Gratituesday Time! {Sacramento Photographer, Roseville Photographer, Rocklin Photographer}

Ok, I guess that I should call my post gratawednesday! I am writing today about a very needed and special gift that my dear husband went out yesterday to purchase for me. A COMPASS!!! As we were out looking around for a great family shoot location I kept looking at my shadow trying to figure out where the sun was going to be at 4:00 pm…the time of day when this Saturday’s family needed to have their pictures taken. Well, you have no idea how many times Johnny has said that he was going to buy me a compass…and yesterday was the day…he just couldn’t stand it any longer…watching me circling around trying to find my shadow! Here is a look at my new best friend!

Sharon Celebrates 65!!! {Roseville Family Photographer, Sacramento Family Photographer}

Sharon is a LOVELY lady! She is also my business coach and the owner of Club Fresh Star and becoming a wonderful friend. She is in a Christian Roundtable with me and her influence to the group is awesome. Last month she celebrated her 65th birthday with her husband, all of her daughters and grandchildren. What a privilege to have been a part of that special celebration. Sharon planned the party around the children with…pin the tail on the donkey…drop the clothespins in the jar…hokey pokey…and M&M’s bingo! The party had cake and ice cream and balloons! What a special day. Sharon is having me make her an album of her memories from that day. Can’t wait to see how beautiful it turns out! “Thank you Lord for this beautiful woman and her family, I am blessed to have crossed their paths…amen”.

Chris and Jon's Chico Wedding {Sacramento Wedding Photographer, Roseville Wedding Photographer}

Not long ago I had the pleasure of photographing Chris and Jon’s charming wedding. It was held at a home of a friend of theirs near Chico. What a beautiful setting for a wedding! You will see some photos that Johnny took of us as we were “setting sail” to the island for some pre wedding shots! The day was certainly pretty and the couple so in love. Enjoy viewing some of the beautiful images that Johnny and I were able to capture as they celebrated their love!

Antsy Mc Clain and The Trailer Park Troubadours {Sacramento Photographer, Grass Valley Photographer}

Last weekend Johnny and I had such fun going to Grass Valley to photograph an event that the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalition put on. They had Antsy McClain and The Trailer Park Troubadours with them for a fund raiser. The band was wonderful! Johnny had heard of them before, but I had not. What a fun band! If you ever have a chance to see them they are very upbeat and funny. Here are a few shots from the evening!

Crafter's Cottage {Grass Valley Photographer, Sacramento Photographer}

Over the past three years I have taken photos for ads and articles for use in the Nevada County Gold Magazine. It’s really been wonderful getting to know so many of the local merchants. One of them I know very well…Julie Gold, owner of Crafters Cottage. I actually just stopped in on her this past week to visit while on my way to one of my NC Gold Magazine jobs. Wow! Her store is so very darling! Since I had my camera with me I offered to take some shots for her web site. I found out that she already had photos taken from another friend of ours Michelle Coomler of Turning Leaf Studios but she wanted a few more taken even still. So, here is a peek at the most darling little shop in Penn Valley (close to Grass Valley for those of you who haven’t heard of this sweet little place). Julie is such a sweet lady and has such a talent for design. She even sells furniture that she has refinished. Stop by and see her and tell her that her fan Patti sent you!