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Downtown with the Fegley Family

January 25, 2012 Posted in family photography

I had forgotten how much I love shooting in Little Italy until I got to spend some time with this fun family in my favorite little square block of city.  I was so excited to get home and look through these images and looking at them again now, I still love them:)  Family photos are fun just about anywhere in my book.  But this location inspires me a bit more than others.  I suppose if I shot here all the time, I might get bored of it… however, if you want a great location, consider an urban setting like this.

My favorite thing about the day was that their son wanted to wear his headphones and the parents let him… for the first 10 minutes:)  It’s so important to let your older kids (really any age) be who they are in family photos.  I know as a mom what it’s like to want those perfect family photos that show us all at our best.  But really, when it comes down to it… when your son is taller than you and you can’t remember what he even looked like as a kid unless you look at photos… you’ll want to remember when you look at old photos what he really looked and who he really was at that time.  Because trust me, you will forget.  I could go on and on about this (as I have teen boys who I can’t remember what they looked like as little kids) but you get the idea:)

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felipe - Wednesday | January 25th | 2012

great shots really like the one of father daughter pointing. yea headphones what a tresure chest of memories for this family

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San Diego Family Photographer, the Bailey family

November 18, 2011 Posted in family photography, san diego photographer

I love seeing the families I have photographed before, again. I think all child and family photographers do. When you photograph someone, you feel a connection to them from being so focused on them through the camera. Like you know something about them that others might not. It’s so fun to see how everyone has changed, especially when they were ‘kids’ the first time you saw them. And now they are teenagers. This family was a joy to photograph the first time, and equally great the second time. We chose San Dieguito park for our shoot this time. I have photographed a few families here in the morning hours, but I must say, the late afternoon was perfect with beautiful light coming through the trees.

I have to add that these early teen years are just as important as those baby years when changes seem to happen before your eyes. It’s amazing how much changes and how quickly in just a six month period of time, even as your kids get older. So don’t delay those family pictures because someone has braces or you might think it’s better ‘later’. Now’s the time… don’t miss this stage in your family’s life (trust me)!

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The Park Hyatt Aviara: Relaxation At Its Best

October 25, 2011 Posted in overnight, san diego insider

If you are sick and tired of the hustle and bustle of everyday life and desire a place to get away and relax for a few days, the Park Hyatt Aviara may be the perfect place.  Just north of San Diego on the north shore of the Batiquitos Lagoon in Carlsbad, sits the luxurious Park Hyatt Aviara Resort.  Batiquitos Lagoon is one of California’s most precious wetlands and attracts more than 130 species of migrating birds.  The beautiful Aviara Resort sits atop the highest ridge, with a wonderful view of the ocean and the Lagoon.  The Spanish colonial architecture suggests an understated elegance throughout the 329 rooms and 44 suites.  It is the perfect place to unwind.

After some relaxation, you may want to take advantage of the resorts many amenities.  The resort has a  full service spa, an Arnold Palmer golf course, complete tennis facilities, the Aviara Golf Club, which was honored in 2008 as Condé Nast Traveler’s number one golf resort in Southern California, even a Beach Butler to help you arrange your desired beach experience.  This complimentary service includes personalized transportation to Mooonlight Beach and all the amenities you could need: chairs, umbrella, towels, blankets, an afternoon picnic or a sunset snack.  The resort features three restaurants, a poolside bar and grill and a lounge in the lobby which hosts live entertainment Tuesday through Sunday nights.

To help parents enjoy the resort, they even offer Camp Hyatt for their most precious guests ages 4 – 12 years.  Camp Hyatt is a great place for your children to meet new friends as they play games and do art projects.  Camp Hyatt kids are able to utilize the 3.5 acre recreation lawn for a variety of fun activities, including:  kite flying, kickball, frisbee and scavenger hunts.  There is basketball, sand volleyball, tennis, as well as, croquet, bocce ball and badminton facilities.  In the afternoon, kids will walk to the Batiquitos Lagoon to learn about endangered species that make this lagoon their home.  The best part, Camp Hyatt is a complimentary service (except for the cost of lunch) to all their guests.  The Park Hyatt Aviara has taken no shortcuts to create a comfortable, peaceful place for your family to rest and play.  You can find all the information you need on their website at www.parkaviara.hyatt.com.

 

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favorite things, blacks and reds

October 20, 2011 Posted in san diego photographer

More Pinterest fun up ahead.  Blacks and Reds.  Some useful finds.  Some things that remind me I want to do them and they are simple to do.  A little inspiration from my Pinterest boards

First up… how crazy awesome are these?  Why haven’t I bought two yet?

People who know me… I mean really know me, know I have a thing for cats (You might not have to ‘really’ know me to know that)
I also really love bows.  Unfortunately I’m passed the age where one can appropriately wear them (at least not this big). But I do love this tank.

And then there is this fabulous idea of organization.  I could totally do this.  It would save me quite a bit of guess work:P  For all I know, I am using a cup of olive oil instead of two tablespoons.


I do love me some greek appetizers.  Never thought of adding the cucumber.  Great idea for some crunch


This reminds me of my scrapbooking days.  I still can’t believe I pretty much abandoned this whole craft.  It used to consume me.  I still love stitching on photos and cardstock though.  Somethings will never die

I really need to put this together one day for Slater.  I bet my big boys would join in too.  Click on the link and you will see one freakishly darling party idea

I would love to incorporate something like this in my maternity sessions.  I have all the names we considered for each of the boys written down – Joe’s faves and mine (they never matched)


And last, this sweet little baby blanket.  I really hated everything being blue when I had my babies.  It was so hard to find anything but that.

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Jim - Thursday | October 20th | 2011

We love Pintrest too!

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