Posted on October 8, 2010

One of my all time favorite families just celebrated their little one’s birthday recently.

first year portraits

Ok ok in the summer…

baby steps on san francisco beach

but here she is finally walking on her own and on this day she really was loving heading towards the ocean. More on that in the full post ..for now… A teaser!!!!

father daughter love beach

Leave some love for the family and for me in the comments!





Posted on November 3, 2007

…decided to go a back to the location where their engagement photos were taken- Natural Bridges. (not by me- although I was at the wedding), to do their first official family portrait with their 10 month baby girl.
I was very honored to get a call from a longtime friend asking me to do this very special portrait session for them. After much planning the day finally arrived! I was very nervous, what if the beautiful weather was a facade and over the hill it was muggy cold very overcast. Or worse what if the sun was shining soooo hard that all the pictures would be blown out??!!

Upon arrival to Natural Bridges in Santa Cruz CA I let out a deep sigh- the weather was perfect, a bit chilly but only by California standards. ;-) and by baby standards as the little one found it a bit cold and shivered through a few shots before being wrapped in a blanket. She was a complete trooper and a joy to shot. I even had the joy of watching ( and photographing) as she discovered sand and its texture!! well enough of my blabbing..see for yourselves.



Many thanks guys! Can’t wait to do it again!!







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