Lil’ Henry’s growing up! | Family Session | Noe Valley

June 14, 2013

My how time flies!  I feel like it was just yesterday when Willy, Denise, Henry and myself enjoyed a sunny afternoon in the Presidio, but in fact it was a year ago and you’re not going to believe how much he’s grown!

This year I had the pleasure of doing our session at their lovely home where we hung out on the front stoop and played with blocks, went on an adventure in the backyard where Henry ate bubbles (he hasn’t quite learned the art of blowing bubbles yet!), explored the water fountain and played in Henry’s adorable bedroom!

Can’t wait until next time!

xo,

Look how much is grown in one year!

Family Portrait | The Gravely’s | Old Mill Park

June 14, 2013

So for those of you who don’t know me personally, I’m sarcastic, sassy and can be a little crass especially in the right company.  That being said, this was the perfect family session for me, being that they are exactly the same way!  We (and by we I mean I made them) climb tree stumps, scale treacherous structures, take awkward family photos and pretend to be characters from Lord of the Rings all the while we make constant fun of each other.  It was a dream come true.  Thank you for a fabulous Saturday afternoon

xo,

Spring Mini Sessions | Little Raymond’s back and getting so big! | Golden Gate Park

June 13, 2013

Like I always say, I love being part of your story and this family is no exception.  I was so excited when Pam signed up for our spring mini sessions because I love this adorable family and couldn’t wait to see them again.

Lil’ Raymond always has a current theme/ obsession, last fall it was his blue dump truck and his red car as you can see in the image below…

…this year it’s his stuffed bunny, his Unukalhai (and their band “the Ray-Ray’s), his little yellow tractor and his fireman’s hat.  It was quite an eventful shoot as you can see, but a blast nonetheless.  I can’t wait to see what he brings next year.

Jessica, Josh & Jasmine | Spring Family Portraits | Oakland

June 7, 2013

I’m always saying how much I love being part of my clients stories, how much it moves to walk into their home and see pictures I’ve taken on their walls, to know that I play a part in capturing moments, emotions, expressions and freezing time even if only for a few seconds.  Jessica and her adorable children are a perfect example,  we did a family session about two years ago and the other day her son Josh was looking at the pictures on their wall and said “Mom we need new pictures, it’s time for an update.”  Smart kid, or should I say man as he is now 16 and has facial hair and is starting to plan for college (time flies!!!).

So last Saturday I met them at their new place near Jack London square and we had a blast shooting in their new hood.  Can’t wait until next time!

xo,

Here’s a little sneak peak from our shoot at the Farmer’s market two years ago…

Look how much they’ve grown up!