Funkranomicon at the San Jose Jazz Festival

It was their biggest and most exciting performance yet! Check out Funkranomicon on the Main Stage at the San Jose Jazz Festival. Click on the photo above to see more images from this album. For hands free viewing and a large display, I recommend using the slide show mode on fast speed.

Become a fan of Funkranomicon on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/#!/funkranomicon or check out their upcoming schedule @ http://www.funkranomicon.com/.

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Natural Bridges

An outing to Natural Bridges State Beach in August provides plenty of beauty to focus on including surfers, kites, birds, colorful tide pools and one very happy 3rd grader. I'm going to make it a point to get down there more often.

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Getting to know you...

One of my favorite things about creating portraits is that I get to meet and spend time getting to know some pretty incredible people. Meet Sue Kuivanen. Sue is a fellow San Lorenzo Valley resident and author of a book every parent should read.... A Mother and Daughter's Journey in a Junk Food Society.

Sue is also the co-creator of SLV LOCALS, a grassroots community group reaching out to parents, community members and the San Lorenzo Valley School District to assist them in overcoming obstacles towards a fresher, stronger and healthier lunch program. As a result of this group's tireless efforts, our local public schools have already started to provide healthier food to our children. What an invaluable gift to our entire community. Big thanks and congratulations to Sue and all the volunteers! To learn more about SLV LOCALS click here: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/SLVLOCALS/

To order a hard copy of Sue's book click here: http://stores.lulu.com/parentsdiethandbook. To download the e-book click here: http://www.amazon.com/PARENTS-DIET-HANDBOOK-Daughters-ebook.

Funkranomicon at the Hop'n Barley Festival

Another outstanding performance by Funkranomicon, this time in Scotts Valley at the Hop'n Barley Fest. I really enjoy focusing on passionate musicians and dancers, especially at an outdoor event like this!

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July 4th in Boulder Creek

It was another picturesque July 4th morning in our small town of Boulder Creek. I look forward to this event each year... So fun to see so many friends and smiling faces, both in the crowd, and walking in the parade. Big thanks go out to everyone who worked together to make the holiday so bright and beautiful.

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At Home with Danielle

She couldn't be sweeter, more precious, or more loved. The daughter of my good friend, Allison, and the purpose of our incredible trip to China, Danielle fills so many hearts, including mine, with joy. Watching Allison and Danielle unite and bond has been one of the most meaningful experiences of my life. I get all choked up just typing about it!

I had so much fun playing with and focusing on Danielle during our last visit. Click on the photo above to see some of my favorite images from our very relaxed Weekend At Home Session. For hands free viewing and a large display, I recommend using the slide show mode on medium or fast speed.

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Memorial Day in the City

Now, here's something I should do more often... A just for fun outing to one of my favorite places with friends and cameras. 100% fun! Thanks Georgia & Cindy. Let's do it again soon!

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A Day in Hong Kong

It was a fascinating day exploring Hong Kong. Truly a feast for the senses! Click on the image above to see more photos from this gallery.

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Lantau Island, Hong Kong

Home to the Po Lin Monastery and the tallest bronze Buddha statue in the world, Lantau Island is also the largest island in Hong Kong. Originally the site of fishing villages, the island has been developed in recent years with the construction of the Hong Kong International Airport, the Ngong Ping 360 & Hong Kong Disneyland.

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Funkranomicon

Santa Cruz area funk band, Funkranomicon, gave a groovin' performance down at the Boulder Creek Music & Art Festival just last week.

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Farming Village, Nanchang

A fascinating outing to a farming village near Nanchang.

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Park & Porcelain, Nanchang

A group outing to a beautiful park followed by a stop at a porcelain shop. Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, China

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A walk in Nanchang

Ahhh.... finally a chance to sit down and make my first post since I returned from China. Wow, what can I say? Too too much. Where to begin? Well, I'm not much of a writer, so let me tell you all about the trip my favorite way... in pictures.

Click on the photo above to join me on a walk through the streets of Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, China - a.k.a. "Real China".

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Interested in seeing more? More photos from Nanchang, Guangzhou & Hong Kong coming soon, so stay tuned for future posts.

Flynn & Gianna

Meet happy and handsome seven year old, Flynn, and his sweet and beautiful two year old sister, Gianna. What a pleasure to focus on these two children. I have known Flynn and Gianna's parents since before each of us were parents. Now, we sit back, with gratitude, and watch our kids play together. We can share in the moments of joy and the moments of frustration as we watch them grow up right before our very eyes. Wow! So so much to be grateful for!

Sending a big thank you out to both, Flynn & Gianna, and their parents, Bill & Julia, for filling a mostly cold and rainy weekend with warm conversation, smiles and laughter.

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Tamera

My first "official" photo session with my sister, Tami. So much fun! Beautiful with a capitol B, isn't she?

Sending big hugs and thanks out to my sister for sharing her beauty and charm with me and my lens!

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Tara

Here's one for the dog lovers. Meet Tara. She is one super sweet and super fast dog. She chases a ball with as much passion as any dog I've ever seen. When not chasing a ball Tara enjoys lots of affection.... which is A o.k. with me!

Click on the photo above to see more images from this gallery. Sending a high five to Kai for top notch ball throwing and a big thank you to sweet Tara, who fills many hearts with joy and love.

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At home with Scott, Lynn, Alex & Iain

When friends, Scott & Lynn, asked if I could come out to their home to do a family portrait session I got excited. I knew I would be getting to focus on one beautiful family in one beautiful setting.

The day of our session started out storming. But we got lucky and the rain cleared out just in time. I had so much fun working with this family while exploring their breathtaking mountain property.

Big thanks to Scott & Lynn for coming to me for family photos. I also want to thank Alex and Iain for being as happy and polite as they are handsome.

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Mia & Aiden

I enjoyed tons of smiling, laughing and being goofy with these two cuties. Between Mia, in her feminine dresses and Aiden, in his leather jacket.... these two gorgeous children just about made my heart melt. Big thanks to Mia & Aiden, and their mom, Theresa, for a fun filled studio session!

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Ruth & Kim

A studio portrait session with two of my favorite people in the whole world. Needless to say, I completely enjoyed focusing on these two blue-eyed beauties. Thanks Kim & Ruth!

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Lori & her boys

Focusing on Lori and her two handsome sons while they laugh, love and play together was a real treat. Combine that with beautiful scenery, perfect weather, ocean air, and sand between the toes... what more could one ask for? Thank you Lori, Lucas and Logan for a beautiful and fun evening at Natural Bridges State Beach!

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Halloween 2010

Halloween....filled with colors and costumes, smiles and joy... and endless photographic opportunities. If there were only more hours in our days!

Halloween in our small mountain town is always a treat! Having the opportunity to see so many familiar faces, friends and neighbors, always makes this holiday a memorable one. Feeling so grateful to be a small part of such a wonderful community.

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Lucas & Lauren

Boy did I have fun focusing on Lucas, as Anakin Skywalker, and his sister, Lauren, as the Pretty Peacock. These two beautiful and happy siblings were full of smiles and laughs during our double studio portrait session. Watching the love and kindness these two share with each other was a complete joy.

Big thanks to Lucas, Lauren, and mom, Shireen, for a wonderful & fun session!

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Luma

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Brooke

Talk about one sweet and happy girl! I had a such a great time playing with and focusing on beautiful Brooke. We shared tons of fun & laughter during our 90 minute school portrait session. This session was done entirely indoors using natural light. Brooke brought a variety of outfits which helped us to capture quite a nice collection of images.

Big thanks to Brooke and her mom, Kerri, for coming to me for school portraits and for such a fun and successful session!

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The Rope Swing

New spot discovered. Talk about fun!

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Belle of the Fall

I give thanks everyday for my sweet sweet Belle girl. No one makes me feel more at peace.

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Camp Joy

The name says it all. Next time, I will arrive earlier!

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Zaira

Welcome to the world Zaira! A beautiful name for a beautiful girl.

What a joy to meet and focus on one week old Zaira! For this newborn portrait session, the beautiful summer weather allowed us to do a combination of indoor and outdoor images. Big brother, Elijah, is so cute and sweet and looks just like dad. Parents, Joe & Eli were gleaming with pride and joy... their happiness downright contagious.

Big thanks to Joe and Eli for allowing me the opportunity to focus on their beautiful new family of four. Congratulations to you and your entire family!

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Mark & Gail

Mark came to me looking for both business and anniversary portraits. Once I learned Mark was a 5th generation Santa Cruzan, I knew we needed to come up with a session location that would be both symbolic of Santa Cruz as well as have special meaning to Mark. We decided to meet at Mark's former school, Santa Cruz High.

I really enjoyed exploring the campus with Mark and his lovely wife, Gail. Their affection for each other was a joy to watch and capture. Soon they will celebrate their 20th Anniversary. Congratulations Mark & Gail! Best wishes to you both. May the love that you share last your lifetime through.

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Summer 2010

Some photos from this weekend... just hangin' out in the backyard with my two cuties.

Can't believe this is the last week of my son's summer break. We are going to enjoy every last moment that we can. While I will miss spending our days together, the more flexible schedule and the many fun summertime activities, I'm so looking forward to getting some much needed uninterrupted production time. There is so much to discover, to learn and to accomplish.

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