Spring flowers, anyone?

Sunshine in the Pacific Northwest after months of rain equals gorgeous roadtrips!

1 family + 1 family = a really great family!

so much fun!

we have been having so much fun shooting spring family photos in the SF Bay area! Time is just flying by.....even when it's pouring rain we are still out visiting California State Parks and Beaches, or doing puddle hikes. We are definitely enjoying each and every day here. Are you following us on Facebook? If not, click the tap up at the top of this page and it will take you there. Facebook is so easy for us to update from the road that it gets way more attention than our actual website. Here are a few examples of photos we've taken over the past few weeks:

Busy busy!

Hi there! We've been having such a great time meeting tons of new families and playing in this great weather. Have you called or emailed yet to book your outdoor session? We have dates scheduled all over the area, don't wait until that Groupon is about to expire. ;)

Thinking about grabbing that Groupon?

YAY! We can't wait to meet you.  I thought I'd write you a quick note just to help with some questions about the current Groupon (Jan 3-5, San Jose).  If you look around our Facebook and Website you will probably get a quick idea of what we are doing this year, but if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.  We will be monitoring the question board on Groupon once the deal goes 'live' so you can also ask that way.

How long is the shoot?

Our current Groupon will include up to 60 minutes of shooting time.  If you need more than that, we can arrange that in advance of your shoot and will need to know that for scheduling purposes.  ($50 for each additional hour).  But honestly, after about 30 minutes most people are ready to move on to whatever else they have planned for the day. 

Where would you like to shoot?

We can meet you at an outdoor location here in the SF Bay area.  (think beaches and parks) we would love to meet you and your family on a beach in Monterey, or at Crissy Field in San Francisco, or in Santa Cruz by the Boardwalk, etc.

What kind of photo shoot is this?

Yep, this is for an outdoor photo shoot.  We want to show beautiful landscapes and people out enjoying them.  For the most part, we will take family photos of you playing outside with the kids, kids just being kids, enjoying life, cartwheels on the beach, chasing the dog, flying kites, playing with Mom & Dad, climbing trees, you know, FUN! We can also do the stuffy posed shots, of course, at your request. ;)

When will I see my images?

I always tell people a week, but typically we will put a few sneak pics up on Facebook right away for you to see and share with your friends and family, etc. then you will get a link to images that are online, and you will receive the disc itself in about a week.  (we will ask for your addresses at the time of scheduling)

I'm crazy like that!

I'm writing tonight to tell you I'm crazy.  Yes, I'm sure you all know that already, but I must be.  Today I was asked by a marketing person, "What is your focus?  What type of photography do you specialize in?" HA as of this day I cannot even answer that.  I focus on what my passion is at the time, and right now I am loving it all.  Is that wrong??? 

I have done start up projects, marketing spots for companies all over the world, travel reviews, family portraits, hotel/resort commercial photos, helped to create photographic databases for GPS programs, worked with non profit companies in many different states, filmed Military families reading with their children, families growing after adoption, new families, old families, pets, cars, landscapes, large companies, small companies, events, weddings, California State Parks, National Parks, children, sports, playing in the sunshine and chasing dragonflies.......well I guess you get the idea.  I'm just asking, how do I pick just one?

I have always loved to travel, and have incorporated it into my photography company.  My husband and my daughter are my biggest focus and we all are trying to enjoy every bit of it together.  Our family and friends are all over the world, and the best way we know to keep in touch with them all and share our experiences is by photography.  I hope that they don't get tired of my everyday ramblings and postings on Facebook.

Families and Fall

I love fall!  I love the colors that it brings, and the opportunities that I find to visit hundreds of pumpkin patches and autumn festivals.  Well, I would if I could.  In the meantime I have been trying to showcase more photos on to the website to reach a wider audience. 

I am looking forward to more family photo shoots, especially for the Holidays!