Love Thy Neighbor

Since the day we met the Garcias they have been warm, welcoming, and friendly. And this past weekend's shoot is further confirmation of how loving their family is... We spent a relaxed Sunday at La Jolla Cove playing in the sand/water, looking at seals, and hanging out with this fun family. Frank and Tiani are good leaders and their qualities come through in all of their children - kindness, silliness, and love for each other. It was wonderful to be a part of their interactions. Analiya... What more can we say about this little Wonder that the pictures don't? She's daddy's little girl...Our bike riding buddy, Tristian. He's the coolest kid around. During the shoot we found an interesting urban backdrop... perfect for taking solos of the teenagers, Nena and Nico. By the way, Nico recently won Homecoming King at his high school. Congrats Nico!Family is truly a blessing from God...

Tuesdays with Danny

In honor of the beautiful rainy day...
Today's quote:
"Most of todays worries are like puddles: Tomorrow they will have evaporated."
Because posts are more fun with photos. Jonas & Mac contemplating how bad they have to go potty because it was raining so hard and super cold.

TEN

Today is 10~10~10. This wasn't planned but completes this perfect day.
We spent the afternoon at La Jolla Cove with a fabulous couple and their family to help document their milestone of TEN beautiful years of marriage.
Here is a little sneak peek.... Stay tuned for their full session which includes their adorable, fabulous, sweetest 4 kids that we absolutely fell in love with. The way Frank & Tiani were with one another you would think they were on their honeymoon. It is the sweetest thing ever.Frank & Tiani,
We had the best day ever. The love your family projects is contagious. We look forward to new memories with you. Sending lots of love your way. Thanks for being such great sports and trusting us with this special milestone.

Love,
Tony & Danielle

We will Remember

We will never forget! We pray a special prayer of comfort, hope and peace for all those who lost their loved ones on September 11th, 2001. May this day be a reminder to never forget how short life is. To live life to the fullest. Be quick to forgive and slow to anger. Love. Simply love one another in spite of our differences.

Tuesdays With Danny

Quote for today:

"We cannot change the direction of the wind.... but we can adjust our sails."

In the Blink of an Eye

Matthew is adorable. fun. energetic. growing fast. did I mention energetic. and our precious little nephew.
We had a fun unplanned photo shoot documenting his one of kind smile and energy I wish I could have just one ounce of.
In the blink of an eye he is going to be all grown up and we are thankful we had a chance to stop time if only for a second.Daddy's Boy... If you didn't know already, Tony & I work our photo shoots together using a variety of lenses covering the day from a totally different angle as the other. Sometimes we have an assistant along to help but today we were all on our own juggling two shoots at one time. This was a first (and last) for us and not totally planned. We have been trying to photograph our nephew for months now and it just so happened Albert & Kathy made it over to visit us the same day we were shooting the "After Session" for Josh & Nony's Wedding Portrait Pics. Since both shoots were really casual we made it work and had a lot of fun doing it.
A special thanks to Tony for working extra hard to make this happen.

Life Is Fragile. Handle With Care.

Life's Clock

The clock of life is wound but once,

And no man has the power

To tell just where the hands will stop

At late or early hour.

To lose one's wealth is sad indeed:

To lose one's health is more:

To lose one's soul is such a loss

As no man can restore.

The present only is our own,

Live, love, toil with a will-

Place no faith in "tomorrow"- for

The clock may then be still.

Mike, today we said goodbye with sadness, confusion & broken hearts but forever you will be in our hearts, thoughts and fond memories. We pray God will mend our broken hearts as we grieve the loss of YOU our beloved friend and brother in Christ. We look forward to the day we will see you again in the Kingdom of Heaven. We know God is going to use this tragedy for His glory. May we all grow from this and take nothing for granted as life here is short. Live with no regrets and forgiveness in our hearts. The end is near.

I want to end with some encouragement and my favorite scripture that I hold dear to my heart especially during times like these...

"For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope." Jeremiah 29:11