Apologies for the lag time between posts. I’m finally feeling back to my normal self (aside from my ever growing midsection and the light kicks taking place within) after a four month hangover caused by the she-spawn in my belly. Yes, that’s right. The Brinckos are having a baby girl this summer! Pretty exciting stuff, eh?
In any case, I’ve been holding onto a bunch of work that’s ripe to post including these shots from my final family session of 2011. It’s amazing how much toddlers can get done in such a short time. While I was over, Jack built several block skyscrapers with his Dad, which he gleefully destroyed, played a game of living room football, jumped on the bed (kids seem to know they can break the rules when I’m around), read a couple books, ran around outside, had a snack and swept the kitchen afterwards. Whew! It was such a blast to witness and photograph the whirlwind. I left with a huge smile on my face that comes back each time I see these pictures.
Winter weddings are officially my new favorite. It was blustery out, churning the Puget Sound into the most beautiful shade of jade on Kelly & Brian’s big day. So much warmth surrounded these two that the fact it was frigid out was more exciting than anything else. (Note: I’m trying so hard not to be the geeky photographer and gush about how perfect the light out was. Thank you clouds and sun peeking out from behind them!) Not to mention, Holy Rosary (ceremony) and The Sanctuary (reception) were the perfect places to cozy up indoors with family and friends. Cheers to a wonderful day and the amazing couple that made it so!
I think it was Hannibal from the A-Team who said many times, “I love it when a plan comes together.” I have to say, I almost love it more when a plan doesn’t come together.
Before the snow started dumping, I was supposed to make the trek up up to North Seattle for Mark and Diane’s maternity shoot. After sliding on the icy streets in my neighborhood just coming back from breakfast with a friend, I decided I just wasn’t brave enough to make the drive. Luckily, Mark, boyscout extraordinaire, was! He piled the family in his 4WD, picked me up in W Seattle, and safely drove us to several spots nearby including Lincoln Park and a couple beaches. Thanks to things not going according to plan and their bravery, we were able to grab some amazing shots in a winter wonderland.
A few weeks later, I was able to make the trek up north to meet their new addition, Zach, who is cute as can be and a such a warm presence. Welcome to the world, new friend!
Last week, a dream of mine came true. A wedding I shot was published on Offbeat Bride, one of my favorite wedding blogs!
Before we welcome in the new year, I wanted to post one of my favorite images of 2011. I just love witnessing and capturing amazing little family moments like this and can’t wait for many more in 2012. Cheers to all the good things to come in the new year!!!!
