FLEETING MOMENTS | PRECIOUS MEMORIES

I had a wonderful time during this lifestyle newborn photo session at my client's home in San Francisco.  I've had a pleasure of photographing them over the years starting with their beautiful wedding and almost every year since then. It is a definite perk of my job to see my clients families grow.  I must admit, as a dog lover I was super excited to see Mickey again. He must be the sweetest dog I have ever encountered and he is so gentle with his little sisters. 

The newest addition, baby Zoe, is adorable.  Enjoy!

FLEETING MOMENTS | PRECIOUS MEMORIES

This lifestyle newborn session which I photographed at my client's home in Berkeley was so wonderful.  This couple is from Chicago and I just moved back to the Bay Area from Chicago, so naturally we had a lot to chat about.  From the moment I walked in to three hours later, we had a great time.  I am always very relaxed and easy going, which I find to be so important, especially with brand new parents.  It is when everyone is at ease, that magic happens. 

About the Session

Baby Sloane's parents just moved into a new home when she surprised them by arriving a little early.  However, you could never tell because their home is beautifully decorated, including baby Sloane's nursery.  With stylish decor and wonderful natural light throughout this lifestyle session was set up for success.  

Sloane was so easy to photograph. Such a perfect tiny bundle with a full head of hair and chubby cheeks.  I have never seen a cuter Cubs fan. Have you?

Fleeting Moments | Precious Memories

And there were three!  As a lifestyle photographer, I relish in documenting stories and creating memories for my clients, and I love connecting maternity and newborn sessions together into one post.  Even now, as I am writing this blog, I feel so excited because my job is essentially visual storytelling and these two sessions were like a dream. I had the pleasure of photographing Anita and Joe's maternity session and I was super excited to photograph their newborn session as well.  It is so amazing to see two people who are clearly so in love with each other embark onto their new role as parents.

About the Sessions

For the maternity session we chose the beautiful Montrose Harbor which was in full bloom at the time.  Anita looked radiant and was so comfortable in front of my camera. Towards the end of the session we walked over to the beach.  The entire session's flow was just easy.  I enjoyed getting to know Anita and Joe and was so excited to meet their little one.

My newborn sessions are usually a nice mix of classic and lifestyle. I love letting my clients enjoy their brand new baby, cuddle, kiss and hug while I, in an unobtrusive manner, photograph. On the other hand, I also like to get those close up, more classic portraits.  Catching little details, yawns and stretches is also very important to me. The details complete the story in a lot of ways. Baby Evan was just a cutie and  such a joy to photograph.

From bump to baby, this story is created with images that I took.  Such an honor.  Enjoy!