Family "Matters"

I hope I am not the only photographer who finds it a million times harder to photograph my own family than clients....especially my son! I wanted to take a picture of my parents and all three grandchildren while the "California Cousins" were in town...but well, it didn't quite work out like I hoped.

California Cousins

We are so excited to have our family from California visiting for a week, so my son and I decided to head down to my parents for a little California Love!

Here's a few pictures of the kids having fun today in the sprinklers at Grandma and Grandpa's house.

My son surveying the situation at hand.

More fun than out of a cup I guess.

Just in case the other side tastes different.


Yes son, you do have to share with your cousin and I AM watching you!

See what happens when you share?

My cutie patootie niece!



And my handsome nephew...mohawk and all!

Special thanks to Grandma and Grandpa for putting up with us all!

Jennifer + Jerry's Slideshow

Click on the title of this post to see Jen and Jerry's slideshow.

Thirty something years ago today...

My wonderful parents welcomed me into the world! What a ride it has been...ups and downs and everything in between. I can't wait to see what is around the next turn.

What do I want for my birthday you ask? I want the people who check out my blog to let me know who you are. I know you're out there, I have a stat counter to prove there are lots of you, but I can't tell who you are or how you found me...so on this very special day in my life, leave me a comment...how about a first name and what city you live in?

I must sound desperate asking for comments, but you start to feel like you are talking to yourself and posting pictures for yourself after a while...and well, that's just weird!

Updated! Jennifer + Jerry

I had a wonderful time sharing in the celebration of the marriage of Jennifer and Jerry this past Friday at Eagle Eye Golf Course. There were so many personal, handmade details that were a special part of the day and I am sure the guests noticed how much love and thought was put into them. We had a blast exploring the golf course after the ceremony since both Jerry and Jenn are VIPs at Eagle Eye. There are a lot of images so turn up your favorite tunes and pretend it is a slideshow as you scroll down!

Special thanks to Abby for coming to shoot with me! I really appreciated your help and can't wait to see your images.

Congratulations you guys!










Can you name the dance?


Just in case I miss my son while photographing a wedding for a full day...I try to scope out the kids to see what they are up to!

Jenn requested a few images at sunset. I would have stolen them away from the party anyway if she hadn't made the request. While I try to do new things with couples at their weddings, I can't resist this shot...I suppose it is becoming my "signature" shot at Eagle Eye since I take it every time I am there. The colors of the sunset, lines of the staircase and silhouette are just too cool to pass up.

But this might be my new favorite shot!

Summer

Nothing fancy, just trying to build up my wrist strength with the new lens.

I am having trouble with images disappearing and showing up as narrow boxes. Will someone let me know if they can see the images in the post below? I can only see the one with the airplane.

I've got you now my pretty!

Okay, maybe "cutie" is more fitting than "pretty" but my latest photography investment has made it a little bit easier for me to hide from my son and still get close-ups of him. It's a yummy but heavy (for me...I am a wimp with weak hand joints) Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 IS lens and after only using it for a few minutes, I am in love!

Here are a few shots from today.

A boy and his trains...don't disturb them!

Oh my...first a binkie that won't leave his mouth...now this?
And a trip to the park. Thank goodness for sticks and water!
And airplanes.