Kathy and Bob- Engagement San Jose

Congrats to Kathy and Bob. They will be married at the beautiful Hayes Mansion with all of their families to witness the union April 2, 2011.

Fun Model shoot with Aerli

Fun Model Shoot with Aerli in the studio.

March 5th, Holy Cross Auction Benefitting Holy Cross School- Photography portrait session donated

Hi, everyone,

Go on down and support Holy Cross School in Santa Cruz. They are have a fun event with a silent auction to raise funds for the school. I have donated a family portrait session and a childrens session to the cause. So don't wait go on down and start bidding, it goes to a good cause! Children are our future!

Saturday March 5th, 2011

5:30 - 7 p.m. Silent auction, featuring appetizers & hosted cocktails
7 p.m. Dinner
8 p.m. Live Auction
9 - 11 p.m. Dancing

location:
Holy Cross Hall
170 High Street
Santa Cruz, CA

Have FUN!!

AWARDED PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR 2010- by professional photographers of Santa Clara Valley, PPSCV

Big News.....
I was just awarded "PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR 2010"- by professional photographers of Santa Clara Valley (PPSCV). PPSCV in an affiliate of PPA, the professional photographers of America. This is my 4th year in a row. I can't believe it!

For PPSCV's year end print competition I was awarded:

•Image of the year 2010
•1st Place Wedding image of the year 2010
•1st Place Environmental image of the year 2010
•1st place Unclassified image of the year 2010

below are the images.


•Image of the year 2010


•1st Place Wedding image of the year 2010


•1st Place Envirnomental image of the year 2010


•1st place Unclassified image of the year 2010

WPPI- VIVA Las Vegas!!!

WOW, I just got back from this years WPPI in Las Vegas. That's the Wedding and Portraits Professionals International Convention and Trade show. So much to see so much to buy. I got some cute new newborn hats I can't wait to try. I got some of my camera gear cleaned and checked by Canon. Met some really nice photographers for all over the US. My brain is full up of all the new information I learned. I am exploding with new excitement and energy for my profession of photography.... so many new things to try and new products to create. WOW! where do I start. I can use a nap....I'm exhausted.

I did see Elvis but it was dark, but.... he looked well.

Below are a few of the images I took using Westcotts new Spiderlites. Very cool lights. My model was Tiffany. Thanks Tiffany!!! You Rock.( you can check out the lights at www.fjwestcott.com if you are interested,)





A little edgy and a bit of a high fashion photography look.

Happy Valentines day!!!!!!

Have a wonderful Valentines day to all. Go Hug your sweetie!

Now is the perfect time for family and couples protraits - Santa Cruz Family Portraits

Spring has sprung early. Time for those beautiful / colorful family portraits, kids portraits and couples portraits. But it won't last forever. Set up an appointment soon, before the color fades.