Sunday Success

THANK YOU

...to all who came out Sunday to support Rose's Fundraiser.  We had over 20 families come out.  It was great to hear all the stories of who knows her or where they heard about the fundraiser.  A handful came out after reading the article in the Sentinal.  One couple had grown up here and read the article up in Sacramento and drove down with their family to do portraits!

ROSE

I love good causes like this.  Everyone has the best attitudes and in top spirits.  People all coming together for soemthing bigger than themselves.  The photographers were a great fun bunch to work with and get to know.  We headed over to the Felton fire house after for pizza and an out of this world dessert that Rose's mum made.  I HAVE to get that recipe.  It's simply amazing.  Pure goodness.

I hear that a few families couldn't make our date change, so there maybe another one in the future.  Drop me a line if you're interested in making the next one and I'll get you on our list!

Here are a few of the families I shot that day...

Engagement Session

Michelle and Jared are wedding at the lovely Chaminade in September.  I'm really looking forward to shooting their wedding.  We started out at the farmers market in Santa Cruz, then headed to the beach on our cruisers to finish up their session.  I dig the Natural Bridges location cuz I can bike there with my gear.  It's days like these working with an awesome couple and biking to and fro the beach that can't believe this is work.   These two are so cute together... at one point when I asked them to kiss and Jared goes, "I can do this all day."  They made a day of it afterward, hitting up the Shadowbrook and grabbing a hotel afterwards.  Michelle told me about endless mimosas at Center St. Grill on Sunday mornings.  I'm definetly going to have to check it out.  But if anyone ever plays hookie on a Friday... I know Harbor Cafe offers the endless mimosas as well.  Thanks Michelle... Hope you two had a beautiful weekend!

Senior Pics

I babysat Brandon and his older brother, Jacob from ages 2&4 to when I had a baby of my own.  His mom is so dear to my heart.  She's help me through so many rocky times and been there to celebrate with me too.  I just LOVE them all.  I can't believe he's a senior this year! Brandon's girlfriend tagged along for the shoot, so I got a couple of her too.

His folks own 3 Day Closets and their slogan is "Life is short, get organized" but with the door open it makes an appropriate Senior year slogan too.

Family Portrait Fundraiser

Miss Bella

It was a pleasure to work with the petite Miss Bella and her parents.  I always forget how tiny babies are when they are just born.  My babies were 9.1 and 10.5 lbs, so to move a little six pounder around for the morning was reminder of just how tiny and precious they are.  She was an angel the whole time.  Awake for the first portion, then had a bottle and slept for the last portion.  What more could I ask for? 

Baby Bella

Miss Bella came early to her new world and was in the hospital until she packed a couple pounds. She's up to six pounds a little over a month later. Here is a sneak peek...

Daddy asked for a picture of their favorite nap time position.

Sundays in Santa Cruz

My Valentine and I wandered along West Cliff to the lighthouse.  I haven't seen this many people out since the Coldwater Classic.  I don't know if it was the Mavericks crowd coming south or the holiday weekend, but people of all kinds were out for the newfound sunshine.  The hula hoopin' crowd is here regularly on Sundays from about 4pm to sunset.  They provide hula hoops and music for all to enjoy!  Come check out some of the life in Santa Cruz on a Sunday. 

 

I've really missed you Sun! Welcome back.

Forever yours,

Julie