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2014 52 Week Project Week 31-40 {Personal} {Practising Simplicity}

Wed, 06 Aug 2014 00:30:28 GMT

Previous blogs:

Week 1-10 http://www.viva-photography.com/blog/2014/2/2014-52-week-project-practising-simplicity

Week 11-20 http://www.viva-photography.com/blog/2014/3/2014-52-week-project-week-11-20-personal-practising-simplicity

Week 21-30 http://www.viva-photography.com/blog/2014/6/2014-52-week-project-week-21-30-personal-practising-simplicity

Week 31-40

"A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2014"

31/52

Ezra: Happy 1 month to my baby boy! :)

Hannah: Counting her toes, lol!

Logan: A sprinkled cookie to celebrate his 5th birthday :)

2014 52 Week Project / Week 21-30 {Personal} {Practising Simplicity}

Mon, 02 Jun 2014 19:38:45 GMT

Previous blogs:

Week 1-10 http://www.viva-photography.com/blog/2014/2/2014-52-week-project-practising-simplicity

Week 11-20 http://www.viva-photography.com/blog/2014/3/2014-52-week-project-week-11-20-personal-practising-simplicity

Week 21-30

"A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2014"

30/52

Wow, it's been awhile since I've updated this project! The end of my pregnancy was really tough so I didn't have time to post every week and now our son is here. Still trying to find balance in everything. Hoping to stay updated from now on.

Introducing Ezra Reign, born June 6/30/14 :)

Pic taken with my point and shoot camera

Hannah: Posing with her favorite stuffed animals on her messy bed :)

25/52

Hannah: Being silly in the car :)

Baby Bump: Been awhile since I posted a baby bump pic. I'm 38 weeks now!:)

Found out I have low amniotic fluid so I've been resting and keeping hydrated these past few weeks.

Can't wait to meet my little boy! :)

24/52

Hannah: Playing at the park :)

23/52

Hannah: A quick pose before going crazy in the bouncy house :)

22/52

Hannah: Another picture I missed. Registration day for kindergarten :)

21/52

Looking through all my pictures and found this one. I don't know how I missed it!

Hannah: Easter Sunday. She was so excited to start Easter egg hunting with her cousins :)

Maternity Session {Personal} {Family} {Maternity Photography}

Sun, 11 May 2014 19:20:48 GMT

Pics from my recent maternity family session. I attempted this on my own and I'm so happy with the turn out. It took a lot of patience but it worked out. I'm so thankful to have these memories of my little family and second pregnancy. Enjoy! :)

32 weeks preggo

2014 52 Week Project / Week 11-20 {Personal} {Practising Simplicity}

Mon, 10 Mar 2014 18:38:49 GMT

Previous blog, week 1-10 http://www.viva-photography.com/blog/2014/2/2014-52-week-project-practising-simplicity

Week 11-20

"A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2014"

20/52

Hannah: Playing chess :)

19/52

Hannah: Another San Diego pic. Climbing on the big trees outside the USS Midway Museum :)

Ginger, Mojo & Logan: Every morning they wait for me to let them in our bedroom. Hubby works graves and needs to sleep, so I purposely keep the door closed so they don't bother him and this is what they do, lol! :)

18/52

Been sooo busy lately, I haven't had the chance to photograph the dogs! I promise next week...

Hannah: Yay beach time! Weekend getaway to San Diego :)

Baby Bump: 31 weeks. Getting bigger each day! 9 more weeks to go :)

17/52

Hannah: Baking cinnamon rolls :)

16/52

Hannah: At Build-A-Bear, one of her favorite stores. She was dressing up her new pink bear with a pink dress :)

Logan: Paying the consequence with a dog cone because he won't stop scratching a rash he has on the side of his mouth

Mojo & Ginger: Found these two napping together :)

15/52

Hannah & Mojo: She's copying him, lol!

Ginger: What she does best, bark at anything she hears!

Logan: His turn for the chew eez :) Baby Bump: Officially in my third trimester. 28 weeks :) 12 more weeks to go...

14/52

Hannah: Loves climbing the ropes at the park :)

13/52

Hannah: Finally can jump rope all by herself, lol! She was so happy!

Mojo: New napping spot, under Hannah's bed :)

Ginger: Chew eez time :)

Logan: Just looking for something to do :)

12/52

Hannah, Logan, Mojo & Ginger: Always together :)

Baby Bump: 25 weeks :)

11/52

Hannah: Sleepyhead :)

Mojo: "I'm ready to play!" :) Ginger: "Can you open the sliding door!" :)

Logan: "Uhh, when are you going to let me in" :)

2014 52 Week Project {Personal} {Practising Simplicity}

Sat, 15 Feb 2014 19:18:37 GMT

I'm starting the new year with a 52 week project by Jodi of Practising Simplicity. The theme is "A portrait of my daughter, son or children, once a week, every week, in 2014." I'm really hoping to stick with it as I didn't finish last year's mommy project with 516 Photography. I'll be posting pics of Hannah, the doggies Ginger, Logan and Mojo, and my growing baby bump. Hope you follow me on this project and enjoy my pics! I'll be updating the blog every Sunday. :)

Here are the links:

http://www.practisingsimplicity.com/2014/01/the-52-project-2014.html

http://www.practisingsimplicity.com/search/label/the%2052%20project

"A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2014"

10/52

Hannah: First time at Disneyland! :)

Ginger: Inside the doggie stroller :)

Mojo: Just chillin on top of the stairs :)

Logan: Always tips over his bowl of food when he eats :)

9/52

Park Fun!

Hannah: Having fun on the tire swing :)

Scared to let go on the monkey bars

Logan: Enjoying a moment to himself before wildin' out at the dog park :)

Mojo: Scouting out the dog park :) Ginger: Hiding in Hannah's room :) Baby Bump: It's a boy! 22 weeks. I'm starting to feel the weight gain everywhere else besides my belly.

*please excuse the dirty mirror and my eye bags, lol!*

8/52

Hannah & Mojo: Such a dog lover just like mommy :)

Logan: The look when he wants something, lol! :) Ginger: Having some sun while guarding her chew eez :)

7/52

Hannah: Independent little girl. She wants to brush and fix her own hair. No help from mommy :(

Ginger: Standing around the kitchen and staring at me. She's ready to be fed! :)

Mojo & Logan: Being good boys only because they wanted the pupperoni treat in my hand :)

6/52

Hannah & Ginger: Her favorite doggie :)

Mojo: I didn't want to throw the ball, so he stuck his tongue at me, LOL! :)

Logan: Yaaaawn :)

5/52

Hannah: This was ALL her...outfit, toys and pose :)

Ginger: The only dog allowed on the couch, yes, she's so spoiled! :)

Mojo: Nosey, lol! :)

Logan: Just chillin under the table :) Baby bump: Wasn't going to post a pic til I was 20 weeks but what the heck, here's my bump at 18 weeks...getting bigger! :)

4/52

Hannah: Afternoon creative fun. She loves putting these foam structures together. :)

Logan: He still naps in his puppy crate. We really need to get him a bigger one :) Ginger: Big eyes, wet nose and under bite :)

Mojo: My model dog. He's always down for a picture :)

3/52

Playroom fun...at least for Hannah, lol! :)

Next baby bump pic at 20 weeks

2/52

Hannah: Yummy Mandarins, her favorite :) Ginger: Her secret hiding place is under my computer chair :)

Mojo: Not allowed on the couch and look who I found sleeping on it, lol! :)

Logan: The one thing he can't live without, a rawhide bone :)

Baby Bump - 15 weeks :)

1/52

Mornings...still in bed

Happy Valentine's Day! {Personal}

Sat, 15 Feb 2014 06:23:55 GMT

Happy Valentine's Day! It was a very special day for us! We found out the gender of our baby! We're so excited! We've been waiting for this day! Hannah wanted to wear her big sister shirt and reveal the gender to everyone, so we headed to the park and took some last minute pics. :)

Hannah couldn't blow the glitter from one hand so we had to do it with both hands, lol!

Hot off the press {Personal}

Mon, 20 Jan 2014 07:10:01 GMT

As another project of mine this year, I'm finally going to get my pictures off my hard drive and get them printed with the professional lab I go to. I've been slacking so bad on this, it's about time I get to it! I wanted to share my recent purchases. Love them all especially the photo cube, it's my favorite! Next up are photo books. :)

6x6 Photo Cube

Test prints for myself and prints for my Mom {she's been asking me to get pics printed for her}

16x20 Standout Print

Happy New Year! {Personal}

Sat, 11 Jan 2014 21:25:20 GMT

Just wanted to say *THANK YOU!!!* to those that continue to support me in my photography journey. It means soo much to me!! 2013 was definitely a year of realization and coming to terms within myself of this business. I'm proud of how far I've come and where I'm at. I'm looking forward to growing and learning more in the new year. :)

Enjoy some personal pics over the holidays...

The kiddos and all their presents

Mystic Falls Park Winter Wonderland Laser Water Show

5th Birthday {Personal} {Child Photography}

Wed, 01 Jan 2014 21:57:18 GMT

I don't know where the time has gone but my new years eve baby girl is now 5! *sniff* So bittersweet to see her grown up already. Here are pics from her 5th birthday photo shoot. Enjoy! :)

Bernadette + Branton Wedding {Personal} {Wedding Photography}

Sat, 28 Dec 2013 19:32:23 GMT

Earlier this month, I had the honor of being a bridesmaid for my cousin's beautiful fairytale wedding in Florida. I was not the photographer, but I still snapped some pics here and there when I had the chance. Enjoy! :)

JD turns one {Personal} {Child Photography}

Sun, 22 Dec 2013 20:37:55 GMT

During my stay in Florida, my cousin asked me to take pictures of her little family. Of course I said yes! Turns out, we didn't get to do family portraits but instead we did her son JD's 1 year old birthday portraits. It got dark fast, so it was a quick shoot. Got some shots of lil man smiling and not smiling. He wasn't feeling it in the end, lol! Enjoy some pics from his session! :)

Ce, I hope you love all the pics! Thank you for letting me capture this age in JD's life. I hope to see you all again soon! Love u!

Rest in Peace Lola {Personal}

Thu, 03 Oct 2013 05:06:20 GMT

What an emotional time it has been for my family and I with the loss of our Lola two weeks ago. She meant so much to all of us, and although a couple weeks have gone by, sadness and happiness still surround me...sadness because she is no longer here with us; happiness because she is in heaven now, no longer suffering. My family from all over the world flew to Las Vegas and we came together in honor of her. It was a moment in our lives we will never forget.

Lola had a blessed life of 96 years. She was a beautiful woman inside and out. I'm so thankful for all the memories I have with her and that Hannah had a chance to know her. I miss her voice and laughter so much. She was the best grandma! I love you Lola! Rest in peace.

Virginia Hamor Guerrero 8.8.17 - 9.18.13

{taken on her 95th birthday 8.11.12}

Kristine + Ariel Wedding {Personal} {Wedding Photography}

Wed, 04 Sep 2013 04:00:30 GMT

Good times with family and friends in Cali. Here are some pics from Kristine and Ariel's beautiful wedding. Enjoy! :)

My Ballerina {Personal}

Sun, 21 Jul 2013 19:36:05 GMT

Hannah had her first ballet class two weeks ago and I finally got around to posting them. She had been practicing weeks before and on that day, we woke up extra early to get ready. When we got there, she couldn't contain her excitement. She was so eager to get started, lol! I'm so proud of my little ballerina! She did really good! :)

Pink and Yellow Lemonade 1st Birthday {Child Photography}

Fri, 28 Jun 2013 20:54:54 GMT

I loved photographing this sweet and happy baby girl Ryann! She was so full of energy and always had a smile on her face, even in the 100 degree weather! Enjoy some photos from her session! :)

Melissa - I hope you always treasure these memories of Ryann! Thank you for letting me capture this special moment. :)

Project Ten - Hair {Personal} {Project Ten}

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:40:34 GMT

I'm so excited to participate in the Project Ten Challenge! Each month has a theme and you are to post 10 images of that theme. This month's theme is hair. Hannah and I went outside on a windy day. I thought it was perfect to capture her hair going wild from the wind. Enjoy! :)

Kiddie Pool {Personal}

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:33:30 GMT

Some personal pics of Hannah and her cousins enjoying the new kiddie pool. :)

Wetlands Park {Personal}

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:39:03 GMT

Just some personal pics from this past Monday at Wetlands Park. It was our first time here. We wanted to stay longer but it was just too windy. Vegas winds are crazy! We played a little at the children's park area and took a walk on their short trail. We'll definitely come back on a non windy day. Enjoy! :)

2013 Mommy Project {Personal} {516 Photography}

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 07:39:09 GMT

Website: http://www.516-photography.com/mommy-project/

Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/groups/fsmommyproject/

Week 1 | Teaching

Hannah's first bike. She had a hard time figuring out how to pedal but once she got it, she was off! Proud of my lil girl! :)

Week 2 | Playing

Cooking me lunch and talking to her cousins. She was asking them to come over. :)

Week 3 | Musical

Week 4 | Sad

Sad from the movie Fluke, lol!

Week 5 | Pretending

Pretending to be her daddy :)

http://www.516-photography.com/week-six-mommy-project-2013/

Week 6 | Shopping

Shopping for toys at Target :)

http://www.516-photography.com/week-seven-mommy-project-2013/

Week 7 | Loving

Loving Logan :)

http://www.516-photography.com/week-eight-mommy-project-2013/

Week 8 | Bathing

Stacking her bath toys. She was so excited it didn't fall. :)

http://www.516-photography.com/week-nine-mommy-project-2013/

Week 9 | Naptime

No naps for this lil girl anymore but I was able to get a shot of her in the morning still zonked out. :)

http://www.516-photography.com/week-ten-mommy-project-2013/

Week 10 | Sharing

Mojo wishing she would share her ice cream, lol!

http://www.516-photography.com/week-eleven-mommy-project-2013/

Week 11 | Active

Pirouette, lol!

http://www.516-photography.com/week-twelve-mommy-project-2013/

Week 12 | Sweet

Took my sweet girl to the candy store for some sweets :)

http://www.516-photography.com/week-thirteen-mommy-project-2013/

Week 13 | Challenging

It's always a challenge to get her to do her workbook.

http://www.516-photography.com/week-fourteen-mommy-project-2013/

Week 14 | Tradition

Saying her prayers every day :)

http://www.516-photography.com/week-fifteen-mommy-project-2013/

Week 15 | Singing

Singing along to Britt Nicole's song Gold :)

http://www.516-photography.com/week-sixteen-mommy-project-2013

Week 16 | Happiness

Happy to be free :)

http://www.516-photography.com/week-seventeen-mommy-project-2013/

Week 17 | Cooking

Pancakes for breakfast :)

http://www.516-photography.com/week-eighteen-mommy-project-2013/

Week 18 | Emotional

Didn't want daddy to go to work :(

http://www.516-photography.com/week-nineteen-mommy-project-2013/

Week 19 | Dressing

This is what Hannah does every single day! She goes through all her drawers and throws all her clothes on the floor,

trying to figure out what to wear! lol! :)

http://www.516-photography.com/week-twenty-mommy-project-2013/

Week 20 | Family

Week 21 | Dancing

Week 22 | Outdoors

Week 23 | Natural

Week 24 | Silly

http://www.516-photography.com/week-twenty-five-mommy-project-2013/

Week 25 | Growing

Week 26 | Selfless

Week 27 | Proud

Happy 13th Taylor & Cha {Personal} {Teen Photography}

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 18:26:36 GMT

What a pleasure it was to photograph my nieces for their 13th birthday! They were naturals in front of the camera! We definitely had some good laughs during our session. Special thanks to their parents for letting me borrow them for 2 hours. :) Also, to my hubby for being my assistant. You da best, lol!

Taylor & Cha - Thank you girls for letting me document this special age in your lives! I hope you both cherish these memories always! :)

Lola {Personal}

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 00:54:06 GMT

It was our first time visiting Lola {Grandma} at the care home. She was resting when we got there so I felt bad that the lady had to wake her up. Right away, I could tell she's gotten worse since the last time I seen her on Thanksgiving Day. You could tell the days are getting longer for her and she's ready to go home to the Lord. Every time I see her, I always start with "Hi Lola, how are you?" She always replies "I'm getting stronger." I say "Yea, you are" and we both laugh. I wasn't sure if she had the energy to respond to me when I asked how are you, but she did! She said I'm getting stronger and even laughed, lol! That made me smile! :) Of course I brought my camera with me, so I didn't waste any time and took lots of pictures. She was really happy to see Hannah, hugging her so tight, it brought tears to my eyes. She hadn't eaten lunch yet so I was able to get some pictures while she was eating and they still had their Christmas tree up, so I got some beautiful bokeh in the background. :)

Pretty in Pink 4th Birthday {Personal} {Child Photography}

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 21:34:59 GMT

Today is Hannah's 4th birthday! I can't believe how fast she's grown! My little lady! Pretty soon she'll be starting kindergarten *sigh*. We're so blessed and thankful to have her in our lives. She's taught us so much and has brought us so much joy!

Happy Birthday Hannah! Mommy & Daddy love you! :)

Holiday Mini Sessions 2012

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 02:13:43 GMT

**UPDATE 11/9/12** So I had to push back the holiday mini sessions again! Ahh!! I promise this is it! The date is November 17 and 18, Saturday and Sunday. Times are 12:30 pm, 1:15 pm and 2:00 pm. 1:15 pm and 2:00 pm are currently taken on Saturday. 12:30 pm currently taken on Sunday.

**UPDATE 10/26/12** Cali trip canceled. Holiday Mini Sessions for locals pushed back to November 10 and 11, Saturday and Sunday.

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Holiday minis on 10/6/12 canceled due to Tough Mudder. I totally forgot about it, lol! Here's the updated Holiday Mini Sessions for Locals and Cali Friends.

Please feel free to share with your family and friends. Thanks so much!!!:)

For Locals:

**BONUS FOR NEW CLIENTS: You have to book a holiday mini session with me. If you refer 3 people and they book, you will get 30 {5x7} holiday cards for FREE. See sample below. :)

**BONUS FOR PAST CLIENTS: If you refer 3 people and they book, you get a FREE mini session and 30 {5x7} holiday cards. See sample below. :)

For Cali:

Because I have to travel, I would like to book at least 4 families by October 15 (the sooner the better), but I need your help!! If I only book 1 family, I will cancel my trip all together. :)

Location is TBD. Could possibly be Lagoon Valley Park in Vacaville. I will update everyone soon.

**BONUS FOR NEW CLIENTS: You have to book a holiday mini session with me. If you refer 3 people and they book, you will get 30 {5x7} holiday cards for FREE. See sample below. :)

**BONUS FOR PAST CLIENTS: If you refer 3 people and they book, you get a FREE mini session and 30 {5x7} holiday cards. See sample below. :)

Holiday Card Sample

First Blog {Personal}

Wed, 08 Aug 2012 21:27:09 GMT

My first blog! Woah! So I'm not much of a blogger. I've never been the type to talk openly about my life on the internet but I thought I'd give it a try and step out of my comfort zone. :)

First off, I wanted to thank everyone who supported my brother and I with Aguilar Photography. I'm sure you are all wondering what happened to us. Well, in a nutshell, my brother and I are two different photographers. While my heart lies within families, children, pets and couples; he is more with abstract, architecture, landscape, HDR, flowers, bugs, etc. We both have two different editing styles as well, so it felt right for us to go our separate ways and learn/perfect our niche. No matter where the road takes us individually, he will always be my first inspiration! He got me started and for that, I am thankful! :) If you want to check him out, you can add him as a friend on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/tjaguilarphotos or check out his Society 6 page http://society6.com/tjaguilarphotos where you can purchase his photos on canvases. He is awesome!!! :)

I also wanted to say THANK YOU to family and friends that have liked my page and continue to support me. I know I'm new to the photography world and everyone else is doing it, I just hope that you will give me a chance and grow with me in my journey. This business isn't as easy as some may think. It's alot of hard work and sacrifice, but at the end of the day, it has all been worth it. :)

Anyway, thanks for taking the time out of your busy day to read my first short blog, lol! Happy hump day! :)

<3 Viv