Jenni Goldman Photographs

On Sabbatical

2010-12-29T12:46:00.000-08:00

This blog has been on vacation for a very long time and is still AWOL.

Kelly + Steve's Wedding at Enchantment Resort, Sedona

2010-06-24T21:28:00.001-07:00

They were married on June 9th at the beautiful Enchantment Resort in Sedona.

Kelly got ready with her daughters and friends. The atmosphere was relaxed but excited!

At the very last minute, Kelly was deciding which shoes would be the easiest to walk down the aisle with.

Ron took this wonderful photograph of the procession. Steve strutted down the aisle.

The Boynton Canyon location at Enchantment was gorgeous.

Their beautiful ceremony was performed by Rev. Suzanne Loo-McCoy of Intimate Sedona Weddings. Kelly, her daughters, and Steve were part of a sand ceremony to celebrate the integration of their family. Their flowers were created by Mountain High Flowers of Sedona.

Kelly's youngest daughter was mesmerized.

One of many, many kisses. Kelly + Steve were the kind of couple that made you want to fall in love ...

... the way they looked at each other, the hugging and kissing, the unselfconscious affection.

I would describe them as a romantic comedy in Hollywood terms. Ron captured this playful side to them while photographing the "romantic portraits."

Their reception was held at Steve's parents home in Sedona, which was absolutely breathtaking. The views of Cathedral Rock (not pictured) were absolutely stunning and enjoyed at both the cocktail party and the reception. Perfection did the event design and catering.

Chris + Sarah's Wedding at Los Abrigados

2010-06-10T03:04:00.000-07:00

They were married on May 29th at the beautiful Los Abrigados Resort in Sedona.

Sarah works for the knot so she had the coolest wedding favors ever. This was the hanger for her gorgeous wedding dress.

Sarah got ready in the bridal suite at Los Abrigados with her bridesmaids. Her sister who was also her maid of honor helped her with her dress & stunning jewelry.

Chris & Sarah's wedding was creekside at Los Abrigados and everything was perfect ... the weather, the breeze, the sound of the creek. Sarah's brother officiated the ceremony and did a spectacular job. It was hard to believe that it was his first wedding.

Chris's nephew was the adorable ring-bearer.

Sarah & Chris were ecstatic to be married to each other. It was an emotional ceremony full of tears and laughter and permeated with joy. Bliss Extraordinary Floral created beautiful arrangements of flowers.

After their ceremony, we walked over to Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village for romantic portraits of Sarah & Chris.

There was lots of kissing :)

Their Sedona wedding adventure continued with a Pink Jeep tour up to Merry Go Round with their families and their wedding party.

The view was spectacular and their guests had a blast. We photographed all of Chris & Sarah's family and wedding party (the group photos) and then they generously offered couples and family portraits to whomever wanted them. It was a special touch and another insight into how thoughtful Chris & Sarah are.

"Will You Marry Me" created with rocks.

After the Pink Jeep tour, the reception began creekside at Los Abrigados.

And they had their first dance together.

Yes ... more kissing :)

The coolest groom's cake ever created by the always yummy Sedona Sweet Arts.

And then spontaneous entertainment by Chris's nephew with some crazy dance moves that you might now find on You Tube. I think Chris and his nephew must have practiced secretly because they rocked!

The spirit was contagious with a party that lasted late into the night with everyone showing off on the dance floor. The dancing was fun and totally hilarious ...

All of Sarah's planning (and awesome attention to detail) made for an event that will be remembered and talked about for a lifetime. We were truly honored to be a part of their wedding celebration.

My Favorite Assistant

2010-06-07T22:54:00.001-07:00

Michele + Dana's Wedding at Tlaquepaque and The Agave of Sedona

2010-05-09T00:55:00.001-07:00

They were married on April 23rd at Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village in Sedona.

Michele got ready in the bridal suite at Tlaquepaque with the help of her sister, mom, and aunt. Michele's adorable niece was also there and managed to stay as close to Michele as possible.

A beautiful pre-ceremony prayer with Dana and the wedding party.

Michele was a radiant bride -- crossing the bridge to her wedding ceremony -- and her destiny with Dana.

Dana watching as Michele arrives to their wedding ceremony. He is next to his daughter.

My background is as a photojournalist but Ron captured this true moment during the ceremony with Michele & Dana immersed in their vows, Michele's brother desperately trying to keep his toddler son quiet, and Michele's other brother throwing "the look" that all new parents dread.

A gorgeous, romantic portrait of Michele & Dana at Tlaquepaque.

Practicing the Viennese Waltz at Tlaquepaque during the most amazing sunset.

Michele & Dana exuded so much warmth and love for each other, for their family, for their photographers -- we loved being with them and documenting the celebration of this meaningful milestone in their new life together.

Their reception was at The Agave -- the best food, views, and atmosphere in Sedona -- and they started their party by surprising their guests with the Viennese Waltz. Our favorite DJ Bobby Russell kept the party going!

A poignant moment with Dana's mom.

The toasts were heartfelt and wonderful.

In addition to the delicious food, wonderful dancing, and good company -- their yummy cake was created by the talented Sedona Sweet Arts.

Congratulations Michele & Dana!

Ericka + Zach's Wedding at the Sedona Golf Resort

2010-04-27T22:54:00.000-07:00

They were married on a gorgeous Sedona day on April 10th.

The bridal suite at the Sedona Golf Resort was filled with friends and family helping Ericka get ready. Ericka's mom Linda was an important part of that, and she was overflowing with excitement and pride.

The rings were stunning ... and showed off brilliantly against a bridesmaid's orange dress.

Ron captured this awesome moment during the processional. I love how Zach is waiting for Ericka with his parents and the look on their faces.

Ericka stands with her parents. The moment where the two families share the wedding altar was truly unique and profoundly touching.

Ericka's sister Nicole is the maid of honor and sweetly shushes the ring bearer. The gorgeous flowers are created by Bliss Extraordinary Floral of Sedona.

A wonderful close up as Zach places the wedding ring on Ericka's finger photographed by Ron.

I love the way that Ericka is framed by the minister offering his blessing.

It was a lovely ceremony with a spectacular view of Bell Rock and Courthouse Rock in Sedona. Did I mention that it was a ceremony with two kisses ... one spontaneous one after the exchange of rings and a second official one sanctioned by the minister after they were announced husband and wife.

A beautiful candid moment of the bridal party during formal photographs.

The kids were so cute at this wedding ... and both Zach and Ericka were munchkin magnets. I hope they have a big family (no pressure).

They were gorgeous together - you could feel the love and friendship ...

Always laughing and having a good time.

Their first dance together. DJ Bobby Russel of Sedona Sounds kept the dance floor full the entire night, and Sedona Sweet Arts created a beautiful and delicious wedding cake.

I think this might have been the most emotional wedding I have ever been too :) There was crying while Ericka was getting ready, during the ceremony, during toasts, during the first dance, during the father/daughter dance and the mother/son dance, and especially when Ericka's dad serenaded her. BUT, it was lovely, supportive crying, which is a very happy thing to witness and photograph, and I thank you for the privilege of being the one to do so (with tears in my eyes too).

Heather + Joey's Wedding at Sedona Golf Resort

2010-03-31T22:19:00.000-07:00

They were married on March 20th on a gorgeous Sedona day - absolutely perfect sunshine, which definitely warranted some cool shades! This is Joey with his groomsmen as he watches his bride walk down the aisle.

Their ceremony was thoughtfully performed by Maria Grace while their guests enjoyed red rock views of Courthouse Rock and Bell Rock from the Sedona Golf Resort. Elegant floral was designed by Bliss Extraordinary Floral of Sedona.

A wonderful aspect of Heather & Joey's ceremony was having their parents stand up and be honored. I was so touched when they held hands -- and I wish for everyone's parents to exude such warmth at their children's wedding!

I love this kiss with Bell Rock in the background.

Heather & Joey look gorgeous together!

Heather's dress was gorgeous and probably my favorite wedding dress ever. I loved the beading and the silhouette -- not to mention their beautiful rings (which Heather's sister and maid of honor helped pick out.)

A very elegant reception followed at the Sedona Golf Resort with a deliciously lovely cake by Sedona Sweet Arts.

Their reception was really fun with great music by DJ Bobby Russell of Sedona Sounds. But what I'll remember the most was the tearful toasts given by Heather's sister and Joey's dad. They were truly heartfelt and emotional and remarkable.

There was so much love ... congratulations Heather & Joey!

Nicole's Senior Year

2010-03-21T20:43:00.001-07:00

She is an adorable, smart, funny high school senior in Phoenix who loves photography.

Next fall she'll be starting her college education at ASU with a double major (very impressive).

I met Nicole over the summer when I was photographing her sister Ericka's engagement photos -- Ericka's wedding is coming up soon: April 10th at the Sedona Golf Resort.

Loved spending the afternoon with Nicole. And even though she says that she is much more comfortable behind the camera (me too), you can't tell. The photos of her are awesome!

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2010-03-21T20:32:00.001-07:00

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Sweet Ruby

2010-01-13T11:32:00.000-08:00

Our baby is walking ... absolutely delicious!

Chris + Erin's Wedding at Red Rock Crossing

2009-12-23T21:19:00.001-08:00

They were married on December 19th at Red Rock Crossing in Sedona. Their families joined them to witness their marriage.

Erin changed her mind at the last minute ... and decided to have Chris escort her to their ceremony with Oak Creek and Cathedral Rock as their background. Here she is looking stunning as she waits.

I love this moment captured by Ron. Pure joy. Erin's elegant bouquet was created by Bliss Extraordinary Floral.

One of my favorite places to be ... on a gorgeous winter's day ... with a really beautiful bride.

Their car was decorated and it was hilarious!

Then we went to Red Rock State Park for romantic portraits. It was funny - during our conversations about the kinds of photographs they wanted of their wedding, I had the impression that they were going to be shy about being photographed. But, they were playful and creative and we had a great time together.

This is the infamous wedding tree, a beautiful Cottonwood.

Erin and Chris met at a church retreat in Phoenix 8 1/2 months ago - when you know, you know!!! The four of us agreed that we hope every couple that gets married has that remarkable feeling.

There wedding reception started that afternoon at Heartline Cafe in Sedona with family ... and will continue with a New Year's Eve party with their friends back home.

Congratulations! And Happy New Year.

Aaron's Senior Portrait, Northern Arizona

2009-11-02T15:23:00.000-08:00

Last week, I photographed Aaron, a senior at Camp Verde High School in Northern Arizona. A super nice guy who is considering going to college at Azusa Pacific in California to play some baseball.

I met his mom Toni when I first moved to town. When I was pregnant with Lola she said, I bet you are going to want more kids, but I didn't believe her. So we made a bet. I still owe Toni dinner at Vince's Little Star.

While I was photographing Aaron, Toni walked around our yard with Lola. And they discovered a beautiful 3-foot long King Snake, black with stripes. I was really excited to see it was a King Snake because although we had found the snake hole with skin shed nearby, my fear was it was a rattler. Thank you Toni!

And, good luck Aaron!

Jamie & Billy's Wedding at Tlaquepaque, Sedona

2009-10-19T21:48:00.000-07:00

They were married on October 10 at the beautiful Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village in Sedona, Arizona.

Jamie looked amazing... very retro, timeless, original. Ron created this beautiful portrait before the ceremony.

I am already jumping to the end of the wedding ceremony, but I can't help myself. This is definitely in my top 5 list for best kisses. Billy effortlessly dipped her and surprised everyone. A total WOW kiss.

Rev. Joel Boyd performed their ceremony at the Patio de las Campanas at Tlaquepaque. I love this photograph because he is so excited to announce them husband and wife that he practically threw his notes up into the air and I vaguely remember a "woohoo."

And Jamie and Billy's wedding also garnered another mention on my top 5 list for most memorable weddings (ever) when one of the guests pulled me out of the way of a luminaria that had caught on fire (at my feet) before their ceremony, which by the way was a gorgeous detail.

Gorgeous sunset at Tlaquepaque and the perfect location for some romantic portraits on the terrace.

That dip rocked my world ... so I had Billy perform that graceful move in several locations that night, and Jamie was more than willing to oblige.

This photograph was taken at their reception on the Calle Independencia at Tlaquepaque. My photojournalism background serves me well in moments like these capturing the emotion that weddings bring out in everyone and not getting in the way.

Their reception was everything you hope for ... beautifully designed by my favorite Rosalie's of Sedona, not to mention the delicious food they created; unique floral by Events by Showstoppers, music by Ray the DJ, and a great cake by Sedona Sweet Arts.

Is this the best cake cutting photo ever? I think so!

Thank you!

2009-10-16T15:30:00.000-07:00

This is the email I received after Sarah saw the photos of her beautiful son and daughter that I posted below ...

WOW!!!!! You are truly one of the most amazing, talented, breathtaking individuals I have ever met. The gift of your talents is something that my family is going to cherish for a lifetime !!! The pictures that you have taken of my children are amongst our most valued possessions !! We love you and I wish that there was a way that I could show you our true gratitude . Tears of joy are running down my face . THANK YOU !!!!

... thank you Sarah for loving the photographs of your babies as much as I do.

Shania & Aaron in Northern Arizona

2009-10-15T21:54:00.001-07:00

I just photographed the cutest kids ever!

Sarah has been appreciating my photography for a few years now. So when I bumped into her husband Aaron at a local restaurant, I mentioned that photographs of their kids would make a great gift for Sarah, and were there any special occasions coming up? Aaron said that Sarah's birthday was only a few days away. Perfect!

When Sarah called me a few days after her birthday, she said that she cried when Aaron gave her the gift certificate.

Darling Shania.

Cowboy Aaron.

Shania is a year older than Aaron, and they are so sweet together.

Shania has the most amazing wardrobe - her mom has great taste and a real talent for making clothes, tutus, and accessories.

Aaron would wear his Spiderman costume every minute of every day if he could.

Really sweet kids. I've known them since Aaron was a baby and Shania was in gymnastics with Lola.

After the photo shoot (and 90 minutes of non-stop cardio for Sarah) I said, "Next year I'll tell Aaron to get you a spa treatment for your birthday." Happy birthday Sarah!

KC at Cathedral Rock, Sedona

2009-10-07T11:20:00.001-07:00

I have been photographing the most amazing people lately! I love shooting portraits and blessedly I am getting lots of requests to do so.

KC reminded me a lot of myself ... she loves to travel, did so by herself for four years, and visited some of my favorite places like Israel. She also lived in Sedona a bit and showed me a trail at Cathedral Rock that I had never explored. Thank you!

KC has a lot of different sides to her - she lives in San Francisco, is co-founder of Debt Angels International, and is a professional financial planner.

She also teaches meditation.

This spot she shared with me is a Sedona energy vortex in addition to one of her favorite places in the world.

Not to mention that she is gorgeous!

I was enjoying myself so much that I lost track of time and we ended up hiking back by the full moon rising and a spectacular sunset.

Kimberly + Gary's Wedding at the Agave in Sedona

2009-09-26T21:13:00.000-07:00

They were married on September 19th at the beautiful Agave of Sedona.

If anyone had seen Kimberly's shoes before the wedding, they would have known what she and Gary had been secretly planning and practicing ... an awesome hip hop "first dance." In fact, they were more nervous about performing their surprise for their guests than getting through their wedding ceremony.

Kimberly's sister surprised her with their mother's ring before the wedding ceremony. It was quite a tearful and sentimental moment, but it also brought joy by having a symbol of their mom present at Kimberly's wedding.

The day was amazing. Totally stormy with lightening and thunder, but once the wedding started... the rain stopped, the sky was dramatic, and the red rocks views from the Agave were unbelievably spectacular for Kimberly and Gary's wedding. Rev. Andrew Murphy of Heart of Sedona Weddings performed a really thoughtful ceremony. Kimberly's beautiful flowers were created by none other than Bliss Extraordinary Floral of Sedona, of course.

Kimberly totally enjoyed her wedding, every single moment, which she said she waited a long time for ... sometimes it just takes a while to meet the right one. And it's absolutely worth it (but it would be nice knowing when you're in your twenties that your dreams will come true, albeit for some of us, speaking from experience, a little later than expected perhaps.)

Gary's killer smile.

Kimberly is the master of expression ... she was super fun to photograph!

And then they were pronounced husband and wife ... what a stellar reaction.

We stayed on-site for romantic portraits so Kimberly and Gary could enjoy their reception as soon as possible. I love this portrait of the two of them!

Kimberly looked stunning in her wedding dress.

And here is their surprise dance. Projected on the wall behind them it says, "Today I will Marry my friend, the one I laugh with, live for, dream with, love." Wow.

His reaction says it all ... their dance was a hit!

Bobby Russell of Sedona Sounds kept the energy up and the party going with a great selection and timing of music.

And Bonnie of Rosalie's of Sedona created a breathtaking event and delicious food.

Kimberly & Gary's friends -- it was such a great celebration of love and starting a life together -- the spirit of happiness was shared by everyone.

Shira + Jesse's Wedding at Tlaquepaque, Sedona

2009-09-17T10:53:00.000-07:00

They were married on September 6, 2009 at the beautiful Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village.

Shira was escorted by her father. Her wedding dress was a family heirloom.

Jesse & Shira had a beautiful jewish ceremony under a huppah on Tlaquepaque's Terrace above the Patio del Norte. There were 100 guests that traveled from all over the world.

Jesse's groomsmen held up the talit that covered the huppah.

Colorful bouquets and really pretty floral were created by Bliss Extraordinary Floral, Amy Mills and her talented team.

Shira looked ethereal. She had make-up done by the wonderful Liz Margin.

This is the moment where the Rabbi reads the ketubah, the jewish wedding contract.

After their ceremony and yihud, Jesse whisked Shira away to their reception in the Tlaquepaque Ballroom, impeccably designed and deliciously catered by Rosalie's of Sedona. DJ Bobby Russell kept the energy flowing and Donna Joy of Sedona Sweet Arts created her consistently yummy and always beautiful wedding cake.

I have to tell you that Shira's wedding was gorgeous and somehow she planned it in only one month. Unbelievable. BUT you couldn't tell! It says a lot about the team she worked with from Sedona ... to make Shira's wedding look flawless.

The next day, Shira & Jesse had more wedding portraits created at Red Rock Crossing in Sedona. The atmosphere was perfect.

Jesse wanted a portrait of Shira being carried away ... and I think he could have and would have carried her all the way to the top of Cathedral Rock if she had wanted him to.

They were really fun, adventurous, and silly to photograph. I love this photo of Shira ... so glamorous and free.

Mazel Tov ... we wish you a wonderful life together ... b'shalom v'ahava.

Alison & Adam's Wedding at L'Auberge de Sedona

2009-09-11T09:59:00.000-07:00

They were married on September 5, 2009 at the spectacular L'Auberge de Sedona.

Anthony Flesch of Weddings in Sedona performed a beautiful ceremony in the Meditation Room at the Amara Resort & Spa. The red rock views were amazing, especially with the dramatic weather. It was a two location wedding due to an unexpected rainstorm that moved the ceremony from L'Auberge's hilltop to it's sister location, but Meghan Rudolph, the Event Coordinator and Certified Wedding Specialist for both L'Auberge and Amara Resort, handled it seamlessly and everyone was happy.

Then after the ceremony, we were able to create some gorgeous romantic portraits at L'Auberge's hilltop ceremony site. Alison's lovely bouquet was created by Bliss Extraordinary Floral.

And also aside L'Auberge's beautiful Oak Creek.

Alison and Adam have a very cool story about how they met. They were both at an Arizona Diamondback's game wearing Chicago Cubs shirts, which I'm sure made them wildly unpopular. BUT Adam didn't get Alison's phone number. Luckily, the fates smiled upon Adam, and he found her again at another Diamondback's game a few months later where they were both wearing their Chicago Cubs shirts again.

Camille & Ben's Wedding at Tlaquepaque, Sedona

2009-09-10T12:03:00.000-07:00

They were married on August 29, 2009 at the beautiful Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village in Sedona, Arizona.

The evening before their wedding Cammie & Ben invited all of their guests to a sunset hike at Bell Rock. This is how the hike started ... with Cammie running ... and it is one of very few photographs where I am ahead of everybody. Did I mention that Cammie is an extreme sports adventure guide and fitness model?

Cammie & Ben stayed at the amazing Lighthouse in Sedona with many of their friends. It (only) sleeps 16 and has beautiful indoor/outdoor spaces with flavors of Indonesia, Japan, Morocco and East Indian cultures. If I win the lottery, I plan on buying it!

Oh ... and here is a photograph of Cammie's gorgeous, sexy, wedding dress, which was featured with Cammie on TLC's Say Yes to the Dress -- "Ties that Bind."

Cammie started getting ready at the Lighthouse in Sedona ... total star quality & beauty!

At 5:38pm and 26 seconds, the dress was put over Cammie's head in the Bridal Suite at Tlaquepaque by her sisters, bridesmaids, and mothers. Four minutes later she was still standing in the same spot with her arms up in the air surrounded by "helpful" friends and family. I love the moments that make great wedding stories!

And she looked gorgeous once you could see her face again :)

Cammie & Ben's wedding ceremony at Tlaquepaque was at the Patio de las Campanas.

I always tell my clients two things before their wedding ceremony: (1) Look at each other during the ceremony instead of the officiant ... as it makes better pictures (2) Either give me a long kiss or a lot of short ones ... and it's the bride's choice.

Cammie & Ben didn't disappoint me. Cammie hushed her wedding guests as they started to cheer this marathon kiss with the perfect gesture.

Another Hollywood kiss.

The gorgeous couple.

Blinded by the bling.

Their reception was on Calle Indepenencia at Tlaquepaque and the ambiance was romantic, fun, and joyful. The afternoon had started out so windy and rainy that it had seemed like the wedding was going to be overshadowed by a monsoon ... yet the skies were clear and calm by the time the ceremony started. Totally miraculous.

There was an impromptu dance where Cammie was joined by her dad and her sisters ... this was the beginning of the dance before the other two joined.

And Cammie & Ben led the Horah.

And the Jewish Chair Dance.

And the elegant cake cutting ... and feeding ... and I think Cammie won this round :)

This was hilarious. During the garter toss, Cammie hid some rather large leopard panties for Ben to find. The crowd loved it. And it really exemplified the kind of person Cammie is and the kind of wedding Cammie & Ben hosted. FUN, FUN, FUN.

And we wish you a super FUN, happy, loving, healthy, adventurous life together!

Love Letter

2009-08-24T20:49:00.000-07:00

Ericka sent me this really generous note that totally made my day!

"We have spent tons of time looking at our pictures, we LOVE them. You captured every feeling and emotion, I don't know how you did it. Our families are now enjoying them as well, they all feel like they were there with us just by looking at the pictures. We can't wait to work with you on our wedding day, we are both so excited. You made us feel so comfortable and made it SO much fun."

Ericka + Zach at Red Rock Crossing, Sedona

2009-08-22T20:33:00.000-07:00

I had a great afternoon photographing engagement portraits at Red Rock Crossing in Sedona.

Ericka + Zach will be getting married next April at the beautiful Sedona Golf Resort.

I think this is one of the only serious photos from the shoot as most of the time they were laughing or kissing (as all engaged couples should be!)

Right after we did this photo we were hiking towards Oak Creek for our sunset photo with Cathedral Rock in the background ... and we were talking while we were walking ... and Zach says to me, "Watch out for the snake," as it slithered right across our path. No worries, thankfully it didn't have a rattle!

Ahhh, Oak Creek. It was a really hot afternoon so putting our feet in the water was bliss.

I almost forgot to mention that Ericka's younger sister Nicole joined us (not pictured though). She wants to study photography next year at a university. So we talked technical during the shoot ... and had a great time together. I used to be a photography professor at a university in California before I moved to Sedona, so it brought back some great memories. She brought her iPhone and showed me some really beautiful landscape photography.

They totally have my heart ... Ericka sent me this email right after the photo shoot. "Zach and i wanted to thank you SO MUCH!! We had a blast and it is a memory we will be able to hold onto forever! Thanks!"

Ericka and Zach are planning on using their engagement photographs for their "Save the Date" cards and this really cool signature album that their guests will sign on the day of their wedding.

I am really excited to work with them and to photograph their wedding.

Savannah Rose

2009-08-21T02:55:00.000-07:00

I adore this child. She is total sunshine. She always has something to say that will make you smile. Her wardrobe is to die for. I'm sure her high school yearbook will say "Best Dressed" and "Best Personality." And she has been that way since I first met her 2 1/2 years ago in a Music for Tots class in Sedona.

We went down to the creek off of Brewer Road and splashed her :)

A close up of her adorable face.

Totally stylin.

I couldn't resist another close up of that smile.

Am I the luckiest ... to be able to spend a summer's afternoon playing dress up and splashing in the creek.

Finally ... Photo of Ruby

2009-08-21T02:44:00.001-07:00

I may be well-intentioned but it's true ... even a photographer's 2nd child doesn't get photographed nearly as much as the 1st. It definitely isn't due to lack of interest, but more so needing to chase the 1st around and not being able to deviate from our much needed bedtime routine to make a photograph when the evening light is gorgeous. But alas ... here is our beloved Ruby ... 9 months old and absolutely adorable!

Three Years with Lola

2009-08-19T15:54:00.000-07:00

I just printed a huge gorgeous canvas of Lola chasing Elvis ... it's the centerpiece of our home.

This photo was part of a series for Lola's 3rd Year portrait BUT the grandparents started complaining that they had too many photos of Lola without clothes.

Harrumph, but that is how she likes to be ...

... and then the pressure got to me.

Lately I've been photographing a lot of Lola's friends so Lola was excited to dress up and pose for me too. Today she allocated a whole 3 minutes for our photo session.

If she isn't parading around nude, she prefers to dress up like a princess.