Porter Turns One!

Porter is one of the most easy going, mellow one-year-olds I've ever seen. And what a cutie! We had a great time creating his portraits and can't wait to see his sister in the summer! Oh, by the way, his mom recently opened a salon called "The Studio" in Fair Oaks on Winding Way. If you're looking for a great hairstylist, give them a call at (916) 965-1266!

Generational Portraits

We were recently able to photograph three exceptionally close generations of lovely Sacramento ladies together.

I personally love seeing these generational portraits and think they are SO important. Our family influences and defines us more than we could ever know. I have found myself looking back at photographs of my grandparents and great-grandparents, imagining what they would have been like and hoping to see something of myself in them. More often than not, I find it and feel connected to the past generations and humankind in general.

These lucky girls will grow up knowing and loving their mother and grandmother well...and have these images to remind them how much of themselves they inherited from the women who went before....

Sisters

Jocelyn was game...at 4 years old she knew what this whole portrait thing was about. The trouble was convincing little sis Gwendolyn to get in on it. She did it though, (yea, Jocelyn!) and we were able to photograph both girls beautifully both outside and in the studio. It's nice to have a big sister to show you HOW it's done. Of course, it's also nice to have "the glare" in your arsenal of expressions to tell the photographer THAT you're done....(I might have to practice that one!)

Little Angel Braelyn

This little angel Braelyn visited us for her 1st birthday portrait. We were so pleased to meet her and her family. Grandma just knew she'd have an angel of her own someday when she ordered these wings. Congratulations on your beautiful granddaughter/daughter and your new house! We hope these portraits help to really make it home...

Welcome Elaina Rose!

What a sweet and mellow baby! Elaina was so calm and patient (and adorable) it was hard for me to bring the session to an end! Her parents tell me she has a fiesty side but everytime I see her she's perfect....a great little model. We hope to see here in here again soon!

Welcome Owen!

Congratulations to Daegan and Ronin on their new little brother Owen! We have been photographing this family since Daegan was 2 years old, and it has been a pleasure to watch these boys grow. They are super-sweet, gentle, and so handsome! See for yourself....

Reddy Girls

The Reddy family recently added a new addition...Wow! Three beautiful girls. I know they each will soon realize what a gift is is to have 2 sisters. (I know from experience!) Congratulations Reddy family!

Pallari Cousins

AKA: SIX KIDS AND A DOUGHNUT

Sometimes everything goes smoothly...everyone's in a good mood and ready to be photographed. Othertimes we have to resort to measures we wouldn't normally imagine.
Measures like, well, chocolate doughnuts, for example.

Not that we'd expect 6 kids to all be feeling cooperative at the same time, but you pretty much have to take one of the few opportunities you get to have all the cousins in a family photographed together. We tell a lot of families that are living the chaos of this type of session, "don't worry, we're getting it." Sometimes they don't believe us until they see the images, but with a lot of patience and a little photoshop, anything is possible...


.....but not all fun and games. We always work hard to make your photographic experience the best it can be; sometimes that requires a sense of humor and some perspective. It's not always the most perfect image that tells the most perfect story. That's why we include an "outtakes" section on our webpage....and this one will definitely make it!

Thanks Pallari Family for your trust and patience (and doughnuts). We know you will enjoy these images for many years to come!