Thank you to all my wonderful clients who have allowed me to capture their special memories for generations to come.  Enjoy some of my newest images:

best friends

Perfect

Twice the fun

Did you know that it is Grandparents day Sunday Sept. 13th? In honor of this special day I am offering a “Generational Portrait” special. FREE sitting if you have your picture taken with a grandparent. Sept. 14-30th.

Call now to make an appointment for a mini-session.  For $35.00 you will receive a free mini-session with your grandparent and a FREE photograph.

A limited number of appointments are available so call 951-600-9202 today.

Please share this with family and friends.

I am excited to announce the 2009 Child and Baby contest. I will be offering FREE mini-sessions for one week only Aug. 31 to Sept. 4, 2009. You my have one or all of your children photographed individually.

Contest details:

This contest is open to any individual child ages 0-17 years old. Come into the studio during a FREE mini-session or set up a full session. Choose your favorite image to be used for the contest. All entrants must sign a model release and pay a $25.00 entrants fee. Your favorite image will be judged by a panel of Professional Photographers, Model Agents, and a Magazine editor. If your child wins “Child or Baby of the year”, they will be featured in a Child magazine, receive a free model photo session and get all their images on a cd to submit to local talent agencies. The winner will also be featured on the studio website and blog for all your friends and family to enjoy.

Your child may have what it takes to succeed as a model. This is a small investment for your child’s future. We wish you all the best of luck and look forward to capturing your child’s personality and best features.

Call the studio today to make your appointment. 951-600-9202 or email sphotos@verizon.net

Can you believe this is a REAL bunny!

This is our 8th Spring with real bunnies!  The bunnies will only be visiting our studio for two weeks so call and schedule your appointment now.  This past Wednesday and Thursday we photographed children from Murrieta Ranch preschool.  We had a blast working with the kids and the bunnies!

If you are interested in getting a bunny of your own, I recommend calling 951-600-4546.

I just got back from an amazing experience!  I went to Imaging USA in Arizona and was able to spend time with Anne Geddes.  I have admired her work since I first started my business 14 years ago.  She has inspired me to work with pregnant women and their new babies.  Anne spoke of her dreams and the reality she has created.  I was so inspired and am looking forward to sharing my passion with all of you!

Anne Geddes and I have something in common, we do what we LOVE!  Geddes said,

“What sustained me wasn’t knowledge,” she added. “It was dreams…I photograph what I love; I love what I photograph.”

I hope all of you have the opportunity to do what you love…  there is not a better gift!

What do you give the person who has it all or can buy what ever they like?  Portraits make the perfect gift.  I know it is hard to believe but some people already have their holiday card DONE!  Enjoy this card I just got back from the printers.  This is a picture of the flat version (if folds four times).

Last week we photographed Busy Bee Preschool and had a great time.  Here is my favorite image from the day!  The children had

Just like my sister!

so much fun posing for the camera.  At the end of the shoot my cheeks were tired from smiling so much!

Dear Valued Customers and Friends,
As Thanksgiving quickly approaches, I’m reminded
to take a moment to be thankful for the many blessings in my professional life.
I am thankful to have a successful small family business in the photography
industry which I dearly love. Photographs capture the unique, magical moments in
our daily lives and live on to tell a story for generations to come. I am
thankful for the many loyal customers and friends of Photographic Memories that have
made being in business for over 13 years a true pleasure. Without you, we
literally would not be here today! I am thankful for the hard working staff I
employ and their dedication to keeping my clients happy .  And I am also thankful for all the wonderful doctors offices and hospitals that promote my business.   My wish is that you find the time in your hectic schedule to pause for
a moment and remember the joys in your life that you are thankful for. Happy
Thanksgiving!