The other week I ran out with Jordan to take some headshots since he needed them for some projects that he is working on.  We went down to Jack London Square in Oakland since it provides a few different options for backgrounds while shooting.  Although, we learned not to linger on the tracks too long as we got detained by the Union Pacific Police telling us we could not be there.  The Policeman was cool over all but made it pretty clear that it was “Illegal” to shoot on the tracks without clearance.  Some small consolation was he told us we at least picked wisely a spot in terms of not getting run over by a train.  So all you photographers take note, look before you shoot and shoot fast and get out of there.  =)  In any case here are a few shots from the day. 

Seconds later we were snagged by the heat, this smile went away quickly.  Ha ha ha…

It is so funny to see my youngest daughter because she is quite a bit different than my first.  My oldest daughter was always petite; I think the highest she ever got was like 5% on that sort of mysterious scale they use for rating babies.  On the other hand my second is well over the 50% mark.  In fact if memory serves she is 95% in height!  Pretty good for a little Asian girl huh?  Well because she is so much larger she is now able to try solids sooner than my oldest daughter.  So this morning we gave her a first try.  Of course it is always an event, at least for us parents and maybe the baby since they usually have this “What is this stuff you are trying to cram in my mouth” look.  Well it was no disappointment.  Here are a couple of shots of the big moment. 

Funny I guess this happens to us throughout life, as we often have this same reaction to things when we first encounter them even if it is good for us and in our better interest.  Well I guess it shows we have to stay open and give things a second try because who knows it might be the beginning of some great things.  Hope everyone has a fantastic weekend.

Big Sis giving a helping hand too!

I know that I have not been very good about keeping up on my blog but with children being sick, children not sleeping, and my office being torn apart due to a remodeling project, I have been really thrown off in trying to get stuff done.  Kiddies are recovering so things are getting a little back to normal.  Now if I could only get my office back.  In any case I thought I would try and toss up a quick post.

A few weeks ago I got a chance to go out with my friend Virginia and her family to take some shots.  I knew Virginia back when she was up at Cal and although it has been a few years she looks virtually the same.  I am sure there are a few wear marks here and there since she has three energetic children but if so I can’t see any.  In any case Virginia among other things makes some pretty cool jewelry that she often custom makes for brides and bridesmaids.  So we did a little of that barter thing and she made my wife a great set with a pendant, bracelet, and earrings (I will try and get some pics of those up sometime when I have time).  And in return I got to run around with them for an afternoon around Cal and shoot a few pictures.  I think I got the better end of the deal.  =) 

Well thanks Virginia, my wife totally loves her jewelry.  Here is a shot of them from the day.  Hope everyone is doing well and hopefully things will get back to normal for me soon.  Crossing my fingers.

Well another halloween has come and gone.  I can’t say that I am the biggest fan or the crazy about the whole thing but this year I was sort of looking forward to it as this was really the first year that my oldest daughter could really participate and enjoy the experience since she is now 2 yrs 8 mos old.  So we were going to go trick or treating with some of our friends and their son out at the mall.  Also her pre-school has a gathering on Sunday as well that looks to be a lot of fun.  But last night in the middle of the night she woke up and was crying.  My wife went in to see what was the matter and noted that she seemed hot.  So she took her temperature and sure enough she had a fever.  My heart sort of sunk right there since I knew that probably meant that we could not take her out to do any of those things.  I felt sad for her and I must say I was a bit disappointed too since I was looking forward to doing those things with her and the family.  Well in the end we still were all together and  I am sure there are many to come but still wish she could have gone out to experience all those things.  Here is a picture from today.  She is not wearing her costume as she did not want to put it on.  Hope everyone had a safe and fun Halloween.