Dan Shaw Photography: Blog

Chico Engagement :: Dave & Tessa

Dan — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:44:10 +0000

A couple weeks ago I headed up to Chico, California where Tessa & Dave live. I’ll be shooting their wedding in May and we wanted to get some great shots of them before the rain and winter hit us. It was a great day and we had a lot of fun heading out to a local park, grabbing their bikes, and capturing some great memories. I can’t wait to shoot their wedding next year!

Wright family :: a mini session

Dan — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 22:13:59 +0000

I also photographed the Wright family a couple weeks ago and had a blast. It’s been over a year since I last did a session with them and I love seeing how much their kids are growing up! It’s always tough getting the kiddos to smile, but just towards the end of the session a small lizard saved the day and the kids loved playing with it for a few minutes. I bet they forgot I even had my camera with me!

Puccinelli family :: a mini session

Dan — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 15:30:16 +0000

It’s dangerous hanging around the Puccinelli family. Because they make you want to have children. Seriously. Their little boy Zach is the happiest kid & full of personality. And if he cries, most of the time all it takes is a hug and some milk….or a nap. I’ve been photographing Zach since he was in Kelly’s belly. Getting to document the stages of his growth and it’s so fun to see. So I warn all those people out there who don’t want to have kids. Stay far away from the Puccinelli’s. Especially Zach.

Badger family :: a mini session

Dan — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 04:04:46 +0000

A few days ago I blogged about the Bethell family and the photos I took of them. I ended up taking photos of 6 families that day so my blog will be filled with mini sessions for the next couple weeks. But that’s fine with me! It was great to see the Badgers again and spend some time photographing them. Elijah is growing up fast and boy does he have some energy. It was hard keeping up!

Bethell family :: a mini-session

Dan — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 03:24:52 +0000

Last Friday while I was in town, I met some great families and had some super fun mini-sessions. I keep telling myself that I need to come prepared with a clowns outfit to try to get the kids to smile more, but I think I did a good job.

The first family was the Bethell’s and what a cute family! Their daughter is also destined to be a child model. I can just picture her eating a bowl of Kix or something like that. Either way, it was a lot of fun photographing them.

ped + ivana :: a reno wedding

Dan — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 01:19:04 +0000

Ped and Ivana got married at a beautiful house overlooking the Reno countryside. Thank you both for opening your doors and letting me capture this beautiful moment.

Brunetti & Siamundo Mini Family Sessions

Dan — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 19:00:09 +0000

A few days ago I had the pleasure of photographing two beautiful families. Thank you Brunetti & Siamundo families for your smiles and good spirits during the session. Below are a few of my favorites!

Family Session: Thomas Family

Dan — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 14:34:19 +0000

Ben’s Baptism brought Mary and Scott up to the San Francisco bay area a couple weeks ago and everyone thought it would be a great idea to grab a few shots of the fast growing young man. It’s amazing to see the progress of Ben so far. It feels like yesterday when I took some maternity photos of mary and then also a few months later when I took some newborn photos of little Ben. Now, after what seems like only moments ago, Ben Thomas is growing up.

My sister’s getting married!!

Dan — Thu, 05 May 2011 21:37:57 +0000

Well I knew the time would come. My little sister has finally met the right guy (Craig is awesome) and she’s getting married this fall. It’s a trip to see my sister with a ring on her finger! Last weekend we were in San Diego together and she had asked if I could shoot their engagement photos for them. I of course said a big YES.

We headed first to Balboa Park and then made our way to Cornado to shoot a few photos of the beautiful couple. Thanks guys for braving the big winds and countless poses I put you in! I can’t wait to celebrate in September.

And then I had to include this last shot of the group of us all hanging out in San Diego together. A first time, but hopefully not a last!

Cupcake Vineyards – Live Deliciously!

Dan — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 22:22:48 +0000

A little over a week ago Alicia and I submitted each a photo for a photo contest run by Cupcake Vineyards. The theme was plain and simple: Submit a photo showing how you “Live Deliciously”.

When we saw this contest we thought it was fate. But how do you show your love for such delicious wine? Cooking came to mind first. Ok, that’s a start. But we wanted to be more creative. One night, sitting at the dinner table and drinking some delicious Cupcake Chardonnay, we asked ourselves, “What is it to really Live Deliciously?” And then it hit us like a freight train. Jewelry!

After a quick trip to the crafts store and a bit of gluing we came up with our best way of describing “Live Deliciously”. Not only had we now enjoyed the wine to drink and also in our cooking, but now we are wearing it. Well, Alicia is wearing it.

But as with any contest you take more photos then you can submit. So the big question becomes which photo is worthy to send in?

Alicia ended up sending the one you can see by Voting Here.

And then I sent in the one you can view by Voting Here.

If you enjoy these shots and have a moment we’d love it if you voted for our images. All you have to do is click on the link above and “Like” them.

But we both wanted to showcase the “leftovers”. The ones that didn’t make the cut. Did we make the right choice? Only time will tell. But what I can say is, this is the best contest I have ever entered and I’m enjoying once heck of a ride.

Alicia had a hard time not choosing this shot for the contest,
but we liked the cork better in the other photo. Still one of my favorite ones.

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We were both so torn on the necklace! We love it almost better
then the earring, but thought that the earring showcased the cork better.

These shots below encompass the idea that to “Live Deliciously” for us involves cooking.

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This was one of my favorite shots in the series and thinking back
I would have liked to submit this one. But, I still like the one I submitted also.