tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52953236101585396302024-03-18T21:51:39.952-07:00Alaina Nunez - Simply Sweet Moments PhotographySouthern California's maternity, birth and newborn photographer.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger85125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295323610158539630.post-29044650090616100332016-04-16T02:14:00.001-07:002016-04-16T02:17:05.439-07:00Preview of the twins A + A - Washington In Home Newborn SessionJust before Easter I was able to fly up to Washington with my two girls and visit with some of my family up there. My cousin (who was my maid of honor) just had baby number 2... and 3! Yep, she had the cutest IDENTICAL twin boys.
Just wanted to show a quick preview from their session.
During some family shots I handed my 10 year old daughter my camera since I didn't want it to fall off Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295323610158539630.post-52334653093777450092016-03-03T08:07:00.003-08:002016-03-03T08:11:16.957-08:00JD's In Home Newborn Session-La Mirada Newborn Photographer
Exactly one month before I had photographed Joy's Baby Bump and now at 6 days new I went back and captured JD and his family together.
Doesn't your heart just melt? The sweetness and her adorable curls!
Love that scrunchy face baby's make when they're stretching.
I set up in JD's room because he has that awesome barnwood wall that his daddy put together, Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295323610158539630.post-26504252426075339202016-01-25T14:49:00.000-08:002016-01-25T14:52:50.876-08:00In Home Maternity - La Mirada Photographer
Recently I was able to photograph Joy's growing baby bump in their home and I love how these pictures came out.
Her husband Jimmy, put together this wall that is in the baby's room and it looks and smells amazing!
Their daughter Jordyn (who was one of my Milestone Plan Babies) was napping during most of the time I was there because she was not feeling good. Cuddles with Mommy always Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295323610158539630.post-76316897665451764862016-01-18T12:22:00.000-08:002016-01-18T12:25:12.901-08:00Newborn: Baby Bear - OC Newborn Photographer
I would like to introduce to you sweet little Cullen Samuel!
I met Cullen when he was 2 weeks new. He actually was born just a few days before Christmas, at 36 weeks. I think this little one was just too excited to wait until 2016 to see his family.
Cullen is actually the rainbow baby of the family. There would be 4 boys in this picture but one of them God is already holding extra Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295323610158539630.post-45429885456845498942016-01-14T08:57:00.000-08:002016-01-14T08:59:57.831-08:00Christmas Baby - Orange County Newborn Photographer
Happy New Year!
The week before Christmas this Little One's mama, Andrea, contacted me about newborn pictures for her baby girl Audriana. She told me she wanted 1st Christmas pictures, so that's what we did.
Audriana was nearly 4 weeks old when I met her. Isn't she just a little doll!?
Perfect little Christmas gift!
I'm so excited that Audriana is one of my Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295323610158539630.post-15937502306925620342015-12-18T23:00:00.001-08:002015-12-18T23:00:23.978-08:00Our Christmas Pictures - La Habra Family Photographer
I told my husband the other day that I decided we'll just send out New Years cards and he asked if I had a picture that I thought would be good to use for a card. Well sure, I have pictures but not a family picture.
So we headed out to a local park on his one day off that he had this week (yesterday) and took some updated pictures.
I won't post the pictures that I used for our card, Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295323610158539630.post-87092183958890479562015-12-13T11:05:00.002-08:002015-12-13T11:05:33.448-08:00DITL: Alaina Nunez-Orange County Documentary PhotographerDay In The Life (DITL for short) sessions are photographed in a documentary way. My regular sessions are Lifestyle which are a mix of portraits and candid moments. The difference is, those candid moments, I usually advise you where to stand or which direction to look.
(Lifestyle Session)
With DITL sessions, I do not give you any direction. There's no "stop when you get here" or "look Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295323610158539630.post-60321358280992766232015-12-09T00:33:00.000-08:002015-12-09T00:33:09.722-08:00Santa Claus {Alaina Nunez- Orange County Photographer}The Santa Sessions were a hit! I loved seeing all the kids with their star struck expressions.
Some of the mom's didn't tell their kids they would be visiting with Santa that day, other's, their kids came with letters or lists for Santa.
Here is a preview of the day.
Santa loves to read.
haha Santa, you're so funny. ;)
Little one wasn't having it, big Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295323610158539630.post-48384541369182014372015-11-19T12:06:00.000-08:002015-11-19T12:07:34.149-08:00Mom's and their camera {Alaina Nunez - Orange County Photographer}
Workshop
Would you like to host a Photo {Know How} Party? Gather your friends and get ready for a fun day of girl time and learning your camera. These workshops are 3 hours where I will teach you the how and why of changing your camera settings, how to find the light, how to capture your moving children, pets or both! We'll talk about getting that blurred background and freezing the Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295323610158539630.post-67620860804634817792015-11-08T22:57:00.001-08:002015-11-18T10:05:50.513-08:00Santa Claus is Coming to Town {Alaina Nunez - Orange County Photographer}
You heard right, no long lines for Santa pictures!
The lovely ladies at the OC Doula Collective, have opened their doors to co-host this years Santa Mini Sessions.
Each session is 10 minutes so book one per family.
We want to make sure each child gets equal time with Santa.Book as many 10 minute sessions you need! Does your little one have a long list for Santa? Then I Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295323610158539630.post-60803403745965562192015-11-03T23:24:00.003-08:002015-11-03T23:24:46.873-08:00Save the Date for Santa! {Alaina Nunez - Orange County Photographer}
Happy November!
On Monday my family went on a field trip to the San Diego Zoo and I have to say that I think November is a perfect time to go! It wasn't crowded, the weather was perfect and I wasn't 8 months pregnant! The last time we had gone was 6 years ago and my memories of the hills were a bit more extreme than the hills I walked yesterday. haha
Today I have some exciting news to Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295323610158539630.post-24184175004805738592015-10-26T20:07:00.002-07:002015-10-26T20:07:30.604-07:00The Future of Simply Sweet Moments PhotographyI'm excited to announce, starting next year I will be changing my photography name to Alaina Nunez Photography! I still love Simply Sweet Moments because I feel it embodies how I feel about the moments that I capture of my clients, friends and family during our sessions together.
So the reason behind the name change? Well, there are a few but I think the number one reason is, when Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295323610158539630.post-43982581554774100612015-10-13T12:56:00.000-07:002015-10-13T12:58:08.760-07:00Happy Adoption Day! {Day in the Life - documentary photographer, Alaina Nunez}
I realized that I never finished this blog post about the day my nephew became "officially" adopted! My excuse... I had a 1 month old... I know, I know, it's not a good one. ;)
He is seriously the sweetest little guy and we all love him so much!
He joined their (our) family when he was only a few days old and then he was 16 months old when Manriquez became his last name.
I Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295323610158539630.post-43443240687770549552015-10-09T23:28:00.000-07:002015-10-09T23:30:42.141-07:00Millie's Birth Story {Home Birth}I love documenting the birth day of the a precious babe who is surrounded by so much love.
Last Sunday I received a text in the early morning that labor had begun but by mid morning the contractions became inconsistent and actually grew further apart. I kept my phone on me and at 3pm the call came in from Tammi's husband Kurt that her contractions were 5 minutes apart but the last were 3 minutesUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295323610158539630.post-11800270276319902442015-10-06T14:29:00.002-07:002015-10-10T12:05:01.147-07:00Mr and Mrs Chavez {Couples Session}
A couple weeks ago I met Vinny and Irene at a nature place that felt more like fall. Those who are in Southern California know that it doesn't usually feel like fall in September. They will be celebrating 6 years of married life at the end of this month (which also happens to be my birthday). Irene told me they had never had professional portraits done together, not even on Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295323610158539630.post-4366327512206706872015-09-29T14:43:00.002-07:002015-09-29T14:59:08.846-07:00Beach Family Session
The other week Jennie contacted me saying, "Morning Alaina!
I was looking back on some family photos the other day and came across the beautiful pictures you took for us back in 2012, yes 2012!!"
So, we set a date and headed down to the beach for some updated family portraits!
I love the vibrant colors they chose! Aren't they just perfect for a beach session!
Such sweet boys!
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295323610158539630.post-32327661058959749042015-09-27T09:19:00.001-07:002015-10-18T22:51:49.111-07:00Freeze Time - Holiday Limited Edition Sessions
Take advantage of the Limited Edition Sessions
If you're wanting to
preserve your family memories this is the last date
I have available for 2015 portraits!
Date: Saturday, November
7th
*Morning will be in
Downtown Fullerton (urban setting)
*Afternoon to evening
will be at a nature trail location in La Mirada
What's included?
These are 15 minute
sessions for $50 Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295323610158539630.post-55132683660282235692015-07-12T14:12:00.001-07:002016-01-18T12:56:31.613-08:00Baby Photo Registry - Orange County Newborn Photography
Baby Photo Registry for expecting and adopting mamas!
It's nice and simple to add a photo registry with Alaina Nunez Photography. Once you contact me to retain your Maternity, Birth, Newborn session, I'll create the on-line registry for you to share with your friends and family! It also comes with printed registry cards with your picture gracing the front of the card. That's right, Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295323610158539630.post-10448795090860462632015-07-03T11:37:00.001-07:002015-07-03T11:40:33.108-07:008 Days New Miss Madisyn {La Habra Newborn Photographer}
**I really love this career of capturing such fleeting moments that need to be remembered.**
Newborn sessions are one of my favorite! I love to see all the different personalities of my wee little clients.
Little Madisyn came over for her mini newborn session and was nice and awake at the beginning but totally calm and content watching me move around and take her picture.
After Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295323610158539630.post-19485580299185644902015-06-05T11:33:00.000-07:002015-06-05T11:36:41.942-07:0011 Days New - In Home Newborn Session {Alaina Nunez - Southern California Photographer}
At the beginning of last month I was contacted by a friend of a friend who was due in just a few short days. When I called Jen it went to her voicemail and I said "maybe you're at the hospital right now!?!" And a few minutes later I got a text saying "yep! I'm in labor!"
We scheduled for me to go to their house for Toni's newborn session when she would be 11 days new. I love going to my clientsUnknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295323610158539630.post-81835321196370070122015-05-29T10:55:00.003-07:002015-05-29T10:57:58.749-07:00Birthday Boy - Declan's 1st Birthday Session {Alaina Nunez - Southern California Photographer}
The month of May is almost over and I have had a great first month back photographing memories for my clients! As some of you might know I was on a maternity break as we welcomed our 5th little one to our family at the beginning of March. If you want to read about her birth story you are welcome to here.
But today I'm going to share with you a little boy who just celebrated his 1st Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295323610158539630.post-370379140795946012015-04-08T19:11:00.002-07:002015-07-03T11:39:09.936-07:00Happy 1 month! {Alaina Nunez - southern California photographer}
The life of a one month old...
Wide awake one moment and passed out asleep the next.
Just another Day in the Life. :)
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295323610158539630.post-77059138835208558732015-03-21T18:40:00.000-07:002015-04-08T18:08:31.734-07:00A Quiet Moment - A Boy and his Guitar
All the kids were playing outside and this little one decided he wanted to come inside to get a chance to play big brother's guitar.
Proof of having fun outside... dirty feet.
I was noticed.
Back to making music.
~Alaina~
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295323610158539630.post-16547150004714988582015-01-31T15:45:00.000-08:002015-04-08T18:11:40.966-07:00Tips for Photographing your Everyday {Alaina Nunez - Visual Storyteller}I am a little less than 6 weeks away from my due date. I'm at the point where I'm feeling, pregnant. haha. I have to take it easy, I move slower and a bit sore and really just waiting until I'm 37 weeks pregnant because that's when I'm not worried about having my baby too soon and I'm feeling overall better. Those last weeks that bring a burst of energy is God's grace before the big show. :)
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295323610158539630.post-21177020987629630272015-01-07T10:52:00.001-08:002015-04-08T18:11:40.970-07:00Documentary PhotographyI love documentary photography, the non-posed, life un-staged, messy bed head, real expressions. It all just really makes me happy!
Last month I signed up for an online class called The Art of Authenticity. I didn't get to finish it all because I was living life with my family but I was able to stop and take the time to document our life with my camera and I will continue to read the lessons and Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0