hawaii-the big island vacation {san jose, california, family photographer}

Last week was my bday (Holla!) and for a very special treat the family and I went to the Big Island of Hawaii, also known as.... Hawaii. And we quickly realized why it's called The. Big. Island. Because.... it takes 3 + hours to drive across.... in lava fields. At one point Early Bird said it looked like Texas and as I looked around at the miles of small black and gray rocks, also known as lava there, and the short, dry scrub brush, it actually did remind me of the west Texas that I grew up in. However, I promised Early Bird that this wasn't ALL Hawaii had to offer.

Luckily it got more lush for her... and the hubby and I as well! And after a day or two Early Bird warmed up to Hawaii! The only two things she requested before we left were to play at the beach and go to a luau. I'm glad to report both those things were checked off her Hawaii Bucket List!

I'm also happy to say that I had a great birthday!!

Featured on The Bloom Forum {Los Gatos, California}

I'm excited today because I was featured on a photography forum's blog that I frequent (almost every day) called The Bloom Forum. 

They have a series on their blog called Adventure is Out There and periodically they'll feature  a photographer's hometown. Well, today it was MY TURN!

So so excited. Click here for the full feature!

Here's some additional photos around my little town of Los Gatos.

fall picture time!

Fall is finally here! 

For me that means apple picking, wearing my boots, college football and updated family pictures!

Book now for your fall pictures and get them in time to place your holiday card orders!

But hurry, November 1 is the last day to book for fall sessions.

Don't forget about holiday cards. You can order through my Tiny Print store or customized by me.

Happy fall!

The P family {Santa Cruz, California, family photographer}

A few weeks ago I got to spend an evening with the super sweet family in the Santa Cruz mountians.

Thank you for being so accommodating!!

monthly quote blog hop - august {san jose, california, family photographer}

It's time for August's edition of Monthly Quote Blog Hop.

Summer is too quickly coming to an end but we're squeezing in one more awesome summer quote.

"Live in the sunshine, swim the sea, drink the wild air." - Ralph Waldo Emerson

Can't wait to see what beautiful images Tami has posted for her interpretation. Head over to Siriani Photography's  blog.

sneak peek for the m family {santa clara, california, family photographer}

Here's a sneak peek for this sweet family and their sweet addition, baby c.

momma & baby {santa cruz, california, family photographer}

Man, did I have a great time this weekend catching this sweet momma and her baby at Natural Bridges beach in Santa Cruz, California.

More to come next week!