MJ Photography

Gorgeous Naomi

2010-06-24T07:54:00.013-06:00

FINALLY!
I forced my bestie in front of my camera.
We had so much fun...short and sweet but so much FUN!

I love how nervous and fidgety she was.
Not sure why. This girl is a natural beauty...outside as well as in.

We go way, way, way back to 2nd grade.
We have been best friends since 10th grade.
I love how we just get each other...she just gets me.

I'm sad to say goodbye this week but
so excited that she will have her 1st nephew in
September (Congrats to sister Lydia, we miss you)!!

Here are some of my faves from our shoot....

ENJOY!

I ♥ faces - Dramatic B&W

2010-03-30T14:13:00.008-06:00

This week at "I ♥ faces" it's Dramtic Black and White Photo Challenge.

Here is my entry....

You can enter your own or view other great photos just click on the link below.

Sara and Jared

2010-03-06T23:10:00.006-07:00

These two were so fun!

There is just something about capturing ♥love♥ between two people on camera that I cannot get enough of.

I had fun you guys!

Enjoy

love the dimples!

NSFW: Kimberly's Boudoir Session

2010-02-20T17:56:00.023-07:00

This has got to be my most favorite shoot yet!

I have been wanting to do a boudoir session for so long. I finally found the perfect model...Kim. She was fantastic and so fun to work with. Her girl Bethany came along with her and did her hair and makeup....and she rocked!

I loved everything about this shoot. By far some of the hardest decisions I had to make was picking and choosing my favorites from this shoot.

Enjoy ♥

Snow day

2010-02-10T23:05:00.008-07:00

CJ and I had so much fun playing in the snow the other day.

I'm almost annoyed at myself for taking so long to post these.

I love how he appreciates the little things in life.

Enjoy!

A brand new start

2010-01-19T16:12:00.002-07:00

for all my loyal blog readers-

i'd like to inform you that i have decided to move back to Portales, NM.

i'm starting over and i'm living one day at a time.

i can't wait to see what the future holds for my photography.

tomorrow is a brand new day!

"Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight."
Proverbs 3:5-6

Melissa

2010-01-09T18:41:00.004-07:00

Melissa is from Guatemala. I took her out to brave the cold with me and my little helper CJ. We had a good time talking boys and CJ had a good time flirting. Here are a few of my faves...enjoy!

and here he is....flirting ♥ such a little ladies man.

Sisters

2010-01-02T16:55:00.004-07:00

Amina and Alina are such gorgeous girls! I definitely had to work to get Alina (she is the younger one) to smile but I love that about kids. She reminded me a lot of me when I was her age. I'm in love with Amina's eyelashes....she is one lucky girl! Here are some of my faves from this shoot....enjoy!

Alina

Amina

Gorgeous!

Such a little cutie!

Happy Holidays....

2009-12-29T08:27:00.005-07:00

from my family to yours!

Here is how we spent our Christmas vacation with my family in Portales...

first night, CJ helped Mimi bake
here he is licking the fudge spoon

Then, we headed to my Grandparent's house on Christmas Eve to open gifts with them.

Sara and CJ being silly together

Me and my sweets

Aryn and Patches her puppy

Ashley and Joaquin

Chris and Alysha

Alex was excited to open gifts ; )

Santa's setup... a cookie, milk, apples for the reindeer and some candy

I guess it was a great snack

Christmas morning! Happy birthday Jesus!
I love CJ's expression when he saw what Santa left for him under the Christmas tree...priceless

Christmas Day and my boys looked so handsome!

Jeff and his 3 girls

2009-12-28T19:03:00.006-07:00

Today I got to photograph Jeff and his family again. This time, I had the pleasure of meeting his mom Judy. Here are few of my faves from their shoot. Enjoy!

Judy and Jeff

Jordan

Haley

Kisses for Dad!

these girls are so cute and they made my job so easy

mmmm, gotta love lolly pops!

Sara

2009-12-27T15:41:00.004-07:00

I consider this girl one of my best friends. When I go back home I always call her up so we can hang out and chit chat/gossip. I have been wanting to photograph her for a while now and we finally made the time. Here are a few of my faves...enjoy!

her one true love...besides Jared of course...SHOES

Gorgeous....

2009-12-26T20:29:00.005-07:00

is what this girl is! Ashley is newly engaged...CONGRATS! We had to get some cute photos of her and her beautiful ring. Here is a few of my faves...enjoy.

always smiling...love that about her!

Sisters

Tis the season

2009-12-07T19:32:00.002-07:00

I love the month of December!!

Not only is it the month of my birthday BUT
we also get to celebrate Christmas.

♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

Aryn

2009-11-30T08:40:00.004-07:00

I love this girl! She was so easy to photograph and not to mention she is gorgeous and she isn't even in high school yet!! What a total heart breaker! Here are just a few of my favorites....enjoy ♥!

my favorite

Dina

2009-11-01T19:21:00.004-07:00

First off, I have to say, this is the funnest I have had on a shoot yet...thanks Dina!

Dina and I went to grade school together and I haven't seen this girl in a looooooong time.
It was great seeing her again.
Dina is graduating from college in December...Congrats girl!

Here are her top 5...enjoy!

Balloon Fiesta 2009

2009-10-03T16:20:00.006-06:00

We took CJ out to see some balloons this year...he loved it.

Here are a few photos...enjoy!

my handsome alex enjoying his coffee

keeping my munchkin warm

Happy Birthday MOM!

2009-09-28T11:00:00.004-06:00

Today is a special Day. My family and I are celebrating my Mom's Birthday.

Mom, you are the only woman I look up to. No words can express how much we all appreciate you and how much we love you. Happy Birthday! Today is a celebration of your life.

My brother and I are so proud to be able to call you OUR Mom, My husband is thankful and could never ask for a better mother-in-law, My kids are so blessed to have you as their Mimi, My Dad is the luckiest man I know...he gets to wake up to you every day and he is able to call you his wife.

We love our "Mom", "Babe", "Mimi", "Suegra" and we all wish you a lovely Birthday.

In the famous words of your Little Mr., "We love you bigger than the world Mimi!"

Misty, Alex, CJ, Joaquin, Chris and Robert

Me

2009-09-12T21:37:00.009-06:00

Today, my hubby, myself and my little man went out and about. My hubby took some last shots of me pregnant...9 months! I can't believe I'm on my last 4 weeks. I can't tell you how ready we are to meet baby Joaquin. Here are a few from today...enjoy!

And a special thank you to my husband Alex...I'm loving my photos.

patiently awaiting his baby brother....my favorite of all of them

Our DHP friends/family...

2009-08-29T21:47:00.007-06:00

came down this weekend to visit from AZ and I got the pleasure of photographing them. Are these kids not gorgeous? All I can say is WOW. Hope you guys had fun with us and I can't wait to see you guys again!!! Too bad the visit was so short this time. Here are a few of my faves...Enjoy!

Smith Family

2009-08-18T09:51:00.008-06:00

I have to admit that this has to be one of my favorite shoots so far! I loved the locations and not to mention, the family is gorgeous. David just turned 1 and is walking like a little champ already. He is one of the happiest little guys I have ever met. Here are a few of my faves...enjoy!

Moore/Marshall Families

2009-08-16T21:50:00.005-06:00

This weekend I went to Portales for my last visit before I have my second baby : ). While I was there, I had the pleasure of doing two photo shoots for previous clients of mine. There isn't a better compliment than return business from a client. So, thank you Aspen!

Here is a small preview of one of the gorgeous families I got to photograph. Did I mention the children are adorable....well, they are! Enjoy...

Lately

2009-07-10T08:02:00.008-06:00

We have been trying to stay pretty busy this summer. I can't believe that we are almost halfway through July!! Only 14 more weeks until baby Joaquin arrives....CRAZY!!!!

Here are a few photos of what we have been up to, enjoy!

Car Shows

CJ next to all of Papa's artwork

Alex pinstriping someone's dashboard

CJ's favorite...popsicles

a belly shot (6 1/2 months)

Our Denver Trip
One of our numerous potty breaks

my shy guy

My boys playing rock bad with Uncle Thierry

Tough Day

2009-06-11T13:36:00.006-06:00

Today, CJ had an appointment to see his Ophthalmologist and we found out that he needs glasses. That part I pretty much knew was inevitable and was bound to happen sooner or later. The part that I totally didn't expect was when the doctor said, "I'd also like to discuss when a good time for him to have eye correction surgery..." My jaw fell to the floor and I was totally dumbfounded.

In the past, CJ had a different Ophthalmologist, he told us that there was no surgery that would ever correct CJ's eyes. We ended up choosing CJ's present doctor, Dr. Durso, whom we love, once the old one suggested we put him in arm restraints to keep him from ripping off his eye patch. But that's another story and I don't even want to get started on that.

I have already cried and worried about it like crazy today even though this won't happen until next summer. I know that this eye correction surgery is the best thing for CJ but, just knowing the look on his face, seeing the tears roll down his chubby cheeks and knowing how scared he will be when they take him from my arms to go put him under anesthesia is such a heart wrenching feeling that I didn't think he would have to go through again. I just hate not being able to fix what needs to be fixed myself. He has no idea what is going to happen yet and I don't know how to tell him or when to tell him.

On the upside of things, he was so excited to tell anyone who crossed his path that he was going to get glasses. Now, let's see if we can get him to keep them on.

Below is a picture/perfect example of how CJ's right eye (his weak eye) turns in when he tries to focus on something. That is what will be corrected in the near future. We have been patching his good eye since he was about 7 months old in hopes of strengthening his weak eye.

Please keep my little munchkin in your prayers.

~M

My handsome brother....

2009-05-26T10:08:00.003-06:00

at the 2009 Tulip Festival in Washington. Miss you big bro. We can't wait to see you again!!

McKinley Girls

2009-03-02T09:24:00.004-07:00

I loved working with Ally and Lauryn. They were so much fun and so easy to photograph. It was hard to choose my favorites from this bunch. Here is a few...enjoy!

Sisters...

Best friends

Lauryn...the free spirit

Ally....the dancer/surfer...haha

Such a special bond...Love you girls!

I ♥ Faces {Week 7 - Kids}

2009-02-25T12:34:00.004-07:00

This is my entry for B&W kids, my little man, CJ.

Nat's Pin Up Shoot

2009-02-22T17:11:00.006-07:00

Today I did my first Pin Up Photo Shoot for my girl Natalie. I'm really loving the results. Here are just a few of my favorites. Enjoy!

This is my favorite!

Tough Girl

Happy Valentine's Day! From my family to yours XOXO

2009-02-13T16:27:00.007-07:00

I think he's done...

Baby David...

2009-01-19T18:22:00.008-07:00

is one of the cutest babies I have seen in all my life. He has the prettiest blue eyes I have ever seen!! And to top it all off, he was such a good baby...he didn't cry once. His parents have so much love for him. Here is just some of my favorites...enjoy!

One of my favs

2009-01-06T13:58:00.002-07:00

I found this one of Nat and CJ...so sweet.

My Family

2008-12-25T16:45:00.005-07:00

I love my family so much. I would be totally lost without them. My son is my inspiration and my light, my husband is my rock, my parents are my support and my brother is my outlet. I love you guys so much and I'm so happy we got to spend Christmas together...enjoy!

Hunton Family

2008-12-23T19:09:00.003-07:00

I have known the Paul and Andrea for a long time (we all went to high school together) and I finally had the pleasure of meeting their three adorable children. Even though it was extremely cold the day of our photo shoot, those kiddos stuck it out like little troopers...they didn't complain once. Here is some of the photos I took...enjoy!

The Hankins Family

2008-12-21T15:32:00.005-07:00

Today I did a shoot with one of the coolest families I know. Their little girls are so cute and hilarious. The Hankins Family was so much fun...they kept me laughing the whole time. Not to mention they host some of the coolest parties. It was such a pleasure working with you guys...enjoy!

Snow Day

2008-12-16T11:20:00.004-07:00

For the first time CJ got to play in the snow. The last two winters he was too sick to even go outside. I love watching CJ experience new things...enjoy!

"Snow Mom!"

CJ and Mr. Penguin

The Giddings Family

2008-12-07T17:42:00.009-07:00

We met John and Natalie a few years ago and have been friends with them ever since. They are some of the coolest people we have ever met while living in NM. I spent the day in Old Town with them and I absolutely loved how their photos turned out. Here is a peek...enjoy!

Happy Holidays....

2008-12-04T13:45:00.001-07:00

From my family to yours.

The Smith's Mini

2008-12-01T09:32:00.004-07:00

I have known Tessa and Jonathan for a while...I can still remember when Tessa and Jonathan started dating back in 9th. I can't believe it has been that long!! I had the pleasure of meeting their three boys...such handsome little fellas! I loved this shoot because I got to watch their boys play together. I can't wait for my son to have a brother or sister to play with. Here is a peek at some of my favorites...enjoy!

The Marshall's Mini

2008-11-30T21:15:00.005-07:00

Over the Thanksgiving Holiday I did some Mini Holiday Photo Shoots. The Marshall Fam was my first appointment of the week. Their little boy Daven is so adorable. He has the most sparkling blue eyes I have ever seen. Enjoy!

"J" and "J"

2008-11-23T19:40:00.004-07:00

Today I did a photo shoot for my brother-in-law Jose and his girlfriend Jacinda. We had some fun! Not to mention, they made it really hard for me to chose which photos to use. Here are just some of my favorites....

I love my boys!

2008-11-17T10:21:00.004-07:00

My Parents....

2008-11-09T17:54:00.006-07:00

are the best! I don't know what I'd do without them. CJ has such a wonderful relationship with them. Thank you Mom and Dad for all you guys do for us. Words can not express how much I love and appreciate you both.

Today my Dad stopped by....

2008-11-05T15:40:00.004-07:00

and I didn't even tell CJ. I loved how surprised he was when he saw my Dad standing in our doorway. You've just got to love unexpected surprises.

And of course I had to get some pictures of CJ with his beloved Honey

Happy Halloween!

2008-10-31T12:50:00.004-06:00

I love my little ninja....

This one is for you Jen...

Trick-or-Treating at Papa's office

Costume Party!

2008-10-26T14:30:00.007-06:00

Alex and I were invited to a costume party this past weekend. It was such a blast!!! Here are some of the pictures....

Alex and Jeff

John and Nat

As Nat and I like to call them...Chips and Salsa!!

The funniest Cholos and Cholas I have ever met!!!

Photos on a rainy day

2008-10-13T10:03:00.005-06:00

Alysha, Sara, Jared and I had a great shoot this past weekend. Until the rain interrupted us. It was fun while it lasted though. Hope we can do it again you guys! Love you three!

Alysha

Sara

Jared

Sisters...

So in love...

The Las Vegas Bugorama...

2008-10-07T09:23:00.010-06:00

is one of Alex's favorite car shows of the year. Alex is apart of DHP VW club (some of the coolest guys I have ever met).

We just got back from one of the funnest trips to Vegas yet! We had soooooo much fun. Here are pictures of some of the amazing rides that were there. Enjoy!

Bugorama pics...

Town Square pics....

Playing at the park with my 3 boys

2008-09-28T19:13:00.007-06:00