Greg and Rachael :: Walnut Creek Newlywed Session

How cute are these guys? They've been married less than two months so they look at each other the way that newlyweds do. But something tells me that they will be looking that way at each other in forty years. I loved spending time with Greg and Rachael and wish them the best of luck in their brand new marriage!

Stephanie and Russell :: SF Engagement

I picked them up outside their place in San Francisco. It was a GORGEOUS, sunny day in the city and I was excited! Stephanie greeted me with her trademark mega-watt smile and I went to say "hi" to Russ. We hadn't met before and I could tell he was a little apprehensive (as many grooms are the first time in front of the camera). He warmed up a bit as we talked on the way to Chrissy Field and it didn't take long for him to relax (some Heineken packed away in his bag for the road helped too:-)). WE had so much fun that afternoon. Stephanie and Russell are deeply in love and super-excited for their wedding next month! I was already really looking forward to shooting the wedding after meeting Stephanie a while back. And now that I've had the pleasure of spending some time with both Stephanie and Russ, I am ecstatic! It will be like shooting the wedding of old friends. We finished the session at one of their favorite little bars where we chatted over a cold beer. It reminded me of the pubs I visited with my Grandmother when I spent a summer in England with her many years ago. It also provided the perfect backdrop for a final picture and was the perfect way to end the day. Enjoy!

I Heart Faces / Best Face Photo Challenge

This image is from the last job that I posted and I kept coming back to it when deciding which photo to enter in the "best face" challenge over at I Heart Faces.  This little guy was so charming and charismatic!  I just LOVE the face he is making in this photo♥

Baby Will and his Family :: Pleasant Hill Ca

His Mom casually told me on the phone that he would be the easiest baby that I ever photographed. While it was good to hear, it was coming from his #1 fan, so I didn't get too excited. Then I arrived at his house. I turned the corner into their family room and little Will lit up with the most genuine, charming smile, got up on his pudgy, baby knees and raced towards me. After spending an hour with Will and his totally awesome Mom and Dad, I made it official. Will was, in fact, the easiest baby that I have ever worked with. In fact, it's baby's like Will that make me want another one for myself♥

Liz and Larry :: Walnut Creek Engagement

I am so excited about these pictures of this totally awesome couple! Liz and Larry are super sweet, down-to-earth, and totally in love. They were clearly a little unsure of what to expect when they arrived to shoot engagement photos but, by the end of the session, they were seasoned pros! Liz, you are gorgeous (are you kidding me with those EYES!)!  And Larry, you are so handsome!  Love suits you both!

I Heart Faces / Innocent Wonder Photo Challenge

Oh to be a kid again...when the sheer joy of soap bubbles filled us with such wonder!

From Shannon Rutherford Photography

Cheong Family :: San Ramon

A super-fun, energetic family + overcast skies = one very happy photographer! This family was up for all my crazy ideas and even had some of their own! I had so much fun "playing" with them and I think it shows!