Life List Item: Maybe don't photograph a family in SF Chinatown.

Turns out that I've found a way to procrastinate posting my Life List for one more day. In the mean time, go here to read about one of the most fun sessions I've done in a long time. Thank you Maggie, Bryan and Hank!

Also, BlogHer (okay, really it was Stephanie) convinced me to join the masses on Twitter. Want to follow me?

More soon. xo

Sessions I never blogged...

There's so much going on in the next few weeks, I wanted to get caught up once so I can finally clean out files and get back to current posting.

Speaking of what's going on currently. Have you guys been to my friend Katy's blog yet? She has started to update almost daily. And to generate interest, she's hosting a HUGE give-away ($1000 to Southwest, or a $2000 shopping spree). And right now the chances are pretty great that you could WIN!

Okay, back to your (ir)regularly scheduled overdue (let's call them vintage) sessions.

 

 

Phew, that was a lot of work to be summed up into one post that probably took all of 30 seconds to scroll through. I'm not even sure if that's everyone. But it satisfies my neuroses enough to make me feel caught up. Bring on the real-time posts! And thank you to each and every awesome, amazing, adorable family posted above. Much love to each and every one of you! xo

The Ortiz-Wilsons

I've had the pleasure of photographing the Ortiz-Wilsons since before Mia was born. They're always fun to hang with, and super easy to photograph because they're not afraid to show affection. (*hint to all those potential clients out there: Photographers LOVE PDAs!). So, this time we went to Guadalupe State Park. Ryan is an outdoorsy guy from Seattle and brings the kids here a lot. So this spot had special meaning for them. Not surprisingly, I'd never been... because as Jason likes to say to our children when I'm screaming about frogs in the house, "Your mom is not a fan of nature". Well, I'm definitely going back when it gets hot again. So THERE. I actually am a fan of nature, as long as it's nice and easy, doesn't require dealing with critters, hiking, sweating, or having to pee into anything other than a toilet. On that lovely note.

Meet Jacqueline and Ryan and their cutie pattooties (again).  :)

Thanks Ryan and Jackie! :)

the Barrys

It started as a fabulous morning. The sun was hot, the air was cold. Me, my coffee and Stone Temple Pilots were on the way to Seguin for the first shoot of the day. Only that shoot turned out to be about 45 minutes OUTSIDE of town. And I got WAY lost on the way. And that put me on a path of destruction for the day. To make matters worse I had no cell service so I was completely panicking. By the time I showed up to the Barry's lake house, where they had been DRESSED UP and WAITING for hours, I wanted to crawl under a hole and die. Or be struck down by lightning. Wondering how possible it could be to will myself to spontaneously combust, I forced myself to drive up to their door. Quickly scanning for snipers and resisting the urge to cry, I was met with what is probably the most gracious family I've ever photographed. Even though they were then late for their own plans that weekend, they rocked out a their session like nobody's business, and were so amazing and understanding. Plus, let's be real. They all look like hired models, so it's not like they could take a bad photo if they tried. Thank you for being so sweet Barry Family. You guys are awesome.

You probably recognize Brent because he used to play for the Spurs, and then the Rockets. And Erin works with the Heart Gallery and the city helping kids in need and doing social work. I know that San Antonio is really glad to have them back!

baby Daisy!

You probably know my friend Brian by now. He and his cute fam welcomed baby Daisy a few months ago. She is delicious. 

Sweet sisters.

I don't know how many times I've photographed Eva, but I think she's positively captivating. There is something about her eyes, and the depth of understanding that she seems to be holding behind them. 

These were taken a few months back when it was super hot, and the humidity fogged up my lens. I think it made them look kinda cool and polaroid-y.
If you are pregnant, go visit Brian and his cute staff at Babyvision Ultrasound. It also makes an awesome gift for someone too!