Millitello Family :: Danville Family Session

I met the Millitellos in Danville on a cold, rainy day. The whole family would only be in the same town for two days and Mom really wanted some pictures of the group. Since rescheduling due to the rain wasn't an option, we sucked it up and met anyway. The rain let up as I pulled up to the park and we got right to work. We all braved the mud and wet grass and, despite all of the obstacles, the pictures turned out beautifully! Thank you for having some fun in the rain with me, Millitello Family! I hope we can do it again sometime when the sun is shining:-)

Anderson Children :: Castro Valley Family Session

I was so excited to hear from Jaime a couple of months ago! They have recently moved into a new home and needed new pictures to put up. These will make a great Father's Day gift!

I met her and her beautiful family about a year ago when I did a family session for them in Pleasanton. Her kids, Peyton and Parker, are soooo cute and absolutely loaded with energy. Peyton was already comfortable with my camera last year but my how she has flourished since then! Something tells me that she's been told once or twice how pretty she is. It's only fair...one flash of those big eyes and my heart melts! Parker, on the other hand, wanted nothing to do with me or my camera until he decided he was ready. In typical two-year-old fashion, it had to be on his terms. But once he relaxed, we got some super-cute pictures of him too.

Jaime, thank you for bringing your kids out for another session! I am so grateful for my wonderful clients. I love photographing your family and can't wait to see you all again in August!

Breanna and Stephen :: Santa Clara Engagement Session

We decided to meet at Santa Clara University to do Breanna and Stephen's engagement session. I could not have asked for a more beautiful location to document their love just weeks before their big day in June! Breanna brought along her six-year-old son and even got a few shots of the three of them together. Thank you, Stephen, Breanna, and Cayden, for sharing a beautiful afternoon with me! Enjoy the pictures!

Marshall Family :: Danville Family Session

The Marshall Family moved here from Colorado recently. I met Jason, Ashley, and Ben in Danville at Hap Magee Park. It turned out to be the perfect location for little Ben, who loves to DIG! Shovel in hand, he led Mom, Dad, and me around the beautiful park, stopping to plunge his shovel into the ground every chance he got. He is such a sweetie! Welcome to California, Marshalls!

Paz y Mino Family :: Oakland Family Session

Paul, Sue, and their adorable son, Gabe are friends of another of my all-time favorite clients. I was so excited to meet them at Mills College in Oakland. My sister is a psychology major there and I have always wanted to do a session on the gorgeous campus.
The session did not disappoint! I am so happy that I was able to document this sweet little family's love before they grow to a family of four this summer!

Alyx and John :: Berkeley Engagement Session

I met Alyx and John for the first time at Tilden Park to shoot their engagement session. They will be getting married there in July so we thought it was a good spot to get to know each other. When I first saw them, my heart skipped a beat. See, Alyx and John looked like they stepped right out of a J Crew catalog and I just adore their style (just check out her shoes!). We only spent about twenty minutes shooting because it was freezing cold. I was pretty cozy thanks to John's warm jacket but after a while my bare legs couldn't take any more! Luckily the cold didn't stop us from getting these adorable shots. We'll just keep our fingers crossed that the sun decides to make an appearance on their wedding day! Enjoy!

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