What a wonderful, fun family they are! Nothing but smiles and happy, cute, cooperative kids. Not to mention their color scheme worked out perfectly! I love my job : )

The lupines were the whole reason we went to Lake Forest for some portraits of Addison, but the field of yellow flowers worked out real well, too! Nothing like a little girl amidst wildflowers!

The Morgans came back to Tahoe, escaping the Texas heat for a short time. I love seeing my families again and how the kids have grown!

The Glenns came from Canada to meet up with their 5 kids and soon-to-be 15 grandkids – a lively group for sure! : )

Four adorable kids, really cool grandparents and parents, and a beautiful Tahoe morning – what more do you you need? : )

quick portrait session of a friend’s little boy

I went location scouting with my son, on the lookout for a playa, and found fabulous old doors

From San Francisco we drove to Santa Cruz to stay with my friends Betsy and Raf, and little Becca. We went straight to the beach with kids and cameras; only for a bit, as we thought we’d come back Saturday or Sunday, but the weather turned and that didn’t happen. I will just have to go back soon!  : )

Just had to share this one… from the beach the other evening.

My friend Betsy came through town and we met in Truckee to do a family shoot, and just a tad maternity. Daughter Becca is one of the cutest girls I have ever seen, no kidding, she’s too much! So we strolled around a bit looking for cool backdrops (and hot cocoa):

P.S.: A tip from Betsy: Don’t lather your belly in Vitamin E lotion and then put on the shirt you want to wear for the shoot right away, as it will soak up the lotion, and SOMEONE will have to retouch it… ; )