{Styled Dessert 1st Birthday Picnic}

Happy Friday to you!!! What a gorgeous day here in San Diego! What are your plans for the weekend? I plan to relax and take in the sunshine :). Today, I have a delightfully sweet Styled Session for you! Meet cutie Leia and this is her First Birthday Picnic. What a fantastic and fun idea! When Maria (her mama) contacted me for a Dessert themed Picnic to celebrate her daughters First Birthday... I was all about it! Leia was all smiles and cuteness! Isn't she just adorable!? I am completely smitten with this little bundle of happiness! They loved all the goodies and thoughtful details we put into this Styled Session that was handmade with love for Leia!

Love love love this family! We had so much fun watching Leia dig into her cake! I wish I could do that sometimes...maybe I will at my next birthday...watch out! :) Styled Sessions are such a lovely way to add  a little extra detail to your session. 

Thanks to Maria and Brent  for all the support and smiles! You two are just gorgeous!! 

Styled by: Natalie Bray 

Cupcakes: Azucar ( amazing bakery in Ocean Beach)

Banners and crowns: handmade by me :)

Peonies: Green Fresh Florals ( fantastic florist in Hillcrest)

Things I've learned...

Love at first sight is real.

Do what you love.
Learn something new every day.

I adore lazy Sundays and Veggie Omelets with lots of cheese (not just on top, but in the middle too please).

Take time to read and gain inspiration from your own imagination.

Recycling feels good.
Farmers Markets are awesome...they have lots of free samples, plus I truly like supporting local business owners and community. They have the best flowers too!

Sun flare and a little over exposure is brilliant.
Photography is Art.

I am not a believer in lots of flashy lighting, although that works for others. I enjoy natural light and wide open lenses. (I use the fancy set ups when I need to).

I adore perfect bokeh in a photograph.

Vintage aesthetics with a modern edge = interesting.

I love finding new perspectives and angles to bring you out in the images. 

I heart photography.