{Roseville,Sacramento Family Photographer}: In Monterey....

We drove to Monterey for Friday's American LeMans Series Race at Laguna Seca to see the Flying Lizards. My husband is a big motorsport fan...I'll post more on that later this week. Afterwards, we had made our way to the beach for some fun.

This is the best time of year to go. The sun was out, the sky was soo blue, the waters were calm and there was no wind. Of course, a perfect photo op.


I love the way the sun shines on her hair like that. It's so lovely.

My kids are no exception, they love to climb on the rocks and search for sea creatures and sea treasures.


Daddy helping his son clean off his hands. One day Jensen will be doing the same with his son.


My baby turning into a little boy. (my heart is melting...)


...and even though the sky was beautifully blue, this image is my most favorite...pointing my camera into the sun, the glorious sun, so beautiful.


Yes, my camera just about goes everywhere with me and I'd love to take your family photos, drop me an email and just ask!

Happy Monday!

(Roseville, Sacramento Children's Photographer} RDK

This cutie is having his birthday coming up pretty soon and his mom asked if I would commemorate by taking his photos...of course! I happily obliged.


RDK is the sweetest, gentle and most reserved little boy I've ever met.


And he's going to be a big brother pretty soon too.


Doesn't his big brown eyes just make you melt??

To see his photosession:

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Going to see some Flying Lizards...have a great weekend!

{Roseville/Sacramento Photographer: jennifer brotchie photography } : Little Boy Shoes

They are just shoes, but they mean so much. My last baby, not a baby anymore, on the verge of turning 4. The white Robeez that started with his oldest sister, to his middle sister, then him. The slip on tennies that he wore until he couldn't wear them anymore. Now the Skechers, because "dey so coo mom". This is the stuff I want to look back and remember fondly.

Pasta with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce...

One thing of many that I love about the internet, is the ability to find terrific recipes. Like this one. It's really easy and the outcome is deliciously satisfying. I added grilled chicken to mine. Try it tonight!

Happy Tuesday!

My Weekend in a Mosaic: 10/3-10/4

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1. Walking in my favorite photo location with my photo session family.
2. Cheers! with Halloween skeleton hands!!
3. My Saturday afternoon photo session
4. Home made Clam Chowder with place settings courtesy of Marlena.
5. Me. Photo credit given to my husband.
6. Clam Chowder recipe.
7. Jensen + Wii= his guilty pleasure.
8. Pomegranate jewels.
9. High School Musical Gabriella doll with Ken doll.

Thanks for stopping by! Have a great Monday!!!

The pleasure of her company...

I had the pleasure of this lovely lady's company yesterday morning... she was a trooper as the early morning weather has turned a bit colder in our part of California. Normally approaching the mid 70's by mid morning, it dipped into the 60's with a slight breeze and this momma of 2 was game. I couldn't be more grateful when she agreed to be my subject for my new website, jenniferbrotchie.com.

"Intimate Portraits" is a new category that I'm taking my photography into. Natural, beautiful, classy, grace is the kind of intimacy that I like to capture... a wonderful gift for your special someone. Of course, I'll photograph you beautiful men as well =).. actually I can't wait for one you to ask me!!

Please go check out my site and as always please forward the info to a friend today and you'll make this girl very happy =)

Evidence of Them....

When the house is quiet and the kids are in school...I find evidence of them.
Like the half eaten graham crackers that Jensen left on the kitchen bench...


Or the much examined leaf arrangement that the girls left on the table...

I have a brief moment of motherly angst about the mess, but soon realize that it's the pieces of them that they leave behind unknowingly for me and I can smile about it and love them even more for it.