My Story

I am so excited to share my new blog with you. Welcome, my name is Therese. I am a children's photographer in Corona, CA. I love what I do, I love my family and friends, and just really love my life. I am Blessed that I have these great gifts. I get asked all the time, "What made you want to become a children's photographer?". Well aside from the fact that my mom always had a camera in her hands and that addiction wore off on me, here is the real story. In Sept 2000, my husband and I adopted our 2 wonderful daughters from an orphanage in Ukraine. My girls were 4 and 6 yrs old when we met them. They are bio sisters who had lived there since they were 1 and 3yrs. They had never had their photo taken. Their first "photo" was their passport photo to come to America. Well being that I always have a camera in my hand, I took thousands and thousands of photos of them. I caught "moments" that I wanted them to remember. Everything they saw , they saw for the first time. I wanted us all to remember those moments, forever. It breaks my heart when I hear them say they wished they knew what they looked like as a baby. They will never even know, they had their first photo when they were 4 and 6yrs. So fast forward to today, they run when they see my camera, as do most children of a photographer.(wink, wink) But they will have many precious photos to share with their children one day. I hope you will remember to capture the moments of your child's life. It is our gift to them. If we don't do it, who will? I hope I can be part of of your children's life, just for a moment, to capture their story.

Make sure you check out my website too. Therese Marie Photography

HUGE never before Special for January

December 31, 2008 – 8:40 pm

HAPPY NEW YEARS SPECIAL…

I am so excitied for 2009 that I am offering a never before, super special for January.We are making history with a new President this month, why not make history with an AWESOME special?

60 minute session (session fee is included)
40 full resolution, retouched and edited digital files on a CD in both color and black and white.
40 matching 5×7’s

ONLY $400.00 (plus tax)
a $100.00 deposit is required within 7 days of booking session and balance is due within 3 days of viewing gallery. Session deposit must be made by 1/31/09 and session must take place by 2/28/09
So if you are still waiting to take your senior photos, having a new baby, want some darling photos for Valentines Day, or just love a great deal, call and book now. Spaces are limited.Session must take place within 30 miles of Corona or a small travel fee will be applied. If you want to come to Corona area, there are some nice places, just let me know.

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Wishing you all a Merry Christmas

December 25, 2008 – 9:25 pm

I would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. This has been an incredible year and would like to thank all my awesome clients who made it that way. Keep your eyes peeled for AMAZING specials coming next week for New Years.

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Fall fun family and more…

December 15, 2008 – 2:09 pm

Yes, another fun family. They make me laugh non stop. Here are just a few of the many favorites from their session.





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  1. Tanya   -  

    LOVE this last one!!! How FUN! You cannot look at that without smiling. :)

  2. Amy   -  

    What a beautiful family!!! You really got some GREAT photos of them :)

  3. gilbert   -  

    Beautiful job, Therese. Gorgeous family and you’ve done a great job capturing their connections. The second to last one is a riot!!

  4. Jane Eaton Hamilton   -  

    They look like a fun family, and they did a good job dressing, didn’t they?

    Love the first one of the little girl, especially, and the last one jumping, or getting ready to.

  5. Kristen Duke   -  

    That little girl is adorable in the first one, and I always love a good jumping shot!

  6. Kimberly Kyle   -  

    Precious family! I love how you captured real moments. I love the first one!

A love like no other…Nancy and Paul

December 9, 2008 – 2:18 pm

I have never met a more in love, adorable couple in my life. I had strangers stopping and commenting on how in love they were. And talk about fun, we laughed the whole time. I knew of Nancy on a photography forum, they are both professional photographers. So I was completely honored that they hired me to capture their “love story”.
Remember, capturing precious moments are not just for for your children. Why not do this session for someone you love like your parents or grandparents?

You can see the whole love story here on a slideshow…
www.theresemariephotography.com/NancyandPaul










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  1. Courtney   -  

    Therese, I adore these! You have captured some fabulous and special images and aren’t they the sweetest? I agree, photographs are not just for the little ones, we need to capture ALL the moments in life!

  2. sylvia   -  

    What a fantastic idea. I love how playful and loving these are. The location rocks too!

  3. Kimmi   -  

    These are absoultely gorgeous. The DO look like they are so in love and they look like teenagers having so much fun…. Great work Therese….. :)

  4. Lisa Kryschuk   -  

    Such beautiful images of such a lovely couple! You captured thier love perfectly!
    Wonderful stuff Therese!

  5. Becky Earl   -  

    Their love totally radiates through these pictures! I love them!!! Great job!

  6. brianne brose   -  

    These are wonderful, Therese! You captured them beautifully…so in love!

  7. Lori   -  

    Oh my goodness, I know these two and had the pleasure to meet them last year — you captured them perfectly! These are just absolutely wonderful Therese, I love them all but especially the ones on the train & the cowboy hat ones. Gorgeous color too!

  8. Rebecca Helpling   -  

    These are gorgeous!! I had the pleasure of meeting them at an event this summer and what an amazing giving couple they are! You captured them perfectly!

  9. Reb   -  

    What a fun couple! Great job capturing their spirit!!

  10. Angela Crutcher   -  

    I ADORE this session soooooo much! They look like such a fun loving couple!

  11. Cindy   -  

    These are so much fun! Awesome captures!

  12. kristin   -  

    These make me happy. The real emotion and love you have caught here is totally priceless and hopeful. Love, love, love the.++

  13. Jane Eaton Hamilton   -  

    So much fun and so much love. That’s a great thing in this world, and you really captured it spendidly.++

  14. Kimberly Kyle   -  

    LOVE!!! They are just too cute. Great captures.

The FUNtastic family…

November 23, 2008 – 7:25 pm

This family was so much fun. I just loved meeting them. I was so excited to even see the kids dressed in their cheer and football uniforms.
They look like the All American Family to me.
Here are a few…




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  1. solveig in TOKYO   -  

    OMG, these are unbelievably stunning…
    The first one needs to be HUGE in canvas…
    what a gorgeous family and you captured them beautifully..

    Solveig on a cold morning in TOkyo

  2. Tanya   -  

    LOVE THESE, Therese! What a gorgeous family!!! Such a beautiful job, as always. : )

  3. Lisa Kryschuk   -  

    Therese, these are wonderful! You can tell this family is alot of fun, you captured them beautifully.
    Lovely job and I am sure they will love them!!!

  4. Gilbert Yu   -  

    Wow! What a beautiful family and love what you’ve captured! The first one is AWESOME!!

  5. Lisa Kryschuk   -  

    I just came back to say I hope they order that last one as a HUGE canvas!!! Such a great shot!++

  6. Kim Griffith   -  

    You have captured some great moments. I love your processing!

  7. jen baltgalvis   -  

    Great job on these. Love the one of mom and dad!

  8. Shonda Feddema   -  

    These are so much fun! Nice work with a beautiful family!++

  9. Lana Bell   -  

    Such a gorgeous family, you’ve done so well to capture awesome shots of each and every person!

  10. Kristel   -  

    These are gorgeous! I love the real moment you captured of mom & dad!

  11. Christine   -  

    BEAUTIFUL! My favorite is the candid of the parents - love this!! Great job, Therese!!

  12. brianne brose   -  

    What a gorgeous family!!! These are wonderful, Therese! I am sure they are thrilled.

  13. diana simpson   -  

    each one is just beautiful

  14. Jackie Jean   -  

    great portraits! :)

Two cute…

November 16, 2008 – 5:48 pm

I have not see these 2 darling girls in a year, and wow the baby is not a baby anymore. She reminds me of Tom Cruse daughter. Aren’t they adorable?



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  1. brianne brose   -  

    What darling little girls! I love their beautiful matching dresses! Great work, Therese!

  2. Lana Bell   -  

    That little girl is just divine! Her hair, her eyes, her lips! She’s going to be a stunner

  3. Amber   -  

    Oh my goodness, what gorgeous little girls. You captured them beautifully!

  4. Danielle   -  

    Therese - Beautiful job. The girls are too cute. And your bokah is TO DIE FOR!!! ++ Great job! ++

  5. Jeni bernatz   -  

    gorgeous Therese!! I just love that little ones expression!

  6. diana   -  

    what cute little dolls

  7. Jan   -  

    What stunning girls! I love your lighting here and the way it catches their eyes!

  8. Kim Griffith   -  

    Great Job! Gorgeous girls! I love the second one!

  9. Ellen   -  

    I especially love that first one - what an intense look!!

  10. Mollie Kendall   -  

    WOW. Just gorgeous shots of these little beauties. Very Nice Work!!

  11. Misty   -  

    What cutie pies!!! ++

  12. Angela Crutcher   -  

    Beautiful little girls!! I love the color and bokeh you’ve got in these!

  13. Lisa Kryschuk   -  

    OH MY!!!! These are DARLIN!!!!
    Great job!

  14. Christine   -  

    Absolutely beautiful girls!! Love these!

Mini Session In Oak Glen

November 7, 2008 – 3:17 pm

What do you get when you have 4 fabulous families, the cutest kids all dressed up, and a breathtaking view like the trails at Oak Glen? You get AWESOME photos like these.
This was just so much fun I want to do it again. Okay who is up for it??
Here are just a couple favorites of so many from the day.








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  1. Robin   -  

    That was without a doubt a memorable session. We look forward to many more. You are so good at what you do!!!

  2. Kelley   -  

    Therese~ You are AMAZING! These pictures are precious, without out I would have never captured these wonderful moments. I cant say enough about you…….Love Love Love YOU

  3. Tanya   -  

    Therese,
    You ROCK!!!! These are beautiful, as usual. Love that setting too! Gorgeous!
    My fav is the one of all the kids together.

  4. Ganell Kopp   -  

    These are beautiful. Your work is gorgeous!

  5. kathleen   -  

    What beautiful family photos. I would be thrilled with them.

  6. diana   -  

    each of these are great!!! good job

  7. Amy   -  

    Great work- I LOVE that 1st shot of the 3 kids :)

  8. desiree hayes   -  

    beautiful work!!

  9. Lisa Kryschuk   -  

    Therese, these are gorgeous! I am so enjoying your blog!!!! Off to see more, lovely work!

The Interview..

November 4, 2008 – 5:00 pm

I am very flatter that I was asked to do a feature article/interview on photography for the biggest scrapbooking online store/ forum www.twopeasinabucket.com.
Yes, I used to be a very addicted scrapbooker years ago. I made so many great friends from there. Lisa, who interviewed me is the most talented scrapper I know and a Garden Girl there.
So here is my Interview….
http://www.twopeasinabucket.com/cg_display.asp?g=2&seed_id=28181
you will have to copy and paste this link, my blog is giving me some trouble LOL

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  1. Lori L   -  

    Congrats! Great interview! I also have not touched any paper in a couple of years, I miss it…

  2. Jana Kunz   -  

    Very cool! Congrats!!

  3. diana   -  

    how cool!

  4. Cristina   -  

    Very cool Therese!

    You’re interview with Lisa was great. I so miss you guys!

Hurry and book, the holidays are here already.

October 25, 2008 – 6:34 pm

The holidays are here and it is time to book those holiday sessions. You can now have all your photos on a CD in color and Black and white, so you can make as many prints and gifts that you want. You can make any size you want, up to 16×24.Each come with a matching 5×7.
Check out the website under pricing to see the new affordable collections.
If you feel like you don’t need a full session, check out the Mini Sessions and Share a Session specials going on right now.
If you need more information, just email or call me.
But hurry and book before time runs out.

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  1. Jana Kunz   -  

    What a beautiful image of a beautiful family. I am sure they will love it!

  2. Christine   -  

    A gorgeous family and a gorgeous portrait! Love it!

Speed racer, and big sis.

October 8, 2008 – 11:03 am

OMG the last time I photographed this little boy was 2 yrs ago and he was only crawling. (he is the same baby in a carriage on my website)
I have photographed a lot of toddlers,but never one this fast. I thought I had the shot and would look at my camera and he was gone. So I gasped when I saw these. There are a bunch more this cute, but here are a couple. Oh and his adorable sister too.
Oh look at my banner on the top here, when it gets to familys. That is both these kids with their mom, 2 yrs ago. Look at how much they have grown up.
I can’t wait to show his parents.






and together…

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  1. Cristina   -  

    OMG! Suzee’s going to love these. These are great Therese! I hadn’t seen her kiddos in FOREVER. Send her my best please.

    Cristina

  2. Irma   -  

    So cute! I haven’t seen suzee for years! Her kids are adorable.

  3. pam   -  

    Absolutely beautiful Therese!
    Wow where did that baby go? Suzee’s kids are so adorable. You did an amazing job!

  4. shelley e   -  

    beautiful pictures - beautiful kids! :)

  5. Kathleen   -  

    oh wow Therese. I remember them. They are beautiful children.

  6. Nancy Poole   -  

    These are beautiful!!!!

  7. Cheryl Weaver   -  

    I love these! :)

  8. Pepper   -  

    Wow Susie what beautiful kids!

  9. diana   -  

    wow great job

  10. Lori L   -  

    Wow, beautiful! Kids grow too too fast!! Love the uggs… so cute!

  11. DSR   -  

    These are gorgeous Therese! Hard to pick a favorite because they are all great!

  12. Jana Kunz   -  

    These children are beautiful! I love the little boy’s hair - I want it! Gorgeous images. :)

  13. Joanne   -  

    It’s Suzee’s cousin from sunny old England!! We saw Matt & Lucy in March when we came to LA and they have soooo grown up in just a few months!! The photos are so beautiful..X looks like the blond curls run in the family! Can’t wait to show Nan when we next see her!! Jo xxx:)

  14. Holli   -  

    Gorgeous kids!! Love their blue eyes- that first one is stunning!

  15. Christine   -  

    Just BEEEUTIFUL!!!! Kids are gorgeous - you really captured them!

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