Meg Sexton Photography » Oakland

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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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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Fly Away | Walnut Creek photographer

Meg Sexton — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 16:46:35 +0000

Trisha is one of my favorite people. Not only is she a blast in a barrel, she’s an incredibly talented event planner. (You can look her up here.) And he didn’t even bat an eye when I asked her to hike up a hill with all of the goodies she brought for her shoot! Between the natural backdrop, the eye-catching accessories and the adorable baby, this shoot was a complete joy to be a part of.

Trisha, thank you for being such a wonderful friend and inspiration.

All grown up | Oakland Child Photographer

Meg Sexton — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 23:26:11 +0000

I absolutely love when I get to spend a day with repeat clients. It feels so much more like hanging out with good friends than anything close to actual work. Gabriela and her brood were no exception. I love seeing them! Plus, they let me take them to really great placesand have no problem planting themselves in the dirt for me. (For that, I’m extra grateful!)

For this session, we headed out to the incredibly gorgeous park next to the Berkeley Marina. Hello city views!

Gabriela, thank you for being such a good sport, a wonderful person and an incredibly awesome baby maker. If Dario goes missing, you’ll know where to find him!

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

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

A family in bloom {Berkeley maternity photographer}

Meg Sexton — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 18:10:44 +0000

As I come up on my child’s first birthday, I’m starting to reminisce fondly on my pregnancy. I really, really enjoyed being pregnant, feeling the kicks, bonding with the little life inside me, and just relishing in the fact that for that little while, I was all he had. I’m not quite ready to start thinking about more children for myself, but I’ve noticed that I’m really enjoying my recent maternity sessions. I find a pregnant woman to be incredibly beautiful, lush, and fascinating.

Rachel’s session was doubly fun because her daughter S was one vivacious and happy little girl. She was meant to be in front of a camera! We had a ball rearranging her living room to create an in home studio, jumping on the bed, and even basking in bubble baths, all for the sake of some gorgeous lifestyle images. Thank you Rachel, for letting me into your home and allowing me to get to know your beautiful family.

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