Posts Tagged ‘lifestyle photographer’
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
Tags: CA, Concord, east bay, lifestyle photographer, newborn photographer, Oakland, san francisco, walnut creek
Posted in Newborn |
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I can’t help it. There are two again today.
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.
Tags: Bay Area photographer, east bay family photographer, lifestyle photographer, lifestyle photography, napa family photographer
Posted in Family, personal |
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Nothing has made me happier over the last few days than reflecting on 2010 and all it’s wonderful moments. I feel so incredibly blessed to be where I am in life, to have the friends and clients that surrounded me this year, and to be able to do what I truly love. What better way to end the year than to recap my favorite images of 2010. And, it means I’ll be blogging every day this week. (I know, I’m as excited as you are.)
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.
Tags: Concord photographer, lifestyle photographer, lifestyle photography, Oakland newborn photographer, Walnut Creek lifestyle photographer
Posted in Newborn, personal |
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It is probably the number one question I get asked. Almost every client, and nearly every shoot.
“What should we wear?”
The truth is, there is no right answer! Wear what you feel comfortable in. The goal of custom photography is to tell a story. Your story, as you are right now. In this moment. I would never ask your husband to take off his plaid shirt if that’s what he loves. Don’t want to wear matching white shirts? GREAT! Because I don’t plan on asking you to.
I love variety in my photos. Your clothes should show who you are. If you’re a t-shirt and jeans kind of person, by all means, wear them! If you feel more comfortable in a cowboy hat and heels next to a man in a chicken suit, then that’s your thing and I won’t judge you. I only ask that you don’t show up in matching shirts. Be yourself. Add accessories, I love layers. Layer your colors and patterns and textures. I love breaking the rules, and I love irony. (Think cocktail dress and stilettos at the barn.) So challenge yourself to be you.
Here are just a couple of ideas to help spur your creativity:
And yes my friends, there is a photographer out there lucky enough to have clients that dressed up in a chicken suit. If you’d like to see them, check out Tanja Lippert’s blog. Just know they have been dubbed “The Chicken Suit and the Naked Chick” for a reason!
Tags: Concord, danville, Family Portraits, fashion, lifestyle photographer, photographer, pleasanton, senior, walnut creek, what to wear
Posted in Family, Seniors |
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Thanks to the wonders of technology, this post is appearing while I’m 30,000 feet in the air, on my way to Las Vegas. (For geeky photography reasons. WPPI!) I couldn’t leave without just a little sneak peak at yesterday’s session.
Aren’t you excited about what’s to come!? I am!
Tags: acalanes, baby, california, Concord, danville, east bay, high school, lafayette, las lomas, lifestyle, lifestyle photographer, lifestyle photography, northgate, photography, pleasant hill, portrait photographer, san francisco, Senior photography, sneak peak, walnut creek, ygnacio valley
Posted in Seniors |
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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!
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To book a family session with Meg, please email Meg@megsextonphotography.com
Tags: baby, Bay Area, CA, california, castro valley, Children, Dublin, east bay, Family, family photos, kid, lifestyle, lifestyle photographer, lifestyle photography, photos, portrait photographer, san francisco
Posted in Children, Family |
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The last week has passed by in a blur of rich color, bright sun and glorious photos. It feels like spring in my small part of Northern California and I couldn’t be more excited. But my poor, neglected blog has certainly suffered while I’ve been out working my tail off! There are so many fabulous sessions to share, and I’m starting with one of my favorites.
Char and Dan have one large, furry, and yellow child in their home. Her name is Nacho, and she’s the bees knees. She’s not much for exercise, but I’d be willing to bet that she’s a big fan of belly rubs, napping, and cuddles with loved ones, which is my opinion, is better! As an added treat, she’s tech savvy, and even has her own twitter account.
A little behind the scenes look at how I pay my models. They all work for food!
Thank you Char, for letting me drag you, your husband, and your pup all through a soaking wet Danville! You guys are adorable. And I’d like to steal Nacho.
To book a pet session with Meg, please email meg@megsextonphotography.com
Tags: alamo, Bay Area, california, Concord, danville, dog, east bay, Family, family photos, lifestyle, lifestyle photographer, lifestyle photography, pets, photographer, photography
Posted in Engagement, Family |
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