Brooktown Photo Blog » family http://www.brooktownphoto.com/blog Images from Brooktown and beyond Sat, 28 Aug 2010 21:17:42 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 The Currybooth!!! http://www.brooktownphoto.com/blog/2010/08/the-currybooth/ http://www.brooktownphoto.com/blog/2010/08/the-currybooth/#comments Sat, 07 Aug 2010 18:40:06 +0000 bphoto http://www.brooktownphoto.com/blog/?p=739 Last weekend, the big day finally came for my Uncle Paul and his bride, Nadine. We had a blast shooting their wedding at The Grand Tradition in Fallbrook, where the weather was in the mid-80s — perfect for an afternoon of shooting. As usual, the photobooth was a blast, and we have to thank their guests for being such a fun group to shoot!

First up, my nephew, the ring-bearer.

Close-up of a ring bearer wearing a lei. Fallbrook wedding photography photobooth.

He flexes:

Wide-angle view of a boy against a white background. Fallbrook wedding photography photobooth.

Wide-angle view of a couple embracing like dancers against a white background. Fallbrook wedding photography photobooth.

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Close-up of a groom dipping a bride, as if in mid-dance. Fallbrook wedding photography photobooth.

And……… the flower girl. (Love this sequence, after we gave her a handful of petals.)

“Should I do it?”

Close-up of a flower girl holding a handful of white and pink petals. Fallbrook wedding photography photobooth.

“I’m gonna do it…”

Close-up of a flower girl holding a handful of white and pink petals. Fallbrook wedding photography photobooth.

Close-up of a flower girl tossing a handful of pink and white petals in the air. Fallbrook wedding photography photobooth.

Wide-angle view of a flower girl and her mom while pink and white petals rain down around the girl. Fallbrook wedding photography photobooth.

There were a lot of my nephews running around.

Close-up of a boy looking off-camera while his dad watched in the background. Fallbrook wedding photography photobooth.

Stay tuned for some amazing images from their day. We love you, Uncle Paul and Aunt Nadine!!!

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]]> http://www.brooktownphoto.com/blog/2010/08/the-currybooth/feed/ 0 “B” is for “Brooktown,” but it’s also for… http://www.brooktownphoto.com/blog/2010/06/b-is-for-brooktown-but-its-also-for/ http://www.brooktownphoto.com/blog/2010/06/b-is-for-brooktown-but-its-also-for/#comments Mon, 21 Jun 2010 23:17:06 +0000 bphoto http://www.brooktownphoto.com/blog/?p=698 Blocks spell out the word "boy" on a pregnant belly. Fallbrook maternity photos.

Dori had her first ultrasound last month, and this is what it told us. Couldn’t be happier. :)

Blocks spell out the word "boy" beneath a pregnant belly. Fallbrook maternity photos.

Three color blocks spell out "boy" in a jumble of black and white blocks. Fallbrook maternity photos.

]]> http://www.brooktownphoto.com/blog/2010/06/b-is-for-brooktown-but-its-also-for/feed/ 0 Uncle Paul and Aunt Nadine – Fallbrook engagement photos http://www.brooktownphoto.com/blog/2010/06/uncle-paul-and-aunt-nadine-fallbrook-engagement-photos/ http://www.brooktownphoto.com/blog/2010/06/uncle-paul-and-aunt-nadine-fallbrook-engagement-photos/#comments Tue, 08 Jun 2010 17:00:14 +0000 bphoto http://www.brooktownphoto.com/blog/?p=670 The youngest of my dad’s brothers is getting married in July, and we were so honored when Uncle Paul and his fiancee, Nadine, asked if we would be their photographers. Our family–both sides–has been blessed with an incredible array of aunts, uncles, grandparents, brothers, sisters–and now nieces and nephews. What a special thing it is to be part of their lives, and to document their milestones as they happen. We’ll have tons of great pictures from Paul and Nadine’s day later this summer, but for now, here is a sampling of their engagement session last month at The Grand Tradition.

Full-length portrait of a couple posing together under a pepper tree. Fallbrook engagement photos.

Wide-angle view of a couple leaning against the lakeside gazebo at The Grand Tradition. Fallbrook engagement photos.

Wide-angle view of a couple standing together on a bridge at Arbor Terrace at The Grand Tradition. Fallbrook engagement photos.

Close-up of a bride-to-be while her fiance looks at her. Fallbrook engagement photos.

Close-up of a groom-to-be while his fiancee looks at him. Fallbrook engagement photos.

Wide-angle view of a couple standing together on a bridge at Arbor Terrace at The Grand Tradition. Fallbrook engagement photos.

A couple holds hands on the steps of the lakeside gazebo at The Grand Tradition. Fallbrook engagement photos.

Side-by-side images of a couple posing at The Grand Tradition. Fallbrook engagement photos.

Black-and-white close-up of a couple posing beneath a pepper tree at The Grand Tradition. Fallbrook engagement photos.

We’re especially looking forward to their Hawaiian theme. A few years ago, The Grand Tradition added a second wedding site called “Arbor Terrace,” and the lush landscaping goes so well with tropical shirts and the rest. :) :)

Wide-angle view of a couple beside a fountain in a lush garden. Fallbrook engagement photos.

Wide-angle view of a couple holding hands on the steps of the lakeside gazebo at The Grand Tradition. Fallbrook engagement photos.

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But, just in case, this is our niece, Addison. She is now four months old with a brand new smile. Just lovely. :) :) :)

Close-up of a baby smiling. Oceanside baby photos.

Close-up of a baby smiling while being kissed by her aunt. Oceanside baby photos.

Close-up of a baby laughing. Oceanside baby photos.

Side-by-side photos of a baby's feet and her face backlit by the sun. Oceanside baby photos.

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Newborn baby lying in a green blanket on a bed. Fallbrook newborn photos.

Black and white close-up of a newborn baby lying on a bed. Fallbrook newborn photos.

Close-up of a newborn baby lying on an old chair in front of a window. Fallbrook newborn photos.

Series of five photos of a newborn baby lying on a vintage chair in front of a window. Fallbrook newborn photos.

Still-life photo of a baby lying on an old chair next to a retro lamp. Fallbrook newborn photos.

I have two favorites from that day, and this is one:

Newborn baby sleeping in front of a window and her toddler brother. Fallbrook newborn photos.

A young mom holding her 2-year-old son in front of a bright window. Fallbrook child portraits.

Newborn baby lying on a brown-striped blanket with her eyes open. Fallbrook newborn photos.

Black and white close-up of a newborn baby lying on a bed. Fallbrook newborn photos.

Bright still-life of a newborn baby lying on a bed in front of a bright window. Fallbrook newborn photos.

Young family sitting in front of a bright window. Fallbrook family portrait.

And this is my other (most) favorite:

A young father holding his newborn daughter in front of a bright window. Fallbrook newborn photos.

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Close-up of a mother kissing her baby on the forehead. Oceanside newborn portraits.

Close-up of a newborn baby's feet by a large basket. Oceanside newborn portraits.

Oh yeah, and Lorelai was there, too.

Close-up of a toddler resting on her elbows in a pink dress. Oceanside baby portraits.

Two sisters-one a toddler, the other a newborn-sharing a small love seat. Oceanside newborn portraits.

Close-up of a toddler holding her cheeks. Oceanside baby portraits.

Close-up of a father kissing his newborn baby on the forehead. Oceanside newborn portraits.

Close-up of a father kissing his newborn baby on the forehead. Oceanside newborn portraits.

Close-up of a toddler kissing her newborn sister on the forehead. Close-up of a father kissing his newborn baby on the forehead. Oceanside newborn portraits.

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Can I just say that I love how puppies never get tired of this?

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Unfortunately, he’s not ours–technically, he belongs to the Rosas family. But if you ask Joel, the puppy belongs to him. “Samson” has been abbreviated to “Sammy,” which has been further altered to “Hammy” by this little guy.

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]]> http://www.brooktownphoto.com/blog/2010/02/introducing/feed/ 1 Our little rockstar/niece http://www.brooktownphoto.com/blog/2010/01/our-little-rockstarniece/ http://www.brooktownphoto.com/blog/2010/01/our-little-rockstarniece/#comments Tue, 12 Jan 2010 23:13:56 +0000 bphoto http://www.brooktownphoto.com/blog/?p=466 If you watched the slide show in our earlier post of Lorelai talking, then you’ve already seen all the best pictures of our recent session with her at Buddy Todd Park in Oceanside. But we thought it would be worth reposting a few of our favorites in higher quality. (Update: As expected, she is now saying many more words and partial words and made-up words that only she understands. She is also combining words–e.g., growing up way too fast!!!)

Portrait of a toddler standing in front of a big tree at sunset. Oceanside family photography.

Portrait of a toddler standing on a playground. Oceanside family photography.

Portraits of a toddler wearing a red dress backlit by the sun. Oceanside family photography.

Portrait of a toddler standing on a playground and looking up at the camera. Oceanside family photography.

A toddler's feet on a stone backlit by the sun. Oceanside family photography.

Portraits of a toddler on a jungle gym and in a swing. Oceanside family photography.

Portrait of a toddler sitting on a park bench backlit by the sun. Oceanside family photography.

Portraits of a toddler at the top of a playground slide. Oceanside family photography.

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]]> http://www.brooktownphoto.com/blog/2010/01/our-little-rockstarniece/feed/ 0 Happy New Year from the Pfingsten + Rosas families http://www.brooktownphoto.com/blog/2010/01/461/ http://www.brooktownphoto.com/blog/2010/01/461/#comments Fri, 01 Jan 2010 20:00:36 +0000 bphoto http://www.brooktownphoto.com/blog/?p=461 Back in November, Tom’s mother asked if we would do the annual honor of photographing the Pfingsten/Rosas families. This would be a particularly special session, the first time since mom and dad moved into their new house that we’ve gathered for pictures. So we chose a spot in their new neighborhood, Shady Grove, and commenced with the shooting. We even got a few good pictures of us–thanks Annie!

We start with Tom’s three nephews, who have had plenty of time in front of the camera over the years…

Three brothers backlit by the sun, in plaid shirts. Fallbrook family photography.

Side-by-side images of a boy's hand on his knee and his cowboy boot. Fallbrook kid photography.

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