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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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Casting Call | Ballet Dancers | Meg Sexton

Meg Sexton — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 23:10:42 +0000

Today, on my birthday, I’m seeking inspiration. Each year, I look forward to growing and expanding as an artist. This is an ongoing project I started earlier this year and would love to continue!

Image of dancer Susan Jaffe by Paul B. Goode via Pinterest

These casting call sessions are complimentary and include:

5-10 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 or former ballet dancers ages 16-35
Clients who live within 15 miles of Walnut Creek
*Access to a ballet or dance studio preferred but not required

If you are a dancer, or know someone who is (located within Contra Costa County or the surrounding 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

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The baby with the bow | Walnut Creek Photographer

Meg Sexton — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 16:52:44 +0000

Last year, I had the incredible pleasure of shooting another photographer and her family. You may remember the session, because really, who doesn’t love a baby. In a basket. (We all do, right?)

You can imagine my glee when Ashley contacted me for a mini session this year. Now Karter is almost 2 and an absolute doll. I adored getting to see her again.

And thank you Ashley for including the giant flower. It was perfect!

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

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California Ranching | Martinez maternity photographer

Meg Sexton — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 22:36:13 +0000

Melissa and her husband have a magnificently moving story. She’s a hardworking doctor. He’s a local fireman. Together, they radiate love like crazy.

I was so excited to get a call from Melissa about her maternity photos. Not only did she sound truly sweet and charming, she started off by asking me if it would be ok to include her chickens in her photo shoot. I wouldn’t be lying if I told you that there was some fist pumping going on in the background. Chickens! Maternity photos! To me, that equals a recipe for some amazing photos. Now, imagine my surprise and delight when I showed up to find out that not only were there chickens, but Melissa and her husband had goats. And sheep! And more than a few vintage cars! I was a photographer in heaven. And all I could think of during my time with them was how lucky their little boy is going to be. Imagine growing up with that many animals! And how cool are you when you’re a 13 year old boy and your dad picks you up from school in his classic Cadillac?

Thank you Melissa for such a wonderful session. I thoroughly enjoyed meeting you! And I can’t wait to meet you little guy!

Hello gorgeous! Melissa, you make a STUNNING pregnant woman.

See! Chickens!

To book a maternity session 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

A morning at the park | Bay Area family photographer

Meg Sexton — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 17:15:07 +0000

I was so excited to see Stephanie and her family again. The last time we met little Reese was still snuggling up in mama’s belly. Now, she’s a cute as can be baby with a big personality.

Stephanie, I had a blast wondering the hills with you and your little ones. I can’t wait to see you again later this year!

A day on the farm | Walnut Creek family photographer

Meg Sexton — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 00:23:35 +0000

Erin may be the funniest person I know. Seriously. And she’s a hitter. So if she’s telling a joke, either brace for the punch line impact, or get out of her way! And that cracks me up even more. I don’t think I’ve ever spend any other hour of my life laughing as hard as I did at their session.

Now Jackie, at 2 and a half is pretty much just adorable. She thought the chickens were her new BFFs. And she wanted to tell me all about Thomas the Train. It’s a good thing I’m well versed in the Tank Engine and his many, many friends.

Thank you Erin for being up at the crack of dawn to meet me. I’m so glad we missed the rain!

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

Johnny Danger {Benicia Family photographer}

Meg Sexton — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 04:32:59 +0000

It always amazes me that I’m as lucky as I am. I have GREAT clients. (And a fabulous job to boot.) Getting to shoot Amy and her family was like a dream. I mean, as a clothes horse myself, I really do love it when my clients have an interest in fashion. But I’m over joyed when their husbands do too! I love that John had almost as many accessories with him as Amy. Thank you John, for being a good sport. Seriously, you’re awesome.

Johnny, at 17 months, was an absolute riot. This kid is obsessed with trains. Obsessed. If I had known in advance that this kid could be first in line at the Thomas the Train convention, I may have steered them towards a different location. But as luck would have it, we could hear the trains passing us from our Benicia destination. Every 10 minutes or so we’d stop shooting and let Johnny point and yell and just generally be excited at the passing train cars. I loved it!

I had so much fun with you guys. And I just know our boys would have a budding Bromance.

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

A post from the road {Bay Area photographer}

Meg Sexton — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:36:38 +0000

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!

Excited {Bay Area maternity photographer}

Meg Sexton — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 03:26:33 +0000

This little girl is a pretty lucky baby. Her parents are funny, really funny. The love they have for each other and for her already is indescribable. And they may not be a baby out there whose parents are more excited to me her.

Kori and Brian met at a party in college and from the details I’ve heard, they knew almost immediately that they were meant for each other. And really, I’m not sure I’ve met a couple more perfect for each other. From the jokes they told to the stories one would start and the other would finish, they just had a way about them. They were game for anything and everything I asked them to do, and never complained when I stuck them waist deep in wet grass. (I love it when clients trust me!) We dodged rain, dark clouds and freezing wind, but I am so excited about what we got. And Kori, you are simply stunning. You make a gorgeous pregnant lady!
Thank you Kori and Brien for being game for anything and everything. I had a blast in our makeshift flower patch.

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