More beautiful baby girl…

I think this little one may give the phrase “center of the universe” new meaning. I loved meeting her and seeing just how adored she is. It is so amazing to watch how one tiny little being can fill up a room and light up the faces of four (ok 5) adults with every little gurgle and smirk. Thank you so much Kristina, for inviting me into your home…I hope that you enjoy. (click on the green arrow)

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beautiful baby girl- baby photographer san francisco bay area

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I was pretty excited to photograph this baby girl. I was in school with her mom studying ASL for a couple  of years and it was so fun to meet her. Let me tell you…this little girl gives center of the universe new meaning. While I was shooting her grandparents stoppped by, and at one point everyone was singing her “take me out to the ballgame”. I think even the dog may have been getting in on the act….they were so mesmerized by the baby that I’m not even sure they noticed when I slipped around to take this shot.

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Still here…

Have enjoyed a great holiday break and looking forward to getting back to some sharing around here. I’ve got some New Year’s plans in the works that include some anniversary fun, some updated looks and special offers too! I’m looking forward to spending some time with all of you in 2010!

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Family Photography-Holiday Fun

I just let out a big ole sigh. I know I talk a lot about how much I love what I do…and I do. Getting together with people and taking their pictures is the most fun I’ve ever had “working” or playing too for that matter. I love it. But after the shoot is quite a process…from the first look to the image selection to editing etc. it is a roller coaster. I go through the gamut of emotions and truth be told, my love for the images kind of waxes and wanes as I spend so much time with them. But then I get here, and I put the images to music and hit play and sit back and watch…and I’m overwhelmed…I don’t see “images” or exposure…I just see this family as I saw them the day we were together. I see their love for each other and I hear their laughter and I get all goosebumpy and wet eyed and…and well, I let out a big ole sigh.

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Family Photography-Half Moon Bay-Christmas Tree Shopping

I was SO excited when I was asked to go to the tree farm with this adorable family. These are just a few shots from the shoot, but I can’t wait any longer to share a little sneak.

This is another one of those places that I’ve never been before. I think that maybe being the 4th generation of my family means I just stay in a 3 block radius because I keep finding cool places around here thanks to photo shoots and I’m so embarrassed that I’ve never been there before.

This was such a fun shoot…and while I almost lost my head with excitement over the swings and marshmallow roasting….it was these four that made it so fun.. I’ve “known” this couple forever (there goes that local thing again) but this was the first time I got to hang out with them as a family. They were so dang cute. Seriously. I loved following them around as they searched for the perfect tree, it was hard to tell who was most excited about it (I kind of think it was Dad).  Watching the four of them play and skip and swing together was so great, and it was so cool to be photographing the traditions that I know these kids will remember forever.

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Half Moon Bay Family Photography-golfing at the beach

When this mom and I were chatting about our upcoming shoot, she said that she was trying to decide between golf and the beach. I said “how about golf AT the beach?” She loved the idea.  So off we went…this beautiful mom and I and her two handsome blue-eyed boys.Sneak2

and their golf clubs…

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We had a great time!

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And I took one of my favorite photos ever on this day….one of those ones that as you click through catches you right there. I saw it when it happened…maybe because I have a first grade boy of my own, but I knew as soon as this boy threw his arms around his mom’s neck that she would melt….and melt she did. Sigh. I love this photo.

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Many thanks to these guys for hanging out with me. I’ll post more (with music) soon!!

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