this sweet little family drove all the way down from oxnard for their shoot. and hit major friday night traffic on the way so unfortunately they were almost an hour late. wasnt a big problem for me, except for the sun was quickly setting on us. i felt so bad because they had traveled such a distance to not get the normal amount of time with me, but i feel confident in what we got.
the kids were great. mom and dad were gorgeous, as you will soon see, and the light was beautiful.
this was my favorite.
sometimes when i see my pictures online, they look a tad distorted and i hate that. they are so nice and smooth in the original files. maybe i over-sharpen…..
They look great as always, Tara! My favorites are the last one of the couple with the sun setting in the background and the one of the entire family walking away where you see the babies face over Dad’s shoulder. You rock!
Thanks for sharing!
gorgeous!
i don’t see anything looking bad. i love them. they are gorgeous. i love that beach. need to go there again. what wonderful moments you are capturing for these beautiful families. keep on keepin on.
All I see are gorgeous shots of an adorable family. The lighting was *perfect* and I have no doubt they will LOVE these pics!
How sad for them with traffic and all-but the pictures are so nice…love them all-especially close up of baby, his eyes are to die for!
Oh my gosh!! This family is BEAUTIFUL!! You did another fabulous shoot T!!! I am sure they are VERY pleased with the results!!
Absolutely stunning! Nothing distorted at all about them — love the colors — so muted and gorgeous!
Oooohhhh so fabulous!!! You’ve been on a roll lately, every shoot is just awesome!
Thanks for sharing them!
Moriah
GORGEOUS shoot,Tara! Doesn’t look like lighting hindered you at ALL from the look of these shots! Beautiful subjects too. TFS!
beautiful Tara.
Awwww, beautiful, beautiful!!
*sigh*
so beautiful!
holey moley guacamole! These are breathtaking Tara! What a beautiful family!
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, x 10!! To quote Crush, “You so totally rock, dude!”
Not only is Tara amazingly talented with that camera of hers, she can take photos with one hand while holding our chubby little buddha baby girl in the other. Now that’s talent!
Looks like the late sun was in their favor! Gorgeous!!!
You rock. I see you’re already booked into next Summer. I should just book a session now and I’d have all that time to diet and exercise. :-) You rock, chickadee!
Absolutely stunning! I notice that a lot of your close up photos are taken at an angle, and often part of the head is cut out, or it is artistically off center. Do you crop in photoshop later, or do you frame and shoot this way initially? I’d love to know!
What a beautiful family – beautiful photos. These are perfect. I love the color close up of the baby with the big huge eyes. So perfect. These are all stunning, Tara.
I have to ask… how DO you get the husbands to cooperate so well?? :)
These are great shots and the family is adorable! TFS
you rock.
I look at your photos and just DROOL. every time.
OMG! If you EVER come to Big D can I book you? I seriously doubt I could ever get the 6 of us out your way. But, I would feel serious pressure to look as good as all the families you’ve shot, THEY ARE ALL BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE! Amazing eyes, skin, TOO MUCH! I would feel like a frumpy 42 yr old with 4 kids!
My kids are beautiful and my husband is a hunk (to me at least, and that’s all that matters) I am sure your photography would make them amazing too! You are so talented!
Beautiful photography, beautiful family. All are gorgeious – but my favorite is the husband & wife leaning against the rock.
Sorry about the typo! GORGEOUS!
Really, really beautiful work.
You are so talented!
The pics are beautiful. Consider their arriving late a blessing in disguise.
These are just beautiful, T.
The baby’s eyelashes are a work of art. What a beautiful family. You’ve really captured some moments for them!
AAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!
MISS T, YOU’VE DONE IT YET AGAIN!
SHEER PERFECTION!
KNOWING & LOVING THIS FAMILY, I GOTTA TELL YOU, YOU SOOO TOTALLY CAPTURED THE ESSENCE OF THEM..THEIR PERSONALITIES, THEIR LOVE FOR EACH OTHER & FOR LIFE.
WOW!
WOW!
WOW!
WOW!
WOW!
TFS! :)
R
Omg, these are fabulous!! Great pictures Tara! And what a beautiful little family they are!!
WOW Tara! Just gorgeous! The lighting is perfect and the family is sooo gorgeous! My favorite is the last one with the sunset in the background. STUNNING!
Ohhhhhh, the light, the colors they wore, your eye!!! These are fantastic!! Love the sunset shot of mom/dad!!
These are awesome! I love that late light. And they all have the best smiles!
absolutely gorgeous!
Such a beautiful family. Love seeing ocean in the background while mommy adores baby! They are awesome T!
i want more!!! can’t wait for the next ones to be done….can’t get enough of your gorgeous work!!!!! that family is stunning! that baby…WOW!!!! love the one of the whole family and baby peeking over the shoulder!!!!!
these rock t!
tara
i will never cease to be amazed by your work. *signs up for photography classes, and adds nice cam to wish list*
i wanna be like tara!! :)
I think the lighting is beautiful…my favorite is the one with Little boy on daddies back…with the waves in the background. Perfect! Thanks for inspiring again.
I think I know what you mean, although your pics are always precious. When I discovered and then became fixated on your blog about a month ago I did get the impression that your pics probably weren’t that unsharpened outside of your online postings. Is Typepad compressing them? Are they uploaded to at least 72ppi? If you need further assistance, WB and I’ll help to troubleshoot with you.
Yep, that one is my favorite too.
What a sweet and endearing moment perfectly caught on film.
:)
This family could make a lot of money in tooth paste commercials!
these pictures are wonderful…. :)
Another gorgeous shoot, Tara – and they look REALLY good for sitting in a car for that long!
How in the world do you even pick a favorite?