The Derakhshanians

Here is the Derakhshanian family as promised... and you thought my last name was long! Natasha & I are in the long-last-names club. It's very exclusive. ;o) I met up with the fam in mid-December for this great outdoor shoot on the Plaza. Some might call them a bunch of ham bones... and I would have to agree. It was a really nice day and everyone had a blast being goofy and playing it up for the camera. All shoots are meant to be this fun!

Here is Grandmother. I think she is just beautiful. The camera loves Nily
Guess who the biggest ham is?
Here I got a couple shots of some Plaza window-shopping. I love her red scarf & Natasha & Nily are so cute!
These have got to be the greatest steps in the city. I love how they're all striking a pose.
Overlooking the steps. You can see the string of the famous Plaza lights. I love the warm evening light as they look at.... um... I hope they're not staring at the sun...

At the top of the steps under the pretty arched gate.

Wait a minute... is there room for the photographer in there??
I saw a sign inside a Gap window that said "EMBRACE" so I grabbed Natasha & said "hug someone!"

The Tate Family

This is the Tate family having fun on the Country Club Plaza on the 20th. It was a warm Fall day for pictures and this was such a sweet and relaxed family that it made for a wonderful shoot. (you can click the photos to enlarge them slightly for a clearer view!)

Every little kid loves to swing!

It was early on this Saturday morning before the Plaza got too crowded & restaurants opened so it very nearly felt like we had the place to ourselves.

I love this shot of them by the fountain. I'm not really sure what they're looking at but it's such a nice moment. Love the expressions & the blue water. :o)

These eyes! What else can I say? They speak for themselves!