“Oh, please don't go—we'll eat you up—we love you so!” ...
 

And so began my photoshoot with the one year old birthday boy, Teja.

One the go, as all toddlers are, it was an excerise in keeping and holding Teja's attention as well as his 6 and 3 year old sisters, Arzoee and Zohra . Luckily mom, dad, and the nanny were there to help. It takes a village!

As you will see it all worked out and I could not be happier with the images I was able to capture. Try not to fall in love with these three beautiful children and their sweet silly personalities.

For the record, conceptual photography is the genre closest to my creative heart..so if you or anyone you know mentions doing a session that involves, costumes and a narrative like this Where the Wild Things themed session--I AM THERE ;)

Happy first birthday to adorable Teja.
May you always be surrounded by unconditional love as you are right now.
 

Much love, Nancy Roxanne
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Fiercely independent at a young age, Josie worked two jobs during high school. Soon after graduation she would marry her husband Santos. They were young, in love, and broke. The newlyweds only had $17.00 to their name on their wedding day and Josie had to borrow the pink suit she wore when she and Santos said their vows before the Justice of Peace.

Struggles and hardships can be the end for many young couples but Josie and Santos made a life for themselves and the two daughters they would have, Denise and Danielle. The Ramirez's just celebrated their landmark 50th wedding anniversary. With their two daughters, two grandsons, and extended friends and family gathered around them, Santos and Josie brought their loved ones together to have what Josie described as "a celebration of life."


And it was a celebration! Santos and Josie cut up the dance floor putting people half their age to shame!
What a pleasure to meet this sweet family and share in such an auspicious occasion. I was truly honored.

Much love to you Santos and Josie and here is to the next 50!



 

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A young heart in an old soul

Last week I had the joy of working with sweet little Ronin Pushkar Mullick.
He came into to this world on May 3rd, at 1:25 am.


I can't help but wonder if Ronin has been here before though..his attentiveness and awareness of everything I, and my assistant, were doing spoke to me of an old soul. His sweet brown eyes took in everything with an almost intense curiosity for someone so new to this world.

 

He fought sleep trying to figure out what was going on but finally could hold out no longer ..
Congratulations to Joey and Vasvi Mullick and to his first time grandparents on both sides.
May his life bless you and all others who have the joy of meeting this perfect little boy. 

Much love, Nancy Roxanne


Special thanks to my assistant/baby wrangler Lindsey Wheeler