Zak Schwank Photo

June 7, 2009 // Portraits

I had such a blast with Jaime and her adorable family a few weeks ago. Jaime is also a photographer and it delights me so very much when another photographer wants me to photograph their family. No pressure! :) We had a blast tromping around Coronado, so without further ado.

oh and this is only the half of it. In order to not bog down your interwebs connection I decided to split up their blog post, so check back in a few day for the rest of this sweet session. :)

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Rachael Earl:

Not even kidding here-this is my favorite session on your entire blog! Holy cow!!!

(06.07.09 @ 09:47 PM)

ohana photographers:

super cute fam!!! the kissy face one is my fav!!

(06.08.09 @ 04:11 AM)

Amy:

What an adorable family! I love them all, especially the beach photo with their reflection.

(06.08.09 @ 08:07 AM)

amber - smitten:

great session! love the kissy faces. and the one with the family's reflection is a canvas waiting to happen.

(06.08.09 @ 08:11 AM)

Sylvia Borgo:

They are a cutie-pie family! Surfer girl! Wahhhhoooo!

(06.08.09 @ 08:36 PM)

jules:

LOVE cloudy day beach shoots! That reflection shot is PERFECT for a wall canvas. Wish we got reflections like that in Jersey. ;)

(06.09.09 @ 04:39 PM)

Fola:

yummy pictures...very noice...

(06.09.09 @ 09:18 PM)

Andy Schwartz:

Zak, these are so awesome!! Those girls are such dolls! What a happy family. Great work! wish we had scenery like this around here.

(06.12.09 @ 03:26 PM)

Jaime:

Awww, Zak .... we totally LOVE all of these!!! We had such a rad time hangin' with you at the beach!!! :) Totally need me some canvas!!! :) I

(06.13.09 @ 08:36 PM)

greta, smitten:

these have such a wonderful sweetness to them! i'm with rachael! loooooove the surfboard ones! beautiful family jaime, and great work mr. schwank!!

(06.16.09 @ 09:50 AM)

Becka @Studio222 Photography:

I love the surfboards and the reflective water! Such a cute family. All these cute families and cute babies online this week. Makes me want one! :)

(06.16.09 @ 03:34 PM)

Christine Dammann:

These are awesome!! Nice work Zak! Also, great meeting you at Jay's workshop a while ago!

(06.17.09 @ 10:21 AM)

Jamie Burnett:

The sandy feeties, the reflections, love it all!

(06.19.09 @ 06:15 AM)

Roz Mitchell:

The surfboard shots are freaking great! What an adorable family!

(06.29.09 @ 02:28 PM)

Impressions by Nudrat Photography:

Beautiful family. The girls are so cute, you captured the fun moments so well.

(07.21.09 @ 02:58 PM)

Justin Part Two

May 25, 2009 // Portraits / Seniors

So by now you know Justin, but what you didn't know is that he has the most adorable sisters. When we first started our shoot I knew these girls were going to make Justin smile, I just didn't know how much. So fun to see these siblings smile and laugh together, after all isn't that what it is about?

I like smiley photos, but man do I love laughing ones!

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Andy Schwartz:

It is so great to see such a connection amongst siblings. You captured it perfectly!!

(05.25.09 @ 09:21 PM)

Jaime H.:

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(05.25.09 @ 10:02 PM)

Rachael Earl:

These are awesome, Zak! Seriously! I would totally print the first 2 together exactly like that-I love it! (On a BIG canvas, of course!)

(05.26.09 @ 12:38 AM)

Freida:

What a whole different feel you get from Justin with and without the sisters... I really love the last photo on the right... you can obviously see how close they all are to each are. Really great memories that you captured here Zak!

(05.26.09 @ 07:28 AM)

Amy:

I agree with Rachel, those top photos would look phenom next to each other on a canvas. Awesome work Zak!

(05.26.09 @ 09:25 AM)

Jaime H.:

No clue what is going on with my comments -- it keeps deleting everything but "I"! lol Anyhow, I totally

(05.26.09 @ 12:44 PM)

Sylvia Borgo:

I am sooo loving the first 2 shots. Awesome light and adorable subjects!

(05.26.09 @ 09:19 PM)

greta, smitten:

love the one where they're in the grass with that contrasty light!! great job! i'm a BIG fan of laughing shots too!!!

(05.27.09 @ 08:08 PM)

Becka Knight (Studio222 Photogrpahy):

Great shots! I am in love with those first 2!

(05.28.09 @ 12:16 PM)

Katie Beverley:

These are great, Zak! The first two are my favs! I bet they love them all so much :)

(05.30.09 @ 11:42 AM)

Pamela Telgenhoff:

Love this! Cute, cute, cute!!!

(05.31.09 @ 11:44 AM)

ohana photographers:

super cute family session zak attack!! love that first one!

(06.01.09 @ 01:07 PM)

Jamie Burnett:

Great images! They look so happy, you really captured their smiles!

(06.02.09 @ 06:14 AM)

Lisette Price:

Looks like this was a fun shoot! I'm loving the processing in the last two shots! :)

(06.03.09 @ 04:58 PM)

jules:

These are sweet, Zak! Love the walking and the laughing ones best. Justin is one lucky dude to have two awesome sisters and a great photographer too!

(06.09.09 @ 04:41 PM)

shawnreeder:

Beautiful work Zak!!

(06.16.09 @ 03:09 PM)

Justin Brought It Yo!

May 21, 2009 // Seniors

Just a few of my favorites from a recent senior session with Justin. We wandered Old Town with his uber adorable sisters. More on that in another post! :) Thanks Justin for a great time!

In keeping with my tradition to see things differently I rented a 35mm 1.4L from Pro Photo Rental. Seriously loved that lens...hated to send it back, but alas some day I will rent you again, or better yet perhaps my lovely wife could surprise me for Daddy's Day! That would be cool...after all I am a good dad. Now all I have to do is get her to read my blog. ;)

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Jaime H.:

Awesome shots Zak! I'm really loving that first one!! Great job! As to the lens -- so wanting to rent it for San Fran. I think you're just an all around good person, if I do say so myself! :)

(05.21.09 @ 09:31 PM)

greta, smitten:

love these, you caught some great light my friend!! my fave fave fave is the one in that first set of four on the bottom left. the b&w. great job!!

and about the lens - sweeeeet!!! i would give up my 85 1.8 AND my 24 2.0 to have that lens!!!! too bad hocking both on ebay wouldn't be enough! it's numero uno on my lens wish list.

(05.21.09 @ 09:31 PM)

Kelly:

The one where's he's up against the fence, LOVE it!

(05.21.09 @ 09:42 PM)

Sylvia Borgo:

Cool dude! I really like that 4th shot!

(05.21.09 @ 10:03 PM)

Rachael Earl:

Justin looks pretty dang cool-love the last image with the full sun and the shadow!

(05.21.09 @ 10:14 PM)

Lynn:

Hahaha, let me know of that ploy works because I have a half-birthday coming up....that counts right? I am very intrigued with that 35mm 1.4. I think I may have to rent it soon too. :)

Great session. Love the black & white ones with the fence. Very cool.

(05.22.09 @ 08:36 AM)

Amy:

Really love the top b&w photo, the light is gorgeous, and the use of the fence is fantastic. Awesome set!

(05.22.09 @ 08:42 AM)

Tinman:

Zak, Liked the edge! I always saw photography as an art...your helping me see the spirit behind the craft.
Tinman

(05.22.09 @ 10:26 PM)

jules:

He is too cool yo!
My fave is the one against the wood fence. The little touch of sunflare is awesome, sets a tone of the setting sun, which is perfect for a senior shoot.

(05.24.09 @ 11:09 AM)

Tony:

nice photos, love the shirt color it really pops.

(05.24.09 @ 09:54 PM)

ohana photographers:

justin brought it, zak brought it harder yo!

(05.24.09 @ 10:44 PM)

Jeannie:

Looks like a sweet lens. I love the image of Justin against the wooden fence.

(05.25.09 @ 06:26 PM)

Becka Knight (Studio222 Photography):

I love that lens too! Have you tried the 24 1.4 yet? Most ppl like the 35 better but I like the 24. ;)

(05.25.09 @ 06:37 PM)

Zak Schwank:

Thanks everyone! Lynn, I'll let ya know how my Father's Day goes. Hopefully I'll be posting a new toy on my blog soon. :) Becka I haven't tried the 24 yet. I really loved the perspective of the 35...hmmm now you have me thinking. May have to rent the 24. Hold on Jennifer don't get me that Father's Day gift just yet. :)

(05.25.09 @ 11:12 PM)

Happy Mother's Day

May 9, 2009 // Just for fun

Happy Mother's Day to all the super moms out there! So much of what you do comes so very natural. The way you look at your children, the way you hold and comfort them, the way you long to hurry home to see their smiling faces. Today is your day...dads listen up. Get Mom's favorite morning drink, break out the waffle iron, reach over your fence and snag one of those beautiful roses your neighbor so covets, and let Mom relax in bed while you and the kids make a fun breakfast you all can enjoy...oh and bring it to her in bed. :) Have a super day, moms! You deserve it!

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Rachael Earl:

Your family is beautiful, Zak! Happy Mother's Day to your beautiful wife!

(05.09.09 @ 11:14 PM)

Freida:

Beautiful video... happy mother's day Jennifer! =)

(05.10.09 @ 07:05 AM)

Jennifer:

Ahhh... I love it! Thnaks for always capturing awesome pictures of our kids just how they are. Slideshows with music ALWAYS make me cry... and the first day of kindergarten pictures will probably bring tears for the rest of my life!! I am lucky to have you as a husband and father of our two crazy kiddos. Thank you!!

(05.10.09 @ 10:26 AM)

Sylvia Borgo:

Such a great video! Seriously dabbing the corners of my eyes right now. Happy Mother's Day to Jennifer!

(05.10.09 @ 07:46 PM)

Jaime H.:

Beautiful. You are so sweet to do this for Jennifer, and for your beautiful family. I'm so going to cry!

(05.11.09 @ 05:17 PM)

ohana photographers:

awesome! hope jennifer had an awesome mama's day!!

(05.15.09 @ 12:05 PM)

Jamie Burnett:

Hope Mother's Day at your home was fabulous! Your kiddos are gorgeous!

(05.18.09 @ 05:11 AM)

The Bokeh Pot

May 6, 2009 // Me

Hey everybody just wanted to chime in and let ya'll know that I am the feature of the week on The Bokeh Pot, so go check it out and let me know what you think. I am honored to be involved and feel blessed to be in the company of so many great photographers. If you are an up and coming photographer drop them a line, you never know you may be on The Bokeh Pot too. And since blogs are better with pictures, here are my kiddos today at school just goofin' around. :)

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Rachael Earl:

2 Cute 4 Words! (the kids)
Congrats on your feature!!!

(05.06.09 @ 10:28 PM)

Zak Schwank:

Thanks Rachael! I suspect I'll see you there soon????

(05.06.09 @ 10:30 PM)

greta, smitten:

look who's on the pot!!!!!! as i said on fb about the pic... "like"!!! good grief this is cute!

(05.07.09 @ 07:16 PM)

Sylvia Borgo:

Yeah! I loved your interview. It is so Zak! Awesome! BTW, one of the cutest bro/sis shots ever!

(05.07.09 @ 08:04 PM)

Susan gamble:

LOVE IT!

(05.08.09 @ 10:25 PM)

ohana photographers - david & kimi:

totally cute shot zak attack!!! congrats on the feature!!

(05.09.09 @ 08:35 AM)

shawnreeder:

Congratulations Zak!!! LOve this shot of your kids. They sure are lucky to have a dad like you!

(05.09.09 @ 03:20 PM)

jules:

AWEsome! Love this shot, Zak! Thanks for the sweet Mother's Day wishes! ;)

(05.09.09 @ 09:47 PM)

Jaime H.:

I loved the feature Zak! And love this shot! :) They are so darn cute!

(05.10.09 @ 06:47 PM)

Roz Mitchell:

Zak this is too precious! I really love your work, you do such a great job with getting the emotion. Love to cruise your blog and get inspired by your stuff!

(06.02.09 @ 04:22 PM)

Lisette Price:

Simply adorable!!

(06.03.09 @ 04:50 PM)