About Me

Hey Zak here!  You have just landed on my blog.  A place where I will share recent photos, personal experiences, and possibly a little humor.  If you would like to know a bit more about me click on "About" below.  So sit back look around and feel free to leave a comment. :)

February 13, 2009 //
Just thought I would gush a little being that it's Valentine's Day and all. :) Thanks for bringing out the best in me! Now where is that chocolate! :) I hope everyone has an awesome weekend. Zak
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Jennifer:

Ahhh...sooo sweet! Thanks for being such an awesome husband and father! I love you!

(02.14.09 @ 07:09 AM)
Kelly:

What a sweet video!!

(02.15.09 @ 09:25 PM)
Amy:

I think you just won some bonus points for original valentine. Such a beautiful family Zak!

(02.16.09 @ 07:47 AM)
February 12, 2009 // Me
Just wanted to drop a little video on the blog. Everyone is headed to Vegas for WPPI, but alas I will be not making it. :(  I really wanted to make it this year...things just didn't fall into place.  Oh well I hear next year is gonna rock!  Part of why I'm posting this video is to give myself a little nudge to get out there and actually meet more photographers in person.  This will serve as a little reminder to leave the computer, grab the camera and meet some friends.  It can be really easy to put things off and not find the time to get together with people.  Especially with the way that the internet connects us 24/7.  So I say let's get together!  


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Jaime H.:

Ah, bummer dude! I hope to go someday...sooner than later. :) I second on the getting out there...facetime is seriously deteriorating!!! Your last line reminded me of the Parent Trap (original)! Yeah, yeah yeah! Ok...I'm done now. lol :) Cheers!

(02.12.09 @ 11:30 PM)
Amy:

I am with you, it did not work out for this year, but next year I am going to be able to attend. All good things take time I suppose.

(02.13.09 @ 06:48 AM)
Rachael Earl:

We should form an exclusive club for people who aren't going-LOL! I'm right there with you-the kids are too small to leave, and taking them defeats the purpose, I think!

(02.13.09 @ 08:07 AM)
jamie burnett:

Yea... I'm not going either... Kids... work... I'll just look at all their pictures! ;)

(02.13.09 @ 10:04 AM)
greta, smitten:

i may not be going to wppi, but i'm an officer in the "sad souls not attending wppi" group!! now that's a consolation prize!

(02.14.09 @ 05:42 AM)
February 8, 2009 // Me

I'm baaack!  Sorry for the delay in blogness.  Last weekend we were surprised with a nice water leak in our wall.  Exciting stuff...I know.  Well after we cut a few large holes in our drywall we found it.  And by we I mean me and Jennifer's dad.  So now that the pipe is fixed I can get back to business as usual and that means havin' fun. :)  So this morning I was in Old Town Temecula for a session and noticed quite a few puddles and thought the kids would enjoy them...boy was I right! :)
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Kelly:

These are super cute Zak! Makes me want rain boots for the boys!

(02.08.09 @ 11:29 PM)
Deb Thompson:

Love the boots!!! Love puddle photos :)

(02.09.09 @ 04:33 AM)
Amy:

What adorable kiddos. I love those slickers, I wonder if they come in adult sizes :-)

(02.09.09 @ 07:02 AM)
Sylvia Borgo:

The smiles say it all!

(02.09.09 @ 09:48 AM)
ohana photographers - david & kimi:

dude puddles rule!!!! awesome fun!! lucky kids!

(02.09.09 @ 02:18 PM)
Lori Anderson:

I must agree, nice taste in shoes, especially those beautiful cows. Us SoCal folks don't get much of the wet stuff, do we? I really like the reflection in that second photo.

(02.09.09 @ 08:22 PM)
Jaime H.:

I totally love the first and last...ok, all of them! lol Now my girls want rain boots and puddles, so I can take pictures of them splashing around!! And it looks like rain tomorrow! :)

(02.09.09 @ 11:47 PM)
West Park - Andy:

The Boots Rule!! This looks like so much fun!!

(02.10.09 @ 09:36 PM)
greta, smitten:

adorable, adorable, adorable!! let's keep the puddles outside from now on, k?! :)

(02.11.09 @ 07:10 AM)
Rachael Earl:

So so so so so cute! I'm pretty sure Abbie asks for those very same kitty rainboots ever time we're in Target!

(02.11.09 @ 07:50 AM)
Michelle :

It looks like they had a BLAST! You're such a fun dad!!!

(02.12.09 @ 01:13 PM)
Amanda Suanne:

ahhh so adorable. I loved jumping in puddles when I was a kid :)

(02.13.09 @ 09:05 PM)
January 26, 2009 // Me
A few weeks ago I met up with a sweet and fun photographer in Oceanside for some promo photos of...you guessed it...me!  And perhaps this post may blur the lines between self serving and public knowledge, in the end I'm okay with that. :)  So without further ado...
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Thanks Kelly for an awesome session!
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Amy:

Kelly did an amazing job, you look like a rockstar Zak :-D

(01.26.09 @ 02:04 PM)
Rachael Earl:

Great job, Kelly! Oh, and great job to you, too, Zak! I especially like the whole top row!

(01.26.09 @ 02:13 PM)
Jaime H.:

Awesome job Kelly!!! And you definitely look like a rockstar!!! Rad shots!

(01.26.09 @ 02:30 PM)
Susanne Pedro:

Wow! I wonder if the people walking behind you on the boardwalk were trying to figure out which celebrity you were so they could ask for your autograph :)

Very cool!

(01.26.09 @ 03:21 PM)
chelo:

Dude! these are awesome... it look so warm and beautiful! argh!

(01.26.09 @ 06:00 PM)
ohana photographers - david & kimi:

looks awesome zak! sd in january baby!

(01.26.09 @ 07:51 PM)
Sylvia Borgo:

Great shots Kelly! Zak, you're a natural!

(01.28.09 @ 06:03 PM)
Valerie SchoolingValerie Schooling:

These are sooooo neat! She did a great job! :-)

(01.29.09 @ 07:53 PM)
Jamie Burnett:

Great shots! I thought it was a GQ model at first! :)

(02.03.09 @ 09:05 AM)
Tony:

What a great job! You look very nice in the photos. You look like a famous actor. Keep up the good work!

(02.04.09 @ 05:29 PM)
Leah Simmers:

I love the fun friendly feel these have!

(03.02.09 @ 09:52 PM)
January 22, 2009 // Portraits
Here are just a few from a session the other day.  This session was for Jet Set Babies, and the last time I photographed these cuties the twins were not standing, so we had to get new ones.  And let me tell you, fast doesn't even begin to describe these two.  Light speed, supersonic, or perhaps warp speed.  These boys were quick!  Kept me on my toes for sure.  I couldn't resist taking a few shots of the boys' big sister, and with that smile can you blame me? 
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ohana photographers -david & kimi:

you were right these are some cute kids!!! love the smile on the little girl!

(01.22.09 @ 08:10 PM)
Jaime H.:

They are all way cute!!! Love the smiles! I had my own little speed racer over the weekend -- so much fun!!

(01.22.09 @ 08:12 PM)
greta, smitten photography:

you have to have ninja skills to get twins that age in the same pic!! my twin nieces are a year old and it's next to impossible to get them framed simultaneously! great shoot, they are cuties!

(01.22.09 @ 08:39 PM)
Rachael Earl:

So stinkin' cute! Love the top two especially!

(01.22.09 @ 08:45 PM)
Sylvia Borgo:

These kiddos are adorable! Twins! Oh my - what fun shots . .

(01.22.09 @ 08:45 PM)
Lisette Price:

Aww they are really cute!

(01.23.09 @ 10:42 AM)
Amy Zebrack:

You are one talented (AND PATIENT) photographer to get such incredible photos of my kids (she says proudly!). Thanks again, Zak!

(01.23.09 @ 03:04 PM)
Valerie Schooling:

Cute as can be, all of them! I love their little matching outfits too - and you're right about the sister's smile, she's precious as well!

(01.26.09 @ 07:37 AM)
Annie Warren:

Hi Zak.... just dropping in from Australia to say hello, and check out your blog. GORGEOUS little kids. I can only imagine this was a very busy session for you, and the images are fabulous. The twins are cute, but the little girl really stole my heart. Her face radiates sheer joy! Well done.... Mum and Dad must be thrilled with these.

(02.28.09 @ 04:29 AM)