Thursday, September 29, 2011

This is sweet baby Hudson.  I took pictures of his gorgeous mama just a few short weeks ago.  It's hard to believe that he's here already.  I don't typically do newborn shoots, I simply do not have the set up for it, but my friend and fellow photog Misty DOES do them frequently, so I was able to visit her studio and join in the fun!  It was a great experience and I'll confess, I fell in love.  Well, let's be honest, who wouldn't?  He's perfect, right?! 

Friday, September 23, 2011

The Every Day Miraculous...

This was taken in the Joshua Tree forest just outside of Nevada in California
Early morning from my door step...
The famous Golden Gate Bridge... I love the every day beauty around us.  With each sunset and sunrise we are given a burst of the miraculous... all we have to do is stop and look.

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Kayla

Kayla [Kay-luh] noun 1)  Unique, unlike any other 2)  Selfless, puts family and friends before all else 3) Loyal, honest, REAL.  Kayla is a unique woman, so it seemed only fitting that both her shoot and her blog post be as well. 

Marc and Crystal

This growing family is so beautiful.  The kids are cheerful and full of adventure and life.  I could have spent all afternoon with them, but the fading sun had different plans.

Mr. and Mrs. Toone

This is a true fairytale story.  High school sweethearts, reunited thirteen years later.  These two have always loved each other and their "broken roads" lead them right back to each other with some added blessings along the way in the form of their three beautiful children.  It was a true honor to be asked to tell their story through images...

Deagan

This is one outstanding little man.  He wore this zoot suit to his kindergarten graduation.  There was no need for me to pose him because he did that all on his own.  He knew he was stylin' and was proud to show it!

Rickie

Rickie.... One of the greatest women I have ever had the opportunity to know.  She is about to have her fourth baby.  She is a wonderful example of the beauty of motherhood.  She is simple and natural and I just love her. 

Eleace and Laurel






Best friends, sisters, and forever unified.   These two beautiful women share an unmistakable bond.  It was so easy to feel their connection as I took their pictures.  This shoot was simple and sweet, I think that the "pinky promise" picture says it all.

Thursday, September 8, 2011

Practice Makes Perfect

This was a little practice shoot in Ripon with some fellow photog friends.  It was probably the coldest I've ever been.  The wind was blowing and it never did stop raining... but I'd do it all over again if given the chance.  I had a great time, met some fabulous women, and captured a few killer shots.  Here are just a few of my favorites...