Zak Schwank Photo

Just One That I Love!

August 19, 2009 // Portraits

The rest of this uber cool and fun family manana. Enjoy!

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Rachael Earl:

So fun! If I'm ever near the Cali beach, I'm calling you!

(08.19.09 @ 09:39 PM)

Becka @Studio222 Photography:

Oh, he's gonna be a heartbreaker!

(08.19.09 @ 09:41 PM)

Sylvia Borgo:

That's my BOY! Awww, Zak, I'm melting over here - I love this shot! I can't wait to see more!

(08.19.09 @ 09:45 PM)

Sylvia Borgo:

That's my BOY! Awww, Zak, I'm melting over here - I love this shot! I can't wait to see more!

(08.19.09 @ 09:45 PM)

Michelle:

This just made me smile. =)

(08.19.09 @ 10:23 PM)

Jules:

What a great father/son shot!

(08.20.09 @ 05:58 PM)

Jamie Burnett:

Complete cuteness! :)

(08.21.09 @ 02:47 PM)

Chelo:

These are beautiful!!!!!!!!! You have a gorgeous family, Sylvia!

(08.28.09 @ 01:06 PM)

Jenny:

Great capture!! What a beautiful boy!! Amazing job Zak!

(08.29.09 @ 03:53 AM)

I Love Me Sum Beach Family Photos

August 10, 2009 // Portraits

Like I said in the title I love it when a family wants to meet at the beach and just play! Nothin' says fun like a sandy and wet pair of shorts on the ride home. :) Anyways here are some of my favs from my super cool Arizona family!! See ya next summer!

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Dana Fallentine:

You pulled that red color out incredibly! I love the bright and vivid photos! What a treasure for that family!

(08.10.09 @ 04:28 PM)

ohana photographers:

yep, these are awesome! lovin the sandy feets and hands!

(08.10.09 @ 04:30 PM)

Emily Hockett:

Hi Zak; you did a great job with these. I am impressed with your talent behind the lens; props to you!

(08.10.09 @ 04:33 PM)

Kelly:

Hey I know that beach! Great pictures Zak! Looks like the family had a blast!

(08.10.09 @ 04:34 PM)

sarah:

Can't wait for our pictures. Your pics always look so great!!!

(08.10.09 @ 04:36 PM)

smittengreta:

i wish i lived closer to the beach!!!! you're so LUCKY! love these obviously! my fav is the b&w of the dad and son on the pier, gazing out into the awesome!! oh, and i scrolled back up - the set underneath that one... the pic on the right. that's my 2nd fav!

(08.10.09 @ 05:34 PM)

Carrie Vines:

Wow! Love, love, love it! my fav is the dad and son on the pier.. love the black & white! You rock, Zak

(08.10.09 @ 06:30 PM)

Sylvia Borgo:

Zak! These are great! I love your B&W processing, especially the one of father and young son - they obviously enjoy each other's company tremedously. What a fun family!

(08.10.09 @ 07:31 PM)

Brandi:

So cute! I wish I lived near a beautiful beach!

(08.10.09 @ 08:37 PM)

Tami:

Thank you Zak!! You were so patient and easy to work with as I know we are challenging subjects! Can't wait to get these up on our wall. Thank you for capturing our memories in such a unique way.

(08.10.09 @ 08:38 PM)

Amy:

I love the photos, they are so laid back and relaxed. The family looks so energetic and fun!

(08.11.09 @ 09:31 AM)

Jules:

love this fun family! the boys look like they had a great time during the session!
gorgeous!

(08.11.09 @ 08:01 PM)

Annie Warren:

Fantastic shots Zak. Oh... I wish I lived near a beach. Your use of the light is yummy yummy (a technical photography term!) LOVE the kids running in the sea spray in front of the warf. It looks dream like......

(08.31.09 @ 04:54 PM)

It's Sandy at the Oceanside Pier

August 8, 2009 // Portraits

Just wanted to let everyone know that if you come to the beach for a session with me, we might get sandy! :)

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Jules:

sandy is good ... oh so good!

(08.09.09 @ 02:17 PM)

Jaime:

I so looooove sandy hand and feet shots! :) I think I need to make a trip down there soon!!!

(08.09.09 @ 03:20 PM)

smittengreta:

sandman!!!!!! these are so awesome!!!!!! phoenix and lark said so. and i say so.

(08.09.09 @ 05:38 PM)

Amy:

I love the sandy little fingers and toes!

(08.10.09 @ 11:26 AM)

Lynn:

So cute! Love it!

(08.10.09 @ 01:43 PM)

jonathan hall:

Love the detail in the top photo! even captured the sand falling off the hands. Amazing photos!

(08.10.09 @ 04:27 PM)

ohana photographers:

the sandy toes are awesome !

(08.10.09 @ 04:32 PM)

charlaBLUE:

Seriously love this collage. Fresh fun images from the 'ole classic beach shots. Way to make it unique.

(08.10.09 @ 04:45 PM)

erica:

man i LOVE that sandy hand shot!!

(08.11.09 @ 12:08 PM)

Old Town Temecula Shoot Crew

July 28, 2009 // Portraits

To say that I had a blast in Old Town Temecula on Sunday night would be a major understatement. I had a chance to hang out with fellow photographers and two cool families in a fun and relaxed setting. Perfecto for me! When I thought about organizing a group shoot I knew I wanted to keep it small, and I am so glad I did. I think we had just the right number of people to make it enjoyable. Anyways here are a few of mine from our group shoot. Be sure to post a link to your blog post or facebook gallery in your comments, so everyone can see the other photographer's perspective. I think that is going to be the coolest part for me. I love to see how others see things. A big thanks to everyone that participated. :) July 28 2009 2.jpg

Here are a few action shots. Jaime, Freida, and Sylvia doin' their thang! Be sure to stop by their blogs and tell them your thoughts! Uplifting comments make the world go around! :) July 28 2009 3.jpg

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Rachael Earl:

Those are really great, Zak! You have such nice gals near you! :)

(07.28.09 @ 02:32 PM)

Freida:

Well Zak... I love, love, love seeing all of the photos from each of us... and getting a chance to see what we each saw. :)
I just adore #'s 2, 3, 4, 8... and the last group one!!!
Also... I was talking with my mom this morning and telling her how I feel like you (& Jennifer) have somewhat taken me under your wings... and have given me such a gift... to move forward... to go after what I want... to try. From the bottom of my heart thank you for that. :)
My mom said it sounded like you were paying it forward... I tend to agree....

(07.28.09 @ 04:11 PM)

Pamela telgenhoff:

These are great! Love kids...they add such a cool dymanic to pics!!!

(07.28.09 @ 06:34 PM)

Kelley:

Thank you Zak! We were so excited to be "chosen" :o) We had fun and LOVE the shots we have seen so far. Everyone was so nice. Thanks again!

(07.28.09 @ 07:13 PM)

Kelly:

How wonderful. I showed Ivan and his exact words were, "I look gooooood. When can Zak is cool." :)

(07.29.09 @ 09:29 AM)

smittengreta:

aw fun! we were with you in spirit waaaaaay over here representin the east coast! :) i love the composition of the one on the top right in that 2nd group of 4. hope that makes sense! haha :)

(07.29.09 @ 07:06 PM)

Sylvia Borgo:

Weren't these families the cutest! Thanks for inviting me to join you Zak, I had a blast with you and the gals. It's hard to pick a fave from the ones you posted - they are all too cute!

(07.30.09 @ 01:37 PM)

Brandi:

These are so much fun! What cute kiddos.. and you got to work with some cool people!

(07.30.09 @ 05:57 PM)

ohana photographers:

yahoowie for networking guys!!! rock on!!

(07.30.09 @ 10:33 PM)

Chelo:

I soooo wished I could of been there! Get me out of NJ, stat!

(07.31.09 @ 04:09 PM)

Jamie Burnett:

Wow... Looks like a great shoot. My kiddos would have been all over that digger!

(08.07.09 @ 09:05 AM)

Lisette Price:

How fun!! Love the shot of the little girl in the tire :)

(08.08.09 @ 11:04 AM)

Chris:

love the sandy little people's feet pic.

(08.08.09 @ 08:40 PM)

A fair is a veritable smorgasbord...

July 20, 2009 // Portraits

I had so much fun with this awesome family at the Del Mar Fair. It's actually the San Diego County Fair, but any true blooded Californian will never call it that. :) When I had the idea to hit up the fair I really wanted to concentrate on raw moments with this family. It wasn't a family session in the true sense of the word, but more or less a documentation of the time they shared together while enjoying the fair. I really love how this session turned out. Here are a few of my favorites. Kelly, the super fun mom, is a photographer too, and Brian is a photographer for the USMC. How sweet is that? Quick question...do you know where the title of my post comes from? Let me know by leaving a comment. I'll pick a winner on Friday morning, so get those comments in by Thursday midnight. :) The winner will get a lil surprise in the mail. :) And I know I'm being ambitious, but if we get over 25 comments I'll pick another winner. July 20 2009 1.jpg

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ohana photographers:

ok takin a break from editing hell, and i mean in literal hell! man, it's hot. ok enough whining. love these zak! especially the flairplane one and the tunnel of love one ;) ok back to work :/

(07.20.09 @ 03:50 PM)

smittengreta:

baxter whining about the heat all day long is cracking me up!! try jawjuh out!! ;) so about the pics - i *LU-HUUUUUV* these!!! in this session, and the one of jaime hough's fam, i really can see you in your work zak!

(07.20.09 @ 06:46 PM)

Jules:

What a perfect place to capture the fun of this family! I love the flare above the plane!

(07.20.09 @ 08:03 PM)

Andy Schwartz:

I Love that look of awe and amazement in the kids' eyes in almost every capture! What a Super-Fab place for a fun family shoot. Great work as always Zak!

(07.20.09 @ 08:34 PM)

Jaime:

After seeing the title of the latest post ... I decided on a chapter or two from a book about a friendly spider and a famous pig for a bedtime story. :) Oh gosh Zak ... I totally love these! Gosh, wish you could have come to the fair with me! I love that flare too!!! Beautiful family!

(07.21.09 @ 12:09 AM)

Amy:

I just love the colors and lights of a fair, and I especially love when little kiddos have big eyes from taking all the excitement in. The photos are fun and fresh feeling, and are just joyful to look at.

(07.21.09 @ 06:56 AM)

Jamie Burnett:

Love the first one with the little guy pointing and Dad looking in amazement. Sweet moment! :)

(07.21.09 @ 08:18 AM)

Chelo:

I love the approach you took of capturing their time together :) These are lovely!

(07.21.09 @ 11:36 AM)

Zak Schwank:

Ahhh Jaime Hough...you are one smart cookie! I'll give you your prize on Sunday!!!!!!!!

(07.24.09 @ 08:53 AM)

Sylvia Borgo:

This family has the best smiles! What fun! Fab, Zak!

(07.24.09 @ 05:14 PM)

Jaime:

Tee hee! ;) Why thank you Zak!

(07.25.09 @ 05:36 PM)

Rachael Earl:

So cute! I love the fair-wish it was in town all the time! Plus, we just watched Charlotte's Web :)

(07.28.09 @ 02:32 PM)

Brandi:

OH MY GOD ZAK!!! I SHOT THEM!! LOL. I just about fell out of my FREAKING CHAIR when I saw this post. When they visited Dallas last year around the 4th of July, I shot them downtown. LOL. SMALLLLLLLLLLL world. Aren't they a sweet couple? I haven't met the kiddos but they are so cute!!

(07.30.09 @ 05:56 PM)

Annie Warren:

Oh man! I have never seen wider eyes than these little sweethearts have... in pretty much every image. So joyful, so innocent, so darned ADORABLE! Talk about wide eyed wonder at all they see... literally. My heart just swelled and my throat tightened. (I have 2 little boys too!)! GORGEOUS captures Zak. You were right ON IT.

(08.02.09 @ 06:40 AM)

Lynn:

Doing my part to get you to 25! :) I love sessions centered around a group activity. The kids' expressions say it all. Well done!

(08.10.09 @ 01:48 PM)