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welcome

Hi! Thank you for checking out my blog! My name is Sandy I am photographer that specializes in contemporary portraits of babies, children and families.

This blog will be used to keep clients (current or future), friends, and family updated on whats going on with my business as well as a glimpse of my personal life. My most recent work will always be found here.  Please subscribe or bookmark this link and check back often to stay updated.

Please feel free to leave comments. I would love to hear from you! 

Some of my Facebook friends tagged me a few months ago to write a note with "25 Random Things About Me".  I thought this would be a great way to tell my blog readers a little about me, so here goes:

1. Prior to becoming a photographer I was a CPA and worked 9 years in public accounting doing corporate taxes.
2. I’ve been with my husband Chad 19 years  -  more than ½ my life. He was my date for my senior prom.
3. I am a total magazine addict.  I subscribe to almost 15 magazines and still manage to buy some off the shelf each month. I have quite a few stacks around the house, which drives my husband crazy.
4. I’m a total morning person. I’m up @ 5:15 every morning and try to exercise or enjoy my morning cup of coffee in total peace and quiet.
5. I always root for the underdog. ALWAYS!
6. I LOVE to travel. Some of my favorite places I’ve been are Florence, Playa Del Carmen and South Beach. I’m dying to go to Bora Bora, New England in the fall, Scotland and New Zealand.
7. My favorite candy of all time is Haribo gummy bears.
8. In college, I worked as a teller at a bank and was robbed my 1st week on the job.
9. I get sucked into Reality TV – some faves are The City, American Idol, Project Runway, America’s Next Top Model and Amazing Race.
10. I love my kids and they crack me up on a daily basis.
11. I’m extremely loyal.
12. I had a huge crush on Johnny Depp (21 Jump Street days) when I was growing up. 
13. Trying a new great restaurant is one of my favorite things to do. I love food,  all kinds, although Sushi is a definite favorite.
14. I got sucked into the Twilight books and even dragged my husband to see the movie on our vacation.
15. I have a very hard time relaxing, my mind is always going a mile a minute.
16. I really like karaoke – not that I’m a good singer. Favorite songs to sing are “Heartbreaker” by Pat Benatar and “What’s Up” by 4 Non Blondes.
17. My biggest turn-off is arrogance.
18. I love to shop and have the ability to justify any purchase and help anyone else do the same– this can be a bit dangerous. 
19. I feel very lucky to have such great friends and family.
20. I know its probably wrong, but I need to have my daily TMZ fix.
21. I was a blonde most my life until I dyed my hair dark brown about 5 years ago. 
22. An ideal day for me would be laying by a pool with good friends, eating lots of chips & guacamole and drinking an ice cold Corona.
23. I’m a jeans addict - you can never have too many pairs.
24. I love my job as a photographer and feel so lucky to have found something I am completely passionate about.
25. Coming up with 25 random things about myself was hard and took me way too long.

Happy Mother’s Day!

Happy Mother’s Day!

If you’re anything like me, you’re always the one behind the camera in family photos, and rarely ever in them.  I’ve recently been reminded in many ways, that life’s moments are precious.  I think its so important to have images of ourselves with our kids.  Also, as much as I’d love photos like this with my own children, I’d love some with my own mom just as much. So as a gift to all you wonderful mothers out there who maybe aren’t in as many photographs as you should be, I’m offering the following two special offers:

Complimentary Mom & Me Mini Sessions
I will be having complimentary Mom and Me mini sessions at my natural light studio on Saturday, May 25th from 8:00am – 12:00pm. These sessions will last about 15 minutes and include 5-10 images presented in an online gallery.  I will be offering special mini session collections which include prints and/or high resolution digital images.  Products will also be available for purchase a la carte, including prints, gallery wrap canvases, and more. Father’s Day is
right around the corner and pictures make great Father’s Day gifts!!!!

Please don’t miss your chance! Because of limited availability these sessions will be scheduled on a first come, first serve basis. Please email sandy@sandyheit.com as soon as possible to reserve your spot.

$100 Gift Certificate
For those of you that prefer to book a regular session, if your session takes place before June 30th you will receive a $100 gift certificate to be used towards prints or other products! Your session can take place at your home, the beach, a park, a local downtown areaor historical setting. If you don’t have a location in mind, I can help with suggestions.

Here are a few of my favorite “Mom and Me” images:

MomandMe

Hope you all have an amazing Mother’s Day!

 

February Offer – Only a few days left!!

If you book a regular session before this Thursday, February 28th (session must take place before March 31st), you will receive a $100 credit to be used towards prints or other products! Your session can take place at your home, the beach, a park, a local downtown area or historical setting. If you don’t have a location in mind, I can help with suggestions. Spring is almost here, the weather is warming up and I have some great location ideas! If you are interested in a scheduling a session, please call 949-515-3905 or email me sandy@sandyheit.com.

and since a post isn’t complete without a picture, here are a few favorites from a recent favorite:

dogwithbaby

Happy Monday!

 

 

 

Happy New Year!

Hope 2013 is treating everyone well. I’m really excited for the upcoming year and have some great things planned, so stay tuned! I’ve been working on a new website which will be launching in the next few months. For now wanted here is one favorite 2012 images of one of my favorites little girls (isn’t she adorable!!):

Have a great weekend!!

West Family

I just had to share this recent session that I absolutely LOVE! Gorgeous family, location and weather – what more could I ask for? Love photographing kids at these ages!! I started photographing this family when their son was a newborn and its so great to get to see the babies and kids I photograph grow.

My favorite type of beach shots!

Friday Favorites are Back!!!

I just HAD to give mom and dad a sneak peek of this session. I’m dying over this sweet baby’s images!

By the way, her momma is pretty gorgeous too:)

Have a great weekend!!!

Elkins Family

I had the great opportunity to photograph Amanda Elkin’s gorgeous family. Amanda and I met when we were both getting started in photography and have had many fun times together. She is an AMAZING commercial photographer that specializes in editorial and celebrity portraits. You should definitely check out her work.

July 10, 2012 - 3:04 pm Amanda Elkins - U are incredible! Love these so much!!! Thank you for capturing my family so well! Love you!

July 10, 2012 - 3:07 pm carol - what a perfect place for pictures - i love griffith park!!! beautiful xoxo

July 10, 2012 - 3:22 pm jael deyoung - love these...they are perfect!

July 10, 2012 - 3:52 pm Rachel Clare - Friend, you're the most gorgeous gypsy I've ever seen. These are beautiful!!

July 10, 2012 - 7:14 pm alexandra frankel - These are awesome, I love them all. Great work Sandy.

August 29, 2012 - 10:21 pm Kimble - What a beautiful, happy family! Such great shots. I especially like the one with all of them in front of the building. These are so creative, thank you for sharing.

Special Edition Friday Favorites – Baby Stella

Introducing my newest cousin – Baby Stella! I may be a bit bias, but isn’t she one of the prettiest babies you have ever seen?? Congrats Jared and Trisha on your new addition. It was such a pleasure capturing this special time in your lives.

Anyone that knows Jared knows that he comes from a fireman family, so had to do it:

Lederer Family

A recent favorite family session of mine. I love when a family requests a location that is a little urban and different. The boys ages are close to my own kids and so much fun to photograph! Enjoy!

May 23, 2012 - 10:11 pm Kristin - Sandy, we can't thank you enough for these amazing images! This is exactly what we were looking for and more, and we will forever cherish these photographs. Sincerely, The Lederers

Friday Favorites #5

Isn’t she the CUTEST??

May 25, 2012 - 10:08 am stephanie - Every time we take pictures with you -they just get better and better. You're the best!

Friday Favorites #4

A little cuteness before the weekend! LOVE those baby cheeks!

March 23, 2012 - 5:40 pm kristianne koch - Oh that hair and those rolls! She's beautiful and you captured her perfectly.

March 23, 2012 - 6:38 pm lroah - Look who is blogging!!! :) LOVE.