An Ordinary/Extraordinary Day

This photo captures the feel of so many of our days last year. Since it's too hot to wear clothes, the kids insist on being naked, and besides, they want to finger paint. Then, Juni breaks for a snack, and Wilder needs his own breather. Amid all the hecticness of life, taking a moment to stop and appreciate the richness of everything, almost feels like touching perfection.
 

This year, we're adding something new. We're calling it the "Ordinary/Extraordinary Day."

We drop into your day for six hours. No posed photos, just real-life documented. Bath time, lunch, maybe a trip to the beach. 

You'll get a fine art album to remember what it meant for your family to have lived that day together. Watch your family grow, as we return again 365 days later.

We plan on limiting this project to only 10 commissions, so if you're interested, drop us a note to book your day. We think you might be surprised by how extraordinary your family's ordinary day is. 

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam

Traveling with kids in SE Asia // Vietnam

A photo diary from our trip to Vietnam. Missing it all so much. Enjoy!

Hanoi

A day at our friend's country home

Bai Tu Long Bay

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam + Juniper + Wilder

Traveling with Kids in California // Half Moon Bay

Just down the Hwy 1 is a magical little beach town called Half Moon Bay. We're still getting warm weather here in California and we were lucky to have two beautiful days on the coast. We stayed in a gorgeous beach cottage, that was literally across the street from the sea and a 20 minute walk to Main Street, where we got carrot cake and made a visit to the local library. We didn't get in the car once! It was lovely. And Nana and Babo joined us on the beach as well, happy to escape The City for the day. 

Thank you Jillian for hosting us! If you need a perfect family spot to stay in Half Moon Bay, this cottage is the spot :) Enjoy!

xoxo,

Juniper, Wilder, Ariel + Sam

Traveling with Kids in California // Truckee and Lake Tahoe

Fall colors are hard to find in the Bay Area, since our weather is so mild, but head east, into the Sierras and the trees burst into color come October! We spent a glorious four days in Truckee, where the gorgeous Cedar House Sport Hotel hosted us while we were in town. Such a luxurious stay -- hot tub, a huge suite and the most delicious breakfast every morning in the Stella restaurant. 

The weather had already dipped to cool, but we still got plenty of outdoor time. Juniper was so bold and got her feet in the freezing lake water, while we kept little Wilder bundled up and cozy as can be.

The Sierras in California are one of the most beautiful places in the world. The huge granite stones, crisp water and endless green. And it's only three hours away in the car -- or four -- or six... if you have kids ;) Hehe! 

We hope you enjoy the this travel diary of photos from our trip!

A big thanks to our great fashion and toy partner included in this blog post!

Robes: Silk & More

Juniper's dress and pants: Pikka Baby

Toy veggies and teething necklace: Freja Toys

Baby gym: Ecoart Factory

xoxo,

Juniper, Wilder, Ariel + Sam

Traveling with Kids in California // The Yuba River

One of the big perks of being wedding photographers is that we get to travel a lot for weddings all over California and the country. And we bring our family! And we also bring along Nana and Patti to watch the little ones -- best babysitters ever!

Before diving into a full day of wedding photography, we spent Friday afternoon at the Yuba River, swimming, doing water painting and skipping smooth stones. It was a lovely afternoon and super kid friendly. Even though the Yuba River is a powerful force of water, it mellows out in a calm pool below the bridge and is safe for baby play. Just a 2.5 hr drive from the Bay (or 3-5 hrs if you have little ones -- hehe!). Hope you make the trip too!

A big thanks to our great fashion partner included in this blog post!

Juniper's romper: Pikka Baby

xoxo,

Ariel, Sam, Juniper + Wilder