Jesse, Lisa and Monkey Holiday Photos

Lisa and Jesse are Alameda residents and friends of mine who have also recently got engaged. They asked if I could take holiday photos of them this year with their newest addition, a four legged stubby Daschound, named Monkey. Don't let the photos fool you, this dog is full of energy and personality. It was a challenge trying to get him to sit still, but I think he actually did a great job. Jesse and Lisa seemed comfortable and natural in front of the camera, which made photographing them pleasurable.
When I first arrived to their house, Lisa practically had a glass of wine ready with my name written all over it. While the couple finished getting ready, we did what we love to do best, chat, have a drink and listen to music.
They took me to the marina which is about a 10 minute walk from their home. (of course we drove; it was freezing out!) It was a cool spot, because there was nobody out that day, and the scenery was really nice. (boats docked, the marina, and of course, Oakland skyline).
Anyway, it was an out of the ordinary Thursday afternoon for me, which always means a good time.