San Diego Maternity, Newborn and Baby Photographer, Sheryl Paulino, Pasheoni Photography

Sugar and spice
and all things that are nice
That’s what little girls are made of
~ Unknown

Not a single peep from this little girl and I didn’t see her beautiful sparkling eyes until we were done with the session. She is a complete angel. Congratulations Ashley and Ruston for your beautiful baby girl! Here are your teasers!

With the beautiful weather, who can resist going to the beach, especially when today’s session was held at the beautiful Hotel Del Coronado? Today I had the pleasure of photographing a fun little bump.  Ashley wanted a fun, relaxing session and today was the perfect day to do it. We met, we laughed, walked around, and best of all they ate ice cream! I love being able to just hang out with my clients and learn about their lives. I find it so intriguing.

Thank you so much Ashley and Ruston for spending late Saturday afternoon with me. It was great to just be out and soak up the San Diego weather. I can’t wait to see you in a couple weeks with Baby G. Remember, my guess is..GIRL! :) Enjoy your teasers.

“A new baby is like the beginning of all things, hope, a dream of possibilities.” – Anonymous

Little Michael was such a treat to photograph. He let me play to my hearts content. If I had the entire day with him, I can’t even imagine all the great shots I would’ve captured. While I was there his big brother never left our side. He was so attentive and caring, it was the sweetest thing to see. I bet their love for each other will grow strong and be a lifetime of friendship.

Dyana, thank you so much for letting me be a part of this special moment in your life. I still remember the day I met JD at My Gym in his cute pumpkin costume. It’s wonderful to see him grow and become a big brother. I hope you enjoy your teasers!

I couldn’t be any more excited to photograph a little 9 month old girl than I did today. Little Savannah has been quite the model (and traveler) as she was first photographed by a dear friend and photographer, Tamara Hart. When I received an email that the little miss was ready for nine month photos and was wanting to have them done by me was such an honor. Not only do I get my lens on a very cute cute baby, I was able to meet the mom that had been such a great friend to a friend of mine.

Elizabeth, thank you SO MUCH for coming down to San Diego just to have me play with you and your family. You are so much fun to be with and I hope this opens up more opportunities to show Tamara what she’s missing out on on the west coast! LOL. Here are your teasers.

So I’ve been meaning to write about one of the biggest changes in camera land known to any photographer. It’s been a long debate, mentally, physically and emotionally to come to the point where I was 10 days ago. I’ve been itching for an upgrade, but the insecure feeling in my gut was giving me an ultimatum. Do I dare invest in a product that has been known to have focusing issues, or do I go safe by selling all my gear and going to the ‘dark side’? After the long awaited decision, I did it. The result, I switched from Canon to Nikon…

I’ve researched A GREAT DEAL in regards to if I should go from my wonderful 5d to the 5d mark II. I love the idea of video (but really, do I have time, and most important, do I have the patience to learn it?). I loved the fact that I have all the lenses I need at the moment, and I get to use them seamlessly with my upgrade. The only thing I couldn’t fathom was the investment I was going to make and have a good chance that I will have focusing issues. Yes, I said it. I feared something that wasn’t certain and with that, I took the ‘easy way out’ and when given a great deal on a d700, I jumped on the opportunity.

I know it may not sound like it makes any sense, but I feel confident in my change. I LOVE LOVE LOVE how well it handles noise at a high ISO. It is VERY much needed with who I shoot and where I shoot. Controls are COMPLETELY different from the Canon. You can catch me MANY times pushing ‘Ok’ when I intended to hit ‘Play’. Oiy. An upgrade is an upgrade regardless of what camera I chose, and I’m ecstatic for the new technology and image handling. I’m still trying to get use to how Nikon’s handle color, it’s different, but I got it under control. ;)

Overall, the growing pains have been tough. Ask the people that were near me when I first attempted to take a shot…apparently the ‘On’ button is not in the same place as Canon. LOL. 10 days from being a Nikonion (I can’t believe I just called myself that..LOL), I feel comfortable. Actually, the teaser of Baby Ciara was my first session with my D700, and hey, not too shabby! I’m excited I made the change and don’t regret it ONE BIT.

Here’s to change. It may not always be easy, but you learn to grow and understand why change was for the better. Oh, and speaking of change, have you noticed my new watermark? Yes, more change is on it’s way!

Here are some shots of the Miss from last weekend, the official run with the d700. We all went to the San Diego Safari Zoo (aka the Wild Animal Park) and had a great time. It gave me the confidence boost I needed when learning this beast! ;)

Yes, that is my LITTLE girl. I can’t believe how grown she looks in this photo.

When you thought you can’t top the beautiful weather in San Diego today, it was made extra wonderful by having a little newborn session on the agenda. Baby Ciara was such a sweet little girl to photograph. Then when you thought you can’t have it any better, you remember you’re photographing a friend’s baby making the creative juices run deeper. I love the trust they give me when I have a vision and the opportunity to get a little more creative. From the moment I arrived, to the time I left, this little girl slept. I was so happy with the number of blanket changes and poses, I can’t wait to work on this session. Grant, thanks so much for the favor. I can’t wait to showcase her on my site.

With her being so sweet and tender, I hope these photos make your heart melt. Happy Valentine’s Day everyone :)

Little Matthew is here and ready to play. I had the most wonderful time photographing him in his new home (new home means less furniture and more room for me to expand and play). Little did I know, he had plans for me. :) He was fun, spirited and knew he was in charge. We both had fun and I can’t wait to play with him again.

Thanks Caprice and Matt for having me at your beau-ti-ful home this morning. I had a great time playing with Matthew. Here are your teasers.

As the New Year comes each year, I contemplate on starting this HUGE project of taking a photo a day. I want to capture the moments missed, or simply how life is one snapshot at a time. The last time I tried this venture was in 2007 and failed after 30 days. This year, I tweaked my strategy and I’m allowing myself a little more freedom by letting me use my phone. I try my best to use my DSLR, but there will be a day I know I won’t be able to do so and at least I have a back up plan. Another plan of attack on my end is that my sister bought me the CUTEST most efficient camera bag for me to lug my sharp shooter around. So now I have no excuse to get ‘er done! Posting it onto the blog, well that’s a different story. ;) I will try my best to post one a day, BUT most likely it will be a post every Sunday night for the week prior (except today as it’s Monday) Hey baby steps! Give me credit. I started this post on SATURDAY! LMAO. I think I have my strategy down. Here’s to goals in life…may we conquer them one click at a time, one day at a time.  Or as Miley Cyrus says, “It’s the Climb” and I will enjoy what I make of the challenge! LOL

The amazement and wonder that goes through a little boys imagination is endless.

Happy 5ive Years to Us. <3

Back to the 9-5 grind (more like 8-6)

She loves her accessories

Secretly, he’s Team Buzz Lightyear

Their M-F Daily Grind: To grandmas at 7am

Loves her baths, but loves her showers even more.

Nuff Said. :)

Rain delay after rain delay, the weather just wasn’t cooperating with us when wanting to do a maternity session at the beach. The biggest fear I had was getting an email or text from Caprice telling me ‘too late, he’s here!’  Thankfully Baby Matthew stayed nice and warm and baked in mommy’s tummy and we were able to have a wonderful winter session. I must say, photographing both Caprice and Matt was one of the easiest sessions I had. They were both fun, playful and down to earth people. I love being able to capture the natural-ness (is that a word?) of people, and by far these two radiated it. Not only did Caprice have her glow (even at 9 months!), so did Matt, and that was just FABULOUS!

Today was nothing short from perfect. The weather may look gloomy, but NONE of that stopped us from having fun — even the life guard couldn’t stop us! ;) Caprice and Matt, thanks for the fun time at the beach, here are your teasers and I can’t wait to meet Baby Matthew!

This little guy was full of smiles! I had to tell his mom that if we didn’t have to end the session I would just take photos til there wasn’t anymore sunlight! He was strong with great head control for being 4 months old that there were so many things I wanted to try with him. But nonetheless, I had to give him back to his mommy.

…sessions like that give me baby fever!