It’s just been over a year since the wedding of Brian and Melissa, but since then they have added a new addition to their family - a sweet little girl. These images were taken at Melissa’s Parents house, who happen to have a preserved redwood grove in the middle of their backyard. I was lucky to be able to photograph the whole family together on a beautiful sunny day.
Here’s cute little Xander at six months old. Last time I photographed him, he was just this little ball of wrinkles … and now he’s looking more like a young boy. So sweet.
Enjoy!
Thanksgiving Dinner at the Marshalls is always followed by a walk at dusk to Boggs Lake. However, upon arriving, you will see no lake, but rather an ocean of dried vegetation. Our purpose in walking, besides actually walking after dinner, is to watch these little black birds come in for their nights rest. They come in the 10’s of thousands. Yes, thousands. It’s a black sea of teeny-tiny black birds effortlessly dancing above the dried reeds. They form what looks dark clouds, expanding and contracting within every second. Sadly, the birds seemed to have moved on to another lake; we think it was probably too cold for them. Despite this, I’ve always wanted to bring my camera back to this beautiful spot. So, instead of photographing the birds, I photographed the weeds. Got to love the weeds. 
By the way, these images may be viewed larger by a simple click!
A few weekends ago, the only one where we were lucky to have gorgeous sunny weather, I photographed this lovely family of five out in the heart of the wine country. I had a great time photographing the three boys, and they must have had a good time too … at the end I received hugs and a kiss on the cheek!
