Roger Ruaboro

Here is another family portrait session i did on Kauai, but this time at the Hanalei Pier. This and Ke'e beach are two of my favorite beaches on Kauai. They are beautiful beaches and also a great places for watching the sunset. They approached me and my family while i was frantically trying to capture the beautiful sunset the day before their session. They asked me for a family portrait before they were to return to Texas and of course, I obliged. Here are some of the images from the session. They are a beautiful family and I had a lot of fun capturing the images of them. Isn't Skylar just simply adorable?

 Here is a Leichtfuss family portrait session I did at the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa while me and my family were vacationing on Kauai. This was the resort where I got married several years ago. This resort is also a great photo spot. I would love to be back here to photograph a wedding. This was a great session and I also enjoyed meeting the Leichtfuss family. The kids were fun too. I'll try and post some Kauai vacation images soon.   

I had the wonderful privilege of photographing Julissa and Sebastian's Wedding in Berkeley, California. What a great couple these two are. They are an extremely nice and friendly couple. I knew this was going to be a great session when they booked me. This was my first wedding session where it rained the entire day. We had planned to do some outdoor shots and including the fire truck (he's a fire fighter), but the rain got the best of us. I would like to thank Julissa's relative for being the lead when driving to the restaurant. Without him, I would not have made it to the ceremony on time. I have never driven that fast in the rain either. Everything turned out great, even with a late start. I had a great time meeting their family and friends. I was even impressed by Sebastian's singing. Julissa and Sebastian were a great sport and kind enough to stay late to have a quick portrait session. Here are some of the images from the wedding. I hope you enjoy them. Please contact Julissa and Sebastian for the password to see more of the images.

Please CLICK HERE to see the other images.
           

I know I haven't been keeping up with my blog because of my busy work schedule, but I wanted really wanted to put up this post. I had the honor of witnessing and photographing my first same sex marriage ceremony at the Preservation Park in Oakland. Jen and Tish were previous portrait clients of mine and had requested I shoot their wedding, which I obliged. It was a fun and unique experience to witness this proud moment in their future together. Here are a few of my favorite images from their wedding.

To see the more of their images please click here, but you will first need to obtain the password access from Jen and Tish.

Wedding Planner: Mary Melot

Florals by Apple Blossom Florist

Cake by Cakes Made by M.E.

Catering by Asqew Catering

Okay.. I know it's been a long time since I blogged. I was very busy with work and moving into our new house. I've been working on the house every night and every chance I can. I also squeeze in time to do some photo editing of some shoots. I really enjoy working on the house because I get to do it the way I want to. I've spent countless hours and late nights painting the interior of the house. My daughter Aleina wanted a pink room so I painted her room pink, but later realized after I finished that it was too pink (like the color of Pepto Bismol). I got a headache whenever I saw her room, so I ended up re-painting her room with a lighter pink. I'm so glad I bought one of those $200 ladder (Little Giant). It wasn't tall enough, but it made my work so much easier.

I also realized how much I appreciated what my dad has taught me during my teenage years because I'm able to apply what I've learned today. I think I'm pretty handy when it comes to fixing stuff, but a scaredy cat when it comes to fixing or installing anything electrical. I have so many ideas and projects (also my wife's projects) on the house that it does become overwhelming at times, but it's all fun.

To my family and friends, I 'll post some images of the kids and the house real soon.

Okay, I've got to go back to do more housework.