Snowing Sunday in Bel Air

Snow in Los Angeles? Yes I saw the snow falling from the sky and two reindeers in Bel Air today. I was commissioned to shoot Daily's 10th Birthday party.

This family of six really put their love together to help Daily celebrate her birthday with her friends; Dad was helping with pop corn machine & snow cone maker, mom made sure there was enough snow in their backyard, older brother baked cake and two little ones helped to make sure everything went smoothly. Here is one of my favorite image.

Happy Thanksgiving !

After we bought out first house three years ago, we started our own tradition of having my side of family over for Thanksgiving lunch at our place because Andy's family have their traditional Turkey Dinner every year. It's busiest time of the year for me, but I had a great time cooking for my family this year. I am not a big fan of turkey meat and so are my family, but what's Thanksgiving without roasted turkey so I decided to make turkey this year. I used french reciepe for my turkey this year. My lemon cheese cake with lemon curd was big hit. I am so proud of myself for making my first cheesecake so perfect. I enjoy cooking, but I am not experieced baker because I really don't like sweets. Here are some photos of my non-traditional thanksgiving meal. Bear with me for not so professional photos. I was busy cooking!

Lemon Garlic Herb Turkey- My first turkey deserves photo!

Few side dishes;

Honey Roasted Acorn Squash

Asparagus with Orange Sauce

Green bean with tomatoes

Roasted bell peppers with lemon juice (Spanish tapas style)

Sunday in Pacific Palisades

I normally don't set up any session on Sunday, but this time of year. I try to do best I can to accomdate my clients' to help them create their lovely holiday cards. As you know, we have been having London weather in Los Angeles for a while. So I was worried when I saw the weather forcast for Sunday. But sky lighten up with gorgeous glow by the time we were ready to shoot. Sarah & Jenna are two very sweet and goreous girls. They are both so well-mannered and polite. Andy and I could not stop talking about these girls on our way home. Emily, the oldest sister is studying in Paris so we decided to do separate shots of girls for this year's holiday card. Emily will be e-mailing me of her portrait shot by her boyfriend in Paris. I think the weather worked out well so we can match California weather to Paris. Can't wait to see their holiday card put together!