Heather & John ~ Engagement Session

Just had to share a few favorites from Heather & John's recent engagement session! I had such fun getting to know these two, and we got some super sweet images!

View their slideshow here & register here to view their wedding images once they are released.

Heather & John are getting married at Old St. Mary's Cathedral in San Francisco on May 31st, followed by a reception at the United Irish Cultural Center. I'm so excited to photograph their beautiful day!

Give it up for the MAMAs!!!

Happy Mother's Day Everyone!!! I hope you had a wonderful day celebrating the women in your life that love and nurture you, and if you are one of those wonderful women - thank you!!!

I'm a super proud mama and so, I've included a few pics of my two cutiepies (Isabella is 7 & Noah is almost 3!)! We had a wonderful day together for Mother's Day. Jared "made" bagels, I got homemade presents from Izzi & Noah, I had a long conversation with my mama on the phone, giggling, and oohing and ahhing over new pics of the kids, and we hung out with family at Little Farm in Berkeley in the afternoon.

So, with the power of the mama in mind, I'm very excited to be participating in and sponsoring two great events this month!

Burlingame Mother's Club
Mom Owned Businesses Night
Wed. May 14, 2008, 7-9pm

AND

The SF Birth & Baby Fair
Sat. May 24th, 2008, 10am-3pm


DETAILS...

Burlingame Mother's Club
Mom Owned Businesses Night
Wed. May 14, 2008, 7-9pm
Lions Club
990 Burlingame Ave
Burlingame, CA 94010

I'm so awed and inspired by the mother's who make up this subgroup in the local mother's club, and so proud to be in the company of such great women!

BMC Mothers' Owned Businesses is presenting, for the first time, MOB Night. The evening will begin with a panel presentation by moms who will share their personal experience of starting and running a business while raising children.

Those of you who have considered how and what it would be like to start your own business will enjoy a lively discussion of how these entrepreneurs got started, the challenges they face and what they would make sure not to do again. There will be representatives from small and medium sized businesses as well as retailers and services. You will be able to ask questions of these ladies and then walk booth to booth to find our more details about each. Not only will you enjoy hearing how these working moms make it work, but you can support your fellow moms whose businesses you may wish to patronize in the future.

Currently slated to attend are photographers, retailers, franchisees, financial advisors, architects, lawyers, and more. Snacks and wine will be served. There will be a raffle and the lucky winners will receive a host of goods and services that they will enjoy making use of. A directory of BMC Mom-owned businesses will be available at the event as a take-away. Please grab a friend and come join us in support of BMC Mom's Owned Businesses!

SF Birth & Baby Fair
Sat. May 24th, 2008, 10am-3pm
Fort Mason Conference Center

This is a GREAT event for new and expectant parents.

Look here for more details!

Because I'm a sponsor of this event, I have a stack of complimentary passes (admission is typically $5/person). Shoot me an email if you are interested in attending, and I'll be happy to drop some passes in the mail.
There will be free workshops, raffle prizes and lots of goods and services geared towards parents and families! See their website for more details (the images on the banner on the site are mine too!).

Awwhhhh YEAH - summer's on it's way!!!

I had to post a fun collage from today.

The weather has been so beautiful this weekend... sunny, warm and gorgeous blue skys. Izzi played in the sprinklers with the neighbors down the street, and at about 3pm... the whole block exploded in screams and hollers:

THE ICE CREAM MAN IS COMING!!!!

THE ICE CREAM MAN IS COMING!!!!

It's funny how little has changed in 30 years from my own memories of the ice cream truck! And it's still fun!

So here are some pics of Noah enjoying a firecracker pop!



Takes ya back huh?!!!!

Summer is just around the corner.... SO FUN!

Katherine & Charles ~ Engagement Session ~ Japanese Tea Garden & Baker Beach

click here to view their slideshow...

The Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate Park is where Katherine & Charles went on their FIRST DATE! So cute!

We had so much fun exploring the many beautiful areas within the garden. It was a gorgeous day with sweet afternoon light. Here are some faves from the garden:





Katherine & Charles think they may have a picture from their first date in front of the pagoda - I think we should post it too!!! =)


And the CHERRY BLOSSOMS! Nature's perfect complimentary palette of rich brown and the palest pink, and cherry blossoms are both elegant and artful in their bloom... and so fleeting. I'm glad we caught one this season!


Then off to Baker Beach for some quintessential San Francisco shots!





Katherine & Charles are getting married soon... May 18th at the Embassy Suites in Burlingame. I'm looking forward to photographing their beautiful day! Register on their Pictage site to be notified when their wedding images are released online.

Jade in Vintage

This is a recent pic from a very fun dinner with our very good buddies Matt & Mo & their little girl Jade. Jade and Noah were born just 10 days apart. But when you sit and talk to Jade, you get the sense that her soul has been around for a very long time. I love the way this image captures her wise and thoughtful expression. I'm so looking forward to watching her continue to grow over the years - she's one amazing little girl.

I'm lovin the new vintage actions and borders a la Jinky! Her photographer tools are amazing and so much fun!

Enjoy!

More from Kalindi's session...

Just finished the edits for Kalindi's infant portraits. You can view the slideshow here. And here are a few faves...



I have two children of my own, but I still marvel at the ultimate yoga flexibility of little babies! mmmm.... only a babies toes could possibly taste good! =)



We had such a fun time, but all good things must come to an end. Sometimes an expression says it all. This was my last shot, and I had to laugh at Kalindi's look! It's not easy being beautiful! =)

Stephanie & Tim ~ Engagement Session

I'm finally catching up on some recent engagement sessions!

Stephanie & Tim will be married this June at Saint Dominic's Church in San Francisco, then will head to the Green Room at the War Memorial Building for their reception. Two gorgeous locations, two beautiful people, so in love... it's sure to be an amazing event! As if that weren't enough... Flowergirl is the floral designer for this event (flowergirl of course, is my one and only most amazing & talented sister, Shari!).

Stephanie & Time are so sweet and affectionate with one another. We had such a fun session and found some beautiful light as well... in the trees near the Legion of Honor and also along the beach at Baker Beach. You can view more of their session via their slideshow.

Here are a few faves from the session. Enjoy!

A sneak peek of Kalindi's session!

What a cutiepie is Miss Kalindi!!! I love, love, love her name! So glad we coaxed out some of her cutest gummy smiles!

Here are just 2 quick faves from our session this week!

I'm also trying out a few new Photoshop tricks I learned this weekend from the fabulous Secret Workshop (more on that a bit later... I'm still reeling with awe and information!). Let me know what you think!

Enjoy!

Sharon & Matt ~ we will... June 14, 2008!

So fun! I met Sharon and Matt at Stanford just this past month for their e-session. Stanford is old stomping grounds for Matt. He grew up in Palo Alto, and he's confessed that he knows all the best skateboarding spots around campus. =)

I've really enjoyed getting to know these two. They currently live in San Diego, but both families are in the Bay Area, and they'll be tying the knot at the Palm Event Center in Pleasanton this June!

I'm so glad that Sharon decided to wear such a beautiful blue sweater to the session. The rain has been brutal this past month, but cloudy skies are always a photographer's friend. And vibrant color is always the beneficiary of an overcast sky! Check out the baby blues on both Sharon & Matt! So pretty! And these two are so sweet and in love, I couldn't help but pick one of the new Jack Johnson songs for their slideshow. Sharon's beautiful smile just demanded it. =)

Congratulations Sharon & Matt! I'm SO excited for June 14th!!!!

Click here to register to see their event when it releases!

Andrea & Gabe ~ Ladera Vineyards

Wow. It has been a busy summer, and I feel so incredibly lucky. I have had the BEST couples, and been able to work at some AMAZING locations. Andrea & Gabe's wedding was no exception. Two of the sweetest, most generous and warm people you'll ever meet, and they are incredibly fun to photograph.

Andrea & Gabe were married at Ladera Vineyards, just north of Sonoma, nestled in the beautiful hills. The wedding was stunningly beautiful, thanks to the help of a gorgeous couple, event planning by Cindy Danbom of Bella Notte Events, amazing floral design by Lush Floral, and incredibly yummy catering by Wine Valley Catering.

I have WAY TOO MANY pictures that I want to share from this wedding... so please watch the slideshow!