Archive for September, 2010

6 months ago, I walked into a small, but wonderfully decorated home nestled into the Oakland hills with AMAZING light. I was so excited to capture little newborn Dario. I left that day really admiring Gaby and her new family. They seemed so at ease with their needy little bundle of joy. They were relaxed, and giddy with excitement. It was a wonderful experience and I came away with one of my all time favorite images. (That’s little Dario in my slide show at the top of the page!)

Dario’s 6 month pictures may have been even more fun. Gaby, you guys are beautiful. I’m so glad I’ve gotten to know you!

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To book a session with Meg, please email meg@megsextonphotography.com.

The drive from my house to Palo Alto isn’t all that far. It takes about an hour if there isn’t any traffic. Palo Alto is a gorgeous city. It’s home to Stanford, gorgeous little bungalow homes (With quite a few custom mansions mixed in), there are parks and gardens galore, and my personal favorites – Kara’s Cupcakes and Paper Source. For whatever reason, I don’t make it over there nearly often enough. So when Lindsy asked if we could shoot her maternity session at Gamble Gardens, I jumped at the change to head over to that side of the Bay.

Lindsy’s session was so much fun. The Garden’s have an entire section dedicated to the new seedlings. There were everything from little fruit trees to mini succulents all lined up and waiting to be put into the earth. Logan, Lindsy’s adorable toddler, ran tirelessly up and down the rows yelling “smell, smell”.  It was really the perfect location for all of us.

Lindsy, I can’t wait to meet baby McLeod #2.  I hope he has just as much glorious red hair as Logan.

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You are glowing Lindsy.  I know you may be almost done, but pregnancy really suits you!Maternity photos northern california

To book a session with Meg, please email meg@megsextonphotography.com

Meet Mary!

Mary is my Senior Spokesmodel for Northgate High School in Walnut creek. (Little known fact, but I’m a Northgate Alum!  Go Broncos!)  I was a little worried when she and I confirmed her location that Mary wouldn’t be up for traipsing through Borges Ranch, but she had no problems getting a little dirty, sitting in the dust and even petting the goats. (Seriously, there were goats!)

Mary, you are gorgeous and I’m so glad I got to get to know you.

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What are your extra curricular activities?

I am involved in the Northgate Sports Medicine Program as a Football Trainer everyday after school.

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Describe your personality:

I am very outgoing and get along with anyone I meet.  I try to be optomistic about everything, even in the worst situations. Meeting new people and trying new things always sounds like a fun adventure to me.

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Favorite Movie: A Walk To Remember

Favorite Book: Anything by Jodi Picoult

Favorite Food: Pizza
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I had a bast Mary, thank you for cracking me up!

To book a senior session with meg, please email meg@megsextonphotography.com

Lately, I’ve felt a real connection to the water. I’ve taken quite a few of my clients down the waterfront and Marina in cute downtown Martines. There is nothing I love more than capturing the setting sun with the water as a backdrop. There are times when I’m watching the light change through my camera that I feel truly lucky to do what I do. Having Poppy and Roy with their little guy Ethan with me at the marina was a blast. Ethan is at that super fun age where rolling over is his trick du jour – and he couldn’t be more excited about his talents.

Thank you Poppy and Brian for braving the wind with me. I think it was worth all of the hair tussling moments!

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To book a family session with meg, please email meg@megsextonphotography.com

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It’s a rare thing to be 100% current on my client galleries.  So I celebrate when it happens.

Right now, I’m giddy. Want to know why?

Well, remember that sneak peak I posted at the beginning of August? I can post it now. All of it. And I wasn’t lying about it being worth the wait. Oh no. It really did rock my socks off. First of all Trishais Ah-mah-zing. If you need a wedding coordinator in the San Francisco area, I would hire here in a heart beat. Second, Michaela and AJ were truly a joy.

I’m pretty sure there isn’t anything more fun than a picnic in your backyard. But possibly, pink champagne, strawberry waffles and a chest of photos just may top that! Add to all that fabulousness a gorgeous, wonderful couple and you have the perfect recipe for breathtaking engagement pictures.

I feel so lucky to be a part of this event. Thank you AJ, Michaela and Trisha!

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To book an engagement session with meg, please email meg@megsextonphotography.com

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