i recently got some constructive criticism from a photography friend that instilled new energy and a revival of inspiration for my work. it is so nice to receive something like that from someone you respect and i hope i can one day return the favor. especially at this point-when most people assume you dont want to hear anything but words of affirmation.

taking her thoughts to heart, i worked hard at my next photo shoot to work on some things. i hope it shows!

a wonderful evening in huntington beach:

this has got to be one of my favorite family images EVER taken.

always on the quest for a new and unique "foot shot" i got to use dads prized porsche.

there is all sorts of "stuff" photoshopped out of this alley! you dont want to know. haha

she finally relaxed and i got to really see HER.

doing what all dads do best: tickle

right after we shot this one, up came the lifeguard…but he let us stay a little longer.

saw this donut shop as i was parking and we ran across the street to do this. quirky, fun, and cool for a family shot i think.

thank you natalie and tan for inviting me into your family for the day. you both (actually all four of you!!) made it really fun for me. letting me do whatever i wanted with you. even dirty old spider webbed alleys!