Missy Marie Photography . 2014 Holiday Mini Sessions

Have you ever heard the statement, “whatever it takes to get the shot”? I would totally agree with that except in a situation where it might harm the photographer, the client, or an innocent bystander. Â Or, more importantly, if it causes embarrassment to the photographer. Â Thankfully, I can totally laugh at myself, as during this…
My dear friends had their 3rd, baby Piper.  She was such a dream to photograph, I was absolutely smitten by her beautiful crystal clear eyes, and soft baby skin.  Her older brother and sister joined in for some pictures, too.  Be sure to check out mama’s maternity session here.  Thanks for looking!
If you can believe it, I am still catching up on blogging some sessions from late last year! This family is so dear to me, Amy has been a great friend for more than 10 years. Â Her family is awesome, one of those you love, but don’t get to spend nearly enough time with. Â We…
Cranking out the blog posts from the end of last year. My photo shoots are all about you being you. Don’t worry about me and my camera, just be yourselves, love on your people, and have a good time. It really is that easy and it is really this ? fun ?. enjoy… m
Oh, this crazy, beach weather!!! I’m reflecting on this photo session as I am putting together some sort of description for this lovely family’s session. It started last year, when James contacted me to buy a photo session for his wife for Christmas. It was to be a surprise for her ~ I remember calling him…
The end of summer, school starting, heavy sport schedules, birthday parties, and extra curricular activities galore have arrived. Really? Already? I really am never ready for it, but it comes anyway. I actually really do enjoy fall ~ the cooler weather, Halloween, the Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair, college football games, and the revving up for…