Mish Mash

Whelp, I probably could've predicted it, but I preferred to be an optimist. That last post? About regularly editing and posting our European vacation photos? Yeah, it was some serious wishful thinking. I haven't had time for that.

Of course I haven't.

The truth is, I've been bouncing among quite a few projects lately, and as I pull together several loose ends today I thought I'd post some shots from several of them.

I've had the opportunity to photograph some more SLO High seniors:













Sometimes with friends...



















I've also done some corporate work, including for the fun and silly crew at XYZ Textbooks...





And the slightly more traditional Triage Consulting Group in SF...



And then just yesterday I popped off a few headshots of a gorgeous lender here in SLO. I mean seriously, she's fabulous, right?



There is another batch of headshots I need to edit for the City of SLO tonight... and then more senior shooting and editing. And one of these days I'm going to firm up my fall family session shooting calendar.

Sheesh. I knew things felt busy! Add in three kids with ridiculous schedules themselves and it makes sense that the personal projects tend to fall by the wayside.

Oh, well. Someday I'll get to that vacation album. ;)

Now That's How You Do It!

I think I might have actually clapped my hands together in excitement when I saw how this extended family had styled themselves for their session over the weekend. The coral-y red, the happy blue, the mix of patterns...In my book, this is the ideal way to casually coordinate a group. Love it!

An Evening in the Lavender and Vines

I'm wrapping up several projects in anticipation of our big summer vacation, and I realized that I never shared anything from this fun summer session. These guys have a beautiful home surrounded by lavender and grapevines... perfect for capturing some dance shots and some sibling sweetness.

Three-Year-Old Portraits

Most of the time, three-year-olds give you about three seconds before they're done with you and the portrait experience. This little guy is an absolute doll. I got a good 10 seconds out of him, at least. ;)













Seriously, he was as darling as ever, and I appreciated every second of our little walk around downtown SLO. Can't wait to see you again soon, D (and his mom!). xoxo

Dance, Dance, Dance

This weekend is the big summer show from Ryan's American Dance. The studio is buzzing with rehearsals and it looks like it'll be a totally RAD production. Can't wait!

In between practice and more practice, we're shooting studio portraits. Sign-ups are easy and can be found HERE.

Workin' It

I had a lot of fun doing some non-traditional headshot stuff with the folks over at MathTV and XYZ Textbooks last week. (Fake juggling, anyone?) I photographed 16 grown-ups, but in between I got to squeeze in a couple of impromptu shots with this guy, who was in the office visiting his mom.





He brought the shades and the 'tude. I LOVED IT.

More High School Fun

I photographed one of these girls back when she graduated from 8th grade. Now that she's a high school junior, I asked if she'd be willing to help me build my portfolio of older teen images.

She was a great sport and agreed, and she even brought along a gorgeous friend she has known since elementary school. I am truly grateful for their willingness -- and that of the others I've asked -- to help me get up and running in the senior portrait business. As I said before, I predicted that it would be fun, but I've been amazed at how much I've enjoyed the process.



















I love this particular location for lots of reasons, but I'm excited to head out in a new direction this weekend. I'm sure I'll reconnect with this old favorite again sometime down the road.