The light streaming into their new home was to die for not to mention a beautiful and sunny day after so much rain. Nervous like many clients, exclaiming that they didn’t know what to do in front of the camera, they quickly sorted out that playing and loving on Ella and each other was a natural way to get started. It was easy for them and sometimes just announcing your nervousness is the best thing.

It’s puppy time. Bring on the Bichons. Getting to spend a couple of hours smothered in puppy love was just what the doctor ordered after all of this snow and rain. I was so glad when Laura asked me to come out to visit before they all those fluffy white cuties went to their new homes. All my friends kept asking me if I picked one up for our home. Having just got both of our kids into college, my response was “I’m done child-rearing for now, but they sure are sweet”. Much love to you and Martin!

SNEAK PEAK OF THE TALENTED MISS MACY in the dance studio at On Stage Productions in Placerville (senior photos part 1). She’s such a lovely human and it was a wonderful morning spinning, jumping, pointing, and laughing. (rinse and repeat). Looking forward to part 2-hmmm what are we going to do, where are we going to go? Thanks for the honor, Macy. I loved every minute of it!

When we first moved to Pinewood Lane in 2000, we were just married and had bought our first home. Jaz, our first daughter joined the neighborhood about 15 months later. When the Colby’s moved in, it was just little Kai at that time and it reminded me of our early days here. 22 years later, Jaz is in Scotland attending university and Ember (Soleil) is at UCSB. Amazing what can transpire in 22 years. One of the great things that has happened over the years on Pinewood Lane is the influx of cool neighbors…the Colby’s rank at the top of…

Baby Robles will be making their debut this March so it was a perfect time to get out in the sunshine and capture some pre-arrival photos. The ground was still a bit muddy from all of that rain we had- but we managed to keep Caitlyn’s cute boots fairly clean. Caitlyn and Elijah come referred from some dear friends of mine so it’s always great to get that call. This was a new location for me so we walked around looking for the sweet light- and there was lots to be found. I’m so glad that they chose a package…

Jessica understands that these are all fleeting moments in time and she understands that she wants her kids to have these memories of all of them, together. If I can be honest, she likely has more photos with her kids than I do with my own.

Shortly after midnight on December 24, this little Christmas baby was born to mama Kristina and papa Josh. Sage is a super chill baby. With Kristina and Josh not having any time to set up a Christmas tree, we did the session in my home because I really wanted to incorporate the Christmas lights into his photography. These are such special times and as a mama of two college students, it’s a time that goes so quickly. Congratulations Kristina and Josh and welcome to the world, baby Sage.

I love these two! And, as it often goes, I met Soudi and Mike at a wedding this summer where they were part of the wedding party of another wedding I was photographing. Referrals are the best and usually yield super kind and cool folks. Mike and Soudi were married at the Wedgewood Sequoia Mansion in Placerville in the Veranda room on a beautiful winter day in December. Their nuptials includedboth an American ceremony and a traditional Persian ceremony. Mike’s uncle who is super funny and personable performed the American ceremony and Soudi’s dad, a bit more soft spoken, and…

We all headed out to Cronin Ranch for Grace’s senior session and of course, George and Georgia were part of the fun. As it usually is this time of day, we chased the light around but when you’re down in, in-between mountains, you have to move particularly fast. I enjoyed this session and mostly enjoyed getting to capture Grace and her love of horses and all things equestrian. These kids are all growing up!

Here are some of my favorites from a truly beautiful, fall afternoon getting to meet you all and photograph your family in the liquid ambers. I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving together–and know that I plan a “cheers” to your whole family when I have my first shot of tequila (ha, ha – in Mexico) !  I hope to have your whole gallery up later tonight or before I leave. Enjoy and thank you! Happy Holidays to the Hosman/Harden family!

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This gorgeous location in Camino is my favorite this time of year. You step out of your car, the sky is blue and the liquid ambers are magical! I loved getting out with the Edwards family who was gifted a gift certificate for this session. I’m sure it’s alot of hard work to get these little ones together and out the door, but their family made it seem easy to chase these cute little boys around.