Good old fashion fun - Sam and Kevin's engagement

Isn't it interesting that the further we advance with technology the harder we try to recreate things  from the past. Photography is a perfect example of this phenomenon. We now have the ability to produce crystal clear images that require downsizing rather than enlarging. Our cameras manage our focus, white balance, aperture and shutter speed. And rather than spending loads of money on film and chemicals, we can purchase reusable memory cards and discard any images that are not worthy of presentation.

All of this at our fingertips and what is the most popular and sought after style in family and wedding photography today? Vintage! Yep, lots of grain, faded colors, throw back clothing and filters that gives images an old fashioned film like appearance. We choose to take quality out of images to make them seem more authentic. I find it to be interestingly awesome...if that is even a plausible phrase.

Sam and Kevin's engagement session is a great example of mixing a bit of 2013 with some throwback 1950 style. 

A sea of green in the midst of winter

I know that California is known for its year round, 70 degree consistent weather. You'd think that would also mean the terrain remains the same throughout the year, but that's absolutely not true. I personally think California photographs the best in the winter and early spring. This is when the hills and grass are green and the sky is bright blue. Last week I photographed the Meshgin family amongst the trees at Cedar Grove park and just look at the vibrant colors.

Happy New Year!

The Smith Boys

It's another new year and it seems that each year I have a similar theme for my resolutions...don't procrastinate, follow through, be more organized... I've kind of come to the conclusion that instead of going against the grain...this year I'm going to sand with it.

Can I get a, huh? I guess what I am trying to say is that this year I've made resolutions that aren't completely against who I am. I'd like to describe my brain as well played pinball in a pinball machine bouncing from place to place, igniting new ideas and discarding old ones.  It's not natural for me to communicate in a linear fashion, so I'm going to approach my business in the same way.

My 2013 New Years business and personal resolution is to spend less time worrying about doing everything the "right"way, and instead spend more time just being creative and letting the ideas flow. I figure why fight nature. It's a win/win. Look for some new ideas and fun opportunities to capture your family in this new year, my gears have begun to spin.

Happy New Year!
~Claire

Here are some recent photos I took of family and friends during a sledding adventure in Colorodo over the holiday break. I really enjoyed using the snow as one big natural reflector! The color was fantastic!

Ryan was very cold :-)

Look at those colors pop!

To all you Ghosts and Goblins out there...

Happy Halloween!

Check out this video to see more:

https://vimeo.com/52561101 

Here are my three, slightly random, kids :-)

Urban with a side of vintage

A well placed prop can take a good photo session to great. With the addition of a hat and a lollipop, these photos took on a vintage feel. I couldn't resist having some post-production fun!

On a side note, you might start to see a theme evolving in recent photographs of toddlers. Not only do I love the look of big lollipops in urban settings, but also appreciate how content and cooperative kids are with one in their hands.