Camino

Back in October while I was running around the southwest in my teardrop trailer, one of my favorite people got married in a small ceremony, to her love, Trevin, before he left for duty in Italy. While I would have loved to have photographed the two of them, Trevin was already on his way overseas. I called Elise(who does that? I sent her an IG message) and she was game. Sweet! I was so happy to be creative with Elise, “the Bride” out in the bright colors of fall and the soft light of the afternoon. Plus, I love a…

Keith and Leslie are expecting their fourth child in June. This time they decided not to find out if they would be having a boy or girl. Since they already have one or more of each – Steve (7), Miles (4) and Aubriella (2) – this one’s all about the surprise. Although four children might sound like a lot of work, I can see why this couple enjoys a larger family; they simply take it all in their stride. Inevitably kids will wander in and around during the session while you’re focused on other family members. Yet,  I was amazed…

What do a roasting pig, a praying mantice, a large river rock, a bluegrass band, and a cool river all have in common? They all came together to make a memorable day for Mele and Ryan as they married at Mele’s family cabin, just off of Highway 50 in Strawberry, California. This was an intimate and relaxed wedding that beautifully expressed the personalities of both Mele and Ryan, beginning with an informal photo session with the soon-to-be-married couple admidst the majestic pines near the cabin. Then the ceremony was held atop the highest rock above the river, where their guests watched…

Kelly and Chase purchased my Baby Package and this was their third session with me to celebrate their daughter, Makena’s, first birthday. You can see her newborn photos here and her 5-month session here. Wow, how time flies! Makena was super cute as the birthday princess in her little pink tutu, prancing around Larsen’s Apple Barn, in Camino. Meanwhile mom had fun swapping out outfits, ribbons, and accessories. Unfortunately, Makena was also teething, poor thing, which meant she wasn’t all smiles. Mom, Dad, and I spent some time holding her, distracting her with new activities, and, finally, soothing her with a welcome…

After many session reschedules(and I know how hard it can be to get so many family members, going in so many different directions, together), we finally arrived at our session last week at Boeger Winery on a beautiful fall day. I applaud John for his diligence in making it work. Time slips away so fast. There were no Japanese maples in bloom as they were at the Kessler home earlier in the year but plenty of color from the vines. Several years back I photographed Andrew’s senior photographs and now he is continuing his studies at UC Davis. Add a…

Friendly, smart, personable…another wonderful afternoon with a graduating El Dorado High School Senior-Dakota Keeton, Class of 2013. Dakota enjoys water polo and with a little prompting, he humbly told me about the several colleges he was applying to. He also expressed interest in traveling and living abroad after college, perhaps Chile in South America. We spent the last part of the session shooting in the sprinkler system facing the sunset. He commented that he wasn’t really getting that wet.  My gear and I on the other hand, were drenched!  I came home and let my gear dry out again, ready…

Well, one thing is for certain, little Aria is so, so loved. I first met Todd and Linda  a couple years ago when they asked me to take some photographs for their adoption portfolio and just about 6 months ago, they adopted sweet Aria who has the brightest eyes and smile. What a love! Linda has been out doing what any new mother might do at the holidays, buying cute little things for her new daughter to wear. This is Aria’s Halloween attire…You all are lucky to have each other!

I was warned Tyler would be a handful, trying to get any two and a half year old to sit still is a challenge of its own. But what a cutie! Within the first five minutes I had my shot, a perfect family photo. Tyler and Brianna, his eight year old sister, must have been practicing their picture posing because both of them had it down. All evening Tyler showed off his dimples and Brianna her smile. What a beautiful family. Our evening continued with playing in the park at Larsen Apple Barn; running, tumbling down the hill, twirling like…

Karen and Erin got married at High Sierra Iris and Wedding Gardens in mid August. I hadn’t shot at that location in awhile and there were some beautiful upgrades to the property including uplighting on the trees behind the dance floor and a cool little cabana for the bar. Surrounded by family and friends Karen and Erin exchanged their vows and started the celebration of their married lives together. With details everywhere expressing their love of the outdoors, they seemed to choose vendors who were the same. It was a great team to work with. The event was coordinated by…