August 26th, 2008 by Dawn Tacker
Noah, age 16 months, loves dancing, climbing the stairs, racing up and down the hallway with his shopping cart, and in general running big circles around anyone over three feet tall. I can see how parents David and Tristine stay so fit! His enthusiasm for life is infectious, and was a welcome reminder of the joy of living in the moment. Thank you Noah and your family for a wonderful portrait session.
August 21st, 2008 by Dawn Tacker
I had the pleasure earlier this week of photographing Matt as he embarks on his last year of high school. I’ll try not to embarrass him too much by gushing about him, but suffice it to say that I can only hope that my son grows up to be as independent and sure of himself. Thank you, Matt, for your patience and cooperation, and to parents Heather and Philippe for asking me to photograph your family. It was a beautiful evening, and I enjoyed spending it at the beach with you!
August 19th, 2008 by Dawn Tacker
I was so thrilled to hear that PJ, age two, and mom Tracey were back in town for a girls’ vacation after moving from Cardiff-by-the-Sea to the wilds of Indiana last Spring. Their last portraits with me were the evening that the fire storms started last Fall - a very memorable evening! I’m sad that dad Jamie couldn’t make this trip, but here are a few for you all to enjoy. It was wonderful to see you both again, and just delightful to see that our Adventure Girl is just more so. Her dancing, singing, chatting, climbing and pretending made my heart smile.
August 18th, 2008 by Dawn Tacker
Sweet as a lamb but with a gorgeous lion-like mane - time to meet baby Leo! I had the pleasure of photographing his sister Berlin when she was one year old; now she is a big sister, and settling into her new role nicely. It has been fun for me to photograph Leo both on the inside and on the outside! Many thanks to Kyle and Birsen for the honor; I can’t wait to share the rest of your images with you!
August 3rd, 2008 by Dawn Tacker
Have I mentioned how much I love photographing newborn babies?! I have had some great opportunities recently to do so, and it is a joy each time. I was very honored to create Vivian’s first portraits on her seventh day of life. Even at such an early age she is inquisitive, wide-eyed, and very attached to her parents. Thank you to John and Stephanie for the privilege.
July 28th, 2008 by Dawn Tacker
Two baby boys, twice the love! Please join me in welcoming nine month-old brothers Sebastian and Christian and their family to the blog. With “big brother” Sunny the Dachshund, not only did I get my baby boy fix, but my doggie fix, too. Many thanks to Jennifer and Horst for the pleasure. Big hugs to your boys!
July 22nd, 2008 by Dawn Tacker
The Jackson Family - December 2006
I rarely use the blog to publish personal appeals, but I think you’ll agree that this one is worthy, and is very close to my heart. Our friends Garry and Suzy Jackson, along with children Wesley (age four) and Molly (age 3), are looking to expand their family with an open adoption. They suffered the loss of their newborn baby girl, Abby, several months ago, when she was just 11 days old. After much grieving and counseling, they started looking into the adoption process, and found that it felt just right for them. As they put it, they “have a lot of love to share and opportunities to give a child, and believe that somewhere out there is a little person waiting to join us.” You can read more about their story here; they have written an open letter to a birthmother.
If you know of anyone who might be pregnant and considering adoption, or anyone you know who might know someone in that position, please feel free to forward this link. I have known Garry and Suzy for about four years; our sons are the same age, and both Andrew and I love our playdates with the Jacksons. I can honestly say that they are two of the best parents I know; they just love children. Family is very important to them, and I hope that their dreams of opening up their hearts to love another child are realized.
For more information, you can contact Sarah Jensen Elhoff at the Adoption Center of San Diego at 858.535.3033, or sarahadopt@msn.com.
On a related note, stay tuned - I’m working on some ways that Eos Photography can support adoption.
Many thanks!
July 16th, 2008 by Dawn Tacker
Perhaps I should have titled this post “The Dillinger and Daniel Show.” Daniel’s big “brother” Dillinger nearly stole the show at our family portrait session today. He is an incredibly loving, well-mannered dog. He definitely added character, but don’t worry, Matt and Joy - it was a well-rounded portrait session and there are some non-Dillinger shots, too, ha ha! Thank you for asking me to photograph your beautiful new boy - it was a pleasure to create your first family portraits.
July 14th, 2008 by Dawn Tacker
OK, raise your hands if you know about Quail Botanical Gardens! Extra points if you have a family membership to one of the most magical places in the county. I love shooting here. There is a peace that surrounds you the minute you close your car door and you start wandering along the footpaths. Tobey and his parents were kind enough to spend a morning there with me, meandering through the garden and enjoying nature. Bullfrogs and butterflies, running water and still ponds are all part of the magic that is Quail. Thank you to Stephen and Claudia and Tobey for the quality time we spent enjoying nature today.
July 13th, 2008 by Dawn Tacker
I feel so lucky to have met my second new baby girl this week - sweet Madeline. She is almost seven weeks old, and already is incredibly aware of her surroundings. She sounds like a baby kitten, and just feels good in your arms. Congratulations to new parents Julie and Rob; thank you for asking me to photograph your bundle of joy.
July 13th, 2008 by Dawn Tacker
Nico just turned one year old! This was my second session in a series of three with his family; you might recognize him as one of the Best of 2007 contest winners! What a difference six months makes. Here is Nico at six months:
And here he is today:
Heidi and Greg - thanks for a wonderful Sunday morning, and congratulations to making it through the first year! Lots of hugs for your little explorer.
July 12th, 2008 by Dawn Tacker
Please join me in welcoming baby Isabelle and her family to the blog! This was a very special visit; not only did she come down from Los Angeles with her parents, but this was her very first trip to the beach. How cool is that?! It was such a pleasure to meet her and parents Jeff and Floie, especially since I have “known” Jeff for two years but this was our first in-person meeting. Jeff is the creative genius behind the Eos identity and logo, for which I am eternally grateful. I am so happy to be able to exercise a little creativity for him and his family. It was such a pleasure to finally meet - thank you both for bringing your charming girl to San Diego, I loved meeting you all!
July 11th, 2008 by Dawn Tacker
What a beautiful, ripe belly! I am so excited that Kyle and Birsen are expecting another child. I photographed their family unit a year ago - time flies! Now that Berlin is about to become a big sister, we’ll have another family portrait session when their newest arrives.
July 10th, 2008 by Dawn Tacker
Please join me in welcoming baby Chloe to the world. At just three weeks old, she has already become the center of love within her family. Big brothers Jack and Ben are pretty enamored with her, and parents Shawn and Nicole are charmed to add a girl to the team. It really is lovely to see a family open up to make room for one more, and to see their love surround this baby. She is a very lucky girl. Thank you to the whole family; photographing a new life is one of my greatest pleasures.
June 24th, 2008 by Dawn Tacker
Meet my newest friends - Ryden (age 10), Tavin (6.5), and Rumi (6 months). I was fortunate enough to meet them through the Sanderling Waldorf School. I could tell you all about them - but I think these portraits speak for themselves. Maybe we’ll get lucky, and Ryden will log in here to post a comment and tell us what he thinks. I will only add that spending time with each of them was simply joyful. Many thanks to Kari for the pleasure of photographing your family.
June 22nd, 2008 by Dawn Tacker
The man behind the starfish portraits - Dr. Robert Biter. More on the plans for the portrait exhibit coming soon! We’ve been hoping to get Dr. B down to the beach for some portraits for a while; being a busy obstetrician has its obstacles! But it was worth the wait. I think we got some dreamy images shooting through the thick fog this evening at the beach. Special thanks to new parents Irma and Eric, and baby Max for joining us!
May 21st, 2008 by Dawn Tacker
Sad! Our starfish project is coming to an end. I loved meeting my two new families, baby Koa and parents Keith and Angela, and expectant parents Scott and Amy. The twins, Eden and Alex, I have had the pleasure of photographing since they were on the inside - I always love seeing them, each time they surprise me with how much they have grown and how their personalities shine through. They are seven months old now; you can see their newborn photos here; they also won top prize for our Best of 2007 contest!
I honestly can’t decide who gets the amazing family award - Koa’s parents, who let me put their infant in the kelp, Amy and Scott, who drove from the O.C. at 12 days past their due date, or Alex and Eden’s parents, who trusted me enough to attempt laying their babies on the sand with a quickly rising tide - sorry that one didn’t work out!! Big thanks and big hugs to all the families tonight - thank you so much for participating in this project, can’t wait to share the final results with everyone! In the meantime, here are a few sneak peeks.
May 17th, 2008 by Dawn Tacker
What a fun session this was! Meet brothers Aidan and Mason. They made it easy to create beautiful portraits. Many thanks to Amber and Dan for asking me to photograph your family.
May 16th, 2008 by Dawn Tacker
A few more families from the Starfish sessions… I met so many wonderful people tonight! Many thanks to all of the families who participated tonight, it was my pleasure.
First up - newborn baby girl! Meet Augustella, three weeks old, who was a champ during her very first visit to the beach:
So many gorgeous moms here tonight - meet Stephanie, and one year-old Nathan.
Here is Toni the Serene with family, eight months pregnant, and daughter Abigail, age five:
Last but certainly not least, meet Jessica and baby Ethan:
April 30th, 2008 by Dawn Tacker
A beautiful evening at the beach with a friendly, lovable dog - what more could a girl ask for? Thank you so much to Kyla and boon companion Baxter for a very fun session!
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