Mr. & Mrs. Burton Cheatham

My cousin Burt said his "I DO's" to Markie this past weekend at Blackhorse and Bayonet Golf Course in Monterey. It was a delightfully beautiful wedding. I am super happy for the newly wed couple. I was able to snap a few photos at the event. The lighting was a little less than desirable due to an unexpected event that delayed the start of the ceremony. We did the best we could with the little light that was available. I got a couple decent shots, whereas Stacey and Dean gathered quite a few. It helps when the bride is rather photogenic. :)

To see more pics click here: Stacey's Blog - Third of Six

Sweet Dreams

This weeks challenge on the I heart faces blog is "Sweet Dreams." As I was looking through my recent pictures, I came across this one and it made me smile.

This is how I found Carson asleep at nap time.

I hope it brightens your day as much as it does mine.

Tooshies Gone Wild

I have a feeling Suzanne is going to kill me for posting this, but that is what friends are for. Just an innocent little photo shoot with one crazy pose that is the perfect picture for this weeks entry on the I Heart Faces website. This week's challenge... Tooshies!!

I do have to mention that this weeks judge is Patti Schmidt. I think I should at least make honorable mention for having her same name!! (hint hint)

Bass Lake Portrait Session

I had the honor of taking several families Christmas Pictures over the Thanksgiving holiday.

1. The Souza Family

2. The Wilson Family

3. The Humrick Family

4. The Tjerrild Family

5. The Schmidt Family (us)

I can't wait to share with you some of my favorites but don't want to prematurely post anyone's Christmas Card Picture.

I Heart Sun Flare

I Heart Faces blog photo challenge this week is: SUN FLARE

I searched and searched through my photos and came up with some really cool sun flare pictures but only one that included a face. Her face happens to be the one and only Suzanne who is glistening in beautiful Fresno sun as it sets on downtown. It may not be a perfect "sun flare" but it definitely has a sun effect. I love it and I heart faces.

If Looks Could Kill...

... I'd be dead.

Suzanne is seriously the best friend a person could ask for. I asked her to model for me today while my photography class held a photo shoot downtown, little did I know, my entire photography class would be snapping pictures of her. Opps!!!

We started downtown then headed to the Japanese Garden at Woodward Park. I had NO idea how beautiful it was in there. I traded Suz for my neighbor and friend Jordan.

Here are a few of my favorites from today.

Please leave comments and let me know what you think.

Dia de los Jenkins

I took on my first official photography gig today with the Jenkins Family. We settled for a classic photo shoot at Woodward park. I think the photos turned out pretty good but you will have to wait until after they send out their Christmas cards for me to reveal the "one." But if you must, I will give you a sneak peak...

After the Jenkins photo session and some IHOP, Suz and I headed to downtown Fresno so I could do this weeks homework for my photography class. The assignment: Evening or night shots. Well, we really didn't want to hear the "night SHOTS" of downtown Fresno, so we stayed as long as the evening would allow.

Being a good photographer helps when you have a beautiful subject. I was fortunate to have Suzanne as my hot model for today. I can hear Hollywood calling now.....