Archive for 2008
There’s been some changes at the Hays household this year. New commitments, new outlooks and new decisions.
As we continue to grow and enjoy what we are doing day to day, the line between “work” and play continues to blur. Whether we are on a bike ride, busy in the studio or taking the girls to school, no one thing becomes dramatically more important than the other. It is just – life…
With that we have launched a new site we feel fits us well, and gives a nice introduction to our style. Our blog of will continue (of course!) right here and will still be the place we share day to day life.
Thank you friends, clients and family for making this journey with us. We are truly grateful.
The air has changed, leaves are beginning to fall, days are getting shorter, football has begun, Starbucks has Pumpkin Spice Lattes, Apple Hill is in full swing, pumpkin ale is in stores, Halloween decorations are up at Michaels….
This is the best time of year.
Adorable S is one of our Bebe Collection members. Between his amazing blue eyes, crazy-cool hair, and sweet disposition, how could we come up with anything short of amazing with this guy?
Photographing the Jewart family was fun for us for many reasons, but mostly because they’re good friends of ours from Stockton. Tissa & I (Stef) were college roommates at UC Davis and have remained good friends ever since. The birth of baby G was what prompted them to have these portraits made, but we couldn’t resist getting the whole gang involved. I think our favorite image from the session was their “family feet,” which they had made in a 20×40 gallery wrapped canvas to hang over their bed. We were lucky to get to see their portraits hang in their home, as we went for a visit on Labor Day weekend. I was tempted to swipe that one for our gallery I loved it so much! Thanks for such an awesome time and the great visit…the girls had a blast!
We found a note in our door the other morning with some kind words of thanks that were so moving, it was a challenge for Stef and I to get through it dry eyed. I share a part – because it so well describes us and how we feel, and why we have chosen this journey.
“Photography reveals that regardless of circumstance, life offers moments – if only milliseconds – of beauty that are to be captured, cherished and remembered.”
Thank you for that.
On Sunday (opening day for the Chargers!) we were honored to be photographing Samantha & Eric’s wedding at Edgewood South Lake Tahoe, referred to by them and their wedding party as “The London Experience” (their last name). We were so excited to share in this event, as these are two of the most head-over-heels-in-love people we’ve ever met. Our expectations were great, and they were fulfilled! Combine the gorgeous weather, the most stunning bride, an elated groom and the majestic backdrop of Lake Tahoe, and you have a perfect day. Sam & Eric, thank you for allowing us to be a part of the most amazing day! Can’t wait for Monday Night Football….go Bolts!
This little cherub is Miss A. She is another great example of the amazing hair we’ve seen on babies lately! Must be something in the water…..:-). We met Brigitte thanks to our friends at the Silver Spoon children’s boutique, but then when she and Chris were here with Miss A, we all discovered that they’re good friends with some other clients of ours, too. Such a small world around here! A was so much fun, because she was still small enough to snuggle like a newborn but old enough to give us some sweet smiles. She impressed us all with how well she held up her head up. Stay tuned for more, as Miss A is another one of our Bebe Collection members who will be back for her 6 month session before we know it!
Miss T began her preschool adventures last Tuesday and was an immediate fan. Within seconds she was painting, coloring and playing with puzzles. Once again, I might have well been invisible.
“Teagan, mom and I are leaving!”
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“Teagan?”
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And that’s pretty much how it went.
p.s. These photographs were last ones taken of her before the scissors incident.
When the Bueno family came to us, I immediately knew that I had crossed paths with mom, Christina, somewhere; then, when I met her oldest dauther, B, it occurred to me–our daughter Reilly and their daughter B had been in a ballet class together 2 years ago! I went back and looked at the photos from their recital and we even have an image with their daughter smiling away on stage next to Reilly! That was just the beginning of our connecting with the Buenos; we could have talked all day with them about their travels and our mutual affinity for good wine. Coupled with their adorable girls, it was a fantastic session all around. The girls had so much fun with ours after the session that B was asking to set up a play date as they were leaving…so cute!
Since we’re already talking about the holidays and getting prepared early (see holiday card post below!), we thought it appropriate to introduce our brand-new gift cards. Individual gift cards are for $50 and there is no limit to how many can be purchased. They come in beautiful envelopments so all you have to do is decide who the lucky recipient will be!
