Life: Food During the Holidays

The holidays is traditionally accompanied by food, contributing to unnecessary but good binge eating. There is hardly a week that doesn't goes by where Tosha makes something gourmet quality for us. I on the other hand will either help her in the kitchen or be a few inches from the food with my camera. Since Thanksgiving, we've indulged in many home culinary feasts. It's been a while since I've posted any food related blogs but here are a just a few from the holidays.

Pan fried pork and a zucchini/butternut squash side.

Mini Smore's cup which we drizzled chocolate over. Was too excited about eating these that I forgot to take a photo of the chocolate on the marshmallows but there's also a Hersey kiss inbetween the honey gram crust and marshmallow. YUM!

Oven baked Mahi fish covered with an avocado, grapefruit dressing and coconut rice as a side.

The making of shrimp and beef spring rolls.

Coconut Shrimp.

Bang bang shrimp and taco.

Grilled Zucchini, Steak and Cheesy Potatoes.

Creme Brulee.

Des Moines Wedding Photographer: Jenny and Damien Wedding

In mid-November, I shot Jenny and Damien's wedding in a little town called Harvey. I had a great time shooting their wedding. Jenny was such a calm and carefree bride. I was a little uncertain about how the weather would be like as this was my first ever November wedding. It honestly was not a bad day to shoot a wedding. During the ceremony, a little sunshine burst through the overcast skies and rays of light peeped through the mosaic stained glass windows. The moment was as ethereal as any feeling could get.

Here are a few photos from their November wedding.

Des Moines Portrait Photographer: Eddie, Oskaloosa High Class of 2012

Eddie is a 2012 Oskaloosa High senior who I had the pleasure of shooting his senior portraits while his sister Lilly kept us company. A super cool guy, Eddie has ambitious goals in the hopes to attend Iowa State University next fall. You wouldn't be able to tell that he's a pretty mellow kid by going through his awesome film. It was a brisk sunday afternoon and to make matters worse, Lilly's car kind of smoked up on us. No worries though. Sister and car is doing fine. Just a story to tell and joke about in the future.

Des Moines Family Photographer: Bonne and Mike, Autumn 2011 Sneak Peek

A couple of Sundays ago, I had the honor of meeting up with Bonne and Mike's studio/loft to shoot a family session. I felt a little out of element as I am so used to shooting Bonne at her live shows or for promotional shoots like her Soul On Display CD. However, I did enjoy seeing them and grabbed some adorable family moments. Here are a few photos of Bonne and Mike.

Des Moines Family Photographer: Phet, Sarah, Elina and Kaedyn, Autumn 2011

On a brisk late November afternoon, I met up with Phet, Sarah Elina and Kaedyn for their annual autumn photos. It couldn't have been a better day for photography. Although it was a little chilly and there was an overcast, it didn't stop us from having lots of fun in the Gateway Sculpture Garden. Here are a few photos of how adorable Elina and Kaedyn are together as well as a family photo with their parents.