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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.
… a 1/10-scale model who is easier to work with than most professionals!
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. :) :) :)
Earlier this week, we drove a few minutes across town to photograph a miracle baby who is literally the smallest person we’ve ever met. At 4 1/2 pounds, little Betta is a living miracle who was born prematurely but is healthy, home and growing. (And sleeping, as you will see.) We owe a huge thanks to Betta’s parents, Mike and Keely, who were a huge help during her session. It was a pleasure just to meet her, let alone be her first photographers. :)
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.
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!!!
Cute needs no introduction.
But, just in case, this is our niece, Addison. She is now four months old with a brand new smile. Just lovely. :) :) :)
Last month, we had the pleasure of meeting 9-day-old Evelyn. She was so sweet and only fussed a little bit as we moved her around and played with the light. And we even got her big brother, Sebastian, in the frame for a few minutes toward the end. What an amazing family; thanks guys (and especially Evelyn) for the great shoot!
I have two favorites from that day, and this is one:
And this is my other (most) favorite:
Last month, we headed down to Live Oak Park in Fallbrook for a couple of family sessions, the first in what we hope will become a series of “Portraits in the Park” afternoons. For more information, shoot us an e-mail. Until then, enjoy.
Addison was born on Jan. 19; we took her pictures on the 29th. (How’s that for being on-the-ball?) She is absolutely beautiful, and pretty mellow. At the beginning of the session, we cranked the heater so we could take off her PJs. Then we set her on a big, fluffy pillow with a soft blanket over it. She was soooo out. But then we started moving her around more, and she woke up and looked around. All in all, we took a couple hundred shots over a period of an hour. Here are the best, along with the three from our initial post.
Oh yeah, and Lorelai was there, too.
Samson. (It’s OK to say “Awww!”)
Can I just say that I love how puppies never get tired of this?
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.
