Drew B Photograhy

I remember (12 very long years ago) when I was graduating from high school.  It was such an exciting time.  I’d been with the same people for 13 years and was ready for a change.  Something new.  Something exciting.  It was a little scary leaving old friends and making new ones.  Leaving childhood and becoming an adult.  But, it was really one of the best times of my life.  So much to look forward to and so much promise lay ahead.

I shot my very first senior session with twins Aubrey and Kailey.  I had so much fun getting to know these two very kind, smart, funny, and beautiful young women.  Hanging out with them brought me back to when I was graduating.  You can see the excitement in their faces and anticipation of what’s to come.  We talked about Prom and graduation luncheons and boyfriends.  Oh, to be young again!

I always wanted a twin sister (I was a Sweet Valley Twins junky when I was little!) or at least a sister.  I love how they are twins, but they are so different.  I had no problem telling them apart.  They did tell me that they switched classes once.   But when Aubrey failed one of Kailey’s tests they decided that switching probably wasn’t a very good idea!

I asked Jo, Aubrey and Kailey’s mom, to join in on some of the pictures.  She’s obviously very close with her girls and is so proud of them.  It was evident in the way she wrote about them in her emails to me.  I can imagine this is such a bittersweet time for her!

Thank you, Aubrey and Kailey, for letting me document this special time in your lives!  I really had a great time with you girls!  I can’t wait to see what the future has in store for you.  I’m sure it’s nothing but great things!  Happy Graduation!  Here’s your slideshow!

Mary contacted me a few months ago and asked me to shoot her family’s pictures at Disneyland.  Engagement sessions I’ve done at Disneyland before and they are tough.  You have to shoot around the crowds.  People walk in front of you.  The light isn’t my most favorite.  And then I thought about throwing kids into the mix… Basically I told Mary I thought it was a bad idea.  She convinced me to try it and I must admit that Mary was right.  Disneyland was perfect for her family.  You can tell that Disneyland holds a very special place in Mary’s heart.  She has many great childhood memories from going there with her family and I love how she is carrying that on with her own children.

We got very lucky with the weather.  The week prior to our shoot the weather said rain.  But, we waited it out and decided the night before it was a go although weather.com still said rain.  And guess what?  We got no rain!  Because everyone else thought it was supposed to be raining the park was as empty as Disneyland can possibly ever be.

Thanks to the Chandler family for being so awesome and dealing with the crazy weather!  I had a blast and I hope you all did too!  Here’s your slideshow!

Be very careful when riding backwards on Thunder Mountain!  Almost lost my brand spakin’ new 16 – 35!  Yikes!  And also, I think I got whip lash!  Dangerous!  But, I love the shot

Did you know that DrewB Photography has a Facebook page? I post sneak peeks of all my sessions there as well as announcements and casting calls. Come on over and join so you can be one of the first to know new and exciting news!

I’ve been busy working on my new Mom*tog guide! Here’s a shot of cute, little (well, not so little because he’s a chunky monkey!) Baby Liam that I got during one of the shoots for the guide. I just love that little guy!