This weekend I’m sure you will find yourself at family & friend gatherings. During this time, I’m sure that you will find yourself taking pictures at the BBQ, pool party, out on the town, or celebrating Susan’s B-Day! :-)

Remember when taking those memorable pictures… be sure to place your subject with the sun behind them and possibly use some fill flash for the shadows. This way your pictures will come out amazing and no one will be squinting their eyes!

Have a fun and safe holiday weekend!

Happy birthday Susan! Thank you for being the best wife, friend and business partner!

Susan has been an integral part of the success of our photography businesses since 2003!

Best wishes to you on this great day!

We’ll be seeing more of you all soon at our schools! Just remember to keep an eye out for those Picture Day notices AND try to get those haircuts in at least one week prior. 

Dr.Kuechle, D.D.S. The Santa Cruz Dentist
We had the pleasure of working with Dr. Kuechle and his staff while photographing his office. The relaxed and professional atmosphere his office impressed us. I highly recommend checking their office out if your looking for a new dentist, who will take great care of you and your family.

Visit Dr. Kuechle online:
thesantacruzdentist.com

The Music at Skypark event was amazing this month — the portraits came out amazing too!

View them online at our online store and buy the ones you like! 

Remember that 100% of the proceeds support local schools & charities.

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France has had more recorded helicopter escape attempts than any other country, with at least 11.

The record for most chopper escapes goes to escape artist Pascal Payet, who has used helicopters to escape from prisons in 2001, 2003, and most recently 2007.

~ All Month of August - Family Portrait Month ~
Support Operation Smile with a FREE family portrait!
With your donation of $100 or more to Operation Smile, we will photograph your family or your child’s portraits outdoors for free. You’ll also receive a free 8x10 custom print.
Call today to reserve your FREE portrait session today. (831) 430-6145

~ Music at Skypark FREE Concert Series~
On Sunday, August 29 @ 4PM, with Extra Large at the Scotts Valley Skypark. Come early and bring the entire family for dinner and a “rockin” evening. There will be food, wine, beer, and other treats at each event. FUN for all ages!

~ All Month of September is our “At the Beach Special” ~
Portrait sessions at any beach will be discounted 50% off and you will also recieve a free 8x10 from the session with purchase.

~ September 18th is Community Day ~ Scotts Valley Education Foundation in Scotts Valley is putting on this special event to help raise funds for our local schools.
To help support this important cause mention this article and Jesse Gabriel Photography will be photograph your family for free and will give you a free 8x10 with purchase from your session.
10% of all sales will go to SVEF. Help save our schools and update your family portraits!

Go to http://blog.jessegabriel.com/ to view all of our monthly specials and see what we have been up to.

Today hails in the first day of the fall school portrait season. 4,000 happy faces are on the menu! Wish me luck!

Noel’s Senior Portraits Class of 2011 

What a Super Star! Noel was a great model and loved being in front of the lens!

Misty Evening

This image was taken on the beach in Tahoe.
Canon 5D MKII
F-32
5 sec.
ISO 100
70-200mm Lens