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Welcome to my blog!


I love all types of photos.  Especially love the ones I take of my children when they don't know I have my camera in my hand.   I love pictures that my kids draw for me and I "post-it" them all over my office.  I love the little things to look back on and remember a special day.  I love old black and white photos of my father when he was in the navy.  I love pictures that my kids take...even though they are out of focus. Because it comes from their heart.

I once took a workshop, and one of the photographers told me to write down and focus on the things I love.   I try and do this every morning ~ it sure is a nice way to start out the day.

I would love to meet you and your family.....if you are interested in booking a session contact me at 310-956-0976 or heidi@heidiwalterphotos.com


Mason ~ Manhattan Beach Newborn Photographer

I just can’t get enough of this little guy….so chubby and full of smiles…..and since he belongs to a dear friend of mine, I am thrilled to be able to see him often.  4 months – 1 year is one of my favorites ages to photograph….yummy toothless smiles!!! :)

January 23, 2012 - 11:16 pm emmamama - He's adorable!

I Heart Faces ~ by the book

As a parent, when your child starts to read, all of a sudden they almost are no longer little.   And she is my youngest….of only 2 children, but still the youngest.  I was listening to her read one of her Pinkalicious books during her quiet time and snuck downstairs super quietly to get my camera…tip toed back upstairs with my 70-200 lens and got a shot of her…and then a video so I could hear her words.  My youngest is no longer little.  But to hear her sweet voice read a book is really awesome too.   There will certainly be lots of other cute readers over on www.iheartfaces.com this week.

January 23, 2012 - 7:15 pm Shan - Love this! (And secretly wish I had a room Just.Like.This!)

January 23, 2012 - 7:14 pm Keri Tex - My oldest is just at that stage of learning to read. Sniff! It goes too fast. I love that you captured that moment and love the perspective.

January 23, 2012 - 3:50 pm Leilani Rogers, Photographer - How fun, the way you are peeking around the corner into her room!

January 23, 2012 - 12:10 pm pam - so sweet! as the mama of boys, i love seeing the pink. :)

January 23, 2012 - 11:47 am amanda heath photography - Gorgeous light! I love how the edge of the wall is showing in the photo so you can tell you were "peeking" in on her to get the shot.

January 23, 2012 - 8:19 am Melissa VanLeeuwen - Gorgeous capture!

January 23, 2012 - 7:40 am Kelli Taylor - This is so sweet!

January 23, 2012 - 7:24 am Carrie G. - I can feel you sneaking to capture this. Love it!

January 22, 2012 - 10:02 pm Life with Kaishon - She is a doll! What a sweet picture : ) I love it. Perfect slice of life.

January 22, 2012 - 10:02 pm Kara - Awww, this is an adorable shot! And love how the bed is like a cozy little reading nook!

January 22, 2012 - 9:46 pm Sherry - LOVE her bed!!!

January 22, 2012 - 9:43 pm elizabeth - Love the peeking through the door perspective!

January 22, 2012 - 9:43 pm casey - So cute!

January 22, 2012 - 8:03 pm Lisa - Very sweet!

11 days old ~ Manhattan Beach Newborn Photographer

A little preview of this beautiful baby girl and her family….she has three very protective big brothers and sisters!!!

I Heart Faces ~ Family Fun

Had so much fun with this family…boys will be boys…. :)

January 16, 2012 - 5:32 pm Debbie Smith - I love how that one boy threw the leaves at you instead of up! :D

January 16, 2012 - 5:45 am Adrienne - Great shot! I love all the smiles, but the little girl is just so cute. It makes me wonder what was going through her mind. :)

January 15, 2012 - 10:53 pm Niki - So cute! i love the sister's face...she looks almost annoyed ;)

January 15, 2012 - 10:48 pm Katie Rain - Great use of leaves! That's really nice!

January 15, 2012 - 10:37 pm Ashlee - The scenery is beautiful, and I absolutely love the colors. Nice capture!

January 15, 2012 - 10:21 pm Simple Girl - That is so cool with the leaves!!!! Great shot!

January 15, 2012 - 10:15 pm Life with Kaishon - This picture is absolutely incredible. Love the leaves. Love the smiles. Perfection : )

January 15, 2012 - 10:08 pm Jamie - Awesome shot. Love the look on sisters face, like really guys, goofing off again?! Love it!

January 20, 2012 - 7:25 am Photo Challenge Winners | Family Fun! | I Heart Faces - [...] Cook Family Amy Cole Photography Heidi Walter Mal B Photography Stephanie M. Brown Mary Nichols Katie Rain Megan Bryant 50cent of your Love [...]

Connor ~ Palos Verdes Children’s Photographer

A one year old who had 100 expressions and the nicest parents.  And survived 2 locations like a champ.  Seriously some of my favorite photos of the year.

Baby Mac ~ Manhattan Beach Children’s Photographer

Finally getting around to getting some sessions on the blog!!!  The holiday were crazy this year with photo session and I sometimes don’t know what people will do with their holiday card….so I don’t like to post too many pictures and spoil the fun!

LOVE Baby Mac….so easy to photograph!  I met him when he was just 8 days old and it was one of my favorite newborn sessions…easiest baby ever.  And still is.  Striking blue eyes and cute little expressions….  We had a great day at the beach, loved those sunny December days!

I Heart Faces ~ Best Face of 2011

This one was easy…this was one of my favorite sessions to shoot and edit!!    A darling little girl who could not have been nicer to photograph.  And I LOVED that her mom wanted photos to capture this time in her life…who doesn’t remember their chid’s tootless smile?    I was happy that I did get lucky and have a similar photo for my son….and now I remember exactly when he had the same smile.

January 10, 2012 - 7:17 am Lindsay - Her eyes are so beautiful you don't even notice the missing teeth. Beautiful capture!

January 9, 2012 - 9:27 pm Molly - What a pretty photo. I love how she is turned just right in the photo and her hair is placed perfectly. I especially like the lack of front teeth. This is such a characteristic of kids her age. Love this! Very special...thanks for posting.

January 9, 2012 - 7:36 pm Michele Q - Oh I love this too, that is a great toothless smile! Beautiful.

January 9, 2012 - 6:23 pm Mandy - What a precious photo! This is gorgeous! Great entry!

January 9, 2012 - 4:34 pm Life with Kaishon - She is a doll for sure : ) What a sweet picture!

January 9, 2012 - 3:38 pm Pam D - Beautiful shot! Love her gap-toothed smile, love the wind in her hair, love the bokeh... love it all!

January 9, 2012 - 1:43 pm Dulce - great picture....

January 9, 2012 - 6:24 am Ashlee - So pretty! Gorgeous eyes :)

January 9, 2012 - 5:18 am Megan - Add me to the "love the teeth" club. What a beautiful smile and AMAZING eyes!

January 8, 2012 - 10:51 pm Elizabeth - beautiful photo. Love the missing teeth. capturing milestones.

January 8, 2012 - 10:31 pm sarah - what a great photo! love how the wind is catching her hair.

January 8, 2012 - 10:27 pm Victoria Campbell - Love everything about this picture!

January 8, 2012 - 10:14 pm Tracy - Just PRICELESS!!!! Beautiful job!!

January 8, 2012 - 10:14 pm Lisa - Love those eyes, and showing off those missing teeth! So pretty!

On your feet! ~ I Heart Faces Photo Challenge

This weeks on your feet challenge….my dear friend had her fourth…a wonderful addition to an already wonderful family. ♥  (lots and lots of feet!  :)

December 5, 2011 - 3:28 pm daniela Gabay - I love the baby's cute piggies, they sort of form a little heart. Adorable.

December 5, 2011 - 2:48 pm amanda heath photography - Love these family feet shots! Classic!

December 5, 2011 - 1:25 pm Stayce Koegler - LOVE!!!

December 5, 2011 - 8:39 am emily - This is so cute!!!

December 5, 2011 - 6:00 am Melodi - Super cute!! Love the b/w too!

December 5, 2011 - 5:29 am Michelle - I LOVE this shot!

December 4, 2011 - 10:26 pm Kristy Mulvihill - Nice spin on a family photo! Love it!!

December 4, 2011 - 10:21 pm Kelly Chiodi - Those tiny tootsies are like a punctuation mark at the end of a sweet sentence. Love it.

“Bust a Gut” ~ I Heart Faces Photo Challenge

I can’t tell you how much I enjoyed this little 6 month old boy.  He was hysterically laughing the entire time.  I guess I am really that funny.   Or more like he was just really that happy.   Check out some other entries at iheartfaces.com!

December 2, 2011 - 6:28 pm Erica - He thought you were hilarious :) I have this picture on my desk and I smile every time I look at it!

November 29, 2011 - 2:25 pm Emily - Adorable!

November 29, 2011 - 10:57 am Life with Kaishon - What a gorgeous baby. Oh my goodness : )

November 29, 2011 - 8:33 am Kylie - LOVE this!!! Oh my goodness that is so adorable!

November 29, 2011 - 12:01 am Emily - I love how wide his mouth is open! Adorable.

November 28, 2011 - 5:39 pm Christa - Now that might be the biggest smile I've seen all week! Love it!!

November 28, 2011 - 1:05 pm Lea - Full of gut-busting cuteness!

November 28, 2011 - 9:08 am Kelly Mooney - Oh holy cuteness, Batman ... I can't help but giggle when I see this. Wonderful, wonderful photo!

November 28, 2011 - 8:20 am Elizabeth - Beautiful smile!!!

November 28, 2011 - 8:12 am Libbi H. - How sweet!

November 28, 2011 - 8:10 am Heather Marie - Oh wow, what a cutie!! Great picture!

November 28, 2011 - 8:07 am Maki - OMG that's fantastic!!! If that laugh isn't contagious, not sure what is!

November 28, 2011 - 7:09 am Missy - now that is cute!

Autumn Splendor ~ I Heart Faces Photo Challenge

Fall in South Carolina…a LONG way from our home in Manhattan Beach, California.  My kids loved the leaves and wanted to take them home with us….there was a sequence of many pictures from this day….ending with them covering each other up with all the leaves…but for the photo challenge, I needed a face. :)

 

November 17, 2011 - 8:58 am Britt Worst - So cute!

November 17, 2011 - 6:53 am Jenny - Such a fun happy moment...Wonderfully captured!!!

November 14, 2011 - 5:49 pm Rachelle Vance - Love!!

November 14, 2011 - 12:43 pm Michele Q - oh wow fantastic! I love everything about this!

November 14, 2011 - 8:02 am Jeanna Marie - Great shot! I love the laughter--it's all just so happy. :)

November 14, 2011 - 7:42 am Niki - kids + fallen leaves= awesome! Great shot!

November 14, 2011 - 6:55 am Heather Bell - Loving the leaves. Great catch.

November 14, 2011 - 6:11 am Life with Kaishon - What a beautiful shot. I love it so much : )

November 14, 2011 - 5:24 am Michelle - This is gorgeous!

November 14, 2011 - 4:58 am Kimberly Svenson - Love everything about this image! Gorgeous work!

November 13, 2011 - 11:18 pm admin - Thank you!!! it was such a fun day.... Canon 5D markII & 50mm 1.2. I use it pretty much all the time.

November 13, 2011 - 11:14 pm Kelly - Absolutely stunning ... You captured such joy in this shot!

November 13, 2011 - 11:04 pm Heidi - This is such a fabulous shot!

November 13, 2011 - 11:00 pm teachinfourth - Moments like this just seem to make me happy...you captured a wonderful slice of life here.

November 13, 2011 - 10:58 pm Lindsey Marlor - i lovee this whole scene! Love the different elements in this image.. what lens and camera was this with?

November 13, 2011 - 10:55 pm heather nan - So fun!