2019 My Life Project - Week 17

Last week started with a Monday off and more amazing weather. We headed over to Clevedon to walk along the pier, and then followed a trail away from the crowds and discovered an Iron Age Hill Fort, not quite as cool as it sounds and sadly full of rubbish/trash, but it was an adventure. On our way back to the car we popped into the penny arcade for a little bit before finishing off the afternoon with ice creams.

2018 Lifestyle Project - Week 50

You can read the introduction to this project by clicking here.

We had to be at home for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day (hazard of having a spouse who works for the church :P) so the weekend before we drove over to Kent to see some of my siblings. There's never enough time together but it's always so lovely to catch up....and cute baby cousins are the best bonus!

52 Weeks of 2013 - Week 42

I have three brothers and growing up, they loved, loved, LOVED the movie The Princess Bride. They had the whole thing memorized and would watch it over and over and over again. I would groan, inwardly and outwardly as they put it on, one more time. Obviously, I also have parts of it ingrained in my brain, because this was the quote that immediately came to mind for this photograph.

My family all still live in England and I live in America. But it's true, that a wedding brings people together. It's the way it should be. My brother Wesley was getting married and somehow I had to be there. I wasn't the official photographer on the day (sniff), I was a family member, a guest. You know though, that I had to have my camera with me and get a few photographs.

I love this shot, the first moment after their first kiss as husband and wife. They are so happy and I think Lou just glows. I am really glad that I was able to be there. We may have had the occasional clash as children, but I love my family and miss them more than they know. It's these important milestones that are worth celebrating.

It was a beautiful day and we are so happy to officially welcome Lou to our family. Now, I just need to figure out going back again in May for my youngest brother's wedding!

Beltran Maternity and Family Sneak Peek {Marin Co., CA, Family Beloved Photographer}

I love it when clients' walls are full of prints and this family has a whole wall set up as a gallery. To find people who truly value photography, who feel it is important and not just a nice thing to do, makes me happy. Everybody has different priorities, I totally get that, but in my mind, capturing memories and having something to show the generations that follow is amazing. We document so much of our lives on our phones, which is wonderful and accessible, but it really isn't the same thing as taking the time and making the effort to intentionally capture the beauty of family.

I last did newborn photos for this family, when their littlest boy was just days old (see those here). With baby number three on the way, this lovely couple want to remember not only this beautiful belly but the family of four, that they will be for just a few more weeks. These little boys are suddenly going to seem so much bigger and relationships will inevitably change.

This gorgeous, outnumbered Mama, is about to have a little girl. It's going to be a whole new world of pink for everyone!

 As the sun started to set we headed to the beach for a few more sweet family moments.

Excited to meet and photograph Miss. Lorelai soon. :)

Hoffman Family Sneak Peek {Marin County, CA Family Beloved Photographer}

I have taken birth photographs and newborn photographs for this family but it was finally time for a family portrait session. I could not be happier with how they turned out. The lighting and location were wonderful and we were able to take the time to truly capture this family and their relationships with each other. It's a long post because it was so hard to narrow down the choices.

I am a firm believer in marriage and the need to keep that relationship strong in the midst of busy lives and children needing attention and care. It is how family starts and it needs to be cherished and nurtured and valued. The love that started it all needs to be remembered, even on the tough days. Whether it's five minutes or twenty, I love to be able to provide a space to capture that love. Thank you John and Alice for not thinking it was weird to play my games and answer my questions to get these genuine emotions. You have something special, don't forget it!