Family of Five

A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of photographing this fun, fun, fun family at their beautiful vintage home. Gosh, how I love their home. Even dad was incredible to work with. There were SO many terrific photos, I had a hard time narrowing it down to a few to share here. Oh, and they even have an elevator.




























I think this last photo below demonstrates just how incredibly fun this family was to hang out with.
I love everything about Julie's expression.

His First Date

Not really sure if it can be called an official “date” if I drove them to his formal high school band banquet (since neither are driving yet), but I’d say it’s pretty close to being a first date.

After a quick introduction of parents, came the inevitable mamarazzi moment of photo-taking by both mothers. Immediately, the two teens stiffen up like soldiers about to go marching, but wearing forced smiles. My guy was exceptionally stiff. He almost looked like he was in pain. I think it may have been a form a torture for them. I’m sorry, but I HAD to help—just a bit. I let them know it was ok to get a little closer, and to relax. (I'm SURE that was NOT easy with their parents looming over them, cameras in hand). Here, Domi is reaching for her arm, and the stiffness went a way for a moment, so I quickly snapped the shutter.



I do have to say, I’m quite taken by Domi’s new friend. She’s charming, extremely well-mannered, and exceptionally bright—she’s a writer, a poet (I think her vocabulary may be larger than mine), and likes to sing. I enjoy listening to their deep conversations in the car whenever I give her a lift home from school.

But the most important part--she enjoys being around my son. Even if this simply blossoms into a beautiful friendship, any girl who can see his inner beauty, is a keeper in my book.

To All the Mommas

Wishing you all a wonderful Mother's Day.
Hope you had as much fun as these gals!



More to come of this amazing family...

My Yogi

Closing Circle



Savasanah



Namaste

Reminiscing :: 1977

Our grandparents had a cabin in Cloudcroft, New Mexico, and our large family would gather there yearly.
This place is one of the most treasured of my childhood memories.

This photo brings a smile to my face.