Courtesy of this red velvet lollipop from my brother. Yum.

Wishing everyone a sweet New Year!

UPDATE: How to make these awesome cake lollipops! [via Bakerella]

So I’ve sorely neglected posting photos that I’ve taken just hanging out. I’ll remember in the future to share even the random things that come along.

Shared here are just a few photos from this past Saturday night. I spent the time hanging out with my brother, seeing the Straight No Chaser concert at the Palace of Fine Arts in the city, then grabbing some Korean food in Japantown. I love hanging out with my brother. We haven’t had a lot of chances to recently, so it was sweet just having this time. Definitely a great way to start off the holiday.

Taken as we drove by San Francisco City Hall

A few snaps from my iPhone. Straight No Chaser. Their holiday albums are must haves. Such handsome fellas, too.

My brother checking out a panoramic of the 1939 World’s Fair in S.F.

Finally, stopped by Arang in Japantown for some chicken udon and korean bbq.

Congratulations to Mark & Mycel who were married yesterday! I can go on and on and on about how fun their whole day was. It was definitely a thriller.

Congrats you two crazy kids! Thanks so much for letting me join in your day. More pics to come!

I finally have the pleasure of sharing Jes & Eric’s portrait session photos! This is a sweet time in their lives: first home, young, in love, and living with a world of possibility in every direction. It was a blast photographing this family! I especially enjoyed their adorable little Honey. Such a cutie pie!

Thanks for the fun session, guys! Hope you enjoy your photos!!

I had a pretty busy weekend (lots of pics to share) and I can’t wait to share the photos from my session with these two! Here’s a first look at Jessica + Eric’s new home portrait session.

More to come later!

I’m so fortunate in my life to have friendships that have lasted. Meet Joy & Jason, two crazy kids I’ve known since middle school. And now, through these photos, I’m getting a chance to share in this next chapter in their lives. These two are just too cool and I can’t wait for JV the 3rd to make his appearance.

Congratulations on your coming bundle, you guys! I can’t wait to meet him!!

Just got back from Chicago from photographing a wedding with Joy (more of those pics later) and spending time with her family (more of those pics later, too!) Until then, here are just a few other snapshots from my trip, made extra special by a visit from Kelly-girl and a red velvet cupcake from Molly’s.

Love the lollipop. Love the baby bump even more. Sharing a first look from Joy and Jason’s session.

More photos to come soon!

Congratulations to the new Mr & Mrs! Such a beautiful couple on such a beautiful day.

Take a brick wall + 2 fantastic kids + and parents who are just down with it = and you’ll get family portraits that will last a lifetime!

Meet the Watkins crew, too cool in their blue hues!

Thanks for letting me share in your fun! You guys rocked it!!