your kid was small enough that he could easily pass through your legs and show up triumphantly on the other side.

Michaela loves vintage clothing.  Not the modern day vintage look, but the real deal.  So needless to say, she had amassed quite an eclectic collection for our shoot.  We must've made quite a sight as we tromped around Griffith Park armed with clothing and a battered old suitcase.  But it was definitely worth the occasional stares, because we got some nice images before the sun set.