I promise this is a great read. I took the liberty of editing out our exes real names, because they aren't important to this story. This is a happy heart day. ... READ the POST
A case report detailing our awesome Ashker life. I love my family!
The Magic of How Babies Happen (to me)
All of my children have come to me quite magically. My mom gave me the birds and the bees talk about how babies are made when I was in third grade. I learned all about it in health class, and since I was always obsessed with the subject of babies, I went out of my way to read books on obstetrics ... READ the POST
Fabulous February clients
I hear posting photos of your work is boring to most blog readers. I can't help but think that's wrong, though. On a photographer's blog, don't you want to look at PICTURES?? Like....my pictures? Or do you just want me to entertain you with stories of my children and their bodily fluid messes ... READ the POST
Mushy March Mugshots!
Aaaahhhhh! March! I love March, because it's the end of winter. We've had the world's most mild winter, and still, I kind of hate that season. I get cold easily, and rain and wind mess up my family sessions. I much prefer every other season. My birthday falls on March 21st, which is usually ... READ the POST
A Thousand Oaks Horse Ranch, My Children and Two Horses = Heaven
One of my networking friends from TEAM, Nancy Nikoletti, is a realtor serving the Conejo Valley - particularly horse properties. We got to talking. She boards horses in her backyard, and thought it would be nice for me to offer a mini photo shoot for her clients. She invited me to come visit her ... READ the POST
My cool newborn studio – Thousand Oaks, CA
They call me the baby whisperer. I am good with babies, but most of my secret is my setup. Babies love loud white noise, or waterfall sounds, or mom's heartbeat noises. This is what they're used to in utero, and when I photograph them, they're usually just a week or two outside of that ... READ the POST