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

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!