Brides Against Breast Cancer

Today was such a long and hard day. It was also so rewarding. As a local wedding photographer I was asked to volunteer for this wonderful event. It started for us at 6:00 a.m. as we helped set up THOUSANDS of wedding dresses.

I had so much fun getting to know the brides and helping them choose their wedding gown. Everyone knows I can't wait until I become a "mother of the bride".

This is a great organization and it was their first time in Modesto. I hope the event was successful enough that they will return again next year.

To read more about this wonderful charity go to: http://www.bridgesagainstbreastcancer.org/

Now tomorrow I'm off to help support another great event. The Wharf to Wharf 2008 in Santa Cruz, CA. Stayed tuned for more.

New logo and website coming soon

At first I thought I would use this blog as a "replacement" of a website because building a good photography website costs lots of $$$, but there is just no way around it. How can I attract clients if I don't have a proper site? So far all of my business has been by referrals and I think that is great, but it's time take it up a notch and take my business to the next level.

I found a fantastic graphic designer who will be putting together a new logo for my photography business and website. Unfortunately she is so good that her back log is such that she won't have my stuff done until October. I guess that should tell you how great she is, so I'm willing to wait my turn.

In the meantime I'll be posting some of my favorite pictures of clients and family on this blog. I've also decided to write about my LOVE of photography. So whenever I learn something new....I think I'll share it with you all too.

My graphic designer will be giving me 3 samples for me to choose from. So stay tuned and in October I'll be posting those samples and asking for your opinions. I'm also not going to put to many client pictures on this blog for now because I want to save them for my new website. Hope to Capture is going through a MAJOR "remodel" and I'm excited about where my business and love of photography is taking me.

Maternity Pictures of Sara

What can I say about Sara? She is a DOLL! I'm a little mad that she looks so great and she is so close to delivery. Why couldn't I look that good when I was pregnant?

I love it when my clients let me have fun and stray from "traditional" poses. Sara told me that she was craving lots of fruit with her pregnancy so we played with that idea and surrounded her with lots of fruit!

I shot about 250 pictures and it was very hard to choose my favorites because I think they came out great. But if I had to choose my most favorite these would be it.

I can't wait to shoot Sara and the new baby when he or she gets here!

Cadet Ball 2008 - Fresno, CA

My daughter Victoria is dating a wonderful young man named Manny. They both met at Fresno State and are both criminology majors. So of course Victoria was his date to the Annual Cadet Ball. I drove down to Fresno for a little photo shoot and that's exactly what it ended up being. Victoria was running late so we only had about 15 minutes for pictures before they had to leave for the ceremony. Well at least I got some great shots of them. Maybe next year we'll try to time it better so I can get scout the place out for nicer backgrounds.

The both make a gorgeous couple!

The Duffy Hams

Okay, my two youngest daughters are big hams! They LOVE having their pictures taken. Gabrielle was a little bored and asked if we could go to the park and take some pictures for her "my space" page. Being a photographer...well I can't say "no" to pictures so off we went. When Adrianna found out of course she had to get prettied up for some pics too. We ended up at the MJC campus and I shot about 100 pictures. These are just my top 3 favorites.

Class of 2008 - Brett

Brett has a wonderful personality and we got along great. Like most boys he was a little unsure what to expect, but after a while we got into a groove and moved right along.

Class of 2008 - Nicole

Nikki is a big fan of "America's Next Top Model" and it showed! She was a natural in front of the camera and I didn't have to direct her at all. Her mom came along to the shoot and it's apparent that they both love and get along with each other like best friends. What a great afternoon we all had.

Class of 2008 - Jessica

Jessica was so great to photograph. Those big blue eyes and lovely smile. A photographer can't ask for more.