Sunny Summer Family Memories

Recently I had the pleasure of photographing the Young Family (no relation as I am a Young too!). It took me a little longer than usual to get these images up because well, I've been run down. No matter... the images are up in all their sunny, sparkly glory for you to enjoy!

We met up at Glen Hall Park and got to experience some truly magical sunlight. Everyone was such great sports! Beautiful girls and handsome dudes...what more could a photographer ask for?

How about a mom and dad who are super into each other? You can practically feel the love these two have for one another!

Gotta get some great head shots! So much nicer than those school portraits, don't you think? ;) I also do school photography for the littlest crowd and had to plug that in here because I think these turned out so great!

 

Brothers & Sisters are so awesome!

Thanks Young Family for letting me capture the love you share.  Enjoy the last days of summer!

I Heart Faces Weekly Challenge: White

This week's challenge was a theme I couldn't resist! I thought about posting a wedding image but decided to really push myself instead. I met up with the delightful and sparkly Miss Halle and her mom for a little fun in the evening sun. Unfortunately the wind did not share our idea of fun and we had a bit of trouble getting the balloons to cooperate! But Halle was a delight as she skipped and hopped and posed. So without further ado here's is my entry in this week's challenge. 

 

Concrete Jungle Safari

Sunday evening I met up with the delightful Modars. Sure our kids had been in the same class last year but time has a way of rushing past and you don't always get to meet everyone at the bake sales. So, we were practically strangers. I asked them if they would be willing to stroll the alleyway of Midtown and lo they agreed! +1 for the Ms!

 We met at the Sac Co-op. I recognized them instantly because of their snappy attire and awesome family vibe. We said our hellos and were off. It was to be a whirlwind of fun, dirty corners and freakin awesome photographs.

I made these guys work for it! They were up and down, jumping, holding hands and being great sports.

I think my favorite part was their absolute willingness to try anything. Even as we walked past some pretty nasty corners and dodged a bit of traffic they were willing subjects.

 

Roy and Denise you have a very lovely family! Your children were warm and engaging and the bond you guys have is so self evident it was a joy to photograph you!

I Heart Faces Weekly Challenge: Pets!

It's a pet themed photo challenge! And well Pip has been my subject since Day 1 of his arrival into our home. I have a dream that someday I will put together a calendar of Pippy in costume because it cracks me up. But this is the photo I have decided to enter into the challenge. It's Pip & Ze about 4 years ago, it's still one of my favorites.

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ORGANIC IMAGES: Natural & Un-posed Children's Photography

I am SO excited with BRP's new offering. ORGANIC IMAGES: Natural & Un-posed Children's Photography,  to preschools, nursery schools and kindergartens.

I have a background in school photography and I am aware of how unhappy a lot of parents can be with the forced and un-natural smiles that come from these types of sessions. I also know that many traditional photography companies do not offer their services to smaller schools. I saw a void and decided to offer a creative solution to fill it.

If you are a care provider or parent and are interested in this service for your school shoot me an email!

Girl Power!

I'll be honest when I agreed to shoot Andrea's family I was a little intimidated. There's six of them, mom and five girls.  I arrived in Old Sac a little early and sat, nervously, waiting and running through various pose possibilities with such a big group. But when I saw them walk up in their casual attire and big smiles I knew this was going to be fun!  Earlier ideas went out the window a I got to know this gang. We started with some simple head shots to get everyone warmed up and in the mood.

I mean look at this group each and everyone of them amazingly beautiful!

 We strolled along the boardwalk.

Running, jumping and posing.

Pretty soon everyone had ideas for poses!

The light in Old Town was wonderful! These sisters loved one another and it was evident. Lots of laughs and jokes and hugs. Oh and mom? Totally stunning!

 We ran down the hill over to the big red door and got some great girl power shots. Look at those guns!

 Andrea, I had such a fun time with you guys last night! Thanks for the opportunity to photograph such a stunning & beautiful group of women!

I Heart Faces Weekly Challenge: Eyes

This week's challenge is eyes. And while I think my son Isaiah has the most stunning eyes I just had to enter the beautiful eyes of Miss Koyah. This image was taken years ago when she was just a baby of 4 months. I swear she looked right through my camera and into me.

http://www.iheartfaces.com/2011/08/photo-challenge-beautiful-eyes/