Archive for the ‘portraits’ Category

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.

Talk about melting hearts and taking names. This little guy was a rock star when we met with Jay and Cassidy to take his picture last month. He slept through just about the whole session, and when he wasn’t sleeping he was just looking around and being cute. We don’t need to say *how* cute, because… well, you’ll see for yourself. Comments are always welcome about how melted your heart was by Baby Austin and his amazing parents. (Thanks, guys! You were seriously amazing!)

Here’s to a long life of big smiles and sound sleep, Austin.

A newborn baby sleeps with his chin resting on his hands. Oceanside newborn portraits.

A father cradles his newborn son's head while the baby sleeps. Oceanside newborn portraits.

A mother kisses her newborn son's nose. Black and white. Oceanside newborn portraits.

Side-by-side photos of a newborn baby's face and the rear of his pants, which say baby in big letters. Oceanside newborn portraits.

A baby rests on top of a basket of blankets in front of a brightly-lit window. Oceanside newborn portraits.

A mother gazes admiringly down at her newborn son as she cradles his head. Oceanside newborn portraits.

Black-and-white close-up of a father cradling his newborn son's feet. Oceanside newborn portraits.

A series of three photos showing a father holding his newborn son close to his chest. Oceanside newborn portraits.

A newborn baby sleeps with his chin resting on his hands. Oceanside newborn portraits.
Collage of a newborn baby, his feet, and his parents. Oceanside newborn portraits.

Close-up of a newborn baby sleeping while being held by his father. Oceanside newborn portraits.

Black-and-white close-up of a father holding his newborn son. Oceanside newborn portraits.

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.

A couple of months ago, we had the privilege of shooting a wedding with Nick over at The Image Group, and what a beautiful wedding it was. Chris and Shari are amazing together, and despite a rain delay and having to move the ceremony inside, everyone was upbeat and smiling the entire time.

Wide-angle view of a couple standing beneath a garden arch on a cloudy day. San Marcos wedding photography.

Film-strip series of four pictures of a bride in front of a brightly-lit window. San Marcos wedding photography.

Close-up of a bride's hand holding her bouqet. San Marcos wedding photography.

Close-up of a bride and groom smiling at each other. San Marcos wedding photography.

Close-up of a bride in front of a wooden fence. San Marcos wedding photography.

Wide-angle view of a bride and groom on the steps of the Twin Oaks Garden Estate. San Marcos wedding photography.

Candid shot of a bride's young son standing in front of her. San Marcos wedding photography.

Wide-angle view of a bride before her wedding on an antique sofa in front of a bright window. San Marcos wedding photography.

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Close-up of a bride smiling while dancing with her groom. San Marcos wedding photography.

Black-and-white close-up of a bride pinning her hair up before her ceremony. San Marcos wedding photography.

Reflection in a tall mirror of a bride applying makeup before her ceremony. San Marcos wedding photography.

Black-and-white close-up of a bride and groom sharing their first kiss. San Marcos wedding photography.

Film-strip collage of wedding details. San Marcos wedding photography.

Wide-angle view of a bride and groom kissing on the steps of the Twin Oaks Garden Estate. San Marcos wedding photography.

Close-up of a bride laughing while standing in front of a wooden fence. San Marcos wedding photography.

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A bride and groom pose in front of a fountain. San Marcos wedding photography.

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. :) :) :)

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.

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

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!

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.

We had never met Kyle or Tessa until the day when we got together at Seaport Village to shoot their engagement pictures. So we had no idea how tall they were. Or how cool. He’s 6′10″, and they’re both off the charts for knowing how to chillax and look great for the camera. (Revision: Seems I exaggerated a bit–Kyle, I’ve been informed, is “only” 6′8″.) The only bad thing about this couple is that they’re getting married in South Dakota later this year. (Obviously not bad for them, and more like sad for us, since we can’t do their wedding.)

You can probably tell from the length of this post that we spent more time than usual with K&T. Again, that’s because they were so much fun to be with, and every pose was a WIN for Brooktown Photography.

Thanks so much, guys! You are going to have tall kids someday!!!

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When Tessa called us to arrange where to meet, she said, “Do you know where the popcorn stand is?”

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Seaport is hands down one of the best places in San Diego to watch the sunset. Most days it looks like it’s lowering itself onto the deck of one of the aircraft carriers moored across the bay.

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A couple months ago, a good friend called up to ask if we’d shoot his sister’s wedding and engagement photos. It’s always flattering when that happens, and we of course agreed immediately.

Cyrus and Diane are awesome together. We already shot their wedding last week, and it’ll be a few weeks before we get those photos edited and up on the blog. In the meantime, here are a few of the best from their engagement session in downtown San Elijo.

Couple leaning against the base of a fountain in the sun. San Elijo Hills engagement pictures.

Close-up of a couple leaning against the base of a fountain. San Elijo Hills engagement pictures.

Couple leaning against a clock tower. San Elijo Hills engagement pictures.

Wide-angle view of a couple standing on top of a jetty at sunset. Carlsbad engagement photos.

Couple leaning against the base of a fountain in the sun. San Elijo Hills engagement pictures.

Couple walking down a sidewalk under bare-branched trees. San Elijo Hills engagement pictures.

Couple leaning against a pillar with a hazy horizon behind them. San Elijo Hills engagement pictures.

Girl kissing her fiance on the cheek on a sidewalk beneath trees. San Elijo Hills engagement pictures.

Couple holding each other and smiling in front of a fountain. San Elijo Hills engagement pictures.

Wide-angle view of a couple standing on top of a jetty at sunset. Carlsbad engagement photos.

Two close-ups of a couple, one with the guy in focus, the other with the girl in focus. San Elijo Hills engagement pictures.

Couple leaning against a pillar and laughing. San Elijo Hills engagement pictures.

Couple sitting on a bench with the sun behind them. San Elijo Hills engagement pictures.

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Portraits in the Park

February 18, 2010

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.

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The girls

February 13, 2010

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.

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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