Is Your Child America's Cutest Kid?

I am happy to announce my participation in the National Charity Model Search to select “America’s Cutest Kid” and to raise funds for charity.

We’re looking for cute children ages 18 months to 14 years old to model for a portrait to be entered into the contest.



Models Search Special:
$75 entrance fee, includes a 20 minute model session and one image submitted to the national gallery.

Finalists will be determined by online votes. Anyone may vote. Each vote is $1, and all proceeds from votes benefit the non-profit Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep. (nowilaymedowntosleep.org)
The grand prize national winner will be determined from the 50 city finalists. Winners are selected by photography and modeling industry experts.

The contest runs from January 1, 2009 through March 25, 2009. Voting closes on April 2, 2009.

If your child is selected the national winner, you’ll receive many prizes, including a $5,000 US Savings Bond and a Canon PowerShot G10 digital camera.

If you’re interested in entering your child(ren), or for more information, please call the studio at 707-678-1071.

Click *here* to view the flyer, *here* to download the model release for entry, and *here* to read the rules.

Suzanne and Mike's Wedding at Le Rivage

Suzanne and Mike were married at the new resort, Le Rivage, in Sacramento in October.

Their incredible flowers were done my Dixon Florist.


Everyone had a great time getting ready.

Mike looking incredibly handsome.



Suzanne was all smiles.

There were these great hallways we couldn't pass up.
Suzanne looking stunning.


The ring-bearer's all-important cargo.

It was a beautiful weather day on the river.






Congratulations to you two! Your slideshow will be posted soon.

Alene + Jerry's Wedding

Blogged by Ryan

Alene and Jerry were married on October 18, 2008 at the beautiful Jefferson Street Mansion in Benicia. Here are some of my favorites from the day!

Alene's dress was stunning. The material was incredibly soft and felt like silk.

Getting Ready..


Some finishing touches..


Jerry and the guys..


Alene minutes before walking down the aisle..



The rings..

First photos as husband and wife..




Getting announced..


An intimate first dance..


The guests had to join in!




mmmm cake!




Congratulations Alene and Jerry! Hope you had a fun honeymoon!

Karlie + Erick = They Did September 27, 2008

Karlie and Erick married at a new awesome wedding location, Taber Ranch. The girls got ready at Cache Creek.

Some details....


The preparation is part of the fun. Always such a flurry of activity and chaos.

Karlie with her lovely mom, Katie.

She sure knows how to work it.

Beautiful Karlie.

Handsome Erick.


Awesome flowers, as usual, by Dixon Florist.



Karlie planned down to the coolest details, like these matching chucks for the guys.

First photos as husband and wife.



Cake by Timothy's in Woodland.

Dancing fun! I really loved this image.

The rings with some candy from the candy bar - a great idea by the way.

Congratulations Karlie and Erick! We can't wait to "trash" the dress.