Jeni and Robbie have been emailing me for almost a year and a half trying to connect and find a time to do some portraits in California. well we finally were able to make it happen and all i can say is wow! we actually did to separate shoots in one weekend. Robbie wanted to have his grandparents photographed and i realized what an amazing experience this was. i shoot so many portraits of kids but i honestly believe that grandparents are equally important to photograph. we spent the afternoon with Robbie's grandparents and it was so fun. Grandma and Grandpa couldn't believe how many photos I was taking of them and they just kept laughing and laughing about it...they were really working it for the camera.
two days later Jeni's parents met us up in Napa, Ca for a portrait session. they were such good sports climbing up into an old train station, crossing busy streets and walking through the dirt at a vineyard. they are such a close knit family and i think that really comes through in the photographs. Jeni and Robbie, thank you for being so patient with me, you guys are the best. looking forward to a long friendship. here are a quite a few of my favorites from the day.
Robbie, Jeni, Grandpa and Grandma
everyone should have this kind of passion and fun in their marriage. so cute.
Robbie's Grandpa is a farmer (orchards and vineyards) and i wanted to photograph his hands because they are such a huge part of his life. this series turned out to be one of my absolute favorites from the day.
you always find that good light Jim! always!
Posted by: Katie Thurmes | July 10, 2007 at 02:13 PM
jim -
i am in love with the shot of the grandpa's hands - so so beautiful!!! i love the entire series. thanks for being such a big part of our photo life - we are beyond grateful to be working so closely with you!!!
Posted by: jenna walker | July 11, 2007 at 08:02 AM
We absolutely LOVE all the photos. It's hard to know where to start on which ones to choose. Thank you again for fitting both shoots into your schedule. These are going to be wonderful keepsakes. Can't wait to hopefully have you and Charlene come when the house is done!! :)
Posted by: jeni keszler | July 15, 2007 at 03:33 PM