a falcon family at heart...

a summarized definition of a falcon- known as a bird of prey who is recorded as the fastest animal on the planet. a pair mates for life and often takes permanent resident once established. "courtship" is a beautiful flight that consists of a complimentary give and take during that flight. when rearing their offspring both partake in raising of their offspring. back in the 60's the falcon was listed on the endangered species list but they fought back and their numbers are growing.

why is this important?

a few weeks ago i had the pleasure and honor of photographing a dear friend antoinette her husband sam and their little falcon.

we met several years ago at work and although we haven't been working with each other for the past few years she truly left an impression on my heart. her kind nature and innocence was a breath of fresh air. there wasn't a day that we didn't laugh together in the classroom and for that i thank her and those who were in that crazy room with me. but on a personal level i got to know who she was and she is a fighter just like a falcon. her spirit inspires those around her and her smile is infectious.

i will never forget the day she told me she was leaving. not only was she leaving the classroom she was leaving the state. i was saddened but happy for her at the same time. she and sam were leaving for his work and this was her time to compliment during the flight. they loved one another so much and it showed in their dedication to one another and the way they looked at one another.

years have passed since they've moved and they have grown so much! i am so proud of the mom that antoinette has become and to see sam with their little one is precious. you can see how active both parents are. sam can calm their little one with a simple kiss.

what is so great about these two parent falcons?

1-their easy going nature even when their little was not having it, sam wanted to capture the not so happy moments to remind all of them years down the road that there was crying too

2- their incredible smiles even the littlest falcon has the smile to melt a heart

3- their love which is evident the moment you are with them

thank you for letting me capture some precious moments!

xoxo

lisa

two wrestlers and a football/baseball player makes for...

a fun session! when i got the call from one of the mom's i was super excited. a year ago i had the honor of photographing this absolutely gorgeous young lady Alex

well here we are a year later and now it is time for her brother to graduate. i was a bit nervous, not sure what to expect with three boys all together! photos for anyone (especially boys) can be uncomfortable at first but from the moment we started the shoot we were laughing and they were at such ease. as a matter of fact the boys were great with one another. they are great friends and i see that they will have a long lasting friendship.

introducing the boys of irvine high school...

THE WRESTLERS-

Joe

Chris

                   

and the football/baseball player

Jake

                   

thank you boys for a wonderful shoot you are the best!

xoxo

lisa