The Croteaus

This is Joao, Claudia and Thia's birthday party.

Shannon Quintana shines like the Son....at Sonshine.

We just got back from Sonshine bookstore & coffee shop,
where Shannon Quintana sang her heart out.
Starlin got the brightest smile

I just have to say that Jessie is a full-on STUD
and such an example to me of how a good husband is

The setting was warm with families and friends
as Shannon took us through her life through songs.

Her voice reminds me of comfort, she tells her stories well.

The pattern of her strums, the ranges of her voice, the narrative of her integrity,
we all met Shannon Quintana with open arms and hearts,
and to the Son that she serves.

Check out her website www.ShannonQuintana.com

Today 8.9.08 is better than 8.8.08 for the Magallanes' fam.

Terry Magallanes is successful in everything that he touches. We have been friends for a while now, and just today that I really see the real Terry Mag. He is a good father, husband and a friend.

I remember when Emma was just born, seems like yesterday. Her personality is just like Terry, very outgoing, very easy to connect with and definitely got the look from her mom, Dori.

On a Sunday Afternoon

-WARNING-

If you are looking for the traditional family portraits at Sears, you have come to the wrong website; we, on the other hand, are just plain crazy. Real images depicted here, no posing or studio lighting involved. Just lots of good music, good food, good friends and lots of love and a side of craziness. :o)

Some may say that this is a brave picture to post because it shows the vulnerability of the family. It is not the traditional picture perfect studio commercial. That, is what I love about these guys they are not hiding anything. This is the real thing, real people, real family no pose or trying to replicate another family time; it's them and they were nice enough to share it with us.



I LOVE WHAT I DO.













I love that they weren't looking at the camera (mine) there is so much personalities and bond between all four of them that makes this picture so special and timeless.

The Quintanas (1)

It was a beautiful Saturday morning, the weather was perfect; southern California skies with a slight off shore wind . The Quintanas drove up from south county to our beautiful destination.



Their two girls were such a blessing and full of personality that made the photo-shoot so much fun.





Jessie and Shannon have the same kindred spirit as me with low-key Hawaiian style that reminds me of home and old friends. We talked about living simplistically away from the rat-race returning to the sandy beaches and family owned grocery stores. Wow, how life as we know it has changed; but this family has not.


Can you guys tell me about that one special picture that means so much to you after all these years? Albeit if you take a look at it again, the same feelings that you had will come back, the smell of the beach, the rocks, the "puka" shells, the people, the hot weather, but overall; you will remember the bond, the love, and the emotions that you’ve felt…..This, no one can take that away from you, will never go away, thus, will make this picture timeless and yours.