When Cindy got in touch with me, I was a little surprised that she was living in Hawaii and was going to be in Northern California and wanted me to photograph her family. I was thinking, huh? Wouldn’t you rather me go to Hawaii?? But I think everyone thinks that. Home is truly where your heart is and for Cindy, it’s in Orangevale…. lucky for me, I’m pretty close by. Cindy’s personality pulls you in instantly from her email to meeting her at first glance. She’s got a smile that’s as big as her hug… instantly beautiful and warm.
It took us about a half a year to sync our schedules since she visit’s her family at least twice a year…. her parents are downsizing and she really wanted to capture some memories of the house she grew up in. Her mom and dad were so cute when I asked them to show me some love… a little rusty around the edges, but once they warmed up to each other and me, they were showing me their magic.
That’s Cindy and her dad… I love it.
Her brother, Ray… all you single ladies get in line! His laugh and his smile is as tall as he is… I was lovin’ the red cap!
The love and warmth that threads through this family is contagious…. the time I spent with them went by really quick…. and her dad started warming up to me and telling me about how he came to put up family roots in Orangevale.
Beautiful lady! Such a pleasure to meet you Cindy… when I’m back on your island, I’m gonna call you up and hang loose wit chu. Mahalo!
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Music by: Stacey Kent ~ What a Wonderful World
xo,
~j
they look like such a fun bunch! i love the indoor & outdoor, jenn! great stuff!
have a blast down in vegas this week!
Thank you again for really capturing all of us and the house in such wonderful photos! I am so pleased with how it all turned out, and appreciate how easy it was for the whole family to connect and just be natural with you. Let me know when you come out to HI – we have to do a shoot here, too! xo – Cindy