Big Family Love - Santa Rosa Family Photographer

Wow, so what can I say about this family?  Sean, Tracey, Sebastian, Sabrina, Zavier and Isabella...an absolutely beautiful family that I had the opportunity to spend just a couple of hours with and I feel like I know so much about them.  They all have unique and fascinating personalities.

The weather could not have been more perfect for this photo session and Tracey could not have picked a more beautiful setting to show off her family.

I had never been to Juilliard Park in Santa Rosa but I know for sure I will be back and I hope one day to be back with this family.  I was witness to a beautiful bond between the parents and their children as well as a heart warming relationship amongst all of the children.

Isabella is the youngest of them all and her older brothers and sister clearly adore her.  How could you not?? She's too cute for words!!  However, all of the children were so much fun to photograph.

Tracey and Sean, thank you so very very much for letting me spend the afternoon with you and your amazing family.  I had the most wonderful time and will never forget it.

Here is a preview of their beautiful photos.  For more, be sure to visit me on my Facebook page and my website.

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So Much Fun - Marin County Photographer

Today I met up with Lori and her college age kids, Steven and Samantha.  Wow, Lori has so much to be thankful for with Steven and Samantha.  They are both beautiful, ambitious and so loving.  Their love for their mother and each other just radiated off of them all day.

I had the pleasure of going to multiple locations with them in the San Geronimo and West Marin.  We encountered some pesky wind but we found a way to work with it and still get some fantastic photographs for them cherish.

My drive to meet them was amazing with all of fall's amazing colors displayed itself in the tree lined roads.  It made me thankful that I live in such a beautiful area and that I get the opportunity to spend some time with amazing people at each and every photo shoot and get to know them just a little bit more.

Lori, Steven and Samantha, thank you so very much for letting me spend time with you in a gorgeous area and capture your beautiful smiles.

I hope everyone reading this had a memorable and wonderful Thanksgiving.  Happy Holidays!

Can you feel the love?? :)

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Beautiful Colors of Autumn in California - Sonoma Photographer

My absolute favorite season is Autumn for an obvious reason...the changing of the colors.  Growing up in Los Angeles didn't offer much of that but living in Northern California, especially near wine country does.  Driving through Sonoma and all of the wineries is one of my favorite things to do this time of year.

This weekend we went wine tasting with some friends and the weekend before hubby and I had just decided to hop in the car, camera in tote and catch the beauty before its gone.

I am hoping to do a couple of photo shoots this season in Sonoma to incorporate some of these amazing colors into photos that will create lifelong beautiful memories for my clients.

For now, here are a few shots I captured within the past two weekends.  Some, thanks to my bestfriend for letting me climb up on top of her Expedition to get the best possible view.

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We Are Family!! ~ Martinez Family & Engagement Photographer

It is always such a joy to see family happily together and it melts my heart to see two people in love with each other so much.

I had the pleasure of doing fall family photos for the Vance family. I have known Brooke since 2002 and met her children when they were very young. To see how much they've grown and developed their own amazing personalities was a great experience. In addition, I was so fortunate to meet Brooke's brother, Sebastian and his fiance Lindsey.  Congratulations to the two love birds not only for their engagement but on the little family they are about to start.  They looked so happy and I wish them many many years of wedded bliss and a healthy and happy family.

Brooke, it was so much fun to spend the day with you and your family in Martinez.  Thank you tons for showing me all around old downtown and sharing your family history that is such a part of that cute little place.  I can't wait to do it again!

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