Freya is 6 months…an afternoon in the park with the Wohlwend Family

A part of my website that describes some little anecdotes from my years as a photographer states, “The sight of a Tacoma extended cab, packed to the gills with mountain bikes and kayaks, lights a fire to my imagination. Their truck in my driveway, Tiffany and Keith brought me the promise of adventure, fresh scenery, and an attitude I love.”

Tiff and Keith. Since 2009 and their pre-wedding engagement photographs, this has held true. I love this “fresh scenery” and getting to work and play with all of them year after year. A Nevada City wedding, 2 births, some bike riding maternity shots and riverside family photographs all along the way, I am grateful to call Tiff and Keith friends.

Fresh home from a photography workshop, I have been working in some new ideas into my photography and am always grateful for the comfortability of  knowing a family and how they roll. I’m free to explore with them…much like their lucky son, Finn. As often happens with a 3 year old, we all spent some time exploring and running around with Finn, a vivacious, 3 year old, ALL BOY with amazing big brown eyes. Little Freya is a love and a half with a smile that you can’t help but mimic watching it e x p l o d e in front of you. Tiff and Keith are amazing parents and always working hard to be the best they can to each other and to their children. I remember having children that age. Whew! It’s not always easy. In fact, I don’t remember it ever being easy. We played, we ran, we rolled and we chased the gorgeous late afternoon light around the Botanical Gardens in Fair Oaks. These kids are growing up so fast. Thanks Tiff and Keith- it’s always fun with you all!

I cracked up when I saw this image below. Isn’t this just how you imagine all of your photographs will turn out as you head off after a session, wardrobe decisions behind you but completely exhausted, moving on to what you’re going to feed your two young ones for dinner? It’s perfectly real and I love it!