Family faces are magic mirrors. Looking at people who belong to us, we see the past, present and future.

I had the great pleasure of meeting the family of our good friend, "T" this past weekend.

I ended up having to do the session on my own because Sherilyn had to have surgery to have her gallbladder removed. She is doing well and recovering, but this shoot was too soon after her surgery for her to join me.

"T" is so lucky to have such wonderful people in her and "K's" family. Everyone was so nice and easy to photograph. "K" was a great help in getting the kids to smile and laugh while getting their pics with their grandparents- "K", I'm glad you were behind me and I couldn't see you because I would have been laughing, too! :)

It was really nice meeting all of you! "E&O"- hope you had a Happy Birthday and a great party!

Just wanted to showcase the whole families here, but the rest will be coming real soon!

To be...

bride-t0-be * groom-to-be * husband-and-wife-to-be...

This is Kristine's friend "M" and her fiance' "B". We were finally able to meet up to take some engagement photos of them before their wedding next month. This was so much fun- after we figured out where we were going to take them.

Our first time doing couple pics. We decide to meet up in Hyde Park. While waiting for "M" and "B", a security guard comes over and asks us if we have a permit to take pictures there. Well, um, no. Didn't know we needed one- we've taken pictures there a couple times before with no problem. "Well" he says, "this is private property and you need to visit the business office to get a permit." Of course, the office is closed. He says he has an after hours number, but says it has to be an emergency to call. Well, you know, it may not be to you, but this is kind of an emergency to us! What are we supposed to do about our shoot we have scheduled now? He says he's not sure, but we can't take pictures there. Thanks alot for your help Mr. Security Man.

Thank goodness "M" and "B" are understanding and didn't mind going somewhere else. We ended up going over to Bayshore. We took some pics by the water, in front of someone's house (Kristine tried knocking to ask permission, but no one was home) and by someone's brick wall. Then we drove to Dana Shores where "M" and "B" met. Water, sailboats, sand, benches- it couldn't have been better (except we could have done without all the sandspers). :)

"M" and "B"- we hope you had fun and enjoy these. Thanks for being such great sports. We can't wait for your wedding!

to be continued...