The Besse Family

Ok this is going to be a long post! This has got to be my very favorite family in the entire world! (The Morris'/Dravlands are a close 2nd ;) It all started when my Mom worked for a man named Ed Besse at a little restaurant called The Derby in Glendora. He introduced his wife, Carolyn to my Mom and well that was the end of that, they were instant best friends. My Mom and Dad and Carolyn and Ed were connected for life. They had a son, Nathan and he was 2 or so? and I was 4. We of course became little buddies and then Carolyn had Adam and that began our little threesome! Ed has a son who is older than the two boys, Brian. He used to come visit through out the years and I can remember being 5 years old sitting out front in their home in Glendora and thinking he was soooo cool because he was older and actually playing with us. He's always had a giant heart just like his Dad and now he has a family of his own and an adorable daughter Claire. Ed and Carolyn ended up moving to Sonoma County and we only got to see them twice a year but those times were some of my fondest memories as a kid. When it came time for me to choose a college I chose Sonoma State so I could be close to them while they finished out High School.
As many of you know my Mom is like my Best Friend and she has taught me so much about strength and perseverance. But I do have to say that though I did learn so many things from the Besse Family as well. They taught me about being open and loving no matter what. They've taught me about acceptance and really given me a great clarity around how I want my family to live. Ed's hugs and his yummy dinners can cure any heartache, Carolyn's laugh will literally melt your heart instantly, and well the boys....there just is not enough words to describe how much I care about them!
Well Brian and his family came to Rohnert Park for a visit and we decided it was time to take some Besse Family pictures and I was honored to be the one taking the photos.
But because I have so much love for this family I couldn't pick just a hand full of photos to display so I picked an arms full ;) I hope you enjoy them! I sure enjoyed taking them!

The Wiesman Family

Meghan and I went to High School together, believe it or not we were both cheerleaders!! Ok well she was the cool "song team" girl and I was the cheerleader! When I moved back to LA a few years ago we re connected. We were both pregnant and due around the same time. Sure enough Hailey decided to come much earlier than expected and her and Aidan were born 3 days apart. So needless to say Aidan and Hailey have been pals since birth! Meghan was one of my biggest supporters when I decided to start my photography business. She was in face my first "real" client. Meghan has since decided to start her own photography business and she is AMAZING!!!! It goes to show you that it's not always about how long you've been doing something but more about talent and the willingness to be open and learn. She is truely amazing at her craft! When my family and I came back down to LA for a visit her and I decided to swap family photo sessions. Here are a few of my favorites from my session with her and her family.

I had to add a photo of Hailey and Aidan!

Heather + Patrick

Heather is the cousin of one of my best friends, Trinity. I was given the great pleasure of being Heather's choice to photograph her wedding. She was the most breath taking Bride! There were too many photos for me to post but here are a few of my favorites!

Casey and Amy Thompson

Normally when I shoot a wedding the guys are, well, less than pleased to participate. In Casey's case it was just the opposite! What fun sports they were! We were able to take all the traditional photos that we needed to take with a lot of time to spare so we had a little fun! I hope you enjoy looking at the photos as much as I enjoyed taking them!

Tony & Lydia's Wedding

I photographed the wedding of Tony and Lydia 10 days after I had my baby girl, Isabella. Through the chaos I forgot to post a few photos! So here they are...

Sarah & Dom's Engagement Photos

What a sweet couple! Sarah and Dominic are getting married on October 9th at Foxtail Golf Course. I can't wait! What a beautiful couple....

Mini Family Portrait Sessions!

It's scary to think but the Holiday Season is around the corner! I know for those of us with kids time is a rare commodity! So I've decided to do mini family sessions! I have set 3 dates and will be offering 4-6 appointments each day, 1 hour each. We will spend 30 minutes taking photos and 30 minutes for you to review and select your favorite images.
The sessions will take place at our new home in East Petaluma. I will have a studio backdrop available with multiple backround color options as well as my backyard and garden available for a more outdoor setting or you can do both! Then we will go right inside to my office and view your images. You will have the option to order whatever prints you'd like or a cd. Whatever fits your needs! I will also be custom designing Holiday Cards this year!! I have dozens of designs to choose from!!
Book your date early because they will be booking fast!
I will be doing more mini sessions in December with a Christmas/Holiday set up for great festive photos for the kids! Keep checking back for those dates!