Love the Beach

Valerie
I went to crystal cove today with Todd and the girls. They were sea shell hunting while I had two photo shoots. The first was Valerie, her husband and twin sons. I love capturing families and am always enthralled with the feelings of love and the dynamic between all family members. My fav shot this time is one I don’t think they know I got – they were a distance down the beach and I had my 70-200 trained on them in my most casual “I’m not really taking your picture right now” of ways. Dad was kissing his son on the forehead and mom was watching him – it was such a real moment.

After that I shot Michelle and Daniel’s engagement photos. I will be doing their wedding at camp Pendleton in early June and I cant wait. She is so much fun. They are quite young, having gotten engaged before he was shipped out to Iraq while she is still in college. Irina from wash dc asked me to do their wedding and when I heard their story and that he had been in active duty for our country (regardless of my position on the war) I was compelled to do everything I can for them. I have to admit, as with many men, he was not into having his photo taken but he was a very good sport and I think the photos reflect that. He seemed determined to do whatever it took to make her happy because he is truly interested in her being happy. I can’t wait for their wedding!