Category Archives: Baby/Maternity

Grow with baby photo session| Life with Mason Age 6 months

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These sessions are always fun because you get to see how the baby changes.  If you have ever been a parent you understand how quickly.  Getting to know Mason has been a real treat and I’m anxious to see what he’s doing now when I visit.  Whether it is rolling over, sitting up, teething, talking, eating solids, crawling or just making mommy and daddy’s life better.  Every baby is different on how they develop and being able to document it for new parents is always a great feeling.  Mason started eating solids since I saw him last and he is so funny because they say he loves to have his foot up on the tray while being fed.  Not sure if it is just more comfy or if he just wants to sit in style.  He was sitting up but not crawling but one thing he has down is his big smile and giggle.  You can’t help but have your heart melt when you hear or see it.  Here are a few images from their latest session “Life with Mason”.  Enjoy and in case you missed it you can see their maternity session by clicking here.

Orchard Maternity Shoot| Kevin and Christy

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Nothing is better then getting the opportunity to photograph my past couples as they embark on a new adventure as a couple.  When Christy called to tell me she was pregnant I couldn’t wait to photograph her little belly.  I knew she would be adorable and she is always game for anything.  I love the natural laid back feeling of this shoot it so reflects Kevin and Christy.  The blanket she is sitting on her mom made and the baby shoes were Christy’s giving it even a more personal touch. Everyone is eagerly awaiting the arrival of the new little one, especially since they don’t know if they are having a boy or girl.  SURPRISE!  Christy’s beautiful make up was done by the wonderful Ingrid Marayag.

A dog named Burger and his family portrait session

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About three years ago I photographed a young couple’s engagement session up at Chrissy field in San Francisco.  It was a beautiful day and as we spent time together I learned about their desire to get a dog but it just wasn’t the right time. In fact, we even photographed them with some random dogs for fun and laughed about it over the years.  Last year, I received a Christmas card from Lauren and Brendan and when I opened it I laughed out loud-really.  They had gotten their dog and the handsome boys name was “Burger”.  It was perfect and I couldn’t wait to finally meet him.  When I called to tell them thank you and that the card brought me a big smile,  I learned that they would also be having another addition to the family.   So a year later, I got to photograph Burger with his mom and dad at the same beach, but a bigger bonus was to photograph gorgeous little Liam.  I was so happy to be able to start documenting this new chapter in their lives and looking forward to document all the changes coming their way.

Guiliana is one! | Baby’s first year

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Whether you call her Guiliana, Gigi, Gia, or baby girl, the fact is you have to call her adorable.  I had such a great time getting to know little Miss Gia for her one year old photo.  I’ve had the opportunity to photograph her mommy and daddy over the years and had the privilege of meeting her for her 3 month photo session.  She has grown so much in size and personality.  I loved her personalized outfit that her mommy found on etsy.com and that she knew how to use it.  We had a great hour or so in downtown San Jose and the children’s museum made for the perfect backdrop.  I’m not sure if I laughed more or if I photographed more but she was a delight!  Plus, she was the first one to help us with our operation smile campaign.  Her smile is helping another child recieve a smile.  To find out more on how you can help a child smile click here.

If you want to see her 3 month session you can view it by clicking here.

And of course a couple with her wonderful parents.  I love these guys two of the nicest people you’ll ever meet.

Graham the newest addition| Baby Photo session

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This little guy is the newest to the Johns clan and he actually looks like us unlike his sisters (but they are still pretty cute).  Well, he had no choice on where his session was gonna be because both of his sisters around the same age had their photo sessions down at the family beach.  Much like his sisters sesssion before him, the day of his shoot was the coldest day there during the  camping trip.  No time to reschedule so he sucked it up and did what good models do when his great auntie lives 3000 miles away-he urinated on his dad.  Graham actually did really well and stayed very warm in his daddy’s arms.  Welcome to the clan little one.