The girls had a blast and played like crazy! We had amazing "Dora" themed cupcakes made by Angel Cake (check her out on Facebook!). They were strawberry icing on a delicious chocolate cupcake! She hand made the Dora faces and they were melt-in-your-mouth delicious!
We took pictures around Folsom near Lake Natoma. It was a beautiful day and they were willing to follow me on a hike down to these rocks!
I am so glad they did, because it was well worth it!
Because Folsom has been a big part of their lives, they wanted their photos to "say" Folsom, so what better place than the historic walking bridge?
Ahh, newlyweds!
I got to go back today to take pictures of them with their daughter. She had a flower girl dress, after all, and she couldn't let that go to waste either!
At 7 years old, she took the lead and directed me during most of the shoot! She had a lot of great ideas and it was a change being told how to photograph! Doesn't she have a great smile? ;)
And I have to say thank you to Charlè for all of the shout-outs she has given me recently! I love when people use the pictures I take AND give me credit for them! Thanks for all the kind words!
They certainly are having a lot of fun!
For instance, this great red stool was sitting outside a door. I pulled it into the middle of the sidewalk and told Brittani to sit down on it. She wasn't too sure at first, but it turned out to be a great picture! I love how it says "Psychic Readings" on the sign in the background. It goes so well with being a senior and going off into an unknown future!
Then we moved on the an area along the bike trail in Folsom. Folsom is filled with great trails and nature areas. I am so lucky to be able to photograph here!
I love these railroad tracks and it was another fun place to take pictures! Again, something about looking out into the future and senior pictures that go so well together!
And of course, the jumping shot! My daughter is still amazed by this one and always asks how she could jump that high! Being a cheerleader, it was easy for Brittani! I had a blast taking her pictures~ and I promise to start taking better care of my blog!
I can only imagine the possibilities! I am scrubbing my kids down and taking them out for a photo shoot tomorrow! I can not wait to see the results. This camera is a monster, especially compared to my XSI. I love the weight in my hands and the battery grip is a dream. I love to shoot vertically, and this makes it so much easier. The 8fps is lightning fast and perfect for catching those action shots. I am in heaven ~ I only wish there was more time to shoot!
I was so lucky to be asked to photograph Aden and his family on Saturday. They live 3+ hours away from me, so we decided to meet at Sand Harbor in Lake Tahoe for our shoot. Aden brought his little brother, Aren, his mom, dad, grandma, and grandpa.
The first thing I noticed about Aden was that he liked to run! And run he did, all over the beach. He had a blast climbing the rocks and playing in the water. Aden has Down Syndrome, ADHD, and Sleep apnea. He is energetic and all boy~ just like his little brother, and boy, did they keep Dad on his toes! It was hard to get the boys to be still for very long, but isn't that how most boys are? They loved the water and mom and dad were so laid back, they let them play and get dirty! It was so relaxed and fun!
One of the best parts of the shoot was at the end. I had some interview questions to ask Aden's mom and we sat down on the beach so the boys could play. My kids were there with my husband and it was so much fun to watch all the kids play together. They all rolled down the sand hill and played in the water together. It always amazes me how easy it is for kids to make friends!
Aden's mom says that Aden is a hero because "No matter how bad things are, he can smile and just make it better. Through it all, he smiles." I hope that I get the opportunity to photograph this family again. Not only is Aden a hero, his parents are heroes too for all the love and support they give their boys. I am very lucky to have met this amazing family!
And here is my fix:
Check out the other "fixes" over at I Heart Faces!
And my first fix using Coffee Shop's Creamy Toffee Latte action:
Here it is in black and white using Totally Rad Action's "Bitchin Black & White, and Dirt Bag texture:
All three pictures were first edited with Pinoneer Woman's Slight Sharpen action and then Coffee Shop's Powder Room 2 actions.
I LOVE the lighting in this picture and that I was able to capture this special look between the two of them. She just looked so enamored with him and I love how he is looking at her!
