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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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Thank you Koka for filling my life with your love.

Our lives have changed and grown so dramatically in 10 years. Since I don’t share nearly enough photos of myself, how about a walk down visual memory lane?

In December 2001 I brought Koka to my company christmas party.  This is the first picture I have of us as a couple.  Isn’t he cute? Even ten years later, I can still remember how handsome I thought he looked in that tux. I felt so incredibly lucky that he would even notice me.

In 2003, Koka was called to serve in Iraq. This is us, just before he and his unit left for training and then a 16 month deployment. It’s also proof that short hair should always be straightened.

In 2004, when Koka’s unit finally arrived home, a photographer from the San Jose Mercury News caught this image amazing image of his homecoming. This picture encomapasses so many of the emotions I felt on that day. It still makes my stomach flutter to see it.

6 years ago, Koka and I were married. It was such a phenomonal and breathtaking day. If I could do it again, I would. In a heartbeat. (Images by Jack Hecker)

And in 2009 we welcomed a gorgeous baby boy. It goes without repeating how much I love that little guy.(Remaining images by Jen Kloss)

And finally, our holiday photo from last Christmas. It still takes my breath away to be a part of this amazing family.

Today, I’m a happy girl.

Melissa, your little guy is an absolute angel and it was truly a joy to meet him.

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It all started with a weekend away with 9 other amazing photographers. It’s turning into a blog full of eye candy.

I was incredibly fortunate to be able to attend a workshop last month with an amazing group of artists. I was so inspired with the talents of these lovely ladies and basically, I realized that I rarely pick up my camera any more to shoot for myself. That’s how the CMPro Daily Project idea was born. It’s turned into so much inspiration and I’m incredibly grateful to be included. (Hello, amazing artistic talents.)

It’s been an amazing outlet and learning tool for me. A place to shoot for me and not worry about how the images will be received or if they are perfect. If you have a moment, please take a peak! (You can see my stream of images HERE. )

So now, I urge you all to go forth and find a similar project! Pick up your point and shoot, your fancy DSLR, or even you camera phone; it doesn’t matter! No one is grading you. Just shoot and document the moments around you. And if you’re so inclined there are so many great (And free!) resources out there to start a blog with your all of your moments. If you haven’t already, I urge you all to start one for yourself. (Check out Tumblr for a great picture oriented blog. Or Wordpress if you’re thinking you’d like to do some customizing.)

So as I push myself to not only shoot more, but to shoot for ME, you may see more of my little family gracing the blog. I hope you enjoy it!

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You can find more from Melissa and Ron’s session here.

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

This is getting harder and harder as I approach the end of the week. Each time I think I have it narrowed down, I find something else I want to add. I just feel so blessed.

I’m not even sure this needs any explanation. It’s a baby. In a basket. With a giant flower. What’s not to love?

This one makes me laugh every time I see it. Dad was launching his baby into the air, baby was loving it – and mom was trying her best to not panic. Funniest moment ever.

The first set was one of the first newborns of the year. (I really could not pick just one image, I’m sorry.)

It was an incredibly cold and gross day outside. Overcast, raining, just bland and awful. Something about the light inside though was magical. We had the heater cranked up to help Baby Dario sleep and we just ooed and awed every time he cracked a little newborn smile.

There is just something about newborn lips that melt my heart.