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2011 Favorites | Day 5 | High School senior photographer

Meg Sexton — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 16:46:17 +0000

This session, hands down, is a favorite. Maddy was a blast to shoot, a natural in front of the camera and an all around great girl. Plus, she’s gorgeous!

To me, this picture is perfection. Between the creamy skin, the amazing hair, the perfect angle and the “almost” expression, it just takes my breath away.

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2011 Favorites | Day 2| Bay Area photographer

Meg Sexton — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 17:47:09 +0000

Everything about this session was a dream. (You may even remember this gorgeous family from last years list of favorites!) This was the very end of the day, right as the sun was setting behind the mountains and baby Brody was starting to get tired. Everything just came together for the shot on the left. Definitely one of my favorites!

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Gorgeous | Walnut Creek Senior photographer

Meg Sexton — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 17:25:30 +0000

I tend to shy away from online sneak peaks. I think there is something amazing about seeing you gallery of images, in its entirety, for the first time. It should be emotional and exciting.

But Maddy’s session just blew me away. She is truly so beautiful. Inside and out.

More to come soon!

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

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Teresa + Ted | Piedmont Estate Wedding Photographer

Meg Sexton — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 16:45:32 +0000

I was so thrilled to be asked to be a part of Ted and Teresa’s lovely wedding. Teresa was such a calm presense , it was truley a joy to be around her! These two are so clearly perfectly suited for each other and everyone around them on their wedding day was filled with excitement at seeing them get married. It fills me with glee to be able to capture events this full of love and happiness.

Thank you Teresa for including me in all of your festivities. You are a delight.

Teresa and Ted | August 26, 2011

Church: Corpus Christi Catholic Church
Venue: Piedmont Community Hall
Wedding Planner: Angela with Muse Events
Shoes: Badgley Mischka

While I was sticking close to Teresa, Sia McDonald was able to stick close to the guys and take some detail shots of the lovely church and reception. I love her shots!

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

Sweet Baby Quinn | Oakland newborn photographer

Meg Sexton — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 04:42:36 +0000

In my opinion, Mike may be one of the most romantic husbands around. He contacted me at the end of last year. His wife was pregnant with their first child and he wanted to surprise her with something special for Christmas. I LOVE it. I’m a big fan of gifts in general, but I was tickled to be a part of one.

6 days after little Quinn made her debut I headed out to the Oakland Hills to capture her lovely images. Mike and Jenny were expecting some calm, sleepy baby shots, but Quinn absolutely had other ideas. She was awake and feisty for the entire 3 and half hours I spent with her. Watch out Mike, I’m pretty sure Quinn won’t ever have a problem speaking her mind.

I love how much of her big personality we were able to capture.

There is something about a photo of crying babies that just melts my heart. I promise we picked little Quinn up as soon as I snapped this capture.

And you look amazing Jenny, really and truly. I wish I looked that good 6 days after giving birth!

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

The newest Raider Fan | East Bay newborn photographer

Meg Sexton — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 19:33:05 +0000

There are some times that my job should come with hazard insurance. Like, when I get to go and cuddle cute, squishy newborns for hours at a time. I have been waiting for Stephanie and Brad to have baby Brody since the moment we finished their fabulous maternity session. These two are just so gorgeous, I knew their baby would be equally as cute. And he was, x 10.

Adorable little Wente getting her model on.

One of my favorite images from Brody session. The last of the day and on a chair belonging to Stephanie’s Great Aunt. I love everything about it.

Thank you Stephanie and Brad for letting me capture little Brody. I had a ball.

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

Back in the blogging saddle {Livermore photographer}

Meg Sexton — Mon, 17 May 2010 16:54:24 +0000

I know, I know. The blog has been SLOW. I’ve had a good excuse though… it’s been busy! So, I’m back and I bring pictures. And a promise a of fabulous posts to come.

About a month ago, I received an email from a local photographer looking for some photos of herself. I’ve mentioned it before, but I feel like I have to say it again. I love shooting other photographers. Not only is it flattering, but it’s just a lot of fun. It’s a chance for me to learn and observe someone else who does what I do. And in the end, I hope to make a new friend! (Andrea, those drinks are calling!)

What I loved most though, was that Andrea brought along not only her husband, but her adorable dog Sydney. Since we decided to meet in the hills of Livermore – I couldn’t have been more excited for ANYTHING on four legs that could sniff out snakes. ((shudder)) I don’t do snakes.

Andrea, thank you again for spending the afternoon with me. You are fabulous.

Seriously, aren’t they cute!?

Horsing Around {Bay Area Lifestyle photographer}

Meg Sexton — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:06:25 +0000

Ms. Madison and my baby, Grayson, share a birthday. Because of this fact alone, I knew I would like her. I felt like Renee (her mother) and I have a bond. Labor, childbirth, recent first birthday parties…. We totally did those things together! (Even if we weren’t actually together.) I do also realize that I could just be a stalker wanting people to like me!

We got rained out of our first attempt at shooting Madison’s 1 year portraits, but luckily, we came up with an even better, and even more fun location for the make-up session. Canyon Creek Ranch. Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous. (And I’m holding myself accountable for taking Grayson there when he is old enough to get on a horse!)

I had a lot of fun with you guys, so thank you Renee and Jason, for being willing to follow me and my crazy antics. I think the photos we got were worth every mud covered shoe!

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

Bright and Cheery {Palo Alto Family Photographer}

Meg Sexton — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:53:35 +0000

I was so excited for this photo shoot. Sheila and I met about 4 years ago when we were planning our weddings. And her wedding, hands down, was killer. In fact, if you happen to have the same fascination with all things white and fluffy like I do, you may have seen her on the show Whose Wedding is it Anyway. She’s just that cool.

Sheila contacted me a few months ago to set up a shoot when she was back in California for the Thanksgiving holiday. (Can you tell I’m behind on my blogging!?) She has a close family and they all wanted to take pictures. It was a blast. And, thanks to Sheila, I now have a lovely new location in Palo Alto.

Thank you all for braving the cold with me!

Isn’t she just a ham? I’m CONVINCED this one is going places. With a personality as big as hers, she’s bound to succeed!

Thankful | Palo Alto family photographer

Meg Sexton — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 06:30:15 +0000

As I sit here stuffed from a wonderful dinner and an incredible day with family, I can’t help but feel incredibly fortunate for what I have in my life. I am blessed to be married to a wonderful and hilarious man. I have an incredible baby boy whose world is changing, growing, and broadening daily. I have family just a short car ride away. (And I have a lot of family, so it almost doesn’t matter which direction we drive!)

And above that, I’m thankful that everyone around me has encouraged me to find the strength to change my future. It wasn’t so long ago that I was LONGING to start my own business. I spent a good deal of time wondering how the photographers I admired found the courage to pick up their cameras and just do it and aching to do it myself. I couldn’t be where I am today without the love of those around me. I feel blessed to be walking down the road that I have chosen. And I can only hope that I can continue to grow in my craft.

Since I’m all mushy and this post very quickly turn into a warm and fuzzy sob-fest, I’ll just go ahead and post some of my favorites from a recent family session.

Emily contacted me when she was traveling to California from the East Coast. She’s a photographer herself and wanted some family photos now that her little guy is getting bigger. I’m always incredibly flattered when other photographers choose me to capture their families, and I always get a little nervous. (It’s a lot of pressure when a client knows as much about the technicalities of a shoot as I do!) But of course Emily and her husband were complete sweet hearts and it was a blast to talk shop during a shoot. And the best part was that they pretty much posed themselves.

We spent the morning wandering around the Stanford University Campus and had a blast playing around and getting completely lost. Thank you Steve Jobs for putting maps in all of our iphones. I’m not sure anyone could function on that campus without one. It’s huge!

Thank you J family for spending some time with me on your trip. I enjoyed finally getting to meet you and little Topher.

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