This is from all the way back in July ‘10, when my Uncle Paul got married and added Nadine to our rambunctious clan. Their ceremony and reception were at The Grand Tradition in Fallbrook, where we shot their engagement session almost a year ago. You can also see my favorite images from their photobooth here.

It is a blessing to be a part of anyone’s wedding. And it’s even better when you know at least one of the people making vows. And it’s even better if like 50 members of your extended family are around to give you a hard time (and lots and lots of hugs). This wedding was especially awesome because of the beautiful surroundings at The Grand Tradition–the settings and angles are tailor-made for wedding photography–and the fact that, well, Fallbrook is our home base. We don’t have to look it up on the map. This is where we live, and weddings here feel like hometown events to us.

This was truly a special day, and we were honored to play such an intimate role in documenting every minute of it. We love you, Uncle Paul and Aunt Nadine!!!

Every wedding should end with sparklers. :) :) :)

We recently did a photo session of our niece, Emma Rose. All cheeks, as you can see. We decided to throw Isaiah into the mix, and together they had no idea what to do with eight unruly limbs. Hands were entangled, feet were playing footsie unintentionally, and they actually got along really well…

…until…

More baby! That’s right! After months of not blogging since our last Isaiah post, we have another Isaiah post for you. (Currently working on a couple of weddings, an engagement session, and more to follow.)

Had to post that one first because it’s the face he makes when someone across the room has something he wants. Like candy, even though he doesn’t know he wants it yet.

After a loooooong blogging hiatus (caused, incidentally, by the subject of this very post), we are unspeakably proud to present our son’s first portrait session.

As a photographer’s son, Isaiah is the perfect subject. Fussy at times, yes, but no more than a professional model… :)

Plus, when he is awake he stays bright-eyed and alert. And he already knows to look for a lens up in his grill.

Little man reserves the right to yawn a LOT because, you know, taking pictures is hard work and stuff. Which is fine, ’cause it’s cute, and I reserve the right to take pictures all day long.

This is his complaining face, which precedes the screaming face by about 12-and-a-half seconds…

And then there’s the My-Head-Fell-Sideways-&-I-Can’t-Lift-It-Back-Up face.

Have to end with this one, even though it’s pretty much a magazine ad for a particular brand of pacifier. The fact is, if you’re with Isaiah for more than half an hour, odds are very good you’ll see him chomping on that thing.

P.S. Prepare to see much, much more of this kid on this blog. :) :) :)

First up, my nephew, the ring-bearer.

He flexes:

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

“Should I do it?”

“I’m gonna do it…”

There were a lot of my nephews running around.

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

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

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. :) :)

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

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

And this is my other (most) favorite:

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