I love having a close family, well most of the time anyway. Especially times like these. Cheryl’s sister, Crystal, has been carrying the bump around for around 9 months now and right on her exact due date, little Averie decided it was time to make her entrance known. I’m so stoked for Danny, Crystal and Ashlyn. They have a beautiful family and I couldn’t ask for better. I’m pretty sure I’m still the keeping my game tight and holding the crown for favorite uncle but we’ll have to wait a year or so until she can let everyone know that (or maybe we can bargain a little). Anyhow, here are a few of baby Averie’s first photo session. I think she enjoyed the sound of the shutter. Enjoy.

Her big cousin Eden.

Big sister helping with feeding time.

I got a chance to hold Averie for a little bit, just enough to let the “baby bug” bite me a little bit.

I think Huntley is just stoked that he’s not the little cousin any longer.

The first day I met Kindra and her mom, I knew that I wanted to photograph her wedding.  There is something about a bride who appreciates the artistic side of photography that melts my heart and Kindra did just that.  Then when I met Paul, I was stoked that I had another groom who I knew beyond a shadow of a doubt was totally in love with his fiancee and a great dude.  I could really see myself hanging out with someone like Paul in school, he’s just a cool, laid back guy that is genuine and down to earth.  These two are getting married next summer and I’m absolutely stoked to photograph their wedding in Stockton at Annunciation Cathedral.

We cruised around to some of the “less desireable” areas around town and then headed to an awesome field that was freshly cut just for us.  Kindra and Paul’s daughter came along for a few photos and I had a hard time not having her in every photo, cuteness overload.  So here are a few frames from our session.  Enjoy.

I absolutely loved this wedding and I can’t believe that they almost didn’t have a wedding photographer. I received a call on the Wednesday before the wedding and was informed that their photographer wasn’t going to be able to shoot their wedding. When I first spoke with Jaime I could tell the concern in her voice and was so stoked to be able to help them out. When I came out, I was treated like a hero.
The wedding was held at Aric’s parents ranch style home in the foothills of Oakdale, CA and we were blessed with a stunning sunset. I’m posting a ton of detail photos because I love the feel that the details of this wedding give the viewer. I hope Jaime and Aric have an awesome time in Fiji and I can’t wait for them to see the rest of their photographs. I’ll come save the day any time, if it turns out like this. As soon as I have the details on the vendors involved I will make sure to list them here. Enjoy.