A Courthouse Marriage

This was my first time photographing a courthouse marriage. It was a lot easier that I thought it would be.

Frankie and Carmen wanted a no-frills kind of ceremony. Close family members gathered at the courthouse in Indio, CA and were greeted with a friendly face of the Justice of the Peace.
I hung out with everyone and photographed as it happened, which was very intimate.

The rings...

 

Signing the marriage licenses...

2 of their 5 children were present. Here they are just waiting for the "official paperwork" to be completed...

Time for the Nuptials...

And it's official...!!

The family who witnessed this sweet  occasion...

The Sweethearts....

How cute are these two??...

Bet ya' didn't know there was color at a court house...

The children...

Congratulations to Frankie and Carmen. May you live Happily Ever After!


Ceremony took place at the County of Riverside Courthouse in Indio, CA.
Photography by: Sonia Stewart Photography

Specializing in new beginnings- Wedding, Maternity, and Newborn Portraits

First Birthday Fun!!

Elian came to my studio in Indio to celebrate his 1st birthday with photos!! I hosted a Cake Smash session for him, complete with balloons and a totally yummy, smash-able birthday cake!! He new exactly what to do with his cake.
Here's to the wonderful 1...Happy First Birthday, Elian!!

Easter Photos with Savannah

This sweet little Savannah never takes a bad photo!!
She was with me in the studio to photograph for our Easter Portraits with a real live bunny!! It was a ton of fun...

The bunny Frederic is so graciously provided by Critters Pet Grooming
Photography by Sonia Stewart Photography. Studio located in Indio, CA.

Sonia Stewart Photography specializes in Wedding, Maternity, Pregnancy, Newborn and Young Children  portraits, black and white, in studio or on-location in Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Indian Wells, Indio, La Quinta, Cathedral City, and Rancho Mirage.