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 Ellisons were in town for a combined business/pleasure trip – their first time out here, and not surprising, they loved Tahoe! How could you not : ) They brought with them their 4 sons and seized the opportunity for family photos:

I shot the Smith family at Sand Harbor for Danielle, who unexpectedly had to fly home to Australia at the drop of a hat. In addition to really cool family portraits we did some senior photos for Zach:

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! : )

I’ve been so lucky with my families this year! The Robidouxs came to Tahoe for Pauline and Dick’s 50th anniversary; these two were nothing but fun, and so in love! : )

Next time you’re taking the kids to the miniature golf course here in Kings Beach, think of its owners, the Mooney family, who we owe all the fun to! My son sure loves going there, he’s even got a season pass. (And, by the way, they have all new carpets!)

Congrats on the grandbaby… : )

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

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… ; )

The Lipe family took me up to Homewood for some family photos of them on their favorite mountain, with our gorgeous lake as the backdrop: