Valerie and all her pretty little things.

When Valerie walks into the room people can't help but magically be drawn towards her. People want to get to know her and they easily grow to love her. Valerie is magnetic. It's as if her inner beauty glows so strongly that it flows out of her pores for the world to enjoy. I love how she views all the pretty little things in life.... it's all so refreshing. A pure soul. One day my path was within reach of Valerie's magnetic sphere...... a day I will never forget.

I am drawn to this image and I don't know why. I just love it.

Gorgeous.

Valerie and her baby Chloe. Too cute!

So moody.
She has soul.
Beauty.
This one is a huge canvas in my studio.... that's how much I love it.
Valerie, everything I wrote about you is true. You are amazing... and simply stunning. The love that you and Chadd share is breath taking and I am so incredibly honored to have been part of capturing your love. Thank you so very very much for being you. xox Sarah

Colin and Jack. Cousins.

Jack came to Albuquerque to visit his cousin Colin recently and their parents wanted me to document their friendship. What a great idea! They share a common ground of loving to climb on things, crack jokes and just be plain silly. These boys are high energy and full of fun action! When I asked Jack what made him so tall he told me it was 'ham'..... so, Colin knows what he needs to do if he wants to be tall like his cousin. Eat more ham. Who knew?!

"Friends have all things in common." - Plato

We all have....

a hidden talent.


I love this series.

One of my favorite friendship quotes is:

"If you should die before me, ask if you could bring a friend."- Stone Temple Pilots

A beautiful day!

Some people have children. The others have dogs.

I remember right after the question of, 'When are you two getting married??' was fulfilled the next question was immediately, 'When are you having kids?' So, we got Pearl. I found her on the Internet and as soon as I saw her, I knew that I had to have her. She was raised on a farm that breeds Weimarainers and she was sent to me on a Southwest Airlines flight. As Pearl came down the conveyor belt towards me, my heart skipped and jumped and twirled around. I realized that until I touched her I had been holding my breath...... it was love at first sight.

Pearl waiting to go hiking.

She is hamming it up.

Relaxing in her outfit.

One of my favorites!

LOVE her nose!

Serious Pearl.

Pearl is our baby girl and we like it that way. At least for now, right my husband?

Sarah + Vince are on fire!

You might remember Sarah and Vince from their engagement session that oozed all levels of hotness. Well, we did not expect anything less from them on their wedding day! They brought themselves and we brought our cameras. It was that simple. They LOVE to play and joke with each other and we LOVE that about them.

100% sexy little bride......

plus a handsome groom....

plus a dose of passion....

plus lots of playfulness equals....

Wait! Hold it... can't leave out friendship..... PLUS the friendship... equals

Mr and Mrs. Tafuro!!!

Sarah and Vince are HOT! (see, even the ducks think so....)

Sarah and Vince, Thank you so very much for choosing Eastbrook Studios to capture your hotness! We also wanna send a huge thank you to all of your awesome guests who tore up the dance floor and loving family members who made us feel like we were part of your family. <3>

Jaxon's surprise lollipop.

My nephew Jaxon LOVES receiving 'surprises'. Almost every time I see him he says with his cheeky little grin, 'Auntie, do youuuu have a surprise for me?' (Which is followed by flirty eyelashes that I would totally do anything for!) And of course even if I don't have something for him I respond with, 'Why, yes I think I do.' Then I frantically search for something, anything to give him. He is content if I just simply say, 'Your surprise is....... a really big HUG!!!' So, I took him a 'real' surprise and I just love his face when he saw what I brought him. Isn't he such a doll?

What a delightful little surprised face.

He just can't wait to hold it!

'Is this for me Auntie??'
I love this one!

Jaxon shared with me, 'I am not an adult yet.... I am a toddler.' He is a heart breaker!!

I adore how he is admiring it before tasting it!

With a face like this it's hard not to give him five hundred lollipops at a time!

I can (and do) talk about Jaxon for hours if you let me! He is so very loved.... and to me, he is perfect. <3>

Andrea and Jason = three

Andrea and Jason are having a baby to have and to hold and call their very own. Inside Andrea's gorgeous body grows an angel made from love. Andrea rubs her tummy constantly feeling that connection between herself and her little angel. The way Jason looks at Andrea just pours out pure.... honest love. The butterfly nursery is ready and waiting to be occupied. More outfits than their baby could possibly ever wear await her arrival. Inside Andrea's gorgeous body grows an angel, made from love. Outside of Andrea's tummy waits her parents ready to have, to hold........ and to kiss her eyelashes a million times a day.

Andrea is so very loved.

Stunning.
I love the way Andrea and Jason's arms fell into place taking the shape of the eternity symbol.
One of my very favorites from their session.

Beautiful belly indeed.
When I met Jason and Andrea for their consultation with me one of the first things Jason said was, 'Andrea has a beautiful belly....' and I watched Andrea's face light up with happiness and then Jason leaned over and kissed her. At that moment, the room was filled with love..... and I couldn't wait to document Andrea's beautiful belly or the beautiful beautiful love they share.

Happy 1st Anniversary Cara and Evan!

Cara and Evan's wedding day was bitter cold, much like the weather we are having now! The cold was almost non existent to the happy couple though! Evan wrapped his arms around Cara and together they stayed warm, always an excellent excuse for cuddling! Cara and Evan had a gorgeous ceremony followed by a romantic reception at the beautiful Tamaya Resort. There was wasn't a dry eye in the room when Cara's dad gave toast to his gorgeous daughter and then led her to the dance floor for their father/daughter dance together. A wonderful day to remember!

Cara and Evan walked straight off a magazine page.....GORGEOUS!!One of my shadow obsessions.

One of of top favorite wedding party shots EVER.

Cara and Evan, it was an honor to document your day! Thank you for your trust, love and for sharing your amazing families with me. I still look forward to meeting your little Max! xox, Sarah