foto flash - batts in sk8 george

fun.  it's the best word i can think of to describe this family and their foto shoot.  while not technically my first shoot, it really was the first shoot i've been asked to do as opposed to begging and bribing someone else to trespass private property and put up with my camera in their face.  

so when ruth asked me to take pictures of her family, i was thrilled, anxious and a wee bit nervous.  actually, most of all, i was surprised.  humbled, even.  

the batt family
cale and i go way back - we have known each other since college - he doesn't look a day older than he did then.  no kidding. i can't say the same for myself, but that's why i'm behind the camera!!


i met ruth right before she married cale. or maybe it was right after.  in any case, it's been a while since i've seen her in real life, but -praise facebook- we've befriended each other online.


ruth and cale have a (near) 6 year old beautiful blonde boy.
wait until you see his face.

ruth. she's adorable and sweet and funny and, oh, did i mention gorgeous?

check. her. out.

this adorable little boy's name is ocean.

it's pretty clear that ocean adores his dad.

i love this. i simply love this.