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April delafuente
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After a few years away from my camera to focus on raising little babies, I’m thrilled to announce that I’m back in the photography world! These past years were filled with milestones, growth, and unforgettable memories but now it’s time to reconnect with my true passion: capturing moments through photography. Photography has always been more […]
Sourdough bread has been a staple in baking traditions for centuries, cherished for its unique flavor, texture, and health benefits. At the heart of every great sourdough loaf lies a vibrant and well-maintained sourdough starter. Whether you’re a seasoned sourdough enthusiast or just beginning your sourdough journey, mastering the art of maintaining your starter is […]
ITEMS NEEDED: MORNING DAY 1 Starting with a clean jar, add 20g (entire packet) of dried sourdough starter to the jar. Add 50g of warm water and stir it together until the starter is completely covered and coated by the water. Now add 50g of flour and stir in well, ensuring that you get plenty […]
Before I became a mother, I wasn’t fond of capturing motherhood. Heck I stayed far away from being called an El Paso motherhood photographer. Three kids later… I love capturing motherhood. I thought we were going to get rained on. Instead, we got hit with a windstorm Typically we don’t get rain but it is […]
I participated in a model session with two fellow photographer friends and I loved everything about this dreamy mommy & me session. Located in the upper valley of El Paso, this session was out of my norm. Shot during mid morning when I usually only shoot sunrise or sunset. Dress is Reclamation Design Company. You […]
The Guiterrez Family. I’ve been photographing this beautiful family for years! Although I am a photographer based in El Paso, Texas, when Steph suggested White Sands, New Mexico, I was like LET’S DO IT! White Sands, New Mexico has to be one of the prettiest places in the southwest. Every time I’ve gone, the skies […]
We are going to back track. I shot my last wedding when I was 37 weeks pregnant. Yep. You read that correctly. I DO NOT recommend it. I could have sworn that being on my feet would put me in labor but it didn’t. Week 38, our household got hit with a cold. Honestly, I […]
You would think this styled shoot was straight out of Pinterest. Isn’t it so dreamy!? The Meadows is a new wedding venue in Fabens, Texas (30 miles outside of El Paso, Texas). It is El Paso’s only luxury farm weddings + events venue. It’s surrounded by cotton fields and the most amazing sunsets you’ll ever […]
Reception Venue: Grace Gardens, El Paso, Texas Ceremony Venue: Grace Gardens, El Paso, Texas Dress Boutique: Ella Blu, El Paso, Texas Grooms Tux: Men’s Warehouse Florist: Grace Gardens, El Paso, Texas Cake: Chantilly Cakes
So I’ve sat in front of the computer too many times wanting to publish Maximiliano’s birth story but it hurts me so bad that his birth didn’t go as planned. With Eli, I never had a birth plan. All I wanted to do when he was born, do skin to skin, and soak up every […]
