Archive for the ‘portraits’ Category

A few weeks ago, Kimm asked if we could do a family session at their house in Valley Center. After agreeing and setting a date, I asked, “How many kids do you have?” The answer: Four.

Four sweet, amazing children–who apparently really enjoy smiling. Or maybe we just caught them on a good day. Either way, if the sun hadn’t gone down I could have gone on taking pictures of these kids for a long, long time. As you can see, the setting was great, too. The horse is theirs (our first family + equine shoot), as are the corrals, trees, and various settings you see in the pictures.

Crandall family, thanks for having us. We had a blast!!!

Family portrait of parents with four kids backlit by the sun.

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Family portrait of four kids standing on a rock. Fallbrook children's photo.

Aaaaand, the horse. In search of alfalfa. Not even vaguely interested in anything else but hay.

Family portrait of parents with four kids backlit by the sun and standing next to a corral with a horse.

Family portrait of a mom and daughter. Temecula family photo.

Family portrait of parents with four kids backlit by the sun.

Side-by-side children's portraits of a brother and sister.

Close-up of a toddler. Fallbrook kids photo.

Family portrait of parents with four kids backlit by the sun making silly faces. Valley Center family photo.

Family portrait of parents with four kids sitting on a boulder. Fallbrook family portraits.

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This was our first senior portrait session at Live Oak Park in Fallbrook, and it was a*may*zing. (Is that how you spell it???) Anyways, Cameron is such a great guy, as you can tell, and it was a pleasure taking pictures of him at such a scenic spot.

We’ve really enjoyed doing senior portrait sessions lately. High schoolers are so full of energy and promise, and they are a lot of fun. If you know someone who will be graduating next spring and you like our style, send ‘em our way! Mucho thank you!

Senior portrait of a teenage guy sitting at a table in Live Oak Park, Fallbrook.

Close-up senior portrait of a teenage guy playing the guitar at Live Oak Park, Fallbrook.

Senior portraits of a teenage guy at Live Oak Park, Fallbrook.

Close-up senior portrait of a teenage guy sitting at a picnic table at Live Oak Park, Fallbrook.

Senior portrait of a teenage guy at Live Oak Park, Fallbrook.

Close-up senior portrait of a teenage guy leaning against a stone bridge at Live Oak Park, Fallbrook.

Senior portraits of a teenage guy at Live Oak Park, Fallbrook.

Close-up senior portrait of a teenage guy playing the guitar at Live Oak Park, Fallbrook.

Senior portrait of a teenage guy holding a football at Live Oak Park, Fallbrook.

Senior portraits of a teenage guy at Live Oak Park, Fallbrook.

Last week, we had a great morning session with Rachel at Wilson Creek Winery a few minutes outside Temecula. Rachel was amazing, the winery was amazing, the weather was perfect. Wow.

We had the place to ourselves except for a few folks who were preparing the grounds for the day. They were even kind enough to let us take a few pictures inside the “Barrel Room.” All in all a great experience. Thanks Rachel!!!

Senior portrait close-up of a teenager outside Wilson Creek Winery in Temecula.

Senior portrait of a girl leaning against a wall at Wilson Creek Winery in Temecula.

Senior portrait in the "Barrell Room" at Wilson Creek Winery in Temecula.

Senior portrait of a teenager sitting outside Wilson Creek Winery in Temecula.

Senior portrait at Wilson Creek Winery in Temecula.

Senior portrait of a girl leaning on the balcony outside Wilson Creek Winery in Temecula.

Senior portraits at Wilson Creek Winery in Temecula.

Senior portrait of a girl leaning against a tree outside Wilson Creek Winery in Temecula.

Senior portrait of a girl in the gazebo outside Wilson Creek Winery in Temecula.

Senior portraits at Wilson Creek Winery in Temecula.

Senior portrait on the balcony at Wilson Creek Winery in Temecula.

Nate + Sarah

June 21, 2009

Nate is one of our favorite people — we have seen him in the role of fearless leader, goofy camp counselor, and now enamored fiance, a.k.a., putty in Sarah’s hands. Those of you who have met him even just once probably remember his sense of humor and passion for justice.

Last month, we had the distinct pleasure of finally meeting Nate’s fiancee, Sarah, who is every bit as awesome as she seems. They are such a great couple, and we can’t wait to shoot their wedding in August.

These were taken at Mt. Wilson just north of Pasadena, where Nate and Sarah currently reside and will be getting married.

The first place we stopped to take pictures was where Nate proposed earlier this year. This was a re-enactment.

Matt + Candace

April 8, 2009

Two weekends ago, we drove out to Oceanside for an engagement session with Matt and Candace, whose wedding we’ll be shooting in May. They seemed completely at home in front of the camera, and we had a blast trying to capture how in love they are. Can’t wait for your big day!

Kiddos

March 25, 2009

While I prefer doing portraits outside and in a more candid style, we improvised a studio at my brother-in-law’s house a couple weekends ago to do some seasonal portraits of our niece, Lorelai, and her friend, Jake.

I missed posting this one for St. Patrick’s Day, but better late than never.

I love how easygoing Jake is, and how excited he gets when his dad walks into the room.

Lorelai has him beat in the hair department, though…

Check back on Easter for a few more shots from this session…

Mike + Rachel

March 18, 2009

Dori and I headed down to Encinitas last Friday for an amazing engagement session with Mike and Rachel. I’ve known Rachel for years, since we were both kids, but just met Mike on Friday. We were on the beach for a couple of hours — kind of a long session, but they were both good sports about it, and the results speak for themselves. Thank you guys for rocking it!

The best of: Our nephews

March 4, 2009

So this is one recurring theme you will definitely see if you visit us here at Brooktown Photo often. Nephews. They’re cute. ‘Nuf said.

We’ll just kick it right off with my oldest nephew, Jonny. He’s 8.

Then there’s Jason. He’s 5.

And Joel. Age 3. (This is kind of an old picture.)

Consider the rest of this post a down payment on the near-monthly installments of nephew pictures sure to ensue.

The Smiths

December 2, 2008


Dustin and Ashley with Lorelai at the Oceanside Pier in September.

In September, we headed down to the Oceanside Pier for a portrait session with Dustin, Ashley and Lorelai.

I love taking pictures of the baby, and she loves the camera.