much love :: twenty-twelve ♥

sweet little bligitty-blog.
i'm so sorry to have neglected you.
but, alas, it is a new year and i've got you on my list. ♥
with SO many sweet faces from 2012 having gone un-blogged, i've put together a little slide show

featuring some of my favorites.

sending you all {much love} from 2012......

if you're following via {google} reader, you'll need to click the post to view the slideshow...just fyi. ♥
until next time, sending you much love and wishes for a {fabulous} 2013!

*almost* spring mini sessions :: sneak peeks!

just a quick peek for my spring {although I should have called them *almost* spring} mini sessions.......... :)  babies, birthdays and lots of fun stuff coming up for march -- including *magical* minis!  

baby bumps :: mini maternity sessions!

expectant mamas :: new for 2011.... pbkisses {baby bump} mini maternity sessions! send me a quick email {at} angela@pbkisses.com with any questions and/or to book your session.....only a few spots available each month.

the gaynor family :: baby it's cold outside!

I can't think of a better way to have rung in the new year {a few days early} than in the rain with the Gaynor family{s}.  Knowing how tricky a large group session can be in-and-of-itself,  things could have gone downhill fast in the FREEZING RAIN.....but the kids were A-MAZING and set the tone for the rest of us wimpy adults. :)  Did I mention it was RAINING and CCCOLD?!?!  But you would never know it from the smiles and muddy fun that was had by all.  

I'm still in the beginning of the edit...but here are some of my favs so far.  Gaynor family, you ROCK!

merry everything :: from my family to yours!

wishing all of my pbkisses families, couples, babies, toddlers, and friends a GLORIOUS holiday filled with love, hope and lots of peanut butter kisses! :) thank you for sharing your hearts with me in 2010....may we meet again in 2011!!!!

miss berlin :: ONE!

please welcome to the pbkisses family the fabulously fast {and sweet!} miss berlin.
she loves to read.
she loves her mommy and daddy.
and she LOVES to walk/run/crawl/MOVE. :)
thank you for allowing me to join in the fun on your special day!
may your second year be filled with wonderment and all things sparkly...:)

sneak peek :: the boys :: 2010

the boys.
"her" boys...as katie refers to them.
our neighbors.
our friends.
here's a little sneak peeky for mama.

introducing :: baby van

posts will be short and sweet over the next few weeks.....lots of pics to blog and too little time!
First up, the sweetest little "bug" you've ever seen..........
introducing sweet baby van.

sneak peek :: kate and grace :: sisters

of how i loooovvvve me some sisters.
their giggles are contagious.
their silly-ness is palpable.
makes me want to hug MY sister. :)
thanks to kate and grace for sharing the afternoon with me.....now go give your mama a hug! :)

sneak peek :: a & j :: halloween 2010

pumpkin patch :: mine :)

rainy weather.
something yummy brewing in the crock pot.
house halloween-ified.
one kiddo sleeping.
one kiddo playing in her room.
editing pumpkin patch pics.
bliss.:)

i can't wait to share some of the uber-fabulous pumpkin patch picks from my halloween {mini} sessions, but for now...

{mine} :: katie {4} dylan {3.5 months}
{not mine - but love her like she is} :: shelby {9}

sneak peek :: the hernandez family :: disneyland :: 2010

we had been planning for months.
it was hot.
the boys were troopers.
we melted.
we laughed.
did i mention it was hot?
little people cried.
little people had ice cream.
little people squealed with delight.
it was the happiest place on earth...:)

sneak peek :: the ho family :: 2010

I can't believe how much these little girls have grown up over the past year! Thank you, girls, for a glorious afternoon of bubbles and balloons......you did GREAT!!!

sneak peek :: the weston family

after a slight location change {who KNEW huntington beach pier would be PACKED on the sunday before labor day?!?!? ;)}...thank goodness seal beach seemed to be unaffected by the holiday weekend. the sun may have taken the day off but there was plenty-o-fun to be had by the weston boys.....september gloom shloom!

halloween....in september!

that's right, folks. we here at the ray house looooovvvvveee us some halloween and, quite frankly, its a HUGE chore to drag all those decorations out for only a few weeks! so, in honor of the appearance of our halloween boxes being dug out of the garage {thanks, babe!} here are a few peaks from our trip to Mickey's Halloween Treat in 2009....

with holiday sessions officially in full swing, school starting, and that new little baby always pestering me to be fed :) i'll attempt to post halloween decoration pics in the next week or so!

{halloween mini sessions}
:: only 2 spots left
:: email me directly {at} angela@pbkisses.com to book your session ASAP

{family portraits}
:: now booking october and november
:: limited availability during the week and only a {few} weekend dates open

{gift certificates}
:: available for holiday gift giving, bridal and baby showers, etc
:: custom certificate and boutique packaging FREE with each certificate

mine {any} day :: katie the fashionista

with the addition of baby brother, i'm amazed everyday how grown up my little girl suddenly seems. she's suddenly very into choosing her own clothes...AND accessories. seriously. we CAN NOT leave the house without at least one bracelet and a purse. and if she has her way...a tira. everyday. :)

as a mama, i'm lovin' her independence. well...most days. :)
and as a photog mama, i'm lovin' her sense of style. i couldn't have put this outfit together if i tried....

for those of you trying to figure out what to wear for your upcoming session, don't shy away from your toddlers dress up clothes! be brave and let them choose an outfit on their own as a second outfit choice....you won't be sorry -- i promise! :) even if its that batman costume he's been wearing since last halloween with the worn out areas and snags....that's who is is RIGHT now....which is priceless.

updates ::

{halloween mini sessions}
:: only 3 spots left
:: email me for openings and to book your spot!

{family portraits}
:: now booking october and november
:: limited availability
:: email angela@pbkisses.com to book your session in time for holiday cards and gift giving!

{gift certificates}
:: available for holiday gift giving, bridal and baby showers, etc
:: custom certificate and boutique packaging FREE with each certificate

halloween mini sessions :: only 10 spots available!

please email me directly {at} angela@pbkisses.comfor available times-slots and to book your session!
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pbkisses designs :: templates for photogs!

i've finally gotten around to offering a handful of design templates from my pbkisses {designs} collection and am offering them by invitation only for 2010. if you're interested in saving some design time this holiday season and would like information how to view the collection please send an email to angela@pbkisses.com

on another note....

with holiday sessions booking fast, i want to send a quick shout out to all the moms out there who are always capturing {and creating!} the {everyday} moments for their kiddos -- but rarely having the chance to have the moments captured FOR THEM! these are YOUR moments, too! the good. the bad. and the lovely....no matter what happens the {day of} our shoot be ready to jump in a few pics. i don't care if you have no-make up and your glasses on...you'll be happy you did. i promise. :)




Wishing everyone a sun-soaked end of summer and the holiday season is just around the corner!!!

baby toes :: *expecting* mommies

attention {expecting} mommies...

if you're due date falls in AUGUST/SEPT/OCT/NOV please touch base with me ASAP so I can get you on my shooting calendar. With the holiday season just around the corner September and October are almost completely booked and I want to make sure you don't miss out due to a full calendar!


A few things to keep in mind...

Newborn shoots are *best* during the first 2-10 days after arrival....we'll book a few days out from your {due date} knowing we could go earlier or later pending actual arrival. Feel free to email with ANY questions....I'm still technically on {maternity leave} but I'm around and promise to get back to you between feedings. :)

introducing :: baby dylan!

he's here! he's here!

my apologies for the delay in posting.....we're just coming up for air here in the Ray home after baby Dylan's arrival on 6/24. Thanks to everyone for all their well wishes, speedy delivery thoughts and prayers...more pics to come soon!