Wardrobe Wednesday

Loving these Spring looks for family.  Casual yet coordinated, which is my favorite kind of style!  I can't say it enough but patterns are NOT your enemy when it comes to photos, that is unless they are everywhere!  Mixing some solids in with a few patterns within a coordinating color scheme really brings a look to life!  These looks at more an be found at Old Navy & Shop Rouche.  Thanks to I Adore Your Style for this latest style inspiration!

Have you booked your Spring family portrait yet?  These beautiful blooms will be gone before you know it!

Two Great Causes

Raffle ticket, anyone?

This past weekend I had the true honor & pleasure of photographing and attending two wonderful events.  The first was The Main Event, Samaritan House's annual gala benefit.  This was my second year volunteering with Samaritan House, an amazing organization that supports San Mateo County, and photographing The Main Event.  Each year it gets better and better and it was a beautiful night of great people giving to a wonderful cause.  To top it off it was their 40th Anniversary!

Dessert Dash Table

Founder John Kelley & Staff Member.

U.S. Rep Jackie Speier bestowing honors upon Samaritan House & Board President

Following this great event, was yet another great event down in Los Gatos where I had the privilege of photographing an event with Khen Rinpoche, Founder of the Siddartha School.  He travels the world teaching and sharing his wisdom with the world.  He gave a talk on attachment, shared his humor with us and guided a beautiful meditation.  Here are some shots from this once in a lifetime event.

                

               

Wardrobe Wednesday

I have a little boy shoot coming up this weekend, so I thought this was the perfect subject for this week's Wardrobe Wednesday!

How to dress your young boy for a photo session?  Hats are always a fun edition to a shoot.  Guaranteed they will not be on their heads the WHOLE time but they do work as a fun prop, whether they are being thrown in the air or used for hide & seek!  The color scheme for this outfit is also just so fun & bright for the amazing summer like weather we are having right now!

Thanks to I Adore Your Style for the inspiration & all parts of this adorable outfit can be found at Old Navy.

Save The Date

Hello!Lucky custom Save the Date card

This whole wedding thing is starting to feel quite real!  And I am getting excited!  Save The Date cards started going out last week and we have been getting such positive feedback from our friends & family.  Many of whom said this was by far the best Save the Date they have ever seen! It wouldn't have been possible without the wonderful work of Hello!Lucky Stationary.  Eunice & Sabrina have been an absolute blast to work with and I can't wait to start designing our invitations with them!

little details

My favorite detail from the Save The Dates was our personalized stamp from Zazzle and photo by the amazingly talented & fun Mark Davidson!

Wardrobe Wednesday

This palette of peachy pinks & bluesy blues gives just enough contrast while still complementing one another quite nicely creating a lovely look for family photos.

This week's great looks for your next family photo shoot come from Banana Republic (currently offering 40% off their great looks until April 21st!) & the Gap.

Easter Special

Grab your eggs and put them in your basket because Easter is right around the corner!

As a present for you this tax season we are offering our adorable Easter themed sessions at an amazing 50% off if you book before Tax Day April 15th!

Book now, before it's too late!

Some happy Easter kiddies

Every year I looked forward to the Easter egg hunt at my grandparent's house!  We'd get all dressed up, wear our Easter hats and share our Easter basket goodies with cousins, then we'd trample through the yard to see who could find the most eggs!  

What is your favorite Easter memory?  Leave your answer in the comments below!

Wardrobe Wednesday

This color combo of grays, blues & pinks makes for a gorgeous family ensemble when taking photos!  I think the little boy vest is my favorite little piece!  You can add or take away from this look in any possible way you can image and it is still going to be a lovely cohesive look.

You can find these looks and so many more at Old Navy & Shop Rouche.  Thanks to I Adore Your Style for this wonderful outfit inspiration!

It's Almost Easter

The last time I dyed Easter eggs I drizzled rubber cement on them before putting them in the dye.  Afterwards, once dry I peeled the rubber cement away and got the awesome eggs above.  

This year I felt inspired to go glittery (see below)!  I am in LOVE!  I don't see a reason to ever decorate Easter eggs any other way again!  I am also ready to put glitter on everything, it is dangerous :)  Stay tuned, I may just get more crafty as the week goes on!

Comment to let me know your favorite way to dye eggs!

For more Easter egg dying ideas check out these sites below:

• http://thegirlinspired.com/2014/03/glitter-easter-eggs/
• http://www.domestifluff.com/2009/04/how-to-make-sparkly-dot-easter-eggs/
• http://www.rd.com/slideshows/homemade-easter-egg-dye/
• http://www.livescience.com/44258-easter-eggs-natural-dyes.html