winter

Everyone knows that one of my favorite parts about living in Pollock Pines is the proximity to some amazing outdoor adventures.  With Sierra at Tahoe so close, I enjoy skiing bluebird days on the mountain, zigging and zagging through the fresh, warm and sunny air with friends and family. So what could be better than that?  Having the opportunity to photograph a family who shares the same love for the mountain energy and snow as I do! Emily and Nick are avid snowboarders who may have found love in each other, but chose a place they both love to make their promise towards forever: the 360…

Given their marathon running experience, Jennifer and Tim had no problem navigating snow and ice for their January engagement session.  Our lakeside plans had to be scrapped when we encountered a locked entrance gate, but the snow and light was actually better just around the corner.  Jennifer and Tim had no problem trudging through the deep snow, and with all the slipping and sliding there were pretty of opportunities for genuine smiles and happy laughter!  Jennifer has one of those smiles that just lights up the world, and luckily Tim gives her plenty of opportunities to make good use of…

Just loving Brenda and Steven’s romantic, winter wedding at the Sequoia in Placerville. Winter at the Sequoia means I can pull out the flash and get creative outside. The backdrop of the beautiful house, its columns and angles, makes a wonderful setting for romantic and dramatically-lit portraits! This easy-going and fun-loving couple wanted some simple coverage, beginning with their sunset ceremony in the Veranda Room and ending during their reception. Live Mariachi music from “Nuevo Mexicali” set the tone for Brenda, Steven, their family and friends during cocktail hour and part of the reception – I so enjoy the spontaneous…