http://jillpaddackphotography.com/blog Just another WordPress weblog Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:46:49 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Jett James. With a name like his-you just know this little guy is bound for stardom!  This handsome {almost famous} young man completes the trifecta of adorable redheads that Mom and Dad have placed all their bets on! As always I am honored and consider it a an extra special duty to ... http://jillpaddackphotography.com/blog/?p=454 Summer 2010 family vacation:  Manhattan Beach, CA. We stayed at the elegant and sophisticated Belamar Hotel ::sigh:: this place was heaven in a beach town!  A stylish, chic.boutique hotel, with it's modern-retro décor.  The Belamar poses a touch of LA glam with a modest, funky vibe.  Each day at 5pm the ... http://jillpaddackphotography.com/blog/?p=435 As a photographer, I have always been blessed with beautiful.sleepy and happy newborns!  This will normally weigh true for newborns who are within a week or so old. *babes on board reminder* if you are pregnant and looking to have newborn photos done, be sure to contact me in advance, that ... http://jillpaddackphotography.com/blog/?p=430 I had the pleasure of meeting two of the sweetest little gentlemen and their lovely mama at this amazing, outdoor country-haven! The evening light here is so delicious, and the proof is in the preview!! Newborn sessions differ quite a bit from your average photo session-working to get a sleepy, snuggly baby ... http://jillpaddackphotography.com/blog/?p=418 I am pretty convinced that I have a serious case of ADD, I am always one step toward the next project, even when those hanging in the balance are not complete.  I have discovered that this also weighs true for housework ::sigh:: So while I did have about a zillion things ... http://jillpaddackphotography.com/blog/?p=402 Hello and welcome to the first edition of what I am calling "iphone imagery." *disclaimer:  not all of the photos featured have been taken with an iphone, but since all of mine have and i like the way it sounds, we'll go with it!* I am excited that so many of our ... http://jillpaddackphotography.com/blog/?p=396 Besides being so short of time these days, I find that occasionally I'll put-off a blog post until the 11th hour for lack of something fabulous to say OR being able to have just the right words. Since these are some of my favorite images to date, I'll let them speak ... http://jillpaddackphotography.com/blog/?p=387 Meet sweet-beautiful Kara! College Bound:  California State University Northridge Favorite color:  Hot pink LOVES a good Taco salad Never without:  favorite pair of jeans I absolutely loved every bit of this session!  Kara was so easy going, fun and can you believe a bit on the shy side??!  I swear!  All that AND she totally ... http://jillpaddackphotography.com/blog/?p=378 OK so I lied, I was planning to post my latest senior session, until I remembered I haven't had a chance to share with you all this gorgeous trio, soon to be FOUR!!  With baby due in about 50 days or so... if I am keeping track right?!  Mom (who ... http://jillpaddackphotography.com/blog/?p=369 The beauty and allure of the Yosemite Valley is second-to-none.  If you are an avid rock climber, chances are you have dreamt of scaling Half dome or gripping the spectacular face of El Capitan... This passion for nature and immense love of rock climbing brought me to this majestic locale to ... http://jillpaddackphotography.com/blog/?p=358