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the people: patronas family

This session started with a big hug and ended with a full belly and more hugs. That’s the Greek way. The way they embrace people – both literally and figuratively – is a part of what makes them so special. And of course, I wasn’t able to leave until I had sampled every delicious home cooked dish available in the house and some pizza too, in case I was still hungry. My kind of people and my kind of photo session!

The Patronas clan keeps growing and being able to get all their busy schedules together was quite the feat! And the family keeps growing. We had a great time at the Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes, but this little one wasn’t really that impressed with me.

The rest of them thought I was just okay.

Until I made them climb a bunch of rock, baby and all, and stand on a narrow precipice while high tide was splashing in.

These guys didn’t mind climbing some rocks








Thanks for a great day and making me feel like part of the family!

the people: barnes family ~ claremont family portraits

They are just like any other family.
With five kids.
Well behaved (pretty much and I can see them shaking their heads but it’s true!)
All gorgeous.
They say “Cheese” when the camera is pointed at them…in harmony.

Okay, so not like any families I know…

Cheese Cheese. Cheese. Cheese. CHEESE!!!

What do you expect from parents that are musicians? !

Last year, I photographed this beautiful family (See that post HERE) and I just love seeing each child another year older.

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The cutie in the middle is my future son in law;)
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Shannon is a small business consultant and also works for non profit organizations. He helped me map my course of action when I started my business. Check out his company if you need help with your business!
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This one kept running away from me…
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But I got him!
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My favorite series of the day:
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