A Vacation Portrait Session

Recently J & D came up to to the Bay Area to visit with friends.  Since they were here from Port Hueneme (Southern California) where D is currently stationed, they were able to take advantage of my military discount (which applies everyday) and have a portrait session done.

With our friend H on makeup and acting as our impromptu stylist, off we went!  You can't tell by these images, but it was REALLY cold!  We were out and about at 9:00 a.m. to make sure they still had the rest of the day to spend with friends.

They were such good subjects and great sports about being cold - especially J out there in that dress!  They looked adorable and I was thrilled with the results of our shoot, which was a first for me for many reasons, including photographing someone in a push-up pose!

I hope you enjoy these images as much as I do - can you feel the love?

Practice Session: Waterfront Sailboats

After a LONG day of being a Mommy on Saturday, I absolutely needed a  time out of my own.  Around 5:30 I got in my car and drove down to the local marina.  I have been down there before to photograph the sailboats, but it was when I was first starting out and the photos were not as good as these turned out.

As the sun went down, the photos got more interesting.  I could feel more emotion coming through when I was editing them.

As much as the trip was just a run up the road to take a break, these photos embody peace and calm.  

Thanks to my husband for taking care of the rugrat so I could have a "time out" today.  I needed it, and I think it was worth it.