Jennifer Brotchie Photography Blog

Helllooo Wednesday!  Time is slipping away from me and not been able to keep up as usual with the blog…  lots of stuff going on and sessions to edit… so for now, here’s one of my earliest images from way back when to tied you over… fun stuff…

Have a great day!!

xo,

~j

I had the pleasure of meeting up with Dee Dee and Chris in Monterey.  They love the beach.  Like, REALLY, REALLY love the beach.  Dee Dee got a hold of me awhile ago, but really wanted to shoot at the beach.  I’m thrilled that I got to make it work for them.  They are easy going free spirits and they come alive near the ocean.  So, it was very fitting to meet up in Monterey.

Dee Dee and Chris just celebrated their 15 year anniversary yesterday.. so I think it’s great that the timing of their photosession came just in time.  I sensed that these two were a little nervous to be in front of the camera.  I don’t blame them.  I would feel the same way.  I’m sooo glad that they trusted me and went with it… I got some Ah-Maaaaazing images….

Ka-Booom!  YEAH! THAT’S WHAT I’M TALKING ABOUT!  Whoa! Riiight???

Ridiculous.  Loving.  Gentle.  Really, now… for being nervous… I don’t think so…

We joked around because Chris has a habit of closing his eyes at just the right time… but sometimes, it works and it just says a lot…. it’s perfect…. don’t change Chris, I wouldn’t recommend it…

and their kids… Luke and Natalie… ohmy!  Really just the perfect combination of both mom and dad.  Luke is the sweetest with a Capital S, especially with his sister.  Natalie, well, she’s a girl that upon meeting her, I thought I knew her forever…..

Lots of laughs here… lots of laughs… that girl… her smile and giggles are kinda contagious…

I love taking these kind of shots… they say a lot…

The trees in Monterey are just ridiculously awesome….

Yummy Mummy. Gorgeous Deeds. Simply Gorgeous.  Such a wonderful, wonderful family… I really adore what I do, capturing the moments in a family.. The Martin’s photosession really makes my heart smile.

To see more of their photosession, please click here (give it a few seconds to load and refresh your screen to replay):

Music: Jack Johnson~ Better Together

Have a most excellent weekend!

xo,

~j

 

Lesley and Gil are high school sweethearts.  Their sweet demeanor makes them both instantly likeable.  I met up with Lesley and Gil a while back when I was first testing out my photography skills on people who weren’t my family.  But we kinda go way back… we graduated together from the same high school back in the day and reconnected through FaceBook.   They took me on after seeing some of my photography work and saw my potential… and for that, I am eternally grateful.  Because I am here today, doing what I love…. photographing  fantastic people.   So when Lesley contacted me for another photosession, I was like.. ” OH, HECK YEAH,  let’s do it!”  It was fabulous that the Ribota’s met up with me in Monterey for a beach session.  It was cold and overcast, but it didn’t really stop them (or me) from having some fun. 

Their kids, Brooke, Matthew and Ryan, all are sweet kids.  They truly take the best part of their parents traits and exude it right back out of their bodies.  Really, good parents, make good kids and these guys exemplify that to the nth degree.

 Just look at them… TERRIFIC KIDS!

Here are some images of their session in Monterey… I was kindly told that I don’t show off enough images on my blog (aside from the slideshow)… so I’m happy to oblige with a lot of images…

Seriously Lesley… you’re Hawt!

Love the Heat!

 Monterey was a perfect backdrop for our day…. Thank you Ribota Family… I always have fun with you guys!

To see more of this family photosession, please click here… allow a few seconds to load and refresh your screen to replay…

Music~ Dave Matthews Band, You & Me

Thank you for all your FaceBook comments, personal emails and comments on my blog… I read each and every one and I TOTALLY appreciate all the wonderful sentiments!!  Leave some love on the blog for Lesley and Gil….

Have a great weekend!

xo,

~j