{Coronado Family Photography~Beach Boy}

My recent photo shoot at the beach in Coronado was so much fun with this little guy! We got some wonderful shots of him totally in his element and just having the best time splashing in the water and playing at the beach which is his favorite place;) 

He was full of energy as most 2 1/2 year olds are and he gave me a workout chasing him around but you can see that these shots are going to bring back some really special memories of him when he was small and his love for the beach! Thankfully for this kid he is blessed to live in one of the most lovely locations imaginable in my opinion to enjoy it!! 

~Enjoy~

Someone is excited to be at his favorite spot at the beach!

I had to do this one in black and white... Just loved his little somber look:) 

Love this one

He is seriously pointing to the water because Mommy and I had been promising water for smiles! haha

Such a gorgeous sunset it turned out to be! 

Love the reflection in the glassy sand, the sun, and the movement!  

Pure happiness 

Mommy and Me shot

The sun was setting and we got this with the last little light~ Happy Boy

{San Diego Family Photography~Coronado Island overlooking Downtown San Diego}

I don't know whether I choose family photography or it choose me but I have been so blessed to meet so many amazing families and capture some very special memories which I am so thankful for.

This shoot, as with each one that I do; becomes part of my life for several weeks while I am pouring over their pictures, selecting their gallery images, and then lastly editing their final selections. Without fail I fall in love with each family and see the beauty of their relationship to each other as a family unit.

 This family choose a great little hidden park located on Coronado Island that overlooks beautiful downtown San Diego that I just love. 

With their adorable little baby boy and their spunky little girl we had a great time together climbing trees, picking flowers, and capturing these memories for this sweet family! 

All the best to your family and enjoy! 

We loved this nearby door and used it in the shoot! 

Love this moment with Daddy who he looks just like!

Big Sister and baby Brother;0)

Daddy picked her this flower and she loved it! 

This was one of my favorite candids;)

Very cute pose!

The happy couple and the San Diego skyline

Final shot of the day! 

{20 Year Anniversary at the Hotel Del~ Coronado Island Photography}

~20 Years Together~

Alan and Carrie have been married 20 Years which is a pretty amazing milestone that I had the privilege to capture for them. Alan and Carrie reside in Arizona and every year they vacation at The Hotel Del in Coronado where they originally honeymooned to celebrate! That is where I come in;) Last year I was doing a photo shoot in Coronado and a couple comes by on their beach cruisers and asks if I have a card which unlike usual I did;) Fast forward to this year I get a call and schedule their shoot knowing they are from out of town but it wasn't until after we were done that I asked how they found me to do their session and we connected the dots that they were 'that couple'; and we all had a really good laugh and it made for a great story! 

They also shared that when they were married all those years ago their photographer who shot their wedding took the money bolted and they never received any images of they're wedding day! 

{GASP...Can you even imagine...}

So needless to say this was a very special and meaningful shoot for so many reasons not the least of which is that this couple is so sweet and amazing and have stood by each other for 20 years. 

All the best to you both and here is to 20 more years of love, health, and happiness! 

{Crown & Crown of Pacific Sotheby's Realty}

This photo shoot was for Crown & Crown of Pacific Sotheby's Realty which we shot at the beautiful Lowe's Coronado Bay Resort. The team of Crown & Crown is made up of Sharyn Crown, her daughter Victoria Crown, and soon to be son in law Mark Crigler.  

When I originally spoke with Sharyn about the concept of this shoot they were working hard to establish a new look for their Realty Business and needed updated head shots for all of them that would match the luxury market that they cater to everyday for their exclusive clients. 

The process to find the perfect location and feel was extensive and as a business owner myself I know just how important each aspect of 'branding' your business is. In this internet driven time your clients are mostly interacting with you first and foremost through your website and your first impression can either draw them in or turn them away with the click of a button. That said, a lot is on the line and in the end this shoot was worth all the time and effort because I feel we walked away with a great new set of business head shots which reflect exactly what we all set out for!! 

It was an absolute pleasure to work with the Crown's and I want to thank especially Sharyn who had so much confidence in my ability from the start and choose me to help with such an important and part of their new brand. All the best to all of you!  

Sharyn Crown

Victoria Crown

Mark Crigler

Crown & Crown

Crown & Crown

This was my favorite of Mark

Mark and Victoria