Cal Graduates: Photographed

Last week I had the priveledge of photographing a girl from work and her sister.

Roxanne is graduating this month from Cal and her sister just graduated from college in the Philippines. They wanted some photos to send back home to their parents and Rox wasn't thrilled with the studio graduation photos that the school had done.

She wanted to do the shoot at Cal and had some pretty specific places in mind that were special to her during her time there.

 

This tower was one of those places.

To be honest, I don't remember what it is called, but it is a pretty cool focal point. 

And the University Library.

She spent LOTS of time there! 

Sproul Hall was where many of her classes were held. 

I love this next picture...

 

It was so fun to get to know Roxanne's sister and experience their relationship. 

Still working on my lighting...

(I really need to take a photography class!) 

Here's another fave..

These girls are so silly!!

Congratulations Ladies!

December Photos

I waited super late to take pictures of the kids in December. It is so difficult to get them all together amidst their schedules, moods, and Emma's nap.

Not to mention...the weather.

One Tuesday I had told Dom, "Today is the day. Don't make any plans after school. We HAVE to get these pictures taken."

As it turned out the weather that day was beautiful! I was so excited, but was praying nothing would get in our way. I had heard that later that night it was supposed to start raining. And I had to get these done for our Christmas cards.

All day long the sun was shining and it was a nice mid 60's.

 

As I picked Connor up from school I noticed that some clouds were rollin' in...

Hmmm...

As soon as Dom got home, I was in go-mode.

It was getting darker...

Damnit!

We headed out anyway.

And we got some cute shots.

I played with some editing on a lot of them to try to compensate for the "greyness." 

Dom thought I was completely nuts when I asked him to throw our office chair in the back of the van to take along... so glad I had it!

I must say that I see many photo shoots of my friends, fellow Bloggers, and on Pinterest...

with such amazingly coordinated outfits!

Not too "matchy." But just enough.

I AM NOT GOOD AT THIS!

I can barely dress myself, let alone coordinate 3 kids!

This was my best attempt. 

Though the weather wasn't cooperating, my kids were awesome!

It was COLD.

But they didn't care.

Emmy was particularly happy and with that girl, you never know what you're gonna get. 

And Connor...well that kid is happy if he's anywhere near dirt and trees.

Check. And Check. 

Here's a few without any color changes... 

Towards the end Dominic started getting a little restless, which usually entails a certain amount of goofiness... 

Emma Kate decided it looked like fun too! 

(Emma Kate and Connor think he's pretty cool.)

 

So happy we got the photos done even though the weather wasn't ideal.

What I really need to do is spend some time getting to know my camera better:(

Baby Abby Photos

Several weeks ago my SIL, Shawna, and I got together for a little photo shoot of her new sweetie.

Shawna is a baker and had a few ideas for photos.

And I had purchased a little tutu and headband for Abby when she was born...

of which I definitely needed some shots.

I am no professional...

but how can you not get cute photos of this little princess?!?!

Man, I see why photographers make so much money...

I was wiped after a couple hours of trying to get just the right photos!

LOVE how they turned out.

Now I need to learn how to fully use my camera...

And figure out how to do some editing on my computer.

Thank you Shawna, for letting me play!

Please, any of you photographers out there....

suggestions!