You're The Best Mom In The World

I'm Shannons husband and even though I know she won't like it I'm hijacking her blog to say what an amazing mother she is!!! Shannon you are truly the best mom in the world. When we met in HIGH SCHOOL, I thought you were so cute and kind and thoughtful. I had no idea you would be a great mother on top of it. My whole life I wanted to be a young father and you gave me that and much more. You are the rock of this family and that will never change. Thank you for balancing your business, your kids, and me. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH. Happy Mothers Day!!!!!

Love,

Shawn

Berkeley & Patrick Engagement

I first met Berkeley when I shot her and her family last year. When she called me to book an engagement session with her new fiance, I was beyond thrilled! Berkeley is so beautiful and easy to photograph. Now she is in love which makes her even more radiant. Her fiance, Patrick, is adorable and is clearly smitten. He absolutely shines when he smiles at his wife-to-be. These two are a photographer's dream; playful, energetic, and mostly...mad for each other. I had so much fun with them at Tilden Park and wish them the best of luck!!!

Tortorige Family

Oh, Olivia...I first shot her when she was just a couple of months old. She has graced the homepage of my website as well as my advertisements ever since. Her big, round eyes and sweet smile are just adorable and something about her look is timeless...like I could have taken these pictures fifty years ago. The first go-round I shot her and her beautiful Mom as a gift for her Dad. This time, I got to shoot the whole family and document Olivia at nine months old. This happens to be my favorite age to photograph. Endless curiosity and an emerging sense of independence make for the most amazing pictures and Olivia did not disappoint. Our hour in the Botanic Garden at Tilden Park was awesome! The Tortorige family (like so many of my wonderful clients) were such a pleasure to work with. I am inspired by their love of life as well as their contagious energy. I can't wait to shoot them again when Olivia turns one this summer!

Carriere Family

Matt called me to book a session for his wife's birthday. They ended up wine tasting to celebrate Jeanie's birthday so this session ended up being an early mother's day gift. Way to go, Matt! I have to say that I have had some of the nicest, most thoughtful clients and the Carriere's are no exception. We spent about an hour roaming around Hap Magee Park in Danville and even got some shots of the family playing together at the playground. Such a fun family and it shows in the pictures!

Lucie: 6 going on 16 and BREAKING my heart!

Uggggg. Every time I turn around, she looks older and more mature. She melts my heart:-)

Amy and Fede Wedding

These two lovebirds got married a couple of weeks ago while cruising the San Francisco Bay on a beautiful yacht called the Empress. It was a gorgeous evening. We lucked out with no rain and the sun even made an appearance in the late afternoon as we headed from Sausolito to San Francisco to pick up their friends. The captain took us all over the bay and even into McCovey Cove. As the crowd roared for the Giants, the newlyweds felt as if the applause was all for them. It was a moment I wont' soon forget. Amy and Fede were so sweet and madly in love. They were a pleasure to photograph!

Lewis Family - 40th Wedding Anniversary!

Mark contacted me several weeks ago to book a session for his family. His Mom and Dad would be visiting to celebrate 40 years of marriage and he thought it would be nice to have some photos taken during their time together. What a guy:-) His family was charming and I really enjoyed my time with them.