Brandi & Josh Engagement Session

Well Hello There World!  It sure has been a while!  As some of you may know, I took some time between October and March off from photography.  I became a mother on September 27, 2012 to an amazing little girl.  She keeps me busy and I love every single second of it.  We spent the past 5 months hanging out getting to know each other.  Her name is Vera Rose and her 6 months home session will be in the coming weeks.  Don’t worry, I promise to post it!

So, like I said I took 5 months off and getting back into the swing of photography has been so much fun.  Being able to put out the images I see in my head brings me joy and satisfaction that I can’t get anywhere else.  So, to start it off, I headed out with Brandi and Josh.  They are getting married Jan 2013.  YAY!

Brandi and Josh were good sports.  They let me cart them around Morgan Hill and in dirt and parks and in trees.  It was a blast!  Thanks guys for laughing all the way thru and not minding when we hit and passed three-hour mark!  I hope you enjoy the images.  I am looking forward to the wedding and THANK YOU for choosing me to photograph such a special day…..

Enjoy!

 

Connors 1st Birthday!

Hard to believe that a YEAR ago I took Connors newborn pictures!  Where did the year go?!?!?  Nonetheless, Connor has grown big and strong is cute as can be!  I was lucky enough to get to spend some time watching him play and laugh at Memorial Park in Cupertino.  Mom and Dad were there too and I did get some family pictures for them as well 🙂

Thanks for calling me up again Terri!  Looking forward to his 2nd birthday already!  Probably more than you ~  Connor May Your Year be filled with much love and laughter!  Enjoy!

Maternity Session – Half Moon Bay

I met Ayse back in November of 2010.  We did Holiday family portraits.  Shortly after, there was a new little bundle on the way.  I was lucky enough to be asked to meet up again here, 4 weeks before her due date and take a few maternity shots to document the impending arrival!  I can’t wait to venture over to take some pictures in November for the holidays and of the newest family member!

Eric and Lee Engagement Session – Carmel, Ca

I met Eric and Lee after I did Rose and Cory’s wedding in May.  Lee is a friend of Rose’s.  After chatting back and forth via email, we decided to meet up to talk photography and weddings.  I spent some time sharing my style of photography.  They shared their hopes for pictures for their engagement session and their wedding.  A few weeks later we were planning an engagement session!

This past Saturday we decided to make our way down to Carmel.  We did the first part of our session at the mission and then drove down to Point Lobos State Reserve for part two.  I knew Eric and Lee had a great sense of humor and it was clear on Saturday.  They laughed and joked and even tolerated the stares of a French tourist and his girlfriend.  It was a great time!

As I make my way through all of the images, I pulled a few of my favorites.  Eric and Lee, thank you for trusting me and thank you for sharing with me one of your favorite places.  I hope you have a great weekend!  Most importantly, I hope you like the previews!!

Rose and Bob Wedding

As some of you may know, I am in the process of an international adoption.  Just before I left to Russia, I had a wedding session with Rose, Bob and Family.  Rose and Bob were high school sweethearts.  After high school as we all know, we move and start new lives.  Well, after many years apart, Rose and Bob met up again and well… the rest is history.  They tied the knot in front of family and close friends on June 24, 2011. 

Rose is amazing.  She is a Catholic Author and Speaker and she has such spark and you just can’t help but want to talk with her.  It was such a pleasure to meet Rose and well, she is my first celebrity shoot 🙂  Thanks Rose for sharing your special day with me.  I wish you and Bob MUCH happiness!  God Bless!

Booklyn and Kennedi… 6 months

So last week my cousin in law.. is that such a thing??  If not I am totally making it a thing.  Because when your Italian cousin marries a Puerto Rican, you end up with lots and lots family!  And I LOVE IT!  I love my big wacky fun fabulous family!

Anyway, Sarah , her hubby BJ and the girls came into town for a family celebration.  Since she was here, we figured to have a little fun and photograph the girls to commemorate their 6 month birthdays.  Booklyn and Kennedi are identical twins.  I can hardly figure them out.  But Sarah Jo (thank goodness) can tell you who’s who without hesitation.  They are so sweet and precious and happy and lovable!  Sarah and BJ, I know you already know, but those two are precious little angels.  I am so grateful to God that he gave them to you 🙂

Alright, without further hesitation… some of my favorites..

 

Lil’ JT … 7 years old… REALLY!?!?!

It’s another year gone by and another birthday for JT.  I can’t believe I have been witness to 5 of them already!  JT is growing up quick and before my eyes has gone from a cute little toddler to a handsome little man.  And finally, after scheduling and rescheduling because of rain or illness or other commitments, we were able to mark his 7th birthday (which BTW was in March). 

So, we got busy taking pictures after Julie finally made it to the shoot location… Oh and NOT her fault at all she was late, it was mine.. I was apparently backwards on my directions and I am not surprised because sometimes, I get confused… Thank goodness for Google Maps and the blue dot to tell me EXACTLY where I am!  Julie SORRY again about that!  To make up for it I took some fabulous photos.. LOL!  Love you Girl!

Cory and Rose…The Wedding; Fortino Winery

On May 29, 2011, Cory and Rose committed their lives together in front of family and friends. It was a beautiful day for two amazing people and I was lucky enough to be there to share in it! The weather here in the Bay Area has been strange these past few weeks. Rainy one day and 90 degrees the next. After some rain on Saturday, Sunday started off bright and sunny and that sunshine continued on thru the day! (yay).

The bridesmaids got ready and sipped mimosas and the groomsman arrived ready to send Cory off to join them in the ranks of marriage. From the moment the ceremony ended, the guests were ready to celebrate! They danced to amazing music and sipped on Fortino wine and played in the photo booth that Cory booked as soon as he heard TM Fotography had one! Rose and Cory mingled, laughed and danced. They were perfectly in sync all day and very much in love….

As I work my way thru the many pictures taken and try to create their story for the day, take a sneak peek ….. CONGRATULATIONS Cory and Rose! 

Layla and Nadine…Sisters

I have a sister.  Many of my clients have met her.  She helps me out on shoots.  She gives me creative shot ideas, she checks hair on clients, makes sure buttons are buttoned, acts like a clown when we need to get smiles and an extra set of hands to hold babies when necessary.  Doing this session with Layla and Nadine was fun because I got to see the interaction between sisters from the beginning.  Layla is older and excited and helpful with her sister…. I imagine they will be close as close can be and best friends when they are older… so sweet.  Nadine has the most beautiful eyes and lashes.  She reminds me of what Snow White might have looked like as a babe.  Just beautiful.  Nora, it was great to meet you, Ali, your brother and the girls.  Thank you for finding me!  BTW… the lamb was FAB!  THANK YOU!  I hope you like the proofs 🙂  ENJOY!

Waiting on Baby Parks Arrival

My good friend (and loyal client) Veronica is expecting the arrival of her 3rd Bambino.  Just a few more weeks (OR LESS) and the wait will be over.  Veronica was such a good sport.  She hadn’t had a maternity session with her other two kiddos and to mark the third and the child finale of the Park Clan, we decided “lets document it”.  Oh and I pretty much wasn’t going to take no for an answer, so she obliged 🙂 

On Sunday we spent an hour or so shooting the session at Derek and Veronica’s home.  It was fun.  I know we all laughed a few times.  After some family photo time, Veronica and I spent some time just me, her and baby.  I wanted to capture the beauty of the last moments of pregnancy.  I was trying to bring out the love and connection of two people in one body.  I imagine when you are the one pregnant it is hard to see how pretty and peaceful it looks from the outside… I can’t wait to meet you Baby Parks!  Enjoy!