Before I became a mom, I had no idea how deeply my daughter’s friendships would move me. Watching her play and talk with her best friend in the world, Sophia, makes my heart burst out of my chest. And it only gets better as they grow older. We took a field trip over the weekend to the Kidspace Museum in Pasadena with Chris and Amy of Shooting the Kids, and we had the best time.

Kidspace is a great place to shoot because the kids are occupied, there are flowers everywhere, tunnels, waterfalls, and all kinds of nooks and crannies for photo ops.

Magnifying glasses are awesome props for funny pictures. I think I’ll pick up a couple for my kid photo prop bag.

Having a best friend to talk to, and laugh with, and hold hands with and spin is the best thing ever. If I could put that feeling in a bottle, I would in a second, but until that bottle is invented, I’m so glad I can capture it all with my camera.