Families like this make me feel my inner calling to be a family photographer. I mean COME ON!! LOOK AT THEM! These beautiful babes came ready to explore all over the lava rocks and play in the tall Hawaiian grass. I could post TONS of magical moments but here’s a few of my favorites.
OAHU, HI
Lauren and I met through a mutual friend. They were just about to move off the island and needed one more family photo session before saying goodbye to Hawaii. This beautiful little family will be missed and I hope we bump into each other again one day. We just get enough time to get to know each other. None the less, LOOK how perfect they are! They were totally down to deliver any of the madness i asked for and I love them so much for it.
This was actually taken in the lobby of Bei Hotel in San Francisco. Oh, it gets good. Basically we were down in the lobby dressed in our best version of vintage rock star dancing and drinking yummy cocktails. Lol I just walked up to her like a creep and said. “Hi! You are beautiful and I think you should be my model for of couple of minutes.” She laughed and said “sure!” Now we are instagram friends and I’m pretty sure she’s naming her first child after me (Joke) I mean if she wants to! Also, would you believe me if I told you she lives on a ranch in the middle of North Dakota?! She looks so city here but mannnnn she’s the coolest country girl! Heres to random pictures! Cheers
This is Jessica. She is a ridiculously talented photographer and was my roommate for a few days in the big city. We will forever have memories of that trip. I can’t even begin to tell you what we went through during that trip. I can tell you that she was down to do any crazy thing I asked. I can tell you at one point she was hanging upside down from scaffolding to try to get a creative shot. Lol OMG I hope she reads this LOL!!! (That guy that ran after us scared till he saw we were sober) I love her free spirit and something about it is so refreshing to see. I almost hated to say goodbye to her the next day. Cheers to powerful boss babes that live in the moment without fear.
This wedding will always be dear to my heart. The whole day just seemed so dreamy. Not a single moment of stress in the massive house that was filled with smiles and laughter. Her little sister filled the house with music from the grand piano. It rained but it wasn't the kind that messes a single thing up. It just seemed to add to the beauty. They proudly gave the MOST perfect personal vows with the glory of Mt. Rainer right behind them.
I’ll never forget the huge smile I would get from Mary Beth between shots with family. Adam was so proud of his new beautiful wife and she couldn't get enough of his smile. Cheers to a lifetime of magical moments. I adore you guys.
It was the perfect Washington day, ferries floating from island to island as these two held hands and played on the driftwood. The art teacher met the drummer and together they were perfect. I remember she had the perfect little green peek a boo of hair and i kept thinking how damn pretty it was on her skin. Guys, he looked at her with stars in his eyes even when the camera was put away. I wish them a lifetime of happiness.
UUUGh I looooooooooove Catey! She was so good in her skin. I WISH for every woman to feel that good in the skin they have. It didn’t matter what I asked her to do. She did it slow and beautifully. I don’t always do boudoir. However, I do feel like every woman should do it at least once. You may never feel like your body’s ready. You may never feel like you’re 100% filled with the confidence to make it happen. Listen… years down the road you’ll look back proud of the body and what it went through. Dig deep and know you are freakin perfect just the way you are. We had the best time glamming her up and taking these.
ok sooo… I didn't know them. like, I can’t even tell you their names. I stopped them and asked them if they wanted a 10 min shoot. I mean come on! look how adorable they are in matching outfits! I can tell you they were from Australia and they were brother and sister.
If you guys ever see this. Thank you for not thinking I was a creep when I ran up to you guys asking you to do a quick 15 min photoshoot. (well you probably did think I was..)
*tip: Try to always run around the beach in the perfect outfit for a photoshoot. If you see someone with a camera. really run around them and show off. Ya never know, ya might be inspiring a free photoshoot! You’re welcome!
I don’t know where to start. Andrew came looking so fly with his brand new Vans and Courtney came in full glam. I’m mean they were BEAUTIFUL!! Well that massive mountain had other plans. After I literally had them climb down into a massive river bed, walk the plank across fallen trees and skip across cobblestones peeking out of the water, it started to rain!!! Lol You know what? Some would freak out during this moment but not them. They laughed and went with it! I'm so happy they did, because it was glorious! He kept laughing and she kept trying to get him to be serious. It made for the cutest images that I hope they treasure for years to come. I adore them and the friendship they have as a couple. It's so fun to witness.
This was taken in front of the Golden Gate Bridge at sunset! I was actually a workshop and if you know a photographer or are one, then you know that we grab anyone photo ready lol. Thank you Alyssa!!
