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Well like I said yesterday I would and will blog today! *pats back* :) A few months back I did a session for a modeling/acting portfolio...and guess what...these lil cuties got a gig! Yep they will be on Scrubs later this season and hopefully I can get some video via YouTube that I'll post up after the episode airs. You can check them out on jetsetmodels.com at the bottom of the page. Here are a few shots we used for their audition. Way to go boys! :)

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Rachael Earl:

As silly as it sounds, I literally had to do a double take! Those boys are identical and cute as can be!

(11.03.09 @ 02:29 PM)
Jeannie:

Good job, boys!

(11.03.09 @ 07:19 PM)
greta, smitten:

so so awesome!!! congrats on capturing the pics that helped get 'em noticed!!!!!!

(11.03.09 @ 08:04 PM)
Brandi:

Adorable with a capital A!!

(11.04.09 @ 07:19 AM)
robin cornett:

They are super cute! Great shots, Zak, and way to go with the work on Scrubs!

(11.04.09 @ 10:30 AM)
Jules:

what a couple of cuties!!!

(11.04.09 @ 07:53 PM)
Sylvia Borgo:

these two are cutie-pies! Big congratulations to them!

(11.05.09 @ 11:18 PM)
Jaime:

Great job boys!!! :) So much awesomeness here -- they are toooo cute! :)

(11.08.09 @ 09:20 PM)
Brianna Phelan:

Awh, very sweet. Great shots and awesome that they got noticed!

(11.10.09 @ 07:30 AM)
chelo:

OH MY GOSH!!! I want to pinch their cheeks!!! These are so great, Zak!

(11.15.09 @ 03:29 PM)
ohana photographers:

the eyes on these two! love the running shot!

(11.20.09 @ 08:58 AM)
Laura Reaux:

Great work, Zak! They are precious, too. I can't wait to see my boys at this age. :) Well... I can, but you know.

(11.20.09 @ 05:06 PM)
lynn:

I can't even imagine how challenging it must be to work with two little guys like that. :) Awesome job! Hopefully they will remember you when they are big stars!

(11.20.09 @ 08:53 PM)
Jamie Burnett:

Oh. My. Gosh. They are adorable! What cuties! Can't wait to see their acting debut! :)

(12.01.09 @ 12:46 PM)
tammi:

How freakin' cute are THEY?? Look at those tight little curls, love 'em! :)
Way to go on rock'n out their model portfolio. How cool will it be to see them on Scrubs and be able to say, 'Yeah..those are my clients" *shrug* (Be sure to act very nonchalant to enhance your coolness factor)

Merry Christmas!

(12.23.09 @ 11:08 AM)
Becka @Studio222 Photography:

Oh my word, I can't handle the curls! ADORABLE Watch out ladies!

(01.04.10 @ 02:33 PM)
Meredith WIlliams:

Oh WOW, those boys are ADORABLE!!! Lucky you with such cuties to photograph :) I love the shot of them running, it's so fun!

(01.09.10 @ 12:38 PM)
Haley West:

Look at those baby blues! The pics are presh, and Scrubs is awesome. Yay, Zak! :D

(01.20.10 @ 02:52 PM)
jules:

Hey Zak -- I saw your little prodigies on TV the other day, I swear it! So cute! You did a great job with their pictures!

(01.25.10 @ 04:33 PM)
Jamie Burnett:

Are you ever going to blog again? Signed - Patiently waiting by my keyboard..... :)

(01.26.10 @ 06:50 AM)
Michelle Guzman:

What adorable kids!!!!! Fun photos!

(01.28.10 @ 10:34 AM)
smittengreta:

hey zak.... SCHWING!!!!!

(01.30.10 @ 10:22 AM)
Amy Zebrack:

So proud to be your most famous clients! Love, Chad + Ryan Z

(02.02.10 @ 04:37 PM)
ohana photographers:

ah they're way cute! oh and it's about time z dog! ;)

(02.05.10 @ 09:06 PM)
October 16, 2009 // Me
Throwing in the towel? Well this morning I did.  Not sure why really, but just woke up feeling like I don't belong, or slightly out of place. I posted this same question on twitter and got some great responses, but I wanted to share my thoughts here as well. What are your thoughts? Even if you don't comment just think about it for a few minutes. I've thought this over all morning and feel confident moving forward. Hope everyone has a great weekend.




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Michelle:

Hi Zak! I know how you feel. I feel like that now and then and have to spend the day just unwinding (and crying!) to get myself together. I hope your day gets better!

(10.16.09 @ 04:18 PM)
Freida:

Yes! However... think about this... there are always times when we are lifted out of our daze through inspiration and encouragement from others... that help to remind us why we are pressing forward. You, Zak, were my inspiration a few months back. Somewhat defeated before even trying... you gave me the chance to shine and start my photography. Ride out your defeat... or your "throwing in the towel"... inspiration will float your way in due time, it will. If we were on top all of the time, I don't think we could truly appreciate it as much as when we hit a wall, ya know? No struggle, no growth.

(10.16.09 @ 09:28 PM)
AllisonS:

I think everyone feels this sometimes :) you definitely shouldnt quit because you're great at what you do!

(10.20.09 @ 09:08 AM)
smittengreta:

heck YESSSSSS!!!! don't know if you're specifically talking about photography, but as for me.... sometimes i'm like, IS IT WORTH IT?!?!? thanks for letting me vent, hahahaha!! :)

(10.20.09 @ 12:13 PM)
Sylvia Borgo:

I do. I do all the time. We were so many hats, don't we? We want to excel at all we do. And our strive for excellence is a good force, one that propels us forward. But this force is also the one that brings us down when we feel like haven't reached our best. Zak, always remember that you are AWESOME at all you do!

(10.20.09 @ 07:32 PM)
Jamie Burnett:

Funny... I've felt the same way for the past few weeks. Just can't make every shoot "unique enough" makes me wonder if I'm not cutting it.

(10.24.09 @ 10:58 AM)
Jaime:

I go through this in cycles Zak. For weeks at a time I feel like I'm never going to get anywhere, despite this being what I really want to do. If you're referring to photography ... YOU are doing it for the RIGHT reasons, and it shows in your work! You are awesome at what you do Zak, so chin up! :) And remember ... this feeling will pass, your motivation will be renewed ... as Freida said, "no struggle, no growth." It's funny, you also motivated me ... when I was feeling like throwing in the towel.

(10.24.09 @ 04:47 PM)
ohana photographers:

are we talking about being chargers fans? lol. jk. no, never. but i've loved photography since i was in the womb ;)

(10.26.09 @ 02:47 PM)
Chris and I have been friends since elementary school, which is a loooong time ago! Over the years we have shared many a good times, but these last few years have been especially awesome! We both have started families and even though we live many states apart it's nice to watch our families grow. So when Chris and his family came out to run the AFC Half Marathon with me, they thought it would be a perfect time to update the family album. I couldn't agree more! The beach was a tad foggy when we started, but that didn't stop us from enjoying ourselves.
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These are some of my favorite images of all time!
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After the beach we hit the park! You gotta love Coronado!
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We couldn't forget their beloved pup!
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Thanks guys for an awesome time! Zak
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Chris:

Yes, it has been a long time. 4th grade, Mr. Stones class. Lots of cherished memories and great times. And so very true, the past few years of seeing our families grow have been awesome too. As usual, great job here. We love every one of these photos. Thank you again Zak, we had a great time.

(09.14.09 @ 10:30 PM)
Brandi:

This is such a beautiful family. I love what they're wearing too, it's fun and colorful. Cute dog too!

(09.15.09 @ 07:27 AM)
Rachael Earl:

So fun! I love that swing shot-pure happiness!

(09.15.09 @ 12:32 PM)
greta, smitten:

love them!!! i'm really liking your editing style too! it's subtle, and it's really cohesive with your style of shooting. that probably only makes sense in my head... oh well!! :) that dog shot cracks me up, looks like he's doing the awkward dance you do when you and someone else are trying to sidestep each other but keep sidestepping the same way at the same time.... lol

(09.16.09 @ 11:23 AM)
Jeannie:

What a boatload of fun you captured! Lovely family!

(09.17.09 @ 11:33 PM)
Jamie Burnett:

So much fun. I love all their bright colors!

(09.18.09 @ 07:40 PM)
ohana photographers:

the sandy hands and the swing shots!! awesome set zak attack!

(09.22.09 @ 10:37 AM)
Sean McLellan:

Love the emotion in the swing shots!

(09.24.09 @ 05:50 PM)
Sylvia Borgo:

what a cute and stylish family! It is so fun to see all the smiles and hugs! I looooove all the color!!!

(09.27.09 @ 07:06 AM)
AllisonS:

I love when a family isn't completely matchy matchy! They look great in the bright colors! I hope you or sylvia are still taking photos by the time I have kids :)

(10.20.09 @ 09:28 AM)
So Chris is all like "I can do a cartwheel!" and I'm all "dude you better!" then he's all "it's gonna rock!" and I'm like "totally dude!" That's how it happened cuz that's how we roll in SoCal! :)
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Andrew Schwartz:

Zak, That is absolutely awesome!!

(09.07.09 @ 02:29 PM)
smittengreta:

BEST EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D :D :D :D :D what a super fun dad and super fun family and super fun photographer!!!!!!!

(09.07.09 @ 02:30 PM)
Rachael Earl:

Dude, that's awesome! Love it!

(09.07.09 @ 02:35 PM)
Freida:

How cool is this!?! Fun stuff!

(09.07.09 @ 02:40 PM)
Lynn:

Bravo! Excellent form! :)

(09.07.09 @ 02:41 PM)
Jeannie:

LOL!! Excellent.

(09.07.09 @ 04:02 PM)
Chris:

Awesome! This morning was a lot of fun. Im just happy I didnt sprain an ankle or something...LOL :) Thanks again Zak. You did a great job.

(09.07.09 @ 04:04 PM)
Brandi:

I love this so much!!

(09.07.09 @ 05:04 PM)
Chelo:

AHHHH! OMG NICE!!

(09.07.09 @ 05:45 PM)
Pam Schwank:

Great Job Chris

(09.07.09 @ 09:01 PM)
Chris:

:) Thanks Pam. I think I shocked Sarah that I could put a few of them together in a row lol

(09.07.09 @ 10:11 PM)
april meyer:

I love it!

(09.07.09 @ 10:17 PM)
Kelly:

Love it! These need to go on one of those digital picture frames lol!

(09.07.09 @ 10:32 PM)
Kelly:

Love it! These need to go on one of those digital picture frames! lol

(09.07.09 @ 10:33 PM)
Michelle:

This is hilarious, Zak! Thanks for the morning laugh!

(09.08.09 @ 09:05 AM)
robin cornett:

Way to go, Dad! My hubby can't do that. So fun!

(09.08.09 @ 12:18 PM)
Sylvia Borgo:

So awesome! A perfect 10 for the cartwheel, a perfect 10 for the cute family, and a perfect 10 for the photographer!

(09.08.09 @ 02:30 PM)
Jamie Burnett:

Ahhh... This is so fun! Yay for fun dads!

(09.11.09 @ 09:50 AM)
ohana photographers:

hahahahaha!!!!!!dude, awesome!

(09.11.09 @ 07:22 PM)
Jackie Jean:

haha that's great!

(09.12.09 @ 11:33 AM)
Jenny:

Love this!! You rock!! Always inspiring work!!

(09.14.09 @ 09:29 AM)
Kathleen Amelia:

OH MY! Haha! I love this! It is so awesome!

(10.31.09 @ 07:38 AM)
Oh wait til you see this!!!!
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Chris:

Looking forward to seeing your blog after it "rolls in" :) As I told ya, we had a lot of fun. This was our first time having photos done of us as a family. Awesome job!

(09.04.09 @ 12:22 PM)
Jamie Burnett:

Love the bright colors on the beach!

(09.04.09 @ 02:43 PM)
greta, smitten:

ew ew what is it what is it?!?!?!?!?!!? i wanna KNOWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!

(09.04.09 @ 06:57 PM)
Jaime:

ooooh!!!! I wanna seeeeeee! :) Let it roll!

(09.04.09 @ 09:17 PM)
morgan:

The teaser for this is awesome :)

(09.07.09 @ 03:39 PM)
april meyer:

Hey Zak! The pictures that I saw of them were fantastic! I love your photos. If there ever is a need for me to have pictures taken - I'm so calling you :)

(09.07.09 @ 10:21 PM)
Manana is Spanish for Sunday evening night right? If you have no idea what I'm talking about check the next post down. :) Anyways on to some awesomeness! A couple weeks ago I had the pleasure of meeting up with the way cute Borgo family! Sylvia is a San Diego based awesome photographer, so I knew this shoot was gonna be a hoot...and boy was I right. I left wet, sandy, and longing for some cotton candy. More on that later. We met up at Belmont Park in Mission Beach, and man oh man was it hopping for a Sunday evening! I can't wait to take our kiddos back soon! Wow that's a lot of text up there for me, so how about some pictures? :)
I really love these first two! Pure motherly love! :)
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Their youngest was in total awe of the rides! Pretty cool way to spend a Sunday evening right?
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The top one about sums up every parents life...loving moment...bam! Kiddo dead ahead now 12 o'clock!
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We had a blast watching the roller coaster whiz past!
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I think this one is my new all time fav family photo! Well the second one is pretty cute too! :)
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Yeah and I like this one too...hmmm I have a problem being decisive...just ask Jennifer.
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Don't ever ask a young boy for cotton candy and expect a very big piece! :)
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Then we headed to the water for a little fun before we chased the sun away!
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Thanks you guys for an amazing evening!
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Jaime:

Ahh, Zak these are awesome! :) Looks like a great place to hang out! Sylvia, you have an adorable family!!! These are just beautiful and fun and full of life! Love them ALL!

(08.23.09 @ 09:23 PM)
Jeannie:

Zak, coooool! Love the ice cream & cotton candy images! Sylvia, it's great to see you in front of the camera. You and your family are gorgeous!

(08.23.09 @ 09:47 PM)
Brandi:

So cuuuuuuuuuuuuute. I just absolutely love them.

(08.24.09 @ 06:42 AM)
smittengreta:

awww!!!!! your fav is my FAV!!!!!!!!! that BEGS to be a giant canvas! also love all the water ones, family sessions with you are so fun!!!!!

(08.24.09 @ 07:45 AM)
ohana photographers:

yay for the borgo family!!! they look SO adorable! love em all ,but my fav is the big piece of cotton candy bahahaha! that's awesome!

(08.24.09 @ 09:25 AM)
robin cornett:

Well, aren't they the cutest family ever? Looks like such a fun session, too... I really like all the "sugar" shots. Beautiful family!!!

(08.24.09 @ 10:22 AM)
Jamie Burnett:

A- Dorable! At least that cotton candy wasn't chewed yet... That's usually what I get! LOL

(08.24.09 @ 11:25 AM)
Freida:

The "loving moments" one.... yes! That is every mom and dad with kids to a tee! They just know!
I laughed out loud at the cotton candy one. :)
I love all of them... namely the ice cream and cotton candy ones. :)

(08.24.09 @ 02:18 PM)
Sylvia Borgo:

Zak! I just AODRE these. You really captured me and my boys perfectly. We had an AWESOME time with you. D. and J. keep on asking when we are going to go eat ice-cream with Mr. Zak again. Hmm, . . what should I tell them? :)

(08.24.09 @ 06:28 PM)
Rachael Earl:

LOL at the cotton candy! That's totally what Abbie does! I love the one right before it, too!

(08.25.09 @ 03:06 PM)
Jules:

Sylvia ... your family is beautiful and Zak captured them beautifully! I know Sylvia will treasure this session with lots of LOVE!!! So fun to get a family shot like these!!!

(08.25.09 @ 08:22 PM)
Annie Warren:

Oh.... these are just fantastic Zak. I laughed SO hard at your portion of cotton candy. Did you eat it ALL?
A photographer friend and I keep talking about swapping family sessions, but you know.... we never get around to it. After seeing these, THAT'S IT. Not only are we actually going to do it, I'm going to suggest we do it once a year. Sylvia, your family is adorable! I just LOVE these images!!!!

(08.31.09 @ 04:45 PM)
Tammi:

How have I never seen your blog, twitter-friend? Lovely work - My fav is the last one in the set of them eating ice cream. :)

(09.01.09 @ 08:19 AM)
kay spedoske:

these are great

(09.21.09 @ 03:31 PM)
Jen:

super fun looking shoot!!

(06.06.10 @ 06:13 AM)
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)
Well the AFC Half Marathon is almost here and I have trained hard to get to this point. The only thing left to do is choose my attire. So what is it? Red or White? Either way I'm going to be a blinding flash running through San Diego ;), but I thought it would be fun for ya'll to decide my color. Aug 13 2009.jpg

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smittengreta:

i vote white! gooooooooo white light'nin!!!!!!!!!! the red is a little more... mr. koolaid! ;) you're gonna be awesome!!

(08.13.09 @ 06:15 PM)
Rachael Earl:

White for sure! Less...sweat stains? :)

(08.13.09 @ 06:28 PM)
Carrie Vines:

You look happier in red....I think you want to wear red!

(08.13.09 @ 07:01 PM)
Kelly:

Definitely white!! Get your run on Zak!

(08.13.09 @ 07:30 PM)
Jennifer:

White... now that I see the outfits side by side... do boys wear running "outfits"?

(08.13.09 @ 08:38 PM)
Zak Schwank:

I think I like the white better. It has a nice slimming effect. LOL

(08.13.09 @ 09:57 PM)
Sylvia Borgo:

I have to say red. Red is the magic number. Oh, wait, . . . that is 3 is the magic number. I'm sticking with red!

(08.14.09 @ 07:50 AM)
Brandi:

I say RED!!

(08.14.09 @ 08:01 AM)
Amy:

Red, it will be just a tad easier for your family to pick you out of the crowd of T-shirts. I wore a bright pink in my half marathon, and it stood out enough that they were able to see me coming. And you want them yelling for you at the end, motivation is key!

(08.14.09 @ 10:43 AM)
Jaime:

Ooooh....such a tough choice. Red is easier to spot ...but you have such an awesome game face when you're wearing the white. LOL I think I am voting white!!! You're totally gonna rock it Zak!!!

(08.14.09 @ 12:18 PM)
Jamie Burnett:

White will be cooler in the heat! Go for white! :)

(08.14.09 @ 04:01 PM)
Jamie Burnett:

BTW... Is that a ho on your fence???

(08.14.09 @ 04:03 PM)
smittengreta:

a poem for zak: as i read, i was like, ohhhhh good point jamie. and then i read some more and thought, too true jaime! i don't know!!!!! ask the ho?

(08.14.09 @ 04:28 PM)
smittengreta:

in my poem, the first "jaime" should read "amy". thank you.

(08.14.09 @ 04:34 PM)
Emily Hockett:

RED!

(08.14.09 @ 05:27 PM)
Jeannie:

Red!

(08.14.09 @ 07:23 PM)
ohana photographers:

zak! saw that you totally kicked butt out here! way to rock that 5k!!!

(08.18.09 @ 01:40 AM)
erica:

that's such an amazing accomplishment!

(08.19.09 @ 07:56 AM)
Christine Dammann:

Darn! I didn't see this post until now. I was on 6th avenue taking pictures of some of my friends in the race. Wish I knew you were running I would have shot some of you also! [with my new 70-200!- love it!] How did the race go for you?

(08.19.09 @ 09:11 AM)
Brianna Phelan:

Oooh white for sure! :)

(08.19.09 @ 08:07 PM)
jules:

I'm obsessed with your legs and the fact that your feet are in exactly the same position, shoe laces and all, except for a blade of grass on the left. How do you feel about some random NJ girl studying your legs? I think the race is over, judging by the comments, but I would have voted white cuz I agree with the "got your game face on" comment.

Wait a minute. Your hands are in exactly the same position too. HOW DID YOU DO THAT?????

(08.20.09 @ 06:05 PM)
Chris:

Ella says, "They might be twins." lol

(09.04.09 @ 03:36 PM)
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!

Em

(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)
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 July 28 2009 1.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)
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)
So I need some creative input and turn to you.  I love this photo...I mean really love this one.  I intentionally wanted it blurry to show the moment and rushing excitement of a boy running to play games on the midway, but I'm stuck on whether it lives in black and white or color.  What do you think?  Personally I initially thought it had to be color...after all we are at the fair with lots of neat colors and lights, but after staring at it for quite some time I think it's best in black and white.  Now there is no right or wrong just interpretation, so what do ya think?

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Rachael Earl:

I tend to like candid moments in B+W better personally :)

(07.13.09 @ 10:55 PM)
ohana photographers:

first off, love it too! i'm usually a black and white person, but i'm lovin the color one, kimi does to. so we likey the color one :)

(07.13.09 @ 10:56 PM)
Sylvia Borgo:

Tough call, tough call - I'm gonna go with B&W.

(07.13.09 @ 11:29 PM)
Jeannie:

B&W, for sure!

(07.13.09 @ 11:40 PM)
greta, smitten:

color!!

(07.13.09 @ 11:51 PM)
Amy:

One more for color, going to even things out on the poll!

(07.14.09 @ 07:05 AM)
Ruthie Just:

I love black and white photos, but this one deserves COLOR :)

(07.14.09 @ 07:14 AM)
Kelly:

Ohhhh love it Zak!! Shows just how excited he was that day!! Luv em both but I think I'm going with color as my fav!

(07.14.09 @ 08:16 AM)
Zak Schwank:

Love it ya'll! Thanks for all your input. Kelly I'm almost done. :)

(07.14.09 @ 08:23 AM)
jennifer:

Color... I love the oranges that they are wearing!

(07.14.09 @ 08:25 AM)
Kelly:

I usually always choose b & w but I love this shot in color. Great shot Zak.

(07.14.09 @ 02:12 PM)
Jaime:

You know I am a sucker for B+W's, but I really love it BOTH ways! :)

(07.15.09 @ 06:39 PM)
katie Beverley:

LOVE this shot, man!!! Love both versions but I'd say color!!!

(07.16.09 @ 11:59 AM)
Jamie Burnett:

I vote black and white!

(07.17.09 @ 01:09 PM)
Becka @Studio222 Photography:

I'm a big fan of storytelling moments in black and white. Maybe a bit of a contrast boost would make it pop more but I love it! :)

(07.17.09 @ 06:21 PM)
Annie Warren:

B&W for me. My eye zooms straight to his expression!

(08.02.09 @ 06:44 AM)
Jules:

such a fun moment! I'm voting for color!

(11.20.09 @ 08:48 PM)