brooke + mark | engagement shoot

i was so elated that brooke (a photographer herself) had chosen me to take her

engagement pictures.  

 the january california sunshine did not disappoint and
 we made it out of the garden within seconds of the sprinklers.

a panda | a daisy | an all-star

the panda

relentless | funny | determined | wryly | loving | kind | helpful

the daisy

sweet | sensitive | emotional | compassionate | smart | daydreamer

the all-star

humble | wise | gentle | witty | thoughtful | achiever

each day i notice how they have grown. 

 so proud to share their last name.

observant minds and kind hearts are my hopes for them.

if they do their best, they are the best.

so far so good.

the jetzer family | wilderness park

i photographed this easygoing family (dog included) on day that was scheduled for rain.  no rain, just sweet smiles, swords and beautiful sunshine...

and so it begins...

"Do not wait until the conditions are perfect to begin.  Beginning makes the conditions perfect."  

My hope for this blog is to share photographs with you.  

Images of my own family,  and the images of friends and clients.

 I read somewhere lately that you should be doing something that you think about everyday.  

I think about pictures, 

moments, 

and

 memories.

enjoy