Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Ali and Pierre's Family Shoot | Santa Cruz Family Photographer

This family was referred to me by the wonderful Courtney Marie (http://www.wix.com/courtneymariefloral/courtneymariefloral) and I am so happy that she gave them my info.

Pierre and Ali were meant to be a family. They bring all of the very best aspects of a family together- a warm sense of humor, a respect for each other, a true feeling of love and caring. The two of them are so in love with each other- just by glancing at them you can tell that they are HAPPY. Happy in each other... by their glances, touches, and words. Romance just permeates wherever they are- the way that Ali looks at Pierre, the way Pierre touches Ali's face as he smiles at her. You know after you've watched an incredibly sappy, wonderful movie about love you get that googly eyed, I-must-run-out-and-love-someone feeling? Its the same feeling I get from the two of them.

But we can't forget the girls either! F and S are so special and unique and fit just right between Pierre and Ali. F is vivacious, fun and independent. She had so many good ideas throughout the shoot and was so much fun to shoot. S was a little slow to warm up to me, but she was a joy to photograph too. She is so tough- she must have fallen at least two or three times, but each time she got back up, dusted herself off and continued on her way.

I love this family- l-o-v-e them. I am so thrilled that I get to be a part of Ali and Pierre's wonderful wedding in August.

I knew it was going to be a fun shoot when S stuck the bucket on her head. :)





Such a gorgeous family


Sisters always make you look your very best...


I love this shot of S- but what you don't see is...


Pierre holding her above his head to get her to smile. :)


Gorgeous girl











Can't you tell just how much they love each other?



They are an athletic family as well... :)




And goofy too!