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Category Archives: People

Heather (Business Headshot Photography) @ Capitola, California

Even though the weather dropped 20 degrees and became overcast an hour before our business portrait photography session was scheduled to begin, Heather was ready to brave the elements to get the shoot done! After a brief wardrobe consultation, we drove to the bluff that overlooks Capitola beach and the ocean. Even though most of […]

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UCSC Arboretum Family Photography, Santa Cruz, California

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Kaelin (Business Portrait Photography) @ Henry Cowell, Felton, California

I shot Kaelin and Jayson’s wedding last Fall, so she is no stranger to my photographic style and capabilities. I was humbled when she contacted me a couple weeks ago to take some head shots / business portraits of her. She told me she was bravely stepping into the world of Real Estate, and needed […]

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Kianti’s 10th Anniversary (Event Photography) @ Santa Cruz, California

Kianti’s just held their 10th anniversary, a commendable  achievement for any business, no less a restaurant! The amazing thing I realized about this group of employees is how loyal they are. Most of the managers recognized had been there the majority of the time, with a few being there from day one. Co-owners Tracy and […]

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Daniel (Business Portrait Photography) @ West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz

Daniel is graduating from UCSC soon, and needed some professional head shots for his LinkedIn profile before heading out into the big bad world of full-time employment. We got a nice mix of casual and formal portraits on a lovely afternoon along West Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz. Good luck Daniel! Recent “Business Portrait” Posts:

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Nabih, Vicki and Kids (Family Photography) @ Henry Cowell, Felton, California

If you want a really natural field / forest / creek setting, Henry Cowell in Felton is a great location. Just off Highway 9, there’s plenty of places to explore with any family. These guys couldn’t make it down to the creek (wrong footwear), but that didn’t stop them from getting some ultra-adorable family pics […]

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Sam H (Family Photography) @ West Cliff Drive & Fair Ave., Santa Cruz, California

Even grown-up families need a good family portrait from time to time. We snuck this shoot in after Christmas, but before New Year’s. Luckily the weather was super nice, and this was more of a mini-shoot. We took photos along West Cliff Drive (near Fair Ave.) with the ocean in the background. A few of […]

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2013 Holiday Party (Corporate Event Photography) @ Westin Hotel, San Francisco

The Westin in San Francisco hired me to photograph their annual Holiday Party / Employee Recognition ceremony at their hotel this year. Big corporate parties like this are always fun as there’s a ton of people, lots of great food and drink, and everyone is smiling and having a good time. Getting great candid photos […]

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Brion 2013 Holiday Party (Corporate Event Photography) @ Santa Clara Convention Center

These are a select few of the photos I took at Brion’s annual holiday party. This year it was held at the Santa Clara Convention Center – a huge and modern venue for the largest events. This is a great group of people who I’ve worked with before, and I look forward to many more […]

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Seb + Rocio = Aiden > Evan (Family Photography) @ Seacliff Beach, Aptos, California

This was my third family shoot with these guys in about as many years, and it’s so awesome to witness families grow. I feel like I hit all the high points in peoples’ lives – weddings, graduations, babies, family reunions – it’s such a blessing, the best job in the world. Seb and Rocio wanted […]

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Simone + Mike = Zoe > Romy (Family Photography) @ Capitola Beach

I love taking photos at Capitola Beach, and when I have a fun family to work with it’s always a blast. The kids are adorable, Romy gave new meaning to “sand-wich.” There were so many great photos, even though it wasn’t a long session. Enjoy some of my favorites below.   Recent “Family Portrait” Posts:

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Krista, Dan and Kids (Family Photography) @ Carmel River State Beach

I’ve been doing some commercial work for this couple, so it was a no-brainer for them to hire me for their family portraits this year. Carmel River State Beach is a special place to them, so I was happy to explore a new location for their family photos. Their girls are adorable, and they’re all […]

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Sneak Peek: Brandon (Senior Portrait Photography) @ Capitola, California

Brandon and his family drove up from Salinas to get some senior portrait photos taken around Capitola and of course, the beach. Brandon was really easy to work with, and photographed great, as you can tell! Sneak peek below, more to come… Looking for some fantastic on-location senior portraits at the beach? Bay Area High […]

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Jillian (Senior Portrait Photography) @ Capitola, California

Jillian drove all the way from Modesto to get some great senior portrait photos taken at the beach here in Capitola. We explored way more locations than just the beach, though, and even included a few shots with her UCSC-enrolled boyfriend. We all had a great time, and I was spoiled with Jillian’s natural beauty […]

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Stephanie + Owen (Maternity Photography) @ Nisene Marks Forest, Aptos, California

Stephanie and Owen wanted their maternity photos taken in the forest, so I suggested the beautiful redwoods in Nisene Marks, located in Aptos. We drove a couple miles in, parked, and proceeded to walk around, stopping here and there to get some cute photos of this lovely couple. Stephanie is due in a less than […]

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Meghann (Maternity Photography) @ Capitola Beach

Wowzers, what a great maternity photo session I had with Meghann. She drove all the way from San Francisco, so I was relieved that the weather was cooperating – as you can see it was simply gorgeous at Capitola Beach. But the true shining star was Meghann and her belly – what a stunner this […]

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The Sandlunds (Multi-Generation Family Photography) @ Pajaro Dunes, Watsonville, California

The Sandlund family has been coming to Pajaro Dunes for years as a place for the grown kids and their families to come together and enjoy some quality time together at the beach. This time they decided to hire a professional photographer (me) to get some great portraits of the whole group, as well as […]

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Aurora, Morgan, Avery & Elisa (Family Photography) @ Capitola Beach

It had been quite a few years since these girls last had their photos professionally taken together, and with Morgan off at college, getting them all together would only prove more challenging. It was an overcast day and a little chilly, but the girls had plenty of energy, and I had them run around a […]

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Kelsey (Senior Portrait Photography) @ Natural Bridges, Santa Cruz

Kelsey and her family were visiting Santa Cruz for the first time in many years, so they decided to visit one of their favorite old haunts to get some senior portraits (and a few family photos) of their daughter Kelsey at Natural Bridges. It was fun getting to know the family a little and capture […]

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Digi + Phil (Maternity Photography) @ Four Mile Beach, Santa Cruz

I love big, pregnant bellies – they encompass the mystery of life, of promise, of great things to come. Pregnant women are beautiful, as if the life within them enhances their own, in some unfathomable way. It’s truly an honor to capture this time in a couple’s life, the very beginning chapter in the book […]

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