Zak Schwank Photo

March 13, 2009 // Portraits

I recently met up with The Parker Family at Harveston Lake in Temecula and I forget how much fun this little park is. We were a little worried that Mathew might make a mad dash for the water and leave the rest of us wondering why we chose the lake in the first place, but we made it around the lake dry as a bone. :) Thanks Mathew! The Parker's are such an adorable family and I truly feel blessed that they allow me to document their childrens lives. Thanks guys!

A little FYI: I usually shoot exclusively with the 70-200mm, but lately I've been lovin' the images from my 50mm, so this session was shot totally with my 50mm. Okay back to your regularly scheduled programming.

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Jaime H.:

Wow! I'm shocked that you only used a 50mm!!!! How cool! I've shot with just my 60mm macro before -- I love that thing! These are great Zak! Such a beautiful family! And kudos to all for staying dry! :)

(03.13.09 @ 06:41 PM)

Rachael Earl:

Super cute-love the lifestyle feel to them! I might be biased having 2 girls, but little girls are the cuuuutest!!!

(03.13.09 @ 11:49 PM)

greta, smitten:

such a cute family! LOVE the collage thingy. i love switching up my go to lens every now and then, it's like a new perspective. great job!!

(03.14.09 @ 07:52 AM)

Zak Schwank:

Thank you ladies! They are such a cute family. I hope ya'll have a great weekend! :)

(03.14.09 @ 08:15 AM)

Jamie Burnett:

Adorable family! They look so happy, you really captured them!

(03.14.09 @ 03:04 PM)

pamela telgenhoff:

I love this family shoot!

(03.15.09 @ 08:45 PM)

Sylvia Borgo:

that first family picture is PRICELESS! What a great looking family. Those kiddos have smiles that light up the whole world!

(03.15.09 @ 10:27 PM)

ohana photographers - david & kimi:

beautiful family! great session zak!! love the kids playing holding hands!

(03.16.09 @ 01:10 PM)

Colleen:

Wow! these are uh-mazing!! I haven't stopped by in awhile because I know each time I do, I find some reason to need to have another shoot with ya!! haha Spectacular shots here Zak! :)

(03.16.09 @ 06:14 PM)

Lisette Price:

What a super cute family and fun session! Great job Zak!

(03.18.09 @ 06:12 AM)

Matt Antonino:

Great stuff Zak! Love the layout of the images too. Fun to look at, great work!

(03.18.09 @ 08:53 AM)

Roz Mitchell:

Love these! What a sweet looking family!

(03.22.09 @ 05:47 PM)

jules:

Love love LOVE the family picture at the top!

(03.25.09 @ 09:21 PM)

Mara (Wedding Cabaret):

Adorable pics!!

(04.06.09 @ 09:00 AM)

Just One For Now

February 28, 2009 // Portraits

Just got home from a fun session at Harveston Lake and thought I would drop a quick little one on Z Blog...get it Z Blog?? Okay it's hot and I'm not thinking right, but bear with me. Hope everyone is having an awesome weekend. :)

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Jaime H.:

Aww, she is soooooooo darn cute! :) I can't wait to see more Zak!!! Great shot! I hope you're having an awesome weekend too!!!!

(02.28.09 @ 06:18 PM)

greta, smitten:

z blog, yes!! she's a cutie pie!

(03.02.09 @ 10:51 AM)

Sylvia Borgo:

HA! Slapping knee! Good one - Z Blog! Love this shot, Zak!

(03.02.09 @ 02:06 PM)

ohana photographers -david & kimi:

awwww.....look at that smile! too cute z dog!

(03.03.09 @ 04:13 PM)

Rachael Earl:

She's darling-post up some more! :)

(03.03.09 @ 11:04 PM)

Pamela Telgenhoff:

TOO CUTE!!!

(03.07.09 @ 05:05 AM)

greta, smitten:

where in the world is zak schwank???????

(03.09.09 @ 09:27 PM)

Matt Antonino:

Beautiful beautiful! Such a cutie - love the crop!

(03.18.09 @ 08:54 AM)

A Cowboy In Old Town Temecula

February 22, 2009 // Portraits

A couple weeks ago I met up with Jason for some acting headshots. Jason is a talented theater actor, so I jumped at the chance to hang with him. Our day of the shoot was dreary and rainy, but we made it work, at times ducking under covered walkways to dodge the rain. Kinda makes me want a weather sealed camera body. Speaking of rain...what has happened to our sweet little sunny so cal? As I type it's gloomy and cold. Ummm Mother Nature, can I have my sunny so cal back please? Seattle called and they need you. Okay rant over. I hope everyone is having an awesome weekend. :)

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amy:

great lighting on these photos, really great job.

(02.22.09 @ 02:22 PM)

Jaime H.:

I really like these shots!!! I agree -- great lighting! :) They are so crispy clean! :) Great job, Zak!

(02.23.09 @ 06:44 PM)

greta, smitten:

to quote you... "i love the theatuh!" (you said that a few weeks back on ours, in case you don't remember and think i'm weird) really cool, i especially like the one on the far right! and in the first one, he kinda makes me think of dennis quaid a little! :)

(02.24.09 @ 10:52 AM)

Rachael Earl:

Perfect, even light-love the first one!

(02.24.09 @ 11:01 AM)

Amanda Suanne:

Those rockk!!

(02.26.09 @ 07:29 AM)

ohana photographers -david & kimi:

lovin that first shot my friend!

(02.26.09 @ 11:34 PM)

Matt Antonino:

WOW - these are great!! I love this session - the last one is fantastic and that first one ROCKS too. Best!

(03.18.09 @ 08:55 AM)

These are some cute kids!

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)