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Sunset at the Golden Gate | San Francisco Photographer

Meg Sexton — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:33:13 +0000

I have to just start by saying there are some people that I just can’t help but love. Sometimes I meet with a client and I’m pretty sure we must have been best friends in a previous life. That’s pretty much how I feel about Weezie.

I met Weezie at Lauren and Dmitriy’s wedding in June and I thought she was a barrel of fun even then. When she contacted me for a maternity session, I basically jumped for joy. She and her husband wanted relaxed, lifestyle photos in their adorable home in San Francisco and a few sunset images at Crissy field with they equally adorable pup, Lila. (You know I’m a sucker for dogs, right?) I’m pretty sure we nailed it.

Weezie, thank you for being a blast. You are adorable and I can’t wait to meet your little girl.

Did I mention they live in a ridiculously cute neighborhood? Ya, they do.

To book a session with Meg, please email meg@megsextonphotography.com
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Featured | Smitten Magazine

Meg Sexton — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:03:41 +0000

I am truly honored to have Lauren and Dmitriy’s wedding included in Smitten Magazine, Issue #4. Smitten is one of my absolute favorite new wedding magazines for the gorgeous inspiration, incredible design ideas and just overall attention to detail. Lauren and Dmitiriy’s feature can be found on page 126.

You can see more of Lauren and Dmitiriy’s wedding wedding here.

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Julia | San Jose newborn photographer

Meg Sexton — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 17:39:29 +0000

It always makes my heart happy when I get a call from a previous client. I feel like I get these amazing little glimpses into so many wonderful peoples’ lives and I always want to know how everyone is doing after our shoots. (To all my wonderful clients, I’m serious! Send me updates. I want to see your family grow, your babies start to walk, and any and all new pets that join your nest.)

You may remember Laura and Ross from their shoot with me last year. I was so incredibly excited to hear from Laura and thrilled for them that they were expecting a little girl. Getting to spend the morning with such wonderful new parents who are simply overwhelmed with love for their new child, exhausted, generally just in awe amazes me. Children are such a gift. And I’m reminded of their greatness every time I’m around them.

Lauren and Ross, thank you for allowing me into your family for a day. I truly enjoyed seeing you both so happy.

And of course the pups had to get in on the action. Plus, I’m just a sucker for a cute, squishy dog face.

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

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Mini Sessions | East Bay Photographer

Meg Sexton — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 22:51:07 +0000

Every year I hit the middle of October and feel so incredibly happy to do what I do. It is right smack dab in the middle of the holiday photo rush and I just adore seeing all of my favorite clients (and some new faces) in front of my camera. I get a chance to see some of the newborn faces looking decidedly less baby like and some of special babies who’ve bloomed into toddlers. I love every second of it!

Last weekend, one of my favorite clients, Lindsy, brought her brood out for a mini session. You all may remember a Lindsy from either her ridiculously cute maternity session, or possibly from her wonderfully real newborn session last December. Aren’t they cute?

I have a million things on my to do list today and I was starting to feel just a touch overwhelmed. But I had to stop for a second, enjoy the fact that I get an opportunity to be doing what I LOVE surrounded by incredibly gorgeous, fun people – and put these guys up on the blog. This morning, I got to snuggle and love a perfect 10 day old baby girl. Friday, I’m capturing a senior session with one of the most hilarious 18 year olds I’ve ever met. And Saturday, I’m shooting a wedding with another incredibly talented photographer. My life may be chaotically busy these day, but really, life is good.

To book a 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

Cherry Blossoms | Walnut Creek portrait photographer

Meg Sexton — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 17:02:12 +0000

It always bums me out that we don’t have more of a Cherry Blossom season here in San Francisco. And this year, with our freaky rainy-to-100-degree weather changes, we had even less of a season! Thankfully, I was able to convince Michelle to meet me out by the 5 cherry blossom trees in my area for a quick (And incredibly early morning!) session a few months back. Have I mentioned how much I love telling people to meet me at dawn? OK, maybe it’s slightly evil, but I love it. And really, the light doesn’t get much better then when you can watch the sun cresting over the mountains. Michelle and Matt, thank you so much for being such good sports!

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

Eat, Drink and say Cheese! Teach your camera who’s boss.

Meg Sexton — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 22:51:56 +0000

Photography 101: Teach your camera who’s boss.

Join me and meet new friends as you learn how to make your camera do what you want it to do. Instruction, light snacks and some time to practice are included. Please bring your camera so you can play along!

Some topics we’ll be learning about include shooting in manual, aperature and shutter speed, and creative composition.

You can find more information about the class and sign up for a spot HERE. I hope to see you there!

Lauren + Dmitriy | Oakland engagement photographer

Meg Sexton — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 18:08:43 +0000

There are times that I leave a shoot and it takes every ounce of energy I have not to shout out loud or silently, but emphatically, fist pump from excitement. This was one of those sessions. Everything about it, from the love shared between Lauren and Dmitriy, to the incredibly winter sun, have me excited to share with the world.

Lauren and Dmitriy are so incredibly wonderful. They are filled with such a huge amount of love for each other and energy for life that simply being near them made me a happier person. And not only were they up for anything, they came to their shoot with incredible ideas of their own. Those balloons? Lauren’s idea. Bringing their deliciously smoosh faced pup? Also a brilliant Lauren idea. All around, they were a blast. And Lauren, you’re incredibly gorgeous, inside and out.

I have a feeling that their wedding will be filled so much genuine emotion that it will be nothing short of amazing. Plus, they are working with Angela from Lulu Events. And shes amazing herself.

There were so many incredible photos to choose from, but here are a few of my favorites.

Hello model material. Lauren, you really are amazingly gorgeous. For real.

Um, this is smoking hot. Smoking. Hot.

To book a session 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

Casting Call | Dancers | Walnut Creek lifestyle photographer

Meg Sexton — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 05:18:41 +0000

I love every second of what I do. And sometimes, I’m lucky enough to shoot something for no reason other than it inspires me. Just because I like it. I’m currently looking for 3-5 dancers to help me create some amazing images in the next 5 weeks.

These casting call sessions are complimentary and include:

3 digital images (Additional images and prints may be purchased at a reduced rate)
A model release is required permitting the images to be used on the blog, website, and Facebook as well as on other marketing materials for Meg Sexton Photography.

The current casting call is for:
Current dancers ages 16-35
Clients who live within 15 miles of Walnut Creek

If you are a dancer, or know someone who is (located within the Contra Costa or Alameda County Areas) and are interested in this opportunity, please email me with your dance specialty, a recent photo, and your phone number and we can discuss further details.
meg@megsextonphotography.com