Hello, and welcome to the Enchanted Images blog! We are James & Stefani, a husband & wife photography team based in Roseville, California. We are so passionate and excited about what we get to do as photographers that we want to share it, and that's what this blog is for. The blog is both a personal and professional journal, and we hope you enjoy getting to know us and our work. Please also visit our main site at www.enchantedimages.net

Posted on Oct 04, 2008
Posted in Personal

It was red day at Teagan’s preschool, red hats, red plates, and red clothes…although someone forgot to tell me that last part. I was the only dad in the classroom not wearing red. I felt kind of like the kid in the mushpot…

Anyway, that didn’t seem to bother miss T from having fun. Nor did it stop her from eating…and eating…and…

Posted on Oct 01, 2008
Posted in Kids

You might remember this handsome young lad from his family session earlier in the summer (Posey family). Well, when they showed up that day mom realized that she forgot this hand-made, family heirloom outfit at home, which is at least 40 minutes away. We didn’t want them to miss out on having T photographed in the outfit that’s been worn by several generations of their family, so we invited them back with this adorable outfit (and sweet boy!). T was so cute and once again, wouldn’t stop smiling! He really is the happiest kid I’ve ever seen. We just love the variety of looks from his session, from a bit edgy on the red leather chair, to very formal and classical with the antique chair. Thanks once again for being such a great sport, T!

Posted on Sep 29, 2008
Posted in Relationships

We met the wonderful Siska family through our good friends at CJ’s Cuts for Kids hair salon in Roseville. They wanted to capture the fun and love that abounds in their family full of boys. We had a great time doing both some traditional portraits as well as “action” shots of mom and the boys wrestling on the grass. The last image was very special, as they brought their family Bible with their last name inscribed and wanted to incorporate that into their family portraits. We just loved the thought they put into that ahead of time and the final results were great! For those of you who have checked out our new website (enchantedimageslife.com), the awesome image of the 3 boys’ backs is these handsome young lads!

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Posted on Sep 27, 2008
Posted in Kids

We want to collect tons of food this year to contribute to the KCRA Kids Can! food drive and need your help! This event will be a great way to help those in need and get a super cute photograph of your little ghouls and goblins. Bring your kids, neighbors and family and let’s make a difference! Hope to see you there!

Posted on Sep 25, 2008
Posted in Relationships

This summer we had the privilege of photographing a great big, fun extended family out at the Granite Bay Country Club. The group was brought together from across the world for a family wedding here in town and wanted to capture the rare event of them all being together. It was great getting to see the closeness and humor between such a large family. Yesterday we were reminded of how very important capturing these moments is, as I received an email from our friend and client who organized this whole thing, that her dear grandmother (shown center in the first image) passed away just last week. She reiterated how important these portraits will always be to their family and thanked us again for the beautiful images. We, in turn, thank them for giving us this important job…we are honored and so sorry for your family’s loss.

Posted on Sep 24, 2008
Posted in Babies

We met miss S during the summer when she came for her 1-year portraits. I’m so glad they found us when they did, because she and her family have now moved away to Washington state. S has the most amazing, crystal-blue eyes, and paired with that lilac flower on her head–wow! I absolutely LOVE that headband, and am totally shocked that she left it on for even half a second. The cute tutu she’s wearing in the 2nd image was made by her sweet grandma, who I’m sure is misisng miss S and her mommy quite a bit right about now. We hope to see them back when they’re visiting!

Posted on Sep 23, 2008
Posted in Personal

Sac’s own Middle Class Rut played to a full house at Boardwalk Friday night and what a show! The barrage of sonics this two-piece puts out is incredible, not to mention their fantastic stage presence. Here are some of my faves from the show.

Opening act Last Angels.

MC Rut…

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Posted on Sep 21, 2008
Posted in Relationships

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.

www.enchantedimageslife.com

Thank you friends, clients and family for making this journey with us. We are truly grateful.

Posted on Sep 18, 2008
Posted in Personal

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.

Posted on Sep 17, 2008
Posted in Babies

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?