So I know I just got back from shooting a wedding in Hawaii... that's coming... but before I talk about that trip I have to talk about the weekend before where I was so excited to do not one but TWO family portrait & baby sessions. The coolest thing I walked away with from these two sessions.. was finally knowing EXACTLY what my portrait style is... and you'll see it from the pics. I'm not a posey posey person... pictures with the whole family looking at the camera smiling are fine and nice... but to me... I love to capture the reality... the funny faces.. .the running around in the back yard... a family at home where they are comfortable and living their normal life. This truly captures a period of time in the history of the family... think about it... 15 years from now when the kids are in college, what pics are going to be more fun to look at... Sweet Casima jumping on the trampoline... or being forced to sit still and smile for the camera (I mean really how often do little girls sit still anyways).
as you look at these pics... they really don't need much explanation... its "A day in the life" on a sunny Santa Barbara afternoon. These pictures aren't "perfect". . . but life doesn't look like a perfectly painted canvas.
Hope you enjoy them...
Now I do have to say a few words about the next portraits ... these little little boys are like family to me... their beautiful mother Gianna is my best friend from college... I wouldn't have my glorious life in Santa Barbara with out this girl. It was on her suggestion "move to SB for just three months... its now or never".. .( how could I say no)... that I decided to check out this crazy California world... well that was almost 10 years ago... So now, here I am capturing the moments that make up her, Paul, Leo, and Luca's lives... I'll be honest, I've known this girl through think and thin, from coeds in a small school in Michigan through our roaring 20's.. and now as we become a LITTLE bit like responsible adults. .. well, looking at these pictures... and being able to see the pure love she has for her family truly made me tear up. To be able to see your closest friend stay the same in all the right places yet grow in such an amazing way is really what friendship is all about. And even more so when I can see and feel the bond that G & Paul have with each other and their adorable little boys... G you constantly inspire me... and I feel so blessed to have you (and your entire family) in my life.
(now I have to say this wasn't just a family shoot... it was also Little Luca's 1st baby shoot...)
May you all discover your strengths... who you are... and the blessings around you!! Today is one of those days that I am feeling grateful!
Love
A
as you look at these pics... they really don't need much explanation... its "A day in the life" on a sunny Santa Barbara afternoon. These pictures aren't "perfect". . . but life doesn't look like a perfectly painted canvas.
Hope you enjoy them...
Now I do have to say a few words about the next portraits ... these little little boys are like family to me... their beautiful mother Gianna is my best friend from college... I wouldn't have my glorious life in Santa Barbara with out this girl. It was on her suggestion "move to SB for just three months... its now or never".. .( how could I say no)... that I decided to check out this crazy California world... well that was almost 10 years ago... So now, here I am capturing the moments that make up her, Paul, Leo, and Luca's lives... I'll be honest, I've known this girl through think and thin, from coeds in a small school in Michigan through our roaring 20's.. and now as we become a LITTLE bit like responsible adults. .. well, looking at these pictures... and being able to see the pure love she has for her family truly made me tear up. To be able to see your closest friend stay the same in all the right places yet grow in such an amazing way is really what friendship is all about. And even more so when I can see and feel the bond that G & Paul have with each other and their adorable little boys... G you constantly inspire me... and I feel so blessed to have you (and your entire family) in my life.
(now I have to say this wasn't just a family shoot... it was also Little Luca's 1st baby shoot...)
May you all discover your strengths... who you are... and the blessings around you!! Today is one of those days that I am feeling grateful!
Love
A
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hhmmm..not that you have found your 'portrait style', maybe I should think about cashing in my x-mas gift :) I know you are crazy busy...maybe we can work something out for Fall-ish...we'll talk. Love ya!
(03.25.10 @ 05:04 AM)