Earlier this fall we had the pleasure of photographing the Luong family on their “weekend property.”  They have 5 beautiful acres that currently just has a cottage on it, as well as a pond with fish and some beautiful scenery.  The plan is to build their dream home for the family on the property, but for now they go there to just get away and enjoy country life with their 3 kids.  It was great to capture the obvious excitement this family has about their new oasis, and we can’t wait to see it when it becomes their full-time home! 

Santa Claus came to town!  Last Sunday we held our first annual Toys 4 Tots Santa portrait event at the Silver Spoon children’s boutique, and it was wonderful all around.  Santa came to hear the Christmas wishes of close to 200 kids, all while we captured those wonder-filled (and sometimes tear-filled) moments.  It was great to see how many people came out to see Santa and donate toys for less fortunate kids….a great reminder of the kindness in our community.  These were two of our favorite images of the day…okay, so we’re a little biased…it’s our girls!  Grandma brought them at the end of the day so daddy could have the rare honor of capturing the true innocence of their childhood.  A huge thank you to the Silver Spoon and everyone who came out in the cold to support our local Toys 4 Tots!

When we first met the Thornings for their design consultation, papa Thorning wasn’t there and didn’t even know family portraits were in the works….his wife was thinking of just having us capture the kids, but after some chatting, we convinced her it was a good idea to come prepared for the whole family as well.  Fast forward to one of those early fall days that topped 100 degrees here in the valley, and we were trying to work quickly before anyone got too overheated in their super cool clothes.  We just loved their clothing choices, which totally fit their personality and style.  Everyone survived the heat and it was well worth it.  We were again so grateful for another wonderful family!