3 Generations

Just before Christmas I did my first shoot at Carlsbad State Beach with a large family with 3 generations. It was very cold that day so folks were anxious to be able to put coats and shoes back on but everything still turned out nice.

The whole gang

The grandkids

Grandma & Grandpa with the grandkids

Silent Auction Winners

Occasionally to support organizations I have a heart for, I will offer packages to be included in auctions. One of the families from Fuerte Elementary School won their package at the school's fall carnival and redeemed it this past winter. It was a unique shoot for me because we shot it at La Vida Real in Rancho San Diego, which is an upscale retirement community. The family had connections there and we were given permission to use the facility. It was actually a very beautiful setting and, aside from the damp air and ground, we had a fun shoot. Their little boy had a little red ball that he was very attached to so I asked if I could borrow it and keep it in my pocket. In between shots, I would show it to him and he thought it was really funny!

Mini-Session 2009

One of my mini-sessions last November was at Windansea and was a beautiful day. I had 4 families take advantage of the 20 minute session and we had a lot of fun.

Big sister helping little sister...so cute!

A sweet family

My second family was a large group so we had to work quick. We did individual shots of each family and then some of the whole group.

This was a fun bunch.

My next family is a family I have been taking pictures of for several years. Our first session was when their oldest son was still a toddler and Mom was just newly pregnant with the triplets. Now look at them.....

This is an awesome family

We had time for individuals of the kids as well.

My last family was having their first session with me since adopting their little baby girl. They got into the Christmas theme and looked great.

Mini-Sessions are a great value, so let me know if you'd like to be on the list to be notified when I do them again this fall (stacey@schellphotography.com)

Thank Heaven for Little Girls

This past weekend, we fought the crowds at Coronado Shores (in November!!) and had a fun shoot with a family that has one little adorable girl. She was so cooperative and seemed to really like her first excursion to the beach.

What a sweet girl

A Mother's Love
Great looking family

Who wouldn't love this face?

Another Frequent Family

Last weekend I got to do something a little different with another great family that I've shot for the past 3 years. This year we went to Harry Griffen Park and had a nice change of scene for the photos. With 2 boys, there's always a lot of energy and we had fun. Everyone managed to stay clean until we were done!

Watching Kids Grow

I did a mini-session shoot for one of my favorite families last weekend. They were some of my first clients when I started the business and have used me at least once every year since. It's been amazing to watch their children grow and we always have fun at the shoots. This year they included some grandparents. Here's a few pics from the shoot.

Still a cute couple

Oldest son - he is so mature now!
What a great face!

Siblings

The whole family, with grandma and grandpa

Thanks for another fun year!

I love newborn babies!

I had a shoot yesterday morning with a great family (and former co-worker) at Harry Griffen Park in La Mesa. After my inital shock when we showed up to discover that it was Park Appreciation Day with LOTS of volunteers and such around, we found some less-populated spots to take a couple nice photos of their sweet family. They have a 2 month old baby boy and a great big sister. In between shots, I got to help hold the baby and he was a sweetie.

Mom and Daughter - don't they look alike?

Big sister love
Proud Parents
Happy Couple

Awesome Family