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…Adam, Niki, Tillie and Sammy. Congrats on your newest addition!

I’ve always thought Valentine’s Day was a little silly. Why should ONE day out of the year stand out above the rest? I think you should always find any reason or no reason at all to appreciate your loved ones. In the meantime….

Cute doesn’t cut it. Welcome to Earth Baby Skylar!

They exchanged vows on the very grounds you see here sometime twelve years ago. There they were a family of four literally taking a stroll down memory lane. We walked to the small, patchy grass where they once stood and said forever ‘I do.’ While looking over at Joseph, Michelle muttered, “I think is it. I’m pretty sure it is.” She paused and in a slight nano second I caught a glimpse – nay, a flirty twinkle really, of how much Michelle continues to adore her husband. Moreso now than I imagine twelve years ago.

What captivates me about the Galan Family is the ‘happy chaos’ that exists around them. It is chaotic in the sense of love, happiness, loud laughter, faith, and much devotion. And more laughter. Which brings me to reason #957 why being a photographer has its perks. And as always, it really is a tough job to chose from my favorite moments for these posts so I’ll just stick the more memorable ones.

Like my good friend Paula always says, ‘your partner should be your best friend.’ I think this moment definitely captures that.

This one isn’t too far behind either (Avery aka “Big Brother and Julian aka “Little Brother”)

This post would be remiss without a close-up of my new favorite little guys!




We convinced Avery to stay like this for 15 minutes! (j/k)

What a handsome family!

**Michelle, Joseph, Avery and of course, Julian: You were all such a pleasure to work with. Thanks for a wonderful afternoon before a perfect sunset! Best, Rr. xoxo

Talk about a sneak-peak week! The day after TJ + Jasmine’s wedding I met the Galan Family in the Berkeley Marina for some fun family shots. My job doesn’t get any better than this – especially when my subjects are more than happy and willing participants – not to mention darn stinkin’ cute too! More photos on this session later this week. For now just a cute teaser.