i cannot believe i never shared this session. it is truly one of my favorites from this year. this little family had such a wonderful little vibe to them. momma was so excited and her excitement was so contagious. their session was gifted to them from a friend and another client, and i was so happy to be a part of that giving.
i LOVED LOVED LOVED what they were wearing. vintage dresses with chuck taylors? AWESOME. momma should be my new family stylist!
i thought their girls were amazingly gorgeous.
LOVE the way she is snuggling inside of that jacket!
they couldnt get more adorable.
mom was about to fall over here…
and then they worked it out like a calvin klein ad.
after a quick change into white dresses, we headed out onto la playa…(always love catching a surfer – this one was a chick – awesome!)
love these ones on the lifeguard station!
after that, we left the girls with deb and kaden on the beach and set off to capture their relationship. i loved that this was important to them. their wedding images left much to be desired i was told, so this was sort of a little do-over for them.
we crawled under a chain link fence to get into this dirt lot. it had weeds, dirt, an abandoned speedboat, golden light….what more could a girl want with this amazing duo?
ill tell you, not a whole lot more.
xo
Holy crap — what a beautiful couple/family. I wish I could live inside those pictures and be beautiful, too!
Fabulous.
omg… they are fab fab fab! please come to florida ;)
Those dresses and those shoes. SO adorable. And the one of the dad holding the mom, breath taking. Love them all. What a fun shoot that must have been:) This is my favorite shoot of yours yet!
Oh my, these photos and this family are just stunning! You have really caught their love and beauty magnificently! Terrific, Tara!!
Tara you are amazing. Beautiful family and beautiful photos. You captured them. Priceless. Someday I hope you take my family. thanks for sharing.
tamara
WOW Tara, you are amazing!! I love how you capture these beautiful memories. When are you coming down to Australia ??
so adorable!!!!!!!!!!! <3
These really area amazing pics. What a Calvin Klein ad kinda family!
man, just when I think you can’t make my jaw drop any more you post these!!
You are my most-est favourite-est photographer ever, in the whole world.
Seriously.
Oh Gee Wizz! These are beyond fantastic!
Holy smokes they are a drop dead gorgeous family … wowzers! You captured them well and I can only imagine how much they will cherish these. Forever and beyond, I’m sure.
xoxo
I love, love, love the pictures! All of them! Beautiful.
Beautiful family… amazing photos!
This could be one of my favorites that you have done. I love what they are wearing too. They must have been thrilled with this photoshoot!
these photos rock!
the peeling door with the vintage dresses is genius!
the third last one of the two of them – so so special. i hope they order it BIG. great job!
Tara – I sent the following email through your website but not sure that it went through. If so, disregard. Thanks.
Hi Tara – I have followed your blog for awhile now … amazing. The most recent post with the Huntington Beach family speaks to me because I long for those kinds of images of my family, and even more importantly, of me and my hubby, because I feel like my wedding pics lack a little something too. I booked the photographer that made my parents happy and now after becoming a mother and developing my own love for photography and realizing what is out there, I wish I would have booked the photographer that made me happy. So the reason for my email is to see if you have booked or thought about your 2009 travel dates and locations. Any chance you are coming to the midwest? Please let all of your blog fans know once you do make your plans. Thanks for sharing your work, your heart, your family. It’s inspiring to just be.
Heather in Columbus, Ohio
They MUST be thrilled this is your best work ever!
Amazing pictures. The family must be overjoyed with the outcome.
OMG! These photos are my fav ever from you. I would LOVE this of my family. You are amazing!
that third-to-last image is so beautiful it stopped me mid-scroll. what wouldn’t i give to have pictures like this with my husband — your work is beyond amazing (but you know that!).
These photos are awesome, Tara! I just LOVE your work.
Hello,
I love your photos.
It’s a shame that France is too far for you for a photo session….!!!!
I hope you understand my english.
bye,
Claire
Wow….. a-m-a-z-i-n-g-!!! Tara, you’re super talented!
Wow!
Wow, Tara, these are so beautiful. I love the lighting (among other things…everything is perfect). This family must be so thrilled with these.
wow… what a great variety of images of this family! so much fun and awesome pictures.
wow, wow, wow…amazing! You always blow me away!
What a gorgeous family, and amazing photos! You truly captured their emotions, awesome job!
Absolutely gorgeous pictures! Seriously. Amazing. I check your blog daily. You offer so much inspiration just by being yourself and sharing what you do with others. The “CK” shot is to DIE for! If you ever come to Dallas, TX, I want you to capture my family. Just perfect.
Inspired. By. You. Gorgeous family pictures, what a dream!!
stunning.stunning.stunning. the family, the girls, your work. this is take-your-breath-away gorgeous. GORGEOUS (say that really loud, slow and in a high pitched voice).
I can see why this was one of your favorite shoots. Beautiful images, tons of personality and life to them. Lucky family to have received this gift :)
I love everything about this session!
Gorgeous! The family, the pix, everything! I love, love, love, love (*jumping up and down*) the one where he is holding his wife’s head in a romantic nuzzle. Perfect!
These are totally gorgeous. I love every single one of them!!!
So when are you coming to Aus to photograph me and my family?!
my word. these are stunning. they’re model quality, or perhaps it’s a product of your photographic prowess (perhaps both). i just love the pic of her stitting behind him & he’s got his hand in her boot. toooooo sweet.
Wow! These are gorgeous. Each one is like something ripped out of a magazine. Seriously.
What beautiful images Tara. You always seem to capture a family’s spirit Nicely done.
I love love love this shoot! You are such an incredible photographer! I love your fun style! Thanks for sharing:)
W.O.W What an amazing family shoot!!!
Absolutely stunning! WOW!
yup, some of my faves of yours! amazing!
WHAT THE HELL??!! These images are BLOWING me away. They are so real- so fabulous. They must be so happy. That is truly an amazing gift you gave them. What a gorgeous family! I am still just sitting here speachless…. you have a gift. You were put here to share it. Good for you.
this is my favorite of all your sessions, absolutely beautiful and stunning. i love reading your blog, it’s so real and so refreshing.
angie
Love the photos. Could you tell me where you took these in HB? I love the one with the burnt orange sliding barn doors? Thanks
really luv ur work tara!!!
these all turned out stunning! I mean stunning!!! wow!! your work always inspires me.
oh wow… i have only just discovered your fantastic blog!! but these images are soooo amazing and wonderful! inspiring in so many ways… i want some of me and my family!! beautiful!