Amanda has always been beautiful. But being an expectant mom has brought even more glow to her cheeks. And I adore her laugh, I love it even more now that it makes her whole belly shake.
Little Roland wasn't supposed to be here until December 3rd. Well, it seems that he had another plan. Roland was born two days ago, just about two weeks early! I am so gland that we got the maternity images when we did. Congratulations Vince and Amanda, I can't wait to meet Roland!
I love the one with the tag!
(11.30.09)wow! you sneeked those pics in just in the nic of time! Beautiful belly! dd
(11.30.09)I thought the tag was cute... and a nice way to remember the due date! And the pics are actually a bit late!
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It is that time of year again! We gathered up my brother's family and headed to the park for some family photos, just in time for their holiday cards. It is amazing how much the munchkins have grown! Now that they are both walking, getting a group photo of all of them is a challenge! But we managed to get a few.
How do you get a one and two year old to sit and smile at the camera? That is a good question. Lots of smiling and silly voices. You have to keep them engaged. But when it works and you get that shot it is such a great feeling!!! Oh, and you have to be quick. Because they are both walking, trying to get them both to sit still for long is nearly impossible. But what a cute little bum!!
Oh Riley. What a cute little elf. And, just like everyone says 'it is a good thing he is cute'. He can be a handful and when he has his mind set to something, usually food, he must have it NOW! But he makes up for it with that cute smile.
When did she get so big? Priya was the first newborn that I photographed, and since then she has been my test subject. As she has grown I have been able to learn how to shoot a 6 month old, sitting up but not yet walking. It was such a joy to capture that smile. I have gone through the crawling stage with her. I would plop her down across the room and let her come crawling up to me in an excited frenzy. Then chasing after a toddler, first walking and becoming increasingly interested in my camera. And now, a little girl. She has a very distinct personality that I have learned to capture as she has grown. So thank you Priya for teaching me how to be a better photographer. I can't wait for the next stage!
One of my pet peeves is crooked horizons. It drives me batty. But, in some images it works, but it must be purposeful. This was one of those times that I thought a tilted lines would add to the image, and I do think it worked. What do you think?
Matteo and Ravi, thank you for a great photo shoot. Your family has taught me how to be a better photographer. I can't wait to see your Christmas cards!!!
I LOVE these photos, your family is so lucky to have you! Breathtaking Mrs Atkins! xx
(11.30.09)All the Evangers are absolutely precious! :) Such beautiful, stunning photographs, Sara.
(11.30.09)Thank you Sara!!! We are so lucky to have a photographer in the family.... why couldn't you have found this talent 4 YEARS ago??? :)
(11.30.09)I love these family photos!
(11.30.09)Great pictures! I want my family to be next!
(11.30.09)Top job,Sara!! Keep getting growing up photos for them to enjoy when they are 92 - yeah! Now if you could just get a photo of me that doesn't make me look 100 years old.
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This is Bella. She is 10 years old and hopes to one day be a veterinarian, an adventurer and a traveler. Come to think of it, she sounds a lot like myself when I was her age. Bella is a complete treasure, and a joy to photograph. It was wonderful to capture the relationship between her and her four legged friends. We went up to the Metropolitan Horseman's Association's Sequoia Arena in Oakland. We had to reschedule a few times due to the rain, but that rain put a beautiful layer of green on the forest floor so it worked out perfectly! I love these images. They say so much about the relationship between a girl and a horse. It is such a special bond and I remember that feeling...
When I look at these photographs I don't just see a horse. I can smell the new grass on the forest floor and the pine trees surrounding me. I can feel the sunshine trickling through the trees and I can smell the sweet hay scented breath of my horse. I can feel her muscles move beneath me and I am home. Yes, this definitely brings me back to another time.
Bella,
thank you for introducing me to your ponies. You are such a special
girl and I hope that all of your dreams of adventure come true.
Me too. What a magical day in the forest.
(11.30.09)True, memories lost but know found
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Growing up, I didn't have just two brothers. This is Brian, he was my third brother. When I was in sixth grade I saw him walk across the school yard for the first time. I remember thinking...I wonder which class he teaches.
It was only later that I found out that he was an 8th grader. My brother Dustin became best friends with Brian and he has been a constant fixture in our family ever since.
When we were in high school Dustin and Brian where in the high school Dance Company. A few times Brian used his vocal talents on the high school stage, we were all dazzled by his rendering of Elvis while doing a toe-touch. It was only after high school that Brian's musical talents really began to develop. It is so much fun to go out and watch him perform. Brian has grown into an talented vocalist and has a fantastic stage presence.
The other half of Brian's band, Band of Ninja's, is Orion. Orion also went to North Monterey County High School, but we just missed one another. Orion is amazing on the guitar. Brian and Orion make a great pair on stage and the music that they produce is fantastic. They do a lot of cover songs which are so much fun and great to sing along to, but it is their music that really sets them off. They have a whole different level of passion for the music when they play something of their own.
So, go check them out sometime! We got to see them play at Woody's Bayview Grill in Monterey, but they play in quite a few different venues in the area. You can see what they are up to on their facebook page, and become a fan! Brian and Orion, you are two talented fellas. Thank you for a great evening.