Heat - Bay Area Photography

I am melting...seriously...this weather is NOT fun....and the fact that the air conditioner doesn't work in the office where I spend hours editing and processing photos....well, let's just say I've been taking a lot of breaks.....hence the lack of activity the last week on the blog.

OK, enough complaining....I've gotta bottle of ice water next to me and I'm ready to get some work done! But not before a blog post of course :) I know all you fabulous Internet Friends that are checking in are getting tired of seeing my mushy father's day post.

So...here are few from the last session that I'm trying to wrap up. ALMOST THERE C&D :)

I am so in love with this shot....maybe I caught her mid-blink..or maybe she loves her mama's kisses...but, it is one sweet moment, that's for sure!


I love that the only one looking in my direction is Jackson, the fabulous lab...and that the rest of the family is just in their own world.


A girl and her dog...


And last...but definitely not least...I leave you with the next Monet...or maybe Picasso....ok, maybe Jackson Pollock...if his current work is any indication :)

Fathers - Bay Area Photography, Family

Here is what Isaac would like to say to his Daddy...

Thanks for Wrestling every night before bed
Thanks for making me grilled cheese sandwiches, when mommy says "NO MORE CHEESE!"
Thanks for teaching me how to play baseball, using a tennis ball
Thanks for showing me how the grill works
Thanks for always making me brush my teeth and wash my hands
Thanks for playing basketball with me
Thanks for carrying me on your shoulders, no matter how big I get





Here is what I would like to say to mine....

Thanks for being the smartest (and wisest) person I know
Thanks for always putting things in perspective
Thanks for loving mom the way you do
Thanks for being the best dad in the world!



Ok, this shot is years old....As I was searching our harddrive for a shot of me with dad...i realized that we don't take nearly enough :) Lots of Isaac and Grandpa...we'll have to remedy that for next Father's Day :)




(It's 1am..and I may be feeling a little mushy....but it had to be said)

To the two most important men in our lives - HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!!!

~V&I

Frufty, Conversations with Isaac - Bay Area Photography

So, our munchkin is 2.5 yrs old. He is at that awesome age where he is doing/saying something new every day. It's so SO much fun to talk to him these days....you never know what will come out of his mouth. Not only does he mimic everything people say, but he is starting to really express his own thoughts, wants....

He is changing so quickly, that I thought it would be a good idea to write a few of these gems down....and what better place then the blog :) That way his pearls of wisdom will be in internet land forever ;)

Here are just a few:

FRUFTY - As in "Mommy my hands are Frufty!"....or "My hair is frufty"....i think it means fluffy....for example when he gets out of the bath and his hands are all pruney (sp?)..his description is frufty. :) We love that word around here....it's used often...and not just by the dude.

AFRICOT....it means Apricot....and no matter how hard I try...it's still Africot

MOMMY WILL YOU HELP MY? - This is a new one and it's so funny....everything is "MY" instead of "ME" or "Mine"...

Will you hold My?
Help My!

Thanks for riding along with us on our "Isaac is Awesome" train! And since no post is Ok without some photos....here is Isaac's second trip to the San Francisco Zoo....this time he was old enough to really enjoy. So did we....but how come they don't have elephants???

Except this one of course....Isaac s a hugger...can you tell?


Here are a few friends we met










And finally....I was cleaning out our hardrive and stumbled on this photo...it's from about a month ago....is it possible to not adore this sweet face :)


Thanks for checkin' in friends...(SORRY I missed Wordless Wednesday...I'll do better next wk, promise!)

The B Fam! - Bay Area Photography, Family

I love my job! I love that I get to meet awesome families and get to know adorable little kiddos. All with their own fun personalities. This morning, we met up with the "B" family....mom, dad....gorgeous little E and her big brother, Jackson. And grandma was along for the ride as well! E is 10 months old and is at that perfect age where she can't quite run away from us yet! YAHOOO :)

And despite the stern warnings from Mommy that Jackson was an unruly, crazy pup.....he actually behaved himself fabulously. I have to say....I'm starting to really like incorporating animals into our shoots (Take note, future clients!!)

C&D...thanks so much for a great morning!! Here is your sneak peek :)

HELLO FUTURE SUPER MODEL!!! Look at how she's rockin' those sandals :)


And here is big brother....how beautiful is this dog?? 3 years old...and FULL of energy


I love and adore this photo....E is a pretty serious girl, so to get this awesome smile...makes me happy


Beautiful Sparkly Eyes!


How much do they love their girl?


Almost standing on her own...but not quite yet!


I'm guessing these guys know how to have a good time :)


Jackson....you rock!

Connected - Bay Area Photography, Family

Yahoooo, it's Friday! So excited for the weekend.....how about you? Guess what our little dude is doing?? He is going to his very first baseball game. The last time he was at one was when he was in Mama's belly :)

Anyway, I am almost all caught up on my sessions! Here is a few more of the Fabulous 'K' family.

When I look at this photo, the first word that comes to mind is "Connected"


HOT!


Yes, future 'GQ' model! He's got that 'model' look already ;)


Have a great Weekend everyone!!!
~V

Wordless Wednesday - Bay Area Photography

2 Beach Bums :)

Rockets, Ships and Airplanes - Bay Area Photography, Children

As I sat down this afternoon to edit our latest session...I realized that it's been AGES since I've photographed a boy. Seriously. Seems like so far in 2009 its been all girls. Well, what better way to get back to shooting boys then this little dude.

If you've been following this blog for a while you'll possibly recognize the K family. In fact, they were my very first Portfolio Building clients. Almost two years ago exactly I photographed M, M and little A. (Here is the old post)

I was SO excited when M booked this session. There is nothing better then seeing kiddos that I've photographed before grow and change. Not only that, but I knew these guys would bring the 'fabulous' to our shoot! And boy, did they! They showed up looking like they walked out of a catalog! AND coupled with the fact that we were shooting at Santana Row...it made for a FUN morning :)

So here we go....M&M, your sneak peek! Thank You Thank you....it was great!

Beautiful Boy


I love everything about this shot! FAVORITE!




Playing with the new lens...I'm loving it more and more! Yay :)


Yes, she is GGGGORGEOUS!


M&M...gazing :)




Ok, short story. As we were starting to shoot...a police/security guy rolled up on his bike and proceeded to tell us that we couldn't shoot there unless we had a license. Umm, excuse me??? Not to worry...with some creative deflecting, a few white lies and some camera/photography small talk...we escaped being kicked out and continued on our journey. BUT, it's a good thing this happened 2 minutes after THIS incident...otherwise, there would be no hope!

Wordless Wednesday - Bay Area Photography

Hi All! Ok ok...so a few wks ago I made this post about our new project: Wordless Wednesday!

BUT....unfortunately...I have too many words today to make it wordless! HA! That's usually the case....
Anyway, wait until you see the bed we ordered for the munchkin! I'll post some shots as soon as it's all set up :)

Ok...on to the photos....As I try to finish up my last few sessions, the blog posting has been a little slow. But, to spice things up....and at the request of E's mommy....here is another little peek at the lovely E. I'm thinking you all agree with me when I say this fabulous outfit deserved another blog post! :)

And there's the wagon....making its 3rd or 4th appearance....


And of course, Outfit #1! I love this shot.....i caught her in a moment....and the next second she was off running...and the dogs were stepping on me


Yes!!! Love this family shot


And a silly one :) Is there a child alive that doesn't love this? I know our dude does.


And finally.....towards the end of the session....sure looks like she's getting the hang of it..doesn't it?


~Cheers!
V