Elisa's 3rd Birthday

It was a CandyLand dream come true! (at least for me :) Yes, I admit, I was living vicariously through my child. This was the first official vicariousness. We had a life-size CandyLand Game that the kids played. They drew cards that moved them to the next colored square--you know how it goes. At each little station, they got goodies for their goody bags. Elisa and her buddies had a great time decorating goody bags and hats, eating candy, and running around the yard being chased by our friendly neighbor Rob. I was so excited for the game, and the kids really played it! Taking turns, going to the next colored square. Austen thought it was crazy that there were actual lollipops growing out of the ground in the Lollipop woods. Elisa's favorite presents were her Cinderella figurines and her Sharks hat.

A Day at the Beach with the McNair Clan

What a great day!!!! I had so much fun with this family. It was Joan and Sir's 50th wedding anniversary, and they celebrated by bringing the entire family to a beach house for the weekend. On a rare hot day in Santa Cruz, they were all great sports and hiked through the neighborhood, stopping for photos along the way, and then headed down to the beach. It was so bright and contrasty, I was searching for the tiniest respite from the glare. There were itty-bitty poofy clouds in the sky and once in a while one would pass in front of the sun, barely diffusing the blinding rays. I would yell, "Cloud Cover!" and the family would come running, jumping into position for a shot. Here you can see the entire group, and also one of "three generations", with Sir, his son, and his grandson. When our session was over, we walked back to the house for a few shots of the happy couple alone. I almost cried when Joan looked at her watch and said, "50 years ago, I was walking down the aisle." (I won't share Sir's racy reply :)

First Holy Communion

This is the littlest O'Hara, on the day of her first Holy Communion. I've photographed her brother and sister on both of their special days, and have had the pleasure of working with this family for a number of years. It's so fun to see them grow up!

Grown-ups

I first photographed this gentleman 7 years ago. He's matured into a very handsome guy!

Beautiful Girl

A recent session with a sweetheart!

Shout it to the World!

Share the joy of your new baby with family and friends. I have custom designed birth announcements! Please email me if you'd like to see more! If you are a professional photographer, these templates are available for sale. A new website showcasing modern, stylish card templates for professional photographers is coming soon!

He's got Personality!

This little guy is so expressive! I worked with him and his family just before Christmas. His older sister and brother were so patient and helpful. These images are among my favorites of him.