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April delafuente
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Guys.. I have know Sara since 2012. Her mama used to own The Pink Cottage! I had just graduated from the University of Texas at El Paso and NO ONE wanted to hire me. NO ONE. Her mom gave me a job and I worked there for for almost 2.5 years. I really enjoyed it […]

Smoke Bomb Session | Upper Valley | El Paso Portrait Photographer

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One day, you’ll be taking your last test, have your last fire drill, and report card. One day, you’ll have your last young and wild Friday night with the people you’ve made a million memories with. One day, you’ll close your locker and walk out those doors one last time. One day, you’ll be standing […]

Orlando Ortega | Coronado High School | El Paso Senior Photographer

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Tyler Quinn | Franklin High School | El Paso Senior Photographer

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Lifestyle Newborn: Rocha Family | El Paso Family Photographer

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Valerie & Jordan | La Viña Winery | El Paso Wedding Photographer

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I had so much fun taking Aria’s first birthday photos. Can you believe that these photos were taken in my backyard? I didn’t have a babysitter and Aria’s mom suggested my yard. I am so glad that she did! Eli on the other hand, was not happy. While I was photographing Aria, he was on […]

1st Birthday | Aria | El Paso Child Photographer

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HELLOOOOOOOO! I am back! When I got pregnant, I decided to take some time off and here I am! It’s a new year and decided to try something new! A milk bath session! I have only done this once and it was with my nieces. Do you know how hard it is to get a […]

Milk Bath Maternity: Desiree Rocha | El Paso Maternity Photographer

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REAL LIFE. POSTPARTUM BODY You just grew a tiny human in your belly. You felt kicks, punches, and hiccups. You may have had nausea or heartburn. You may have felt every ache and pain as time got closer to delivering. You may have gotten stretch marks. You may have gained 15 pounds or 50 pounds. […]

Postpartum Bodies | El Paso Photographer

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I have been debating whether to post this self portrait. I have this love/hate relationship with breastfeeding. First, Eli only takes a bottle when he wants to. Then there’s mastitis… I have had it three times and two of those times required antibiotics. I felt so bad that I thought I was dying. I wouldn’t […]