I would like for you all to meet one of my heros.

Yoli was not only a coworker and a mentor - but she also helped to care for me as one of my nurses during my battle with cancer. I do not think I will ever be able to find the words to properly thank her for the care and encouragement that I received. Even after I was no longer a patient or a coworker on 9200 - Yoli took a personal interest me, my recovery and my new venture into the world of photography.  She has been the little angel on my shoulder making sure that I follow up and take care of myself- which does get exhausting after five year… because I just want to be “normal” and want the past to go away.  Enough said - I will need to write a book someday.

Yoli, it’s funny when you look at these photos remembering how the session started - too funny!  I really did enjoy spending the time with your amazing family.  

Thanks!

So I did a bad thing again - I offered this little sweetie a itty bitty lollipop in exchange for his hat. Sorry to say, he got both his hat and the lollipop - I guess I need to work a bit more on my bargaining skills.

Well here is just a little look at some of the off the wall photos from our shoot - more to hit shortly.

Hmmmmm… I wonder what school Kaitlyn has got her mind and would like to someday attend? 

Well - you’re right! Dad attended USC and Kaitlyn has become one of there biggest fans.  Go Kaitlyn, I know that before we know it you will be walking those halls just like your dad did.

They are finally here…after months of waiting I finally have this years collections done.  

I have 33 cards to choose form this year - and there is something for everyone.  

If you want your card to stand out this year - make it special. Take a look and choose the one that speaks to you the most.

During our shoot, Antonio shared something quite deep with me that made me laugh. In my despirate attempts to try to make him and his sister Sarah relax and have a good time, he said to me, “Miss Patrice, we really don’t do funny, we are more the serious type”.

So serious it was for the rest of the shoot - not really. Who are we kidding, they’re kids and they still joked around a bit - I just think Antonio didn’t like my bad jokes.