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

Yup, I’m lucky! There is no doubt in my mind that I am in the right profession. With being able to meet new people, make them smile, and capture memories all at once…there’s no better joy (besides ice cream)! I remember last month when I looked at the calendar and told myself that, “Man, this is going to be an INSANE two months.” As the month went on, and after each and every session, I find myself saying, “wow, this is the best time of year EVER!”

Seeing each family grow is such an AMAZING feeling, It’s so hard to explain. With today’s session and seeing the twins, Bryn and Blaine, two little ones I photographed over a year ago, made my heart melt. Seeing how much they’ve grown, how much each of their personalities have blossomed…wow! To top this off….as our fun session came to an end, the BEAUTIFUL Bryn voluntarily laid her two sweet lips on my cheek. It was so sweet, I almost teared up. Gosh I love this job!

Kellie and Steve, THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for the wonderful evening. I can’t wait to work on these photos! Here are your teasers!

This post has meaning in all ways. It’s been WAY TOO LONG since my last blog post. I’m still here, don’t worry, it’s just been VERY crazy in my other life as a Marketing Manager as well as having two kiddos sick (gotta love the kindergarten cooties that get passed), as well as the most busy time of year for family sessions.

It has also been WAY TOO LONG since I’ve seen this beautiful family. Vanessa and I met over 10 years ago and truly haven’t seen eachother for YEARS. When she told me about wanting to do a family session, I was completely ecstatic. To be able to catch up, hang out and enjoy an afternoon at the beach is one of the best things I love about my job. I told Vanessa that I still had the family photo of when Lania was born. It’s crazy that I think I’ve only seen Lania only a handful of times since that photo was taken. I promise to bring it with me the next time I see you, Vanessa!

Chris, Vanessa and Lania, thank you so much for all the laughs and fun we had at the beach. It was great to enjoy the simple things in life and not worry about anything else around us. Enjoy your teasers.

This little boy is stylin’ already. Baby Felix was so fun to work with, I wouldn’t want to have it go any other way. His session was the first session done in my Newborn Studio. I’m so excited I was able to try so many different styles! He will be my main model to promote my studio! Thank you so much Kiana for letting me play with Baby Felix. It was so nice to finally meet him and I can’t wait to see him in the near future. Enjoy your teasers!

Baby bump as in OMG stick out that belly more because you can’t see it!

I’ve known Kiana for over (wow) 15 years and she always has a bubbly, uplifting spirit. Even though we haven’t seen each other in over 10 years, just talking to her on the phone made it feel like we never missed a day. When we were chatting yesterday, she reminded me of how we first started our photography venture. Oh the days of film! LOL. Kiana was one of my first ever models, poor girl! From playing with shutter speeds to studio lights, she had to endure my goofiness behind the camera. If only I could find those negatives! ha!

Kiana, my dear. I’m so excited to reconnect with you and be part of this very special time in your life. It was a pleasure to meet your husband. You two are just the cutest together. He truly makes you smile! You are such a cute preggo, it almost makes me hate you! I’M KIDDING! Here are your teasers! I know I said 4, but I couldn’t help it!

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When I found out that Marty wanted to do shots on the ‘family bed’, I couldn’t be any more excited. I’ve always LOVED being able to capture a family be who they are, and with this being in the comforts of their own bed, it got me giddy inside. I have to honestly say this entire session was based on inspiration. There were so many photos I wanted to create with my own twist, I didn’t know where to start. Luckily, this BEAUTIFUL family let me play to my hearts content.

Marty and Lory, thank you so much for inviting me into your home. Thank you for trusting my vision and letting me move furniture, balance on beds, and do my baby magic and get Alyssa to poop, ha! Enjoy your teasers!

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!

Remember this Little Dude?  He’s NOW 8 months old! OMG, I know right? I can’t believe how fast time has flown and how CUTE he’s grown! When I received the email from his mommy saying they wanted to book a session, I immediately had to ask for current photos just to see how big Jake has grown. Yes, I was in shock, and YES I was excited to see them again! It was a COLD and WINDY day at the beach today, but nonetheless, Jake was all smiles! He is such a ham, I could’ve eaten him all up!

Thanks Lauren for giving me the opportunity to photograph Jake again! Here are your teasers!

With all the bad weather we’ve been having in South San Diego, I was extremely worried about this session. I got even more nervous when Becky called and asked the same question that’s been running through my head,”Will the weather be ok?” The photographer in me was thinking of how much FUN a rainy session at the beach would be, BUT I know it’s not ideal for others. LOL.  I took a deep breath and simply said,”Let’s see how the weather pans out,” and amazingly enough, it was the best days we’ve had at the beach in a long time!

This family is a little more special to me than all my wonderful clients. I worked with Damien at Paradise Point Resort in Mission Bay earlier this year before we both moved to bigger and great occupations. He’s a great fella that had a lot of confidence in my work and my aspirations. I enjoyed seeing the family photos he had in his office and just ADORED Olivia when we was little. To be able to actually meet the bunch and be behind my camera, made me slightly nervous I must admit. But like any other session (especially family sessions), we met, we played and had an AMAZING time. Damien’s family, much like himself, was so inviting, it was like a reunion between two families out to hang out.  OH! Let me add…I LOVE LOVE LOVE when families get silly with me!

Thank you Damien and Becky for the wonderful afternoon. I had a great time playing with the kids – so much my body is sore! It was WELL WORTH IT! Looking at all the wonderful captures, it was hard for me to decide which to post…so here are SEVEN teasers to tell a mini story.

One of my silly favs!

This weekend held true to my typical weekend, BUSY! From dinner in Fallbrook, getting the cars serviced (yes, I said CARS), an evening social event for the hubby’s work, and a wonderful family session, I could honestly say, it was a GREAT way to ‘end’ the summer.

The DiSalvo family came all the way from Arizona! What better way to end the summer than with a family session at the beach. I was a little nervous that the weather wasn’t going to cooperate with them, to be honest, but Mother Nature pulled through, and I am ecstatic with what I’ve captured. I couldn’t help look at all the photos last night and seeing the love, the laughter, and serenity this family gave me all in a moments time. It’s moments like that I love capturing. It’s those moments that mean so much to the heart, and to have it in a frame, is priceless.

Wendy, thank you so much for believing in my work. I had so much fun with your family, I wish that you lived closer so I can meet baby #2 (and get my lens on him/her as well LOL).  Have a safe trip home and enjoy your teasers!