Melrose Leadership Academy, an Oakland Unified Public School, celebrated Noche de regreso a la escuela, on September 22, 2011. MLA has a K-2 Spanish Immersion and a 6-8 middle school curriculum.

The Sonoma County College Career-Ready Fair was held at Windsor High School in Windsor, California on September 13, 2011. Windsor High Assistant Principal Chris Vetrano, who organized the annual college fair, estimated that approximately 1500 people attended this year. This was the first year organizers used two gyms, because attendance continues increasing.

Photographs from the March 2012 San Francisco Adobe PhotoWalk.

Apple Hill Growers Association is in the cities of Camino, Placerville and Pollock Pines, CA,in El Dorado County. More than 50 farms and wineries are located in Apple Hill.

gallery for blog about fathers, daughters, and the art that connects them.

At the Gaylord National Harbor Conference Center, The 5th Annual Conference for Epilepsy begins with an empty conference center and ends with LBT taking the stage.

Photo gallery for the three day St. John's Oakland family retreat at Bishop's Ranch. Bishop's Ranch is located in Healdsburg, California and owned by the Episcopal Diocese of California.

Black Veil Brides performed during the Vans Warped Tour on July 2, 2011 in Mountain View, California. The Van Warped Tour, now in it's seventeenth year, is billed as a "punk rock summer camp.

Bomba Estereo, the Columbian cumbia quartet, played The New Parish in Oakland, California in May 2011. MTV Iggy selected Bomba Estereo as the 2010 Best New Band.

Columbian band Bomba Estero played at The New Parish in Oakland, California on May 23, 2011. Cumbia Tokeson and Mexican Dubmeister opened. Bobma Estereo was selected MTV Iggy's Best New Band of the year in 2010.

Photos to accompany blog at more than kids dot com. photos are from 2009 (with a couple of exceptions.)

Images to be used for my student's' Computer Application and Multimedia projects.

Children portraits of Bryan Farley's Kids. The images in the photo gallery picture my style and my use of integrating technology.

Colbie Caillat performed during the San Francisco Bay Area Lilith Fair. Sarah McLachlan founded the Lilith Fair in 1997 to "celebrate women in music."

Colbie Callait performed at Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California.

Portrait shoot. On Location

Trailer Choir headlined the 4th annual Chad Barth Concert for Epilepsy in Washington, D.C.

Bryan Farley's crying children. Gallery created for blog posting at http://morethankids.typepad.com/more_than_kids/2009/08/tracks-of-my-childrens-tears.html

Cumbia Tokeson performed at The New Parish in downtown Oakland. Columbia's Bomba Estereo headlined the show; Mexican Dubweiser opened.

Dance Gavin Dance performs during the Vans Warped Tour at Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, California on July 2, 2011.

Photojournalist Dave LaBelle, the author of the influential book The Great Picture Hunt, teaches at Kent State University in Ohio. Dave regularly attends Journalism Education Association national conferences to encourage future photojournalists.

During the winter of 2009, our family visited Disneyland on Super Bowl weekend to celebrate our daughter's birthday. Despite the rain and scary Disney characters, the family enjoyed the visit.

Dixon High Girls Volleyball Junior Varsity Team Photos, for the 2009 Season coached by Scott Anderson, located in Dixon, California near Sacramento.

Dixon High, Girls Volleyball Varsity Team Photos, for the 2009 Season coached by Jason Gray, located in Dixon, California near Sacramento. More at my blog at www.morethankids.com

Dixon High School Girls Volleyball, in Dixon, California

Photos to be used for Epilepsy Foundation of America on their website showing me as a spokesperson during National Epilepsy Awareness Month.

Every Avenue performs during the Vans Warped Tour at Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, California on July 2, 2011.

Photo gallery for the Mother of an Angel Friendship Network grief support group. This short gallery represents a two year ongoing photography project.

Diverse groups protested in front of the Family Radio Head Quarters in Oakland, California on May 21, 2011. Family Radio's leader, 89 year old Harold Camping had declared May 21, 2011 Judgment Day. Atheists, gay rights activists as well as Calvary Baptist Church members protested against Family Radio's message. Sometimes the protesters argued with each other. There was also a possible staged fight with fake blood.

Bryan Farley Photography Photos for 2010.

First Christmas for the cousins before family leaves to Mexico

The 96th Clovis Rodeo was held in Clovis, California in April of 2010.

Foxy Shazam performed during the Vans Warped Tour on July 2, 2011 in Mountain View, California. The Van Warped Tour, now in it's seventeenth year, is billed as a "punk rock summer camp.

The Fresno High Senate, founded in 1890 encourages educational excellence and leadership. The Stogie Bowl football game is part of the Senate's tradition that connects graduates with current students.

The Mother of an Angel Friendship Network will be featured in the February 2011 edition of Fresno Magazine. The Mother of an Angel support group was founded by Martha Tessmer in the Central Valley for mothers whose children died.

The Fresno Magazine February Launch Party at QN4U in Clovis, California. The issue featured the Mothers of a Angel Friendship Network.

Trailer Choir, The JaneDear Girls and Jimmy Wayne perform at Fresno's Woodward Park Amphitheater during 93.7 Kiss FM's Summer Concert Series.

Fearless Records recording artist Go Radio performed during the Vans Warped Tour on July 2, 2011 in Mountain View, California. The Van Warped Tour, now in it's seventeenth year, is billed as a "punk rock summer camp.

Heart, with Ann and Nancy Wilson, play during the 2010 Bay Area Lilith Fair. The Lilith Fair began in 1997; it was founded by Grammy Award winning artist Sarah McLachlan.

Photos from the Daisy CDC Winter Party that started at Dimond Park and ended at Daisy Child Development Center in Oakland, California.

Photo assignment for the MacArthur Metro in Oakland, California. Molly Kenefick is the owner of Top Dog, Doggy Lama Pet Care.

Impact Teen Drivers was created in 2007 to reduce reckless driving fatalities. The non-profit was founded by the California Association of Highway Patrolmen, California Teachers Association and California Casualty.

At Resistance Tattoo Art Gallery, tattoo artist Matt works on Logan as Logan's mother Simone watches.

Novato Boulevard

The site of the memorial on Novato Boulevard, where Isaac Brott died. The fifteen year old was a passenger.

A Novato High Student died at the scene of an accident on Novato Boulevard. On the sixth day after his death, several classmates added new mementos to honor their friend.

While my friend Jaime Perry visited the Bay Area for business, we stopped for photographs in Emeryville, California. Jaime has worked in the entertainment industry for much of his life.

The JaneDear Girls perform at the Woodward Park Amphitheater during the 93.7 Kiss Country Acoustic Summer Concert Series.

Chad Barth organizes The Concert for Epilepsy in honor of his sister Christina Ann Sauer and his cousin Ryan Blaess. This year's concert featured multi-platinum recording artists Josh Turner and Little Big Town. Last year, Turner had his fourth number one single.

On Veteran's Day in Kansas City, elephants from the Ararat Circus shower in the street.

San Fransisco's Kids Outdoor Club is a year round program program located in historic Golden Gate Park. These photographs were taken for the KOC Summer Program.

On August 24, 2010, Kids Outdoor Club in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park

In San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, Kids Outdoor Club is a year round camp that exposes young people to structured free play. Young people also learn about nature, sports, arts, music and more. Photographed for the KOC Summer Program.

Kids Outdoor Club Sports Program at Golden Gate Park.

Lady Antebellum performed at the Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, California with Tim McGraw on May 29, 2010.

Landscape and nature photos, some photos include children and families.

July 22, 2011 was our family's last day at Daisy Child Development Center in Oakland, California. Both of our children attended the preschool; the first started in September of 2006

Leadership Excellence is a community based non-profit committed to Black youth wellness. The organization is located in Oakland, California.

Less Than Jake performed during the Vans Warped Tour on July 2, 2011 in Mountain View, California. During their concert, the band shaved a fan's hair into a Mohwak. The Van Warped Tour, now in it's seventeenth year, is billed as a "punk rock summer camp.

Libby Shaaf campaigns during the last hours of the 2010 Oakland 4th District City Council Race, on November, 2nd, 2010.

Country band Little Big Town performed at the 5th Annual Concert for Epilepsy at Gaylord National Harbor on March 26, 2011. Chad Barth, whose sister suffers from epilepsy, organized the event to benefit the Epilepsy Foundation of America. Josh Turner also performed.

Love and Theft opened the Tim McGraw Southern Voice Tour at the Shoreline Amphitheater. Lady Antebellum also performed. Love and Theft is also known for having a member who is the object of Taylor Swift's "Hey Stephen" song.

Accompanies my blog at www.morethankids.com. Photos from Golden Gate Park's Rose Garden. The first, second and fouth photo are from a variety of rose called "Love's Promise"

Bryan Farley Photography portfolio gallery for Facebook Fan Site.

San Franciso Lilith Fair Gallery: includes, Terra Naomi, Susan Justice, The Submarines, The Bangles, Ann Atomic, Kitten and Chloe Chaidez, and Marie Digby.

Helen da Silva and Barbara Taylor are the co-chairs of the Maxwell Park Neighborhood Council (MPNC) Community Building and Diversity NAT (Neigborhook Action Team). They help organize their neighborhood block parties and the annual Day in The Park every September.

Save Mart Supermarkets opened the new Maxx Value Foods in Oakland, California on Wednesday March 7, 2012. The second Maxx Value store replaces a Lucky grocery store; both stores belong to the Save Mart chain.

Miranda Lambert performs during the San Francisco Bay Area Lilith Fair tour stop. Sarah McLachlan founded the Lilith Fair in 1997 to celebrate "women in music."

In January 2011, the High Street Coalition organized the Dr. Martin Luther King, jr. "Take Back High March," in Oakland, California. In addition to the High Street Coalition, the Northern California Interreligious Conference and Miracles of Faith Community Church sponsored the event.

Photos from the Mother of an Angel dinner at Martha Tessmer's house. I am pictured at the end. Duane Tessmer photographed me receiving a gift.

Martha Tessmer started Mother of an Angel Friendship Network after her son was killed in a car accident. The Madera community helped build a memorial garden for Donovan, Martha and Duane's son.

Several members of the Mother of an Angel Friendship Network visited J Esparza's Resistance Tattoo Gallery in Fresno, California. An Elvis impersonator performed outside.

Mary Minnette Sappington is the most recent member of the Mother of an Angel Network. When I photographed Mary on August 16, 2010, she was attending her first meeting. Mary's daugther, Kimberly Marie Hamilton, would have celebrated her 23rd birthday two days earlier.

Rachel Cobarrubias and Mothers of an Angel Network

Preview Photo Gallery of my return visit to Central Valley Mothers of an Angel Network support group for families who have lost children to a death. This gallery appears in my more than kids blog. Subsequent individual galleries appear and may be more emotional.

Eric Gary Travioli died at the scene after an auto accident on January 1, 2006 in Kerman, California. Eric was a passenger. His parents arrived at the location before the first responders.

Kim Libecki stands near the monument created for her son at the Clovis intersection where her son died when hit by a car while skateboarding. Kim is a member of the support group Mothers of an Angel.

Susan Andersen joined the Mothers of an Angel network after her son was killed in an accident. I photographed her grandson at Webster Elementary in Madera, California, the same school that Susan's son attended.

Cheri Le of the Mothers of an Angel Friendship Network photographed by Bryan Farley on August 16, 2010 in Madera, California.

From my archive: photos from last year's photo shoot with Central Valley's Mothers of an Angel started by Martha Tessmer. The group gathered for group photos at Martha's home in Madera.

After lunch on August 16t, 2010, four members of the Mothers of an Angel group met at the Clovis Cemetery. Susan Amaya visited her son's grave for a few more photographs.

photo gallery about a Central California support group for mothers. All the women have children who have died. The support group was started by Martha Tessmer; find the website at http://mother-of-an-angel.com/index.htm

Photos from San Marin's 2011 NCS Division 3 Basketball Championship win over El Cerrito High. For several reasons, these photos did not make the original slideshow.

The 2011 Walk to Remember supports the Circle of Care for the East Bay Agency for Children. The second annual walk was held at Oakland's Lake Merritt on May 14, 2011.

Patricia Hunter and Jeffrey Stuart's Oakland and Piedmont Youth Ballet. Photos of the Winter Nutcracker performance and rehearsal in December of 2009.

On November 2, 2011, several thousand protesters attended the Occupy Oakland general strike at Frank Ogawa Plaza. Protesters marched to the Port of Oakland, closing the nation's fifth busiest port. Of the 103 people arrested on November 2 and early November 3, only 32 were from Oakland.

Of Mice And Men perform during the Vans Warped Tour at Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, California on July 2, 2011.

Hawaiin band Pepper performed during the Vans Warped Tour on July 2, 2011 in Mountain View, California. The three members are guitarist/vocalist Kaleo Wassman, bassist/vocalist Bret Bollinger and drummer Yesod Williams. The Van Warped Tour, now in it's seventeenth year, is billed as a "punk rock summer camp.

These photos were taken during our family's visit to the Adobe Pumpkin Farm in Petaluma, County in Sonoma County. The 30 acre farm started in 1998.

Pigasus Horse Ranch is located near Auberry, California in the foothills above Fresno, California.

Stacie Pike joined the Mothers of an Angel Network after her 18 year old daughter Krista Rae Pike was murdered. Krista is survived by three siblings who appear with their mother.

From Apple Hill near Sacramento to Sonoma County's Adobe Pumpkin Farm in Petaluma, California, I have collected a history of our family visits to pumpkin patches.

Newspaper shoot at Redwood Heights Elementary School in Oakland, California. For more, read my blog at www.morethankids.com.

Brenda Morgan operates Pigasus Horse Ranch in Auberry, California. Morgan boards and trains horses.

Dr. Michael P Menchaca and Dr. John Cowan discuss their new research project with members of the first twelve Sacramento State iMet Cohorts. Applying social networks theory, Dr. Menchaca and Dr. Cowan will explore how social connections endure. iMet is a hybrid face-to-face/online masters in education program with an emphasis in educational technology. The iMet program completion rates are higher than other online programs and traditional face-to-face masters programs.

San Marin High School defeated the El Cerrito Gauchos 47-44 for the Mustangs' first North Coast Section boys basketball title in school history. The NCS Division III title game was played in McKeon Pavilion on the campus of St. Mary's College in Moraga, California.

San Marin High School and Acalanes High School were named Co-Champions of the North Coast Section Division 3 Section when their June 6, 2011 championship game was suspended after ten innings with the score tied 4-4. This was the first time in NCS history that a co-championship had been awarded in either baseball or softball.

San Marin High School Boys Basketball Season ended Saturday March 12, 2011 when the Bishop O'Dowd Dragons defeated the Mustangs 52-49. Oakland's Bishop O'Dowd advances to the NorCal Championship game at Arco Arena against El Cerrito High School. San Marin finishes their best season in school history as North Coast Section Champions with a record of 30-5.

San Marin High Boys Basketball team upset Bishop O'Dowd in the NCS semifinal playoffs. Bishop O'Dowd was ranked 11th in California, and first in Division III. San Marin will play for its first NCS boys basketball section title Saturday against El Cerrito High School.

San Marin High School defeated Center High School 61-55 to advance to the third round of the Northern California CIF State Championship Tournament. Stuart Wesonga led the Mustangs in scoring and rebounds.

San Marin High School defeated Sonoma Valley High School 5-3 in a NCS Division 3 semi-final playoff game June 1, 2011. San Marin advances to the Section Final against Acalanes High school Saturday June 4, 2011 at St. Mary's College in Moraga.

Simple Plan performed at the 2011 Vans Warped Tour at Shorleline Amphitheater in Mountain View, California on July 2, 2011.

Snoop Dog peformed at the Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, California as part of the San Francisco tour stop of the Rock The Bells 2010 lineup.

Windsor High School and Sonoma County Office of Education co-sponsored the 2011 Sonoma County College & Career-Ready Fair on September 13. More than 50 college representatives and 1,000 students filled two gyms at Windsor High School.

The 2009 Sonoma County College Fair located at Windsor High School north of Santa Rosa, California

College representatives gathered at the fifth annual Sonoma County College Fair at Windsor High School. Representatives from the military, art colleges, community colleges and schools across the country attended.

Organic Dairy Farm next to Bishop's Ranch in Sonoma, California.

Sparks The Rescue, performs at the 2010 Vans Warped Tour in Mountain View, California on June, 26, 2010. The San Francisco Bay Area concert at the Shoreline Amphitheater is the second tour stop.

Wedding day portraits in Carmel Valley,Carmel Beach and at the Carmel Mission.

My children, emily and mason, visited their grandparents during Thanksgiving vacation. Mason learned how to make homemade pudding while Emily rested on the couch recovering from the flu.

The "secret trail" at Tollhouse, California in the California foothills.

The Christmas season started at Shaver Lake, California. The Central Sierra Historical Society at Shaver Lake volunteers welcomed visitors the their second annual holiday showcase.

Photo gallery for the USF Upward Bound Program at the University of San Francisco. USF Upward Bound has two programs -- the USF Upward Bound Classic and the USF Math and Science.

Upward Bound is a college preparation program for high performing, low-income high school students. The USF Upward Bound program is based at the University of San Francisco; there are approximately 1,000 programs in the country.

USF Upward Bound Staff Photos for website. Several staff will be photographed later and added to this gallery.

The Vineman Triathlon, the "oldest ironman triathlon in the Continental United States, starts at Johnson's Beach in Guerneville. The 21st year of the Vineman started at Johnson's beach on July 31, 2010. After swimming the Russian River, contestants bike 112 miles before running a complete marathon.

The National MS Walk Oregon Chapter started at Pioneer Courthouse Square on April 17, 2010 in Portland, Oregon. From April 15 to April 25 cities across the country held similar walks to benefit people with multiple sclerosis.