Giggles & Super Heros - Family Shoot in Bakersfield

It was such a privilege to have the opportunity to meet and work with Michelle and Daniel. We had a blast! Shooting 2 year olds is never an easy task....but it's so worth the loss of breath chasing these little ones across the fields and seeing them glow in awe of such incredible open space. Kids could run for days...

Thanks to a local photographers recommendation, I was able to shoot in the perfect location...open fields with old rustic barns and corrals.  This is the type of geography that Los Angeles city kids, such as myself, long for...I suppose the grass is always greener (pun intended).

Thanks again Michelle and Daniel...your family is adorable!

P.S. Daniel is a trained expert para-glider in Kern County... hence the fun goggles! I can't wait to take him up on his offer to view the valley from his perspective!

Santa Ynez Wine Country Wedding Photography - Miriam & Trey: Married

Up until I met Miriam & Trey, I thought nobody could love Santa Ynez as much as I do.  Tee hee..."I Do." I mean it's only in my bio and those that know me know that I love my wine and everything that surrounds it...Ha!

Miriam...a beautiful gal with an adorable southern accent from N. Carolina...and Trey a native Texan,  hired me to tag along and join their weekend wine country retreat. It truly was a retreat.  It's always fun when a couple invites you to join in on all the festivities...I mean I stayed for the after hour.

The ceremony took place at the charming Santa Ynez Inn, a boutique hotel in Santa Barbara Wine Country, which was followed by a celebration of love and fun at the Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum. 

There are far too many images that I love that are filled with memories of that weekend to blog in one post...stay tuned for Pt. 2 of their wedding soon...

 

Family & Children's Photography - Drew's 1st Birthday

While I love shooting weddings and events...capturing children and their families is sometimes my most favorite time spent behind my camera.  It's good to switch it up a little...they always keep me on my feet!

This little bird celebrated his 1st Birthday and I am so lucky to have been given the opportunity to spend the afternoon with this adorable family.

It's a bit of a brief post, but I hope you enjoy as much as I did.
-V