Castaneda Family-Black & White

As I was flpping through these photographs that I took I had the sudden urge to do them all in black and white, which is the first time I had ever done that. I really like the way they turned out.

This very young family are the Castandeda's we recently got together at their home for a little wine snacks and a mini shoot. It was a lot of fun, especially since I got to hold a brand new baby for a little while which is always fun! Babies are pretty difficult for me to photograph which is why I try and get all the practice I could, but I think little Nicholas and I did pretty darn good! Oh, mom and dad did well too.... :)

Galindo Family-Candlestick Park, San Francisco CA

It was a pleasure photographing this young family. This shoot was a little unusual for me since I had to bring my kids with me because my husband was on yet another fishing trip. But I was lucky that Daniela and Edwin didn’t mind and so we met at Candlestick Park and toured the surrounding area trying to get the best shots possible. Unfortunately we were not able to get inside the fence due to security measures but I think we did well considering the restrictions we had…..

It was pretty cool doing this shoot, most families do the beach or the park but this family was awesome, they wanted to represent their team and themselves and were decked out in ‘9er gear’. As soon as they drove up I completely understood why they decided on this location. If there ever was a family who represented for the Red & Gold the Galindo family was it. Edwin and Daniela it was very nice meeting you all and shooting you and your sweet little man!

Grace Maternity Shoot!

Baby's are baking everywhere around me! 

Grace and Paulo will be having their first son within the next couple weeks! A mutual friend of ours Angie insisted that we had to get Grace's photos soon because Grace looks like she could have her baby at any moment! Angie actually gave this very generous gift of a maternity shoot to Grace for her baby shower gift.  (I just love being someone present! :)

We started off at their home and moved over to the San Francisco Bay nearby to change the scenery a little. And lucky for us we actually got the sunset! I think we got some really nice shots, but I must say since Paulo is a very talented photographer himself it was somewhat nerve wracking to photograph them!

Both Paulo and Grace were very comfortable in front of the camera which always makes things easier when someone isn't looking for direction for every photo I take. Here are a handful of my favorite...Enjoy!

 I always love these little sun flares....They remind me of angles hovering around...

I thought it was too cute how Paulo was taking so many pictures of Gracie on his cell phone! Love!

Such a natural beauty...

Michelle Maternity....Mothers Day!

This Mothers Day shoot was a gift from Gino to his wife Michelle….He wanted to gift these photos to her since she had never had a photo shoot all to herself.   I of course thought it was a very sweet gift and extremely thoughtful! 

We did these photos in their huge backyard, so big in fact that it actually attracts the deer!  I struggled a little with the setting sun but both were good sports about moving around to get the best light possible. Michelle was a natural in front of the camera! And I would actually  love to someday do a pin-up shoot with her, since she definitely has that look.

.Speaking of naturals they have a little girl named Giselle and she's a super awesome kid! I had to sneak in a few shots of her,  I just could not help myself! She actually pulled out her own camera and became by unofficial assistant!

I had a lot of fun hanging out with this family and even though it was a little more difficult time in the day with the sun, I think Michelle really looked great! Happy Mothers Day Michelle! 

 Looks like two Angels were hovering over Michelle in these two photos!

 My favorite shots of the day with 'mommy' in her jeans and t-shirt!

 The show stealer right here!