Photography Session Giveaway

So it's Sunday and I promised I'd post who the winner of the photography session giveaway would be. I was quite surprised I only had two entries. But I can understand that many are busy preparing for Christmas and were unable to either see or read my blog. With this said, I am thrilled to announce that I am not only giving one session, but TWO! I was torn between both families that were nominated. They both hit close to home one way or another. Thank you Irene & Sandra for nominating your loved ones! I know they will be thrilled to receive this family photo session, and as my good friend Irene said, "pictures are more precious than gold!"

Now I leave you with this picture I took several weeks ago. I love it since my second favorite color is yellow. This picture pops and can truly brighten up a room!

Newman Family - Sneak Peek

Since I relaxed all day today (after calling out sick due to stomach issues - I know - TMI), now I'm unable to sleep! Therefore, I decided to use my quiet time wisely and finished proofing the Newman's family photo session. This adorable family, have the most gorgeous eyes ever! The B&W shots don't make justice, but of course, I had to post at least one B&W. Newman family, thanks for working with me under the cold temperatures last weekend. I hope I was able to capture memories you will forever treasure, especially the family portrait. Your children are absolutely adorable!

The True Meaning of Christmas - Giving w/o Expecting

Are you all ready for the Holiday Season? The malls are hectic, no parking, no great deals, but I know we all must get that perfect gift for our loved ones. Today I'm blogging about those families that are experiencing a blue Christmas this year. I'm personally not rich, but blessed with a healthy family, a roof over my head, and food for survival. Several co-workers and I were able to pitch in to adopt a family who is less fortunate than many of us. It felt GREAT to shop for others that are truly in need.

Today I would like to extend that giving spirit by offering a free photo session to a family in need. It can be someone that can't even afford to go to a simple photo session at the mall or someone who is ill or has a terminally ill condition. It doesn't matter what type of grief they may be going through, but I need families that truly need the gift of custom portraiture! To enter, the family or individual must live in the Los Angeles County. Please e-mail me a brief paragraph of why this family should deserve this blessing along with their contact information. I will be mailing them a gift certificate good for a photo session valued at $150.00! You can e-mail the entries to miamorphotography@yahoo.com. E-mails must be submitted by 1:00 p.m. Saturday 12/19/09. Some of my close friends and I will choose the family we believe should deserve this gift! Thanks in advance for your entries.

Now I leave you with this adorable picture of this toddler. Just one of my favorite shots. I will be blogging the complete collage of the photo session and announce the winner of the photo session giveaway by Sunday 12/20/09.

Mi Amor Photography is happy to announce the opportunity to purchase gift certificates for your holiday & photography needs!

Wentz Family | Sneak Peek

Today I photographed the Wentz Family. First of all, Mrs. Wentz is my co-worker. She is absolutely the cutest, well put together, fashionable Miss Diva! I say this will all of Izzy's deserved respect! The Wentz family has enjoyed two beautiful years of marriage. Do I smell babies?! J/K. They were very easy to photograph. They knew exactly what they wanted and were well prepped. I came home super excited to tell my hubby of the beautiful location they have as their front yard, the ocean! How I envy the Wentz family, but they are both young successful individuals that have worked hard to get where they are. Wentz family, thanks so much for allowing me into your home. I hope you like these moments I was able to capture! p.s. I'm surprised I didn't take Boomer! He's super cute and well behaved. :)

Blog Under Construction

First of all I'd like to apologize for the way my blog looks. Apparently the hosting site I used crashed and now I need to use an alternative provider. Thanks to Rita from the CoffeeShop, she has given me full instructions on how to fix the issue. Now who is Rita you may ask? If you're into photoshop or photography, you'll love her site. Rita is the blogger behind Coffeeshop. She blogs all about photography and photo-editing, especially Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, and LightRoom. Most of the things you find are created by her and completely free. If you haven't checked out her site, click here! I guarantee you'll fall in love with her. I don't know her, but have had the privilege to work with her. She enjoys helping others without expecting a thing in return! Thanks Rita!

My nephew George a.k.a. Georgie!

This is Georgie, my 14 year old nephew. Besides being a little flirt and being a magnet for those high school girls, he is a talented musician. Talented I say because Georgie has only taken a couple of music classes, but has learned most of the music he plays by sound. Honestly, I didn't know how good he was until this summer. He truly impressed me! I hope he continues this hobby as I'm a big fan of sounds and instruments. In case you didn't know, I played an accordion for 3 years and a trumpet for 4 years. :) Pretty nerdy huh?!

Lopez-Colon Family | Sneak Peek

Meet the Lopez-Colon Family! This family is not only another family, they are my friends. I've been photographing these adorable twins since they were in the womb! I just can't believe how big they are. How time flies I tell you. This is of course a Christmas photo session, but it's also a photography milestone; the celebration of the twins fourth birthday! Heidi & Capo, thanks so much for continuing to put your trust in me. Love you four!

Lin Family Photo Sessionn | Sneak Peek

Yesterday I had the privilege of meeting the Lin family. The family was the sweetest and most laid back family ever. This is definitely my style! :) Big brother was such a great sport. We hit it off from the beginning. He loved me chasing him around and was so patient with his baby brother. Lin Family, thanks so much for being so nice and outgoing. Hope you love these shots that I'm sure will be passed on to your children. Looking forward to showing you the rest of the portraits.

My Niece & The Famous Red Dress

This is my niece! She is my oldest brothers youngest daughter. She's great at photographing and loves to pose. I know, I know, her dress is short, but there's a beautiful story to it. You see, the dress my niece is wearing was a gift from my mother (maybe about 3 yrs. ago). My sister-in-law tried it on her and it miraculously fit, but short of course. From what I hear, this dress will be passed on to my daughter. This means a lot to me as my mother was only alive for a very short time after I had Mia. I can't wait for Mia to fit into this dress! I'm going to take tons of pictures!

Riva Ito | Pet Photography

The weekend of Thanksgiving, my co-worker Elaine, Riva, and I traveled to a park in the South Bay area. First of all, both Elaine and I absolutely LOVE our critters. Riva is a beautiful 15 year old German Shepard. She's been ill lately and Elaine wanted to make sure she captured the best moments. Even though Riva was camera shy, we managed to get portraits that Elaine will forever Treasure! Thanks Riva & Elaine for a wonderful quiet session. I needed it! :)