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A young couple sits on the low concrete wall of a bridge while the sun sets behind them. Fallbrook engagement photos.

The old Mission Road bridge in Bonsall was already one of our favorite places to shoot. No one ever had to twist our arms to get us out there, and even though Adam and Teryn were the umpteenth couple we’d escorted across the old arched span, shutter clicking all the way, they definitely kept it fresh and fun. This early summer session was also the first time we’d ever taken pictures of a couple in a construction zone, which is something that could grow on me real quick. :) :)

We shot their wedding less than a month after this, and will soon be sorting through the best of the ceremony and reception, which were also right here, on our home turf. All I can say about their wedding photos is this: TREES. You’ll see.

Two black-and-white photos of a young couple on an old bridge with treetops in the background. Fallbrook engagement photos.

A young couple stands a few feet apart, smiling broadly with treetops in the background. Fallbrook engagement photos.

Close-up of a man and woman's hands forming the shape of a heart. Fallbrook engagement photography.

Bright, wide-angle shot of a young couple on a bridge. Fallbrook engagement photography.

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The shadow cast by a young couple lengthens across the pavement of an old bridge while the sun sets behind them. Fallbrook engagement photography.

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Old Bonsall bridge, meet new Bonsall bridge. BOOM!

A young couple indulge in a kiss beneath the new Highway 76 bridge under construction in Bonsall, California. Fallbrook engagement photography.

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Before I tie this off, a couple of outtakes and, yes, another hands-in-the-shape-of-a-heart.

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Cousins…

April 10, 2011

Vintage-looking shot of a baby lying face down, asleep, wearing a flower headband. Fallbrook baby portraits.

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…

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“Hey! You got candy?!”

February 11, 2011

A baby sitting and looking intently off-camera. Fallbrook baby portraits.

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 baby boy is smiling next to the carved-up bark of a tree. Fallbrook baby portraits.

A baby boy sits in a Bumbo seat on a boardwalk through a stand of trees. Fallbrook baby portraits.

A baby boy grins at the camera while leaning against a tree. Fallbrook baby portraits.

A baby boy is backlit as he smiles at the camera. Fallbrook baby portraits.

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A baby boy is backlit by the sun as he looks at the camera. Fallbrook baby portraits.

Series of four similar photos depicting a baby boy looking over his mother's shoulder. Fallbrook baby portraits.

A baby boy laughs hard while the sun shines over his shoulder. Fallbrook baby portraits.

A baby boy smiles over his mother's shoulder. Fallbrook baby portraits.

Black-and-white shot of a baby boy looking off into the distance and grinning. Fallbrook baby portraits.

Introducing: Isaiah Lee

November 27, 2010

… 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.

Black-and-white close-up of a baby's face as he looks away from the camera. Fallbrook newborn portraits.

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.

Black-and-white close-up of a baby's face as he looks away from the camera. Fallbrook newborn portraits.

Wide-angle shot of a baby sleeping against a textured background. Fallbrook newborn portraits.

Wide-angle shot of a baby sleeping with his chin resting on his arms. Fallbrook newborn portraits.

Close-up of a baby yawning. Fallbrook newborn portraits.

Series of four photos showing a newborn baby looking around. Fallbrook newborn portraits.

Sepia shot of the top of a baby's head while he sleeps. Fallbrook newborn portraits.

Close-up portrait of a newborn baby with his eyes wide open. Fallbrook newborn portraits.

Close-up of a baby's hands and torso. Fallbrook newborn portraits.

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.

A baby is yawning and looking up toward the ceiling. Fallbrook newborn portraits.

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

Wide-angle shot of a baby fussing and looking off-camera. Fallbrook newborn portraits.

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

A newborn baby fusses because his head tipped to the side. Fallbrook newborn portraits.

A newborn baby sleeps with his hand against his face. Fallbrook newborn portraits.

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.

A newborn baby sleeps with a Soothie pacifier in his mouth. Fallbrook newborn portraits.

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. :)

Close-up of a newborn baby sleeping with her chin on her hands, against a tan background. Fallbrook newborn portraits.

Close-up of a baby sleeping with a large purple flower on a headband around her head. Fallbrook newborn portraits.

Black-and-white of a father's hands cradling his newborn daughter, against a black background. Fallbrook newborn portraits.

A bright close-up of a baby laying on her back and looking off-camera against a white background. Fallbrook newborn portraits.

A newborn baby sleeping with her chin on her hands, wearing flowers on a headband. Fallbrook newborn portraits.

A black-and-white close-up of a newborn baby's face against a white background. Fallbrook newborn portraits.

Close-up of a newborn baby wearing a flower headband with her head tilted gently to the side. Fallbrook newborn portraits.

Washed-out color shot of a newborn baby sleeping, with her chin on her hands. Fallbrook newborn portraits.

A mother and father's hands cradle their newborn baby, against a black background. Fallbrook newborn portraits.

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.

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.

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.

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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A couple weeks ago, Brittnee called us to ask if we still had time for a quick pre-Christmas session, and quick was all we had time for–we were leaving for the Philippines in a matter of days. But we set a time, the rain let up long enough for the sun to shine on us for an hour, and we captured some really cute moments between Jon, Brittnee and their daughter.

I’ve known about Los Jilgueros Preserve in Fallbrook for many years. It’s always been a nice place for a quiet walk, but this was the first time we’d done pictures there. Jon and Brittnee actually chose the location, and we’re so glad they did! We’ll definitely be going back for more!

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