Anne & Dave

I found myself with a wonderful opportunity this past weekend. My sister, Anne, and brother-in-law, Dave, were in town for my daughter's 2nd birthday and had in the past complained about not having recent pictures of themselves. So....what better chance to scout out downtown Fresno for taking pictures than to make them be my models! So, now that I've found some fabulous spots for that "Urban Gritty" feel, be sure to give me a call for your downtown session!

Ashlyn Turns 3 Months Already!

Wow! Has it really been that long already? It's crazy enough that my kids grow and change as fast as they do, but babies I photograph seem to grow even faster! Sweet Ashlyn, has the most adorable chubby cheeks, just too hard for anyone to resist. She was a really good sport about being propped up and posing for pictures, just taking it all in. I'm sure she's just itching to stand up and run from me and my camera calling out for me to catch her if I can. And I'll bet before I know it, in a blink of an eye, she will be!

All tuckered out. Being a model is really hard work!

Megan & Andrew

It's always an honor to photograph someones wedding. It's a privilege not taken likely as I'm affecting their memories that will be passed on through their future generations. It's an even higher honor to be asked by someone you know and love. Megan is a dear childhood friend of my sister. I practically watched her and her younger twin brothers grow up, in fact I babysat them on occasion. So the fact that she wanted me to photograph her wedding is a privilege I didn't take for granted. The day turned out beautiful. Simple, elegant and family oriented. I only hope I have captured even an ounce of how beautiful Megan was and how happy and in love she and Andrew are. I wish them all the best life has to offer!

Megan was one of the most relaxed brides I've ever met. She wanted simple and elegant and I think she got exactly that and more!

I'm a sucker for that first kiss!

The bridal party was a great easy to work with group. All about having fun and taking care of Megan and Andrew. What more could you ask for?

(Doesn't my sister look stunning? She was the Matron of Honor and is to the left of Megan next to the pole.)

We had a little bit of time to play with the guys for pictures and since the wedding was taking place at a golf course, we figured why not take in a round...

They behaved pretty well for me, even if they did try to run me over! HeHe!

All in all a beautiful spring wedding.

Introducing Ryan Ruffner!

The wait is over! Ryan has made his appearance into the world, April 11th. In actuality, Ryan came nearly 3 weeks early despite his parents and doctors attempts to keep him warm and snugly for a bit longer. He was too anxious to get meet his family who are all so smitten with him, I don't think he hardly has a chance to be put down. But since he came early, he deserves all the extra love they want to give him. He's really a little trooper by not making things too difficult on his first time parents instead just giving them just enough sleep to function and make sure they know who's boss!

In contrast to other newborn pictures I've done, he is such a tiny little thing. He didn't mind swaddling but there was no way he was going to put up with being naked for pictures. That's okay since I didn't have the heart to torture too bad, especially considering that I'd love to keep taking pictures of his sweet little face!

So without further ado, please meet Mr. Ryan Ruffner!

Welcome to the world sweet boy!