Beach Day – Family Fun Photographer

Once-in-a-lifetime photos.  I love capturing life as it happens, because the moment will never happen quite the same ever again.  Check it out:

Almost one year old – Baby photographer – San Juan Capistrano

Just dropping in to say hi!  My new goal is to blog at least once a month to let you know I am still here!  Check out this precious bundle of grace.  She is almost one years old and has wrapped her mommy, daddy and grandma around her little finger.  She is not walking on her own yet, but that does not take away from her love of exploring new things.  More pics from the photo session to come.

Living Life – Sacramento Family Photographer

Life.  Capturing life and the little moments here and there.  That is what I do.  I am far more interested in capturing what is there, than trying to make something up, just to capture it.  All of that to say…some of my favorite photo sessions are at the park, when no one is planning on a photo session.  It takes all the pressure off and I am free to capture the true beauty that I see.

That is a pretty good smile for her, believe it or not!  :)

AMAZING!  Caleb actually looked at me and smiled.  He has been pretty camera shy lately.

FUN!

Mom’s not so sure!

Two smiles in one day!  I’m on a roll!

Sarah was loving the wind in her face!

Cute!

“Hey Caleb.  Come over here for a picture.”

and…sometimes…sitting on a bench isn’t the best idea for a family photo!  :)  :)  But it still makes laugh because there is truth in this picture.  :)

All grown up

One week.  Just one week is all the time I had to photograph these baby birds and then they were off.  I did say my good-byes before they left since I had a feeling the time was coming.  It would have been fun to see the process of them leaving the nest.  Did Momma kick them out?  Or did one of the little birds wiggle a little too much and, oops, one of them fell out and instinct took over?  The mystery of the process.

Baby Birds

Always have your camera with you!  You never know what opportunities will present themselves to you.  It has been at least ten years, if not fifteen since I have been this close to a bird’s nest with babies in it.  Last time it was a hummingbird nest at eye level, only inches away from the path!  My photography skills (equipment, knowledge, creativity and patience!) were such that I only captured blurry shots and discovered that when I received the prints back after processing (yes, the good old days of film only).

Time changes some things!  I must say, I am pretty excited to have captured these photos.  Enjoy!

Happy 4th of July!

Happy 4th of July!  We are so blessed to live in as free of a country as we do.  And we owe a huge debt of gratitude to all those who have gone before and are now fighting for our freedom.  Thank you to all our servicemen and women who have given and do give their lives for my freedom.

Here are a few pictures from the Lake Forest 4th of July Parade yesterday that represent those who fight for you and I.  Have a great day!!!!  And remember freedom is something you fight for.

July is here!

Happy fourth of July weekend!  I hope that you all have a great time with friends and family!  Stay safe!!!