Family Portraits Surprise, AZ

My sister and her ever so cute kids live in Surprise Arizona near Phoenix. So I travel out once or twice a year to visit the whole lot of them at once.

There are two things we always do while I am there. One is go to the park cause that gives my sister some quiet time. Two is to take lots of pictures! I think they are the most adorable things on the planet; even when they are throwing a fit.

Usually it is more fun for me to take the pictures than for them to have their picture taken. I guess boys don't like to get cleaned up and have their hair done! Oh, the torture I put them through! LOL! So this year I shot most of my pictures on the go and at the park.

Poppy Ridge Golf Course Wedding - Livermore, CA

Chris and Kristina were married at the beginning of March at Poppy Ridge Golf Course in Livermore. They have known each other since elementary school. Isn't that cute!

This was my first time working at Poppy Ridge. The views were phenomenal! The outside architecture of the club also makes for a great picture back drop. Everywhere I turned there was another perfect place to take pictures! It was a great place to work and the staff were all very friendly.

It was a little chilly outside that day and the wind was definitely blowing. But we used the wind to our advantage; allowing it to add movement to some of the images. Everything was in one location so it gave us plenty of time to take pictures without keeping everyone else waiting too long.

At the reception I had a side of veggies and mash potatoes and it was all yummy. The cake was picture pretty and looked well made but I didn't try any. I'm on a low sugar diet! DJ Rob from Amos Productions had everyone grooving on the dance floor well into the evening. I'm sure everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves.

Baby Portrait Session in Los Altos, CA

This little guy is so cute! He doesn't care for the indoor studio much though. So I was only able to get a few good images before he had enough of the flashing studio lights. That's okay. I will photograph him again soon but outdoor next time. Stay tuned for more images...

Toddler and Family Portraits

I photographed Autumn and Andy's wedding a couple years back at Hayes Mansion. It was a perfect outdoor wedding day.
Recently, when their daughter turned one they called for a portrait session. These are a few of my favorite images from the shoot.

Bridal Tips - Shoes, Shoes, Shoes!!

I don't know how they do it but some women can squeeze their feet into tall spiky heels and still walk. If you're like me and cant go shopping for 6 hours in your stilettos; then don't try it on your wedding day!

Many brides are switching their high heels out for some comfort at the reception. I've seen more than one bride put on white converse. Others have slipped into ballet shoes or flip flops after their first dance. However, if you don't want to loose the height try switching to another pair of heels that have different pressure points.

When you are shopping for your heels look for a pair with a thicker sole. Pass by the super thin soled heels that allow you to feel every pebble in the pavement. Happy shoe shopping!!

Maternity Session at Baker Beach with Kate

I photographed Peter and Kate's wedding last year and it was a blast. They are fun, creative, and easy to work with!
It was an awesome day for photographing at Baker Beach. We had a clear view of the bridge and some dramatic cloud coverage all at the same time! Perfect conditions for shooting!
Here are a few of my favorite images.

Maternity Photo Shoot at Bakers Beach - San Francisco, CA

I shot two maternity sessions at Baker Beach in San Francisco last Friday. What an awesome day it turned out to be! This is the first session of the day; with Mark and Mendy. They are due at the beginning of March!
These are a few of my fav's. I got some new Photoshop actions that I was testing out on the images so they are a little punchier than normal, but I think I like them punchy!