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This family photo session was totally awesome on so many levels.

When I was scouting Shafter-Wasco Almond Hulling's orchards for the perfect spot, I started to get nervous. There were some orchards that were in perfect bloom, but there were pesky irrigation lines running through, and no crazy-person wants to spend 10 hours editing that stuff on a 1 hour session. And then there were others that had no irrigation lines, but were less than ideal for photos, or completely bare. Low and behold, the last orchard I checked was the one pictured above. I love the greenery on the paths between the trees and the blooms were a mixture of white and green for a nice contrast.

Also, when I was about to head home from my scouting session, I spied with my little eye(s) a jackrabbit and also two hawks soaring overhead. I'm a nature guy, so I took it as a good omen (even though the circle of life was likely about to go down on that poor jackrabbit via the hungry hawks).

Oh, and just one more thing. The Garcias are awesome people. They were our group's leaders on our "Adios 11-11-11" mission trip to Ensenada, Mexico last November and we had a blast getting to know them and their kids (yes, the kids even braved the trek). I was honored when they inquired about a photo shoot in the almond orchards. 

I want to give a special thanks to Shafter-Wasco Almond Hulling for allowing use of their beautiful orchards. If you happen to be in the almond business, I think you will find them to be friendly and down to earth. Once their website is up and running (with photos by yours truly) I will supply a link.

One last thing. The orchards are still looking wild and crazy, and I have some sessions available in the next few weeks, so please head over to the contact page and ask me about setting up something for your family this spring.

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