3 Days in Berkeley

Just read an article about the photographer who took the picture of Sarah Palin for her new book (#1 on Amazon and it hasn't even been printed yet!). 6 day trip to AK with a full assistant crew. 2 days of scouting and 3 full days of photographing... all for one book cover photo! Meanwhile, I'm working with 5 families over 2 1/2 days in Berkeley this past weekend. Zero days of scouting, 13 kids, two dogs... zero Sarah Palin book covers, but tons of fun photos. Thank you to all the families involved; I had a blast.

btw... I plan on making this a regular/annual trip; if you know of anyone that may be interested in relaxed, natural portraits in the Bay Area... Let Me Know!

Catching up

Back from a little poker trip to Las Vegas and now quite behind with a couple of recent weddings (including yesterday) and some super fun family sessions not posted here yet. Going to be glued to the monitor this week!

Here's the Champagne family from a few weeks ago. Three boys these ages can be a huge challenge but this gang was an absolute joy to work with and I had a great time running around and being goofy with them. Thanks guys!

a Few More

Here are a few more favorites from this very fun session a couple of weeks ago.

... and dogs even!

I'm usually not super-stoked trying to get dogs looking good while working with a family on their photos. Most dogs are about equally challenging as a squirmy toddler. So two high-energy Pugs... I don't like my chances. Needless to say, the odds of capturing this photo in just a few minutes are pretty astronomical. Look at those tongues! I love it.

Some final favorites from the final sessions

As I run out of days here in 2008, the final sessions of the year deserve their due, too.

Families, Families, Families!

The great weather and fall color just kept coming and coming this year.