Jeff, Meredith & Nathan - November 2012 {Family Photos, Ford Ord State Beach}

The rain clouds in Marina parted just in time for us to have a wonderful beach shoot on Saturday.  Nathan is a kid with a lot of expression and a very vivid imagination.  I know he is looking forward to sharing that creativity to his new little sister who is coming soon.  

This is only one of several hilarious faces that I captured on camera.

Jason & Shelley - November 2012 {Engagement - Avila Valley Barn, CA}

 So excited for my sister-in-law, Shelley and her fiance, Jason, who are getting married in a 8 days!  Loved hanging out with them (and their doggies) at Avila Valley Barn last weekend.

Skyler, Stacee & Mariko - November 2012 {Family Photos - Avila Valley Barn, CA}

Baby Mariko is just the light of my family's eye!  She is the sweetest little baby!   I had lots of fun capturing her precious little faces.  It was also my privilege to capture these first family photos of my sister, Stacee, Skyler and Mari.

 

Talina & Mari - November 2012 {Family Photos, Avila Valley Barn, CA}

 My Mom also became a grandma this year to our sweet little Mari.  I thought these pics deserved their own post.  Plus the more posts of Mari the better! :)

Talina & Clyde - November 2012 {Engagement - Avila Valley Barn, CA}

If you are frequent viewer of my blog, you will probably recognize my beautiful Mother.  She will be marrying Clyde this upcoming year, and I'm so excited for him to officially become part of our family.  :)

Danika & Honnalee - November 2012 {Family Photos - Avila Valley Barn, CA}

I was so happy that I had the honor of photographing Danika and Honnalee again this year.  They are such a fun mother - daughter pair, and they totally crack me up.  This year they were joined by Danika's sister and Mom.  We had fun hanging out in the hot sun, picking apples.

Metz Family - November 2012 {Family Photoshoot, Avila Valley Barn, CA}

 So fun to hang out with old friends and meet their sweet new additions.  Oliver was an absolute doll, and although he wasn't super smiley, I love the shots we got of his sweet face. 

One of my favorites...after he tasted Daddy's hair gel. :)

Knight Family - November 2012 {Family Photos, Avila Valley Barn, CA}

This is my second year shooting this sweet family's holiday photos.  Lucy is such a little doll!  It was fun to hang out with them at Avila Valley Barn on Saturday.

Look at this smile...kills me!!

Love this sweet father-daughter moment.