The Lanier Family - Nipomo, CA

These are some awesome people. Tim & Tiffany will soon be taking their three beautiful kids to Papau New Guinea where they will be working to spread the gospel with New Tribes. When Tim contacted me about getting some family portraits done before they leave, I was more than happy to help out. After all, they're the ones traveling half way around the world. All I had to do was take a few pictures. Speaking of which, here a few from the shoot.

For those of you interested in learning more about this incredible family, or if you want to follow their adventures in the field, check out their blog here.

The Pattersons - Atascadero, CA

My wife and I were very excited the other day to get the request for a family portrait session with these three. We both have a long history with Chris and are fortunate to count he and his wife Cheryl among our good friends. Their daughter Selah was adorable as she was going through all her various faces and moods. She definitely gets her character from Chris. Thanks you three for the good times at the park!

Joe and the Ladies - Shell Beach, CA

Gisselle and Joe brought their two adorable little girls down to the beach for a little family portrait session. The girls had fun digging through the sand and collecting shells while Mom and Dad tried to keep them away from the approaching high tide. Good times were had by all. Here are a few of my favorites:

The VanderVeen Family - Nipomo, CA

These guys were a blast to shoot. They also showed me a new spot that is quickly becoming one of my favorites. That's two points for them!

The fun started just before I got there with one of the kids falling into the water. Ok maybe that wasn't so fun... but it definitely makes a good story and, after a fresh change of clothes, he was as good as new. Later, as I was shooting the individual families, the opposing siblings were heckling each other. It was a great way to get some smiles; I highly recommend it. These are definitely my kind of people.

Here are a few of my favorites from the shoot. Thanks for being such fun!