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San Mateo, CA Maternity Photographer: It’s hard to choose

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Wednesday, March 7 2012

Sometimes it is really, really hard for me to pick my favorite images from a session. And I really do try to restrict myself. Today is one of those days. These guys were so wonderful to work with, and I’m really excited for their newborn session in a few months. While I was working w/ Y, dad-to-be R was taking some video. If I can get a hold of it, maybe I’ll do a “behind the scenes” look for you guys… provided I like how I appear on camera 🙂

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San Mateo, CA Maternity Photographer: Ray of Light

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Thursday, January 19 2012

I love tracking the sun as it rises in the sky in the mornings. Many photographers prefer the afternoon, but mornings are my favorite time of day. The air is cool, crisp… full of newness (yes this is a real word, I even looked it up). In general my < 3ft-tall clients are still wearing their better personalities… while the big people find happiness in a cup of coffee 🙂 No exception, doing this session with C and J was a lot of fun for me. The sun was climbing through the tall redwood trees. The location was serene and (mostly) empty, and I had two about-to-be parents with a sense of humor and willingness to try anything. Heaven!By the[…]See more from “San Mateo, CA Maternity Photographer: Ray of Light”

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Parenthood – the most thrilling ride: San Mateo Newborn Photographer

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Wednesday, January 4 2012

Lille H was due on this side of this belly in December. But as babies go, their arrival is purely unpredictable — they can come weeks early, or they can be fashionably late. As I was patiently awaiting news, I was beginning to reconcile to the idea, that H and I might not meet until the new year. But, as luck would have it, he closed out 2011 with a session on New Year’s Eve. Honestly? I can’t think of a better way to bid adieu to something old then to meet someone brand new. Big sis Lambchop isn’t quite sure what to make of him yet. While she’s not fully sure if he’s food, she’s pretty excited about his[…]See more from “Parenthood – the most thrilling ride: San Mateo Newborn Photographer”

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Brilliance in fall: San Mateo Child & Family Photographer

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Thursday, November 24 2011

S’ name means “One who is brilliant” and I gotta tell you, the girl lives up to her name. I was so impressed with the clarity and complexity of her speech, and ability to put together abstract concepts. A lot more than what I expected for a 3 year old, that’s for sure. Of course, this did mean that my attempts to get her to follow my lead and pose for some photos with mom and dad didn’t really go particularly well. She saw right through my games, but it’s kids like her that keep me on my toes and make me do better. Zemya Photography is a natural light photographer, based on the Bay Area Peninsula, and specializes in[…]See more from “Brilliance in fall: San Mateo Child & Family Photographer”

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The smell of Rosemary: San Mateo Maternity Photographer

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Thursday, November 17 2011

I won’t lie: every once in awhile I get into a creative rut, and it takes a fun session to get me out of it. My maternity session with A and C was exactly what I needed and I left that afternoon feeling happy and energized and excited. I couldn’t wait to get these on my computer and start working on them. A and C are expecting their little guy this holiday season. He’ll be their December baby and will join 4 year old Lambchop, who is playful pup with a penchant for squirrels. I can’t wait to meet him! We did our session in downtown San Mateo. It’s an interesting place to work given the foot traffic, narrow side-walks[…]See more from “The smell of Rosemary: San Mateo Maternity Photographer”

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