A Day at Disneyland

Spent the day at Disneyland with my sweetheart (daughter) and dad.  What more can you ask for.  It was a great day to be out shooting, which is what we went for.  Simply to enjoy the park and take pictures along the way.

My dad and Pat haven't been to Disneyland since before California Adventures was constructed, so this was an adventure in itself for them.  We had a great time spending the first part of the day showing them around California Adventures and taking pictures along the way.

I wanted to try my hand at some HDR and brought my trypod, which I left in the car.  I didn't really want to drag it around all day and thought that once it got dark I would retrieve it to take some shots of the lights at night.  So the HDR shots I did take were done hand held.

As the evening drew closer we moved on over to Disneyland to continue our fun.

We had a blast, it was great simply watching my dad enjoy himself on the rides.  I even got him to go on the Tower of Terror ride.

"Your never too young to be a kid"

The apple really doesn't fall from the tree.

Me and my sweetheart

 

 

Sarah and her Pumpkin

After getting home from covering my last JV football game I found my daughter in the backyard carving her pumpkin.  Well I didn't actually find her, I was more informed and directed to the backyard by my loving wife.

Of course I had to pull out the camera and take a few shots of my sweetheart.  I find this refreshing that being 19 years old (soon to be 20) that my daughter was very excited and having a good time carving her pumpkin.

I love you sweetheart, don't ever change.

My Daughter's Tattoo

Recently my daughter graduated from high school and as most graduating high school seniors she received various graduation gifts (money) from family members. Well she has been talking about getting a tattoo off and on for awhile now and with this new found wealth she decided to pursue it and make it happen.

I have to say I was a little uncertain about my little girl getting a tattoo, but once I saw what she wanted I have to admit that I rather liked it. Also, just to clarify, I'm not against tattoos, that is as long as their tasteful. With her tattoo picked my daughter did some background work and found a place in San Pedro called So Cal Tattoo, which my sister recommended. My daughter went with Tom Berg, whose work in more on the darker side and after seeing the tattoo my daughter wanted I think he was the perfect person for the job. If your looking to get a tattoo in the Southern California area I highly recommend Tom, not only is his work outstanding, but he's down to earth and great to work with. He gave us the freedom of moving around and taking pictures during the tattoo process.

Below you see the drawing my daughter wanted as a tattoo and the tattoo process.

The finished tattoo - Awsome Job by Tom Berg

High School Graduation - Sarah (sweetheart)

First I have to say - Sweetheart I am so very proud of you and love you very much. The door is open for your future and all you have to do is step through it.

What is that all parents say, "Where did the time go", well I know where it went and the journey we all took to get here. With all the good times there's been a fair share of hard times, but I can truly say I wouldn't have changed a thing, although I wouldn't mind having my dark hair back instead of all of this gray that has somehow found its way on my head and chin.

I remember when you were born and when you took your first step. Taking you to Disneyland for the first time and when you first saw your favorite "Pooh". Reading to you while you fell asleep in my arms and coaching you in t-ball. Watching you grow has been a wonderful experience for me and I know this is only the beginning.

In the beginning

Taken just before we left the house for her graduation at Vet's Stadium.

The Ceremony

My sweetheart is now out of high school and starting the next stage of her life.

Stopped at Heartwell Park on the way home for a few shots.

I love you Sweetheart