Lake Tahoe Photographer

Janine used to teach yoga at the same place I taught a dance aerobics class. Just saying that brings me way back. We all had little kids/infants that we brought to class and had babysitting available for all the moms who wanted to work out while both trying to shed a few pounds and carve out a little personal time. It was a fine time- lots of camaraderie – with new moms sharing the trials and tribulations of parenting, while more experienced moms shared their own experiences. Yes, we all felt lucky to have this. The thing I loved about…

Tiffany & Keith are getting married next year on August 28, 2010 at Harmony Ridge Lodge in Nevada City. They came across one of my wedding album samples at David Girard while helping a friend bottle wine. It was so great to get their call because we instantly connected. Sharing a mutual love of the outdoors and outdoor activity- we set off to photograph their “Save the Date” photograph at Alder Creek Tract off of Hwy 50. Pinto(their child/dog) joined in on the fun too! After some time at the river, we headed over to Apple Hill for some fall…

Danielle and Will are new friends. My husband met Will mountain bike riding and Danielle is a close friend of one of my recent brides. Their daughter, Nora is a trooper. She is probably the easiest 20 month old that I have photographed in a long time. All smiles all the time- she is amazing! What a happy kid! We shot around Camino for about an hour and a half enjoying the apples and fall colors all around. Danielle is in law school and it was fun playing a role in getting her out of the house for some fresh…

October is a big month for the Child family and their offspring. Diane and John Child celebrate their 38th wedding anniversary this week. They have four children Justin, Vanessa, Amy and Emily. I think that they all also celebrate their wedding anniversaries in October. I was fortunate to meet this super fun and kind family while photographing both Emily and Amy’s weddings over the years. Diane and John now also have 4 grandchildren all between the ages of 1 and 2. Their kids purchased them an “extended family session” last Christmas for a gift. Diane loves the fall so we…

Jessica first contact me in 2006 to take photos of her new baby Ryan and sister Taylor. Advance 4 years, now Taylor is in 2nd grade and Ryan is in pre-school. Every year since 2006, I have gotten to photograph this family and watch them grow. We’ve played in their rooms, jumped on the master bed, brushed teeth on a stool reaching for the sink, hung in the kitchen in their new home and enjoyed a sunset together at Jenkinson Lake. This year we were up in Camino enjoying the fall weather. Can you tell that I liked the old…

Tom & Bethany exchanged their vows at the Monte Verde Inn in Forest Hill, California. Tom contacted me over a year ago as I was referred to him by Negar, a wonderful “lifetime customer”! It took awhile for Tom and Bethany to settle on a location but I think they found their spot when they chose Monte Verde Inn in Foresthill; a beautiful location with lots of lovely areas to use for great photographic back drops. The wedding was coordinated by Kelly at the Monte Verde. She also provided the cake. The DJ was Sj’s Disc Jockey and the video…

Minda, Tyler & Banyan met me at Larsen’s Park in Camino for their family shoot. Banyan is 6 months old and such a cutey! It’s always fun and interesting when you are photographing babies and amazing how many towels just one shoot can require! He was so interested in the cars passing by, the wispy blades of wheat and his moms hair. Ah, to look at the world that wide eyed and fresh again…even if for a few moments:) Minda & Tyler enjoyed playing with their son and getting all of his silly expressions to come out for the camera.…

At the end of September I had the opportunity to take a workshop from David Beckstead locally in the Sacramento area. Where I also enjoy workshops that get your mind flowing with new business ideas, this was not what I went into this one for. David is a master in the art of composition and I was looking forward to working with him and letting my creative juices flow artistically. Caroline and Dan of Tinywater hosted the workshop and were awesome to finally meet too. Actually, everyone in the workshop was fun to learn from and trade ideas with. David’s…

Sara’s father Charlie Ferris is currently my youngest daughter Ember’s kindergarten teacher, was my oldest daughter Jaz’s kindergarten teacher two years ago and was also my assistant Cassie’s older brother’s kindergarten teacher.. 22 years ago! I adore Charlie & now I also adore his fantastic daughter Sara and her new husband Sean. I had asked Sean to describe Sara in one adjective and he quickly responded “Wonderful.” I then asked him for a second adjective & he replied “Compassionate, wise, understanding, beautiful..” – Anyone can tell that Sara and Sean are crazy about each other. They are alot of fun…