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2011 Favorites | Day 7 | East Bay photographer

Meg Sexton — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 19:34:44 +0000

Today is the final day in my favorites series and I’m devoting it to all my favorites that I couldn’t squeeze into seven days. Thank you, to all of you, for helping me make 2011 such an amazing and fulfilling year. Here’s to 2012 being wonderful as well!

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A perfect light | Martinez family photographer

Meg Sexton — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 05:39:30 +0000

Basically, Stephanie is one of my favorite people. She is sweet, uber stylish, and hands down one of funniest people I’ve ever met. Not only is her maternity shoot one of my all time favorites, but her husband recently helped me rip Juniper bushes out of my front yard. If that doesn’t rock your socks off, I don’t know what will. Plus, she’s gorgeous and has a great looking family to boot.

I don’t have much to say about this shoot beyond the fact that I just love everything about it. I just uploaded these images and couldn’t wait to put them on the blog. This is only half of her spectacular session. I’m saving the rest of it for another day.

I simply can’t pass up a chance to stare at all of this gorgeous summer light. It makes my heart sing. Stephanie, you absolutely take my breath away.

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

Fly Away | Walnut Creek photographer

Meg Sexton — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 16:46:35 +0000

Trisha is one of my favorite people. Not only is she a blast in a barrel, she’s an incredibly talented event planner. (You can look her up here.) And he didn’t even bat an eye when I asked her to hike up a hill with all of the goodies she brought for her shoot! Between the natural backdrop, the eye-catching accessories and the adorable baby, this shoot was a complete joy to be a part of.

Trisha, thank you for being such a wonderful friend and inspiration.

All grown up | Oakland Child Photographer

Meg Sexton — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 23:26:11 +0000

I absolutely love when I get to spend a day with repeat clients. It feels so much more like hanging out with good friends than anything close to actual work. Gabriela and her brood were no exception. I love seeing them! Plus, they let me take them to really great placesand have no problem planting themselves in the dirt for me. (For that, I’m extra grateful!)

For this session, we headed out to the incredibly gorgeous park next to the Berkeley Marina. Hello city views!

Gabriela, thank you for being such a good sport, a wonderful person and an incredibly awesome baby maker. If Dario goes missing, you’ll know where to find him!

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

A week of favorites | Day 7 | Bay Area Photographer

Meg Sexton — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 04:41:49 +0000

Today is the last day of my favorites series and I just couldn’t pick one last image. I have issues. So instead, today is devoted to all my favorites that I couldn’t squeeze into seven days.

I hope you enjoy.

Here is to a wonderful and happy 2011!

The apple orchard | Brentwood family photographer

Meg Sexton — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 03:35:23 +0000

After not one, but two rained out sessions, I finally got a chance to shoot two of the most gorgeous girls around. And while I hate to admit it, I think it was worth the wait. I finally got a chance to shoot at the absolutely gorgeous Smith Family Farms and we had some amazing and hazy winter light. I love summer light as much as the next photographer, but catching the ever elusive winter sun just makes me giddy. And we had it in spades for this session.

Everything about this session makes me smile. These girls are not just cute, they’re my cousins! So, I have to admit I may love them just a touch more than I should. And they think I’m funny, so they can’t really do any wrong in my eyes.

Thank you Kim for driving all the way out from Woodland to take a chance on my Orchard.

You know you’re cool when you can crack up your clients. It was a wicked game of “no smiling”. I won.

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

Lucy and the Bears | Berkeley Family photographer

Meg Sexton — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 06:42:37 +0000

Lucy session has been in the works since August. We were rained out not once, but twice and thankfully we could all squeeze in a session on a bright and sunny Saturday afternoon. I later learned that her wedding was supposed to be rained out all those years ago… I’m not sure what Lucy did to incur the wrath of the weather gods, but there has to be something!

As a UC Berkeley Alum, Lucy wanted to head back over the campus for her family photos. I love shooting on college campuses. There is the excitement of the current students, the emotion of those that have already graduated and the history of the campus itself. It’s always magical. (And this session didn’t disappoint!) They may not have a winning football team, but Berkely sure has loyal fans!

Lucy, thank you for showing me around you beloved school. Benjamin was a joy to photograph and you family melts my heart.

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

It’s a baby. In a basket. | Napa Family Photographer

Meg Sexton — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 21:27:20 +0000

I really do have a problem. I love putting babies into baskets. I should join a help group – or maybe start my own! We can call ourselves Baby Prop Overusers Annoynamous. Ok, so maybe not. But really, how cute is little Karter?

When Ashley first contacted me about family photos – I was so flattered that anyone would travel so far to see me. I can’t say enough how much I love what I do. We had a blast traipsing around Napa to find unique locations. I loved it!

Thank you Ashley for making the long drive out to see me. I had so much fun with you guys and can’t wait until next year! Please bring cake.

Ruffles and Lace | East Bay portrait photographer

Meg Sexton — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 17:15:27 +0000

As a mom of a little boy, I have to admit that I get pretty excited when I get hired to take portraits of little girls. Please, don’t get me wrong. I adore my son. And I’ve managed to snag him some rocking outfits. But it’s just not the same. There is no lace. There are no polka dots. Heaven forbid anything have ruffles. And would it be horribly and terribly wrong of me to stick a bow in his hair now and again? **sigh** I’d be willing to pay for any and all resulting therapy, really, I would.

When Toni first contacted me for portraits, we had a few months to come up with a location. When she ultimately asked to head over to the Martinez Marina after seeing this family, I was so excited. An adorable little girl, the sunset, AND the water? Yes please! Ok, so maybe a free spirited one year old and a vintage pier with out rails wasn’t the BEST idea we had. But the results sure are fantastic.

Thank you Toni for such a wonderful evening at the Marina.

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

Baby blue grows up | Oakland Child Photographer

Meg Sexton — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 15:57:46 +0000

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!

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