Hailey - 08/14/2009 - Dublin, CA

I am a lucky guy.

Why am I a lucky guy? No, I did not win the lottery although that would be pretty cool. I am lucky to have the friends that I do. Two of my best friends in the world welcomed their daughter Hailey into the world about two years ago....and my life has been different ever since. They were my first friends to have a baby and she was the first 2 hour old newborn I had ever held. I have watched her grow and it has been an amazing experience. She is quite possibly the cutest kid....ever. Yeah, I said it. =)

These are her 2 year pictures. I have been taking pictures of Hailey since hour 2 of her life. She's now to the point where she sees a camera and says "cheeeeeeee!" lol. Here's to many more fun filled years to come...and the pictures to prove it.



-Brian













LOVE this one





HAHA!










aaaaand quite possibly my favorite pic..ever

Hannah - 07/20/2009 - Danville, CA

This is your mission should you choose to accept it. These are the words I kept hearing in my head as well as the theme song to Mission Impossible the entire time. I'm kidding of course! At 3 years old, I have never seen a child with more energy! We took her to the park in an attempt to trick her into taking some photos. I was warned ahead of time that she did not like having her picture taken but I was going to do it anyway. A mission, I chose to accept.

She knew I was there to take her picture and she didn't like me for that reason. She ran from me any chance she got! If we wanted her to do something, we would have to tell her NOT to do it. Her mom would say "Hannah don't do your princess pose" and sure enough, she would do it (and I had to shoot fast). I believe her personality really shows through these images. She is an energetic, firecracker of a little girl. I think she's adorable even if she didn't like me. =)

Below are some favorites. Enjoy!

-Brian





I like this one because it pretty much sums up the entire session =)
















2 second window..take the picture aaaaaaand RUN AWAY


This is her "princess pose". =)

T + J : A Wedding At The Palm Event Center. Pleasanton, CA

Now forgive me if I gush a little bit but this wedding was uniquely special to me. You see, T and J got married at the Palm Event Center (at Mitchel Katz Winery). Almost three years ago, I got married at the exact same location. I just love it. It's a beautiful location to get married and a photographers dream with its massive palm trees lining the entrance and its grand scale. I've wanted to shoot a wedding there ever since my wedding. A few weeks ago, that dream came true. OK, Gush Over. =)

The ceremony was held inside "The Barrel Room" which is essentially a wine cellar lined with oak barrels lit by beautiful chandeliers and dozens of candles. Very elegant and very romantic. Beautiful. Brought back so many great memories of my own wedding. I felt very fortunate to be able to share their day with them and hopefully make it even more special by capturing all the beautiful moments they shared throughout the day.

The reception had a decidedly vintage feel with lots of blacks and dark reds. The tables were named for old movie and TV stars with names like Grace Kelly, James Dean, Audrey Hepburn and more. They also had something you don't always see at weddings...live music! I really dig that.

Below are some highlights and favorites from the day. Feel free to check out some of their engagement photos which were also used for a custom photo guest book I made for them. If you were at the wedding, you probably signed it! =)

Congrats guys!!

-Brian