Modern Frill Photography

2008-12-24T08:45:00.000-08:00

Fun in Oregon!

2008-12-14T21:19:00.000-08:00

After coming home to cold weather in Long Beach, at last, I am remembering the delightful time we had in Oregon. We picked apples, rode bikes, visited Mt. Hood, enjoyed waterfalls and old schoolhouses. We kicked leaves and played with helium balloons. Miss you all!

2008-11-19T15:42:00.000-08:00

Modern Frill will be returning on 12/8.

Looking forward to catching up with you!

Mr. A and Family - a day in the park!

2008-11-15T22:30:00.000-08:00

What a great time I had, following Mr. A and his delightful family as they played at the park! Elmo was hidden in my camera bag for safekeeping, while we slid down the slide and ran through the leaves. Mr. A loves to play with sticks almost as much as he likes to play with Elmo. (Aren't kids funny that way?! I was visiting some friends who report their kids' favorite toy lately is tupperware.) We really had a lot of fun!

Tag! You're it!

2008-11-10T22:44:00.001-08:00

The lovely Whitney of Bel Kai Designs and I Know A Mom sent along a tag challenge: 7 facts about me.

Here goes:

1.) Most people have a sweet tooth - I have a salt tooth, anything will do - pretzels, a little dash on watermelon (Yum!) and have you tried this? Or the White Chocolate with Black Sea Salt from Scoops?
2.) I bought a bouncy ball filled with water and pink glitter for my 3-year-old friend, Elliette, for her birthday - then bought one for myself - i'm completely entranced by the swirly sparkliness.
3.) We moved four times before I was in kindergarten, and moved 14 times before I entered college. I've lived up and down the West Coast, including Anchorage, AK, and a yearlong stint in Chicago. I've lived in Portland, OR most recently and now we've settled into Long Beach for the long haul (going on 5 years - it's a personal record!). And no, we weren't a military family, just restless, I guess.
4.) My sister and I both majored in English Literature in college - we are book nerds.
5.) I played Juliet in a college production of Romeo and Juliet, which surprises people because I'm known as being "quiet".
6.) I am a big fan of "fantastic" films - Amelie, Baz Luhrmann's Red Curtain Trilogy, Mirrormask - we just watched the Fall - such incredible visuals! And I've been enjoying Pushing Daisies (if you've never seen it, give it a chance - it's heading for cancellation.)
7.) I was born 2 months premature and weighed 2 lbs, 9 oz. The feet prints from my birth certificate are tiny, tiny, tiny.

Lovely Little Ones!

2008-11-10T22:09:00.000-08:00

Had great fun with Ms. M and Ms. L and their family. We had a tea party, sat in front of a nice, warm fire, and enjoyed our time together. Their super-stylish mama always dresses them in such adorable dresses. LOVE it!

Holiday Fun with Mr. I and Family

2008-11-04T12:21:00.001-08:00

It's the start of the holiday season and I am enjoying my time with the adorable Mr. I and his lovely family. We had fun playing with trains, reading books and running, running, running!

Enjoy a few sneak peeks of our time together.

13th Annual Community Carnival - Grace Long Beach! Friday, 10/31 from 6-9pm.

2008-10-30T22:58:00.000-07:00

Grace Brethren Church of Long Beach will host its 13th Annual Community Carnival: A Party in the City! from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 3601 Linden Avenue. Admission is free. There will be game booths, a live DJ, inflatable attractions, face painting, animal balloons and LOTS! of candy. Food available for purchase from delicious Baja Sonora and Chick-Fil-A.

Modern Frill Photography will be supporting the MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) program by hosting a photo booth fundraiser. Bring your little ones in their cutest costumes for a fun photo!

Yo Gabba Gabba! - LIVE! Saturday, 11/1 @ Noon

2008-10-30T22:46:00.000-07:00

If you have a little one, you have more than likely seen the crazy kids show, Yo Gabba Gabba! DJ Lance Rock and friends will be performing at Amoeba Records on Saturday, 11/1, at noon.

Bring your favorite kidlet and enjoy the show.

Amoeba Records, 6400 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA.

Call for more info: 323-245-6400

More Party Pics!

2008-10-30T22:19:00.001-07:00

Happy Birthday Miss EJ!

2008-10-29T14:26:00.000-07:00

Yes, it is a season of birthdays, including mine! And I LOVE to photograph kid parties - Modern Frill will be presenting a new birthday package in 2009. I was delighted to photograph Mr. A's 1st birthday, and now his new baby sister just turned 1 - how time does fly! It is such a treasure to be able to participate in watching these little ones grow and be a part of their lives.

A sneak peek - more coming soon!

The Kids are Alright and The Outfit - Holiday SALE! Friday, 10/24 and Saturday, 10/25

2008-10-20T21:45:00.000-07:00

The days slip by so fast, we are already both rejoicing and gritting our teeth for the rush and swoon of the holiday season! Come out and do your shopping early and support your friends and neighbors, the Kids are Alright and the Outfit - specializing in handmade products created by and for moms and their little ones, at a pop-up holiday boutique in two locations this weekend!

Shop local, Shop Long Beach!

Be sure to check the flyer for times and locations!
Questions? Call the store at 562-433-5890!

Modern Frill Photography lent a hand to photographing product lines for the Outfit this summer - check out some of my favorite kidlets, wearing the most adorable clothes!

More fun!

2008-10-15T09:12:00.001-07:00

This little dog was such a dear. Look at those deep, soulful eyes and the darling kerchief around her neck!

Birthday Fun!

2008-10-09T09:22:00.000-07:00

Ivan and I were guests at a pool party with Mr. J and his lovely family - the weather was perfect and the food was delicious. I couldn't resist snapping a few photos.

and cute puppies!

Long Beach Blessing of the Animals, St. Francis Day!

2008-10-06T14:57:00.000-07:00

I took some fun photos at the Blessing of the Animals. I love dogs, so it was a pure treat for me.

Here are a few of my favorites:

More can be found at my photoblog: Long Beach Modern.

Hooray for 3!

2008-10-06T09:31:00.000-07:00

What a wonderful day we had celebrating Gabriel's birthday. Family, friends, and precious little ones from the orphanage came to play with bubbles, eat cake and jump sky-high in the bounce house. I loved the Spiderman piñata...

Playdate with Miss N.

2008-09-08T21:12:00.001-07:00

Enjoyed my visit with this darling little one. We sang and danced and read books. She and her family are moving to Yakima, Washington, where I spent summers at the cherry orchard with my grandparents. They will be missed!

Presenting: Long Beach Modern!

2008-08-30T09:27:00.000-07:00

I've been working on a new project this summer, which I am calling
Long Beach Modern, reflecting my interest in getting to know the city I live in, through the images I see around me. So, of course, I had to start a blog about it.

Come visit me at my vacation home:

Helping Stephanie and Christian: Shop Etsy!

2008-08-29T11:14:00.001-07:00

Stephanie, a mom of four little ones, and her husband, Christian, were seriously injured in a plane crash, and will have months of recovery. You can read their story here. To help with their medical bills and household, a benefit fund has been started in their name.

Several Etsy designers have contributed a portion of their sales to the Nielson Family recovery fund. Shop well and often to help support this lovely family. Click here for a list of Etsy designers.

Summer by the Lake Swimsuit Giveaway from Grosgrain Fabulous!

2008-08-14T16:24:00.000-07:00

Your bathing beauty will look amazing in this handmade vintage-inspired swimsuit (and check out the impossibly adorable swim cap!) Visit Kathleen's blog, Grosgrain Fabulous, to win this lovely item.

Do keep up with her blog - her photos are as gorgeous as her designs!

Summer by the Lake Swimsuit GIVEAWAY!!!!

How to Be an Explorer of the World!

2008-08-14T16:13:00.000-07:00

Check out the new book by Keri Smith - with this fabulous teaser that is a treasure map in itself:

Such charming illustrations and inspiring text...

Matt's New Show

2008-07-28T17:46:00.000-07:00

The illustrious Matt Wignall presents his latest photographs from Africa at the DDR Gallery. Opening reception on Friday, August 1st from 7-10pm and Pete will play records from his amazing collection.

O happy day!

2008-07-22T15:59:00.000-07:00

Had a great time assisting Christine, of Christine Lee Smith Photography, at a wedding in the desert this past weekend.

See more of her beautiful images here!

and here's one of mine -

The Little Event

2008-07-15T08:25:00.000-07:00

We had a wonderful time at the Harvey's Little Event! Check out their new line of adorable seatbelt bags for your favorite kid:

Angie from the Outfit carries beautiful clothes for babies, toddlers and kids, and toys and accessories that will make you the hit at any kid party or baby shower, all handmade by moms! Check out the Outfit shop at the Harvey's store, 3011 N. Main St., Santa Ana, CA and at the Kids are Alright! 3405 E. Broadway, Long Beach, CA.

Here is Angie at the party with my favorite boy:

Feanna from Kait Emerson Designs is a firecracker and makes the most gorgeous clothes for little ones. We had fun on the third floor of the Harvey's shop, meeting all of you. Feanna featured some of her new designs at the Little Event:

and took a lovely picture of me at the Modern Frill outpost:

Supercute!

More images from the event can be found here! Be sure to check back for info on our next event.

Modern Frill at the Little Party

2008-07-11T00:55:00.000-07:00