upside down

Jack Johnson's music is a big family favorite, I could almost hear him singing in the background during this session...

I want to turn the whole thing upside down
I'll find the things they say just can't be found
I'll share this love I find with everyone
We'll sing and dance to Mother Nature's songs
I don't want this feeling to go away

While we were a little nervous about Mother Nature getting the best of us with her santa ana breezes, we ended up a beautiful park in Poway, a gorgeous sunset, and a great time.

i absolutely love this shot!

There's a story here about Julie. In the rare occasions that she wants someone to do something "now", she will slap the back of one hand against the other palm. Seems the whole family knows the maneuver.
upside down.....is this how it's suppossed to be?


and since this song is already in my head: enjoy a little jack johnson

it's not easy being green

It's not easy being green....or keeping the grass green. A few weeks ago Julia spent some time with Larry and Wendy from PACE Turf. PACE Turf....
"provides expert, objective, science-based advice and information to the turf management community. Using research results, on-the-ground experience, and their over 50 years of combined knowledge in agronomy, plant pathology, entomology, weed science and turf science, PACE Turf has long been a leader in translating science into practical turf management information, and in helping turf managers prevent problems before they occur ."
They keep the beautiful golf-courses green..which isn't easy. Wendy and Larry needed some updated photographs for their website that showed a little more of who they are. Julia has some experience with the test tubes, microscopes, and beakers, (and playing in the dirt) so she jumped at the chance to meet them out at the beautiful Fairbanks Ranch Country Club and at their personal lab to capture who they are and what they do.

and just for fun and memories:

kermit the frog

wisdom is...

You need to go this link. This video really resonates in me. It's hard to describe. It takes a few minutes to watch. Inspiring. Simple portraits. A wonderfully powerful idea. I'm going to go find this book. Click here next: http://www.wisdombook.org/

the happy hour

She loves Starbucks, running, being "fashionably late", and has a kindness and empathy for others that is unmatched. He's a "niners' fan, can cook a mean Sunday morning pancake, and mixes THE most wonderful margarita on the planet. Together they share a love affair with their two light-saber-dueling-run-where-ever-we go boys. After a few reschedules, we were finally able to make it out for our official photo shoot near their home in Coronado. You may remember this family from a previous trip to the beach. With the final happy hour of beautiful late-Fall sunset light setting the stage, we had a blast on another beach adventure with our great friends.

visitors from the north....sneak-peak

There are some people that you meet that inspire you to be better people. You know, the kind of people who just feel good when you are near them. You can feel the closeness, the respect, and the love they share. We've been friends for long enough to see the girls grow into amazing young ladies. Even though we haven't been able to see them as often since they moved to the far reaches of the county, we try to get together every month or so. A few years ago, we met at the beach to take family photos of each other. It was wonderful to renew that tradition.

Holiday Mini-sessions !!!

Ummmm...it's November! How did THAT happen? According to a quick google search, that means that there is only 52 days until Christmas.

We're in the mix of some great holiday portraits. We're also going to be offering some Holiday Mini-Sessions on the following dates:

Tuesday, November 25 location: TBD (probably in Chula Vista)
Saturday, November 29 location: TBD

If you would like more info and pricing you can:
1. Give us a call at 619-261-0471
2. Send an email at info@schaferphotography.net or make a comment below,
3. Scream "I want to book a mini-session with Schafer Photography" out your front door. (this one is slightly less reliable, so you might want to also try #1 or #2.

These sessions book pretty fast. Please tell your friends, neigbors, and any random people you meet about the sessions. :)

Happy Halloween

Happy Halloween.
Last night we were able to do soem trick-or-treating and hang out with some wonderful friends. Our "animated transformers BumbleBee" and "Snow Princess" sure had a fun time.

Olivia - sneak peak

Please say a warm welcome to Olivia Rae.....our niece. More to come!

Haircuts

Awww......they look almost angelic after their new haircuts.

play time in the sand

Kyna and Jeff contacted us a month ago to get some photos of their family and two beautiful children. With birthdays coming in the near future, and Christmas right around the corner, they wanted some beach shots that match the southern cal lifestyle. This was one of those photo sessions where we truly got to play at the beach. Within 20 minutes, we were all soaking wet with sand from head to toe. Thanks again for a great time. We hope you had as much fun as we did!

brothers

Julia grew up with brothers. She often tells stories of watching them beat up on each other, play football, wrestle, laugh, learn, and stand up for one another. I think she participated as much as possible too. These two have a mutual respect that goes beyond friendship. Don't get me wrong, they share the brotherly enthusiasm for finding what makes the other go to Mom or Dad with an exclamation of "MOM!!!! He did it again! I told him to stop! but he didn't!!" Despite the normal trials of surviving life with a sibling, these two brothers care for each other deeply. They have vastly different personalities, but share a inner sense of love for family.

San Diego

I just love living in San Diego.

heads-up

His hair is a bit long right now..the side-burns are a little much for me. He's been wanting a mowhawk style for a while. Today the spikey-gel held it in place all day.

5 friends

you may have already seen this....just a reminder.

born to ride

Here's something a bit different for us. A friend bought a new harley this summer. One afternoon I was walking by it when the light looked really cool as it reflected off the black, white, and chrome.