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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

Horsing Around {Bay Area Lifestyle photographer}

Meg Sexton — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:06:25 +0000

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!

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

Just a girl and her dog {Walnut Creek lifestyle photgrapher}

Meg Sexton — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 00:32:21 +0000

I feel so lucky to know Amy and Matt. Not only are they wonderful friends, they are simply hilarious people. The first time I met their dog, Reggie, he was wearing bright pink striped leg warmers and a bandanna in support of the raging 80’s party being thrown. It may well have been the funniest pet presentation I’ve ever seen. But that’s not the only funny they’ve accomplished. Whenever I’m around them my mouth aches from all the laughter. I was so excited when they told me they wanted pictures with Reggie. And I was even more excited when they trusted me to pick the location.

It hasn’t been very pretty in the San Francisco Bay Area lately. It’s been cold, foggy and all around wet. So when the skies cleared and a partially sunny day was in the forecast, I jumped at the chance to get out in the fresh air. We all hoped in the car and headed up the Mt. Diablo to Old Borges Ranch and wandered around. Mud be damned! Thankfully Reggie managed to enjoy every minute of the open space around him. I, on the other hand, needed to tread lightly and walk at the speed of an osteoporotic 90 year old. Don’t laugh, I’ve been known to face plant in much less precarious settings…

Thank you Amy and Matt for spending the afternoon with me. I really enjoyed watching the fun unfold.

Seriously Amy, you are gorgeous.

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

Bright and Cheery {Palo Alto Family Photographer}

Meg Sexton — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:53:35 +0000

I was so excited for this photo shoot. Sheila and I met about 4 years ago when we were planning our weddings. And her wedding, hands down, was killer. In fact, if you happen to have the same fascination with all things white and fluffy like I do, you may have seen her on the show Whose Wedding is it Anyway. She’s just that cool.

Sheila contacted me a few months ago to set up a shoot when she was back in California for the Thanksgiving holiday. (Can you tell I’m behind on my blogging!?) She has a close family and they all wanted to take pictures. It was a blast. And, thanks to Sheila, I now have a lovely new location in Palo Alto.

Thank you all for braving the cold with me!

Isn’t she just a ham? I’m CONVINCED this one is going places. With a personality as big as hers, she’s bound to succeed!

14 days new {Oakland newborn photographer}

Meg Sexton — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:59:58 +0000

One of my absolute favorite things about becoming a photographer is capturing newborns. Since having my son and really understanding how quickly those first few days/weeks/months truly go, I just cherish getting to spend time with brand new babies. I love seeing their flaking new skin, the tiny tiny hands and feet and just seeing how amazing these little humans are. When my good friend Jenni asked me to take pictures of her baby Blythe, I was not only flattered, I was excited!

Jenni and her husband have wanted a baby for a long time and little baby B is just perfect. It melts my heart to see them with her.

Here are just a few shots of little baby Blythe sleeping peacefully. She couldn’t have been a better baby!

This dress was special to Jenni, so we took a few shots of it. I thought Blythe looked so cute!

Wine Country {Sonoma family photographer}

Meg Sexton — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:06:59 +0000

There are some people in the world that are sickeningly photogenic. They have no bad angles. They have perfect skin. They really just glow. I myself am not one of these rare, perfect, creatures. My goofy self requires lots of retouching! Lucky for me, Joslyn is almost disgustingly photogenic. I’m pretty sure a bad photo of her has never been taken! See, we’re friends on Facebook. I’ve seen photos of her. I knew she was gorgeous. But I really had no idea.

But really, I should have known that anyone who names their child Grayson is one of the coolest people on the planet. I mean, I did. So, I swear it’s cool.

Our day couldn’t have been more fun. And for all of your East Coasters with you perfect fall colors – I have now found a solution! Grapes. Perfectly fall colored vineyards are the new West Coast solution to seasonal colors. I love it. (Although, Domain Carneros is gorgeous any time of year!)

I’m pretty sure J should model.

Thank you D family for spending a Sunday with me. (And trusting me when I asked you to stand new the stinky wood!) I had a blast!

The C Monster {Martinez family photographer}

Meg Sexton — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:15:49 +0000

From the moment Ari pulled Cameron out of the car, I knew I was in for it. I’m now 100% positive that if you pull out your dictionary and flip to the “S” section, you’ll find a picture of this little guy right next to the word, “Spitfire”. I truly don’t think there is a more perfect example than Cameron. I had so much fun at this shoot chasing after him, learning the proper way to wield a stick as a sword and the fastest way to scale a fallen tree branch. I did find a few knots in my stomach at the thought of my sweet little Grayson adopting Cameron’s style in a few short months, but if he’s as sweet as Cameron in the process, than I can’t complain!

Isn’t C just too sweet?

And we can’t forget about baby brother Oliver.

Nothing like a little brotherly love!

1 going on 30 {San Francisco child photographer}

Meg Sexton — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:13:40 +0000

What do ruined Thanksgivings dinners have in common with photoshoots? Ok, honestly not much, but J and I did spend a good 15 minutes comparing war stories about the food holiday. And it was hilarious. (Is there anything funnier than forgotten innards? I think not.) I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again. I love my clients. They crack me up! I have a mush 13 year old girl crush on all of them.

I was lucky enough to get a SECOND chance to shoot little miss Charlotte right after her first birthday. She has always been a doll and now that she’s all over the place, I’m pretty sure she’s even cuter. She’s so curious! And happy to get into anything she could find.

Thank you D family for letting me drag you around San Francisco – and even braving the Chinatown grounds! I had a blast.

M Family Mini Session Sneak Peak {Northern California Portrait Photographer}

Meg Sexton — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:04:13 +0000

We are in full holiday busy season mode over here, so try as I might to get the blog posts up nice and speedy, I’m falling behind! But it’s well worth it. The holiday cards this year are turning out to be better than I ever imagined. I’m having so much fun seeing all the pretty paper come in. And really, I think it’s because I just have some awesome, and fabulously attractive clients. I hope you guys love them all as much as I do!

And because pictures speak volumes louder than words, here is just a quick peak from the M’s mini session. Isn’t their little guys just a doll?

The S Family mini session {California portrait photographer}

Meg Sexton — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:22:39 +0000

These two were some of the most adorable kids I’ve ever had the pleasure of capturing. Sure, they made me work for every single shot I got, but I got to hear about their favorite toys. I learned that their dad really really likes football. And I was told about how big and fun their dogs are. I hope I get a chance to chase them around for a full session in the near future.