Mary McHenry Photography

NEW BLOG!!!

2008-12-23T11:49:00.000-08:00

Goodbye! Farewell! I have moved the blog to a new address:

http://marymchenry.com/blog/

PLEASE DON'T COME BACK HERE! ADD THE NEW ADDRESS TO YOUR BOOKMARKS OR READER!!!

I've enjoyed my time over here at blogger but the new site makes it MUCH easier to upload photos. Life is too short.

(All the old posts are at the new site, so you can still visit with those!)

See you over at the new blog!

:)
Mary

Stella

2008-12-13T22:38:00.001-08:00

A few more from sweet Stella...

Aahhh...

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Happiest little elf in town- such a dream baby for my last shoot of the season!

The tree, the family

2008-12-08T22:09:00.001-08:00

Woa- still super busy, but HAD to throw something up here so the blog feels loved too.

Here is a shot my man took of the family tonight. (From his iphone camera. That was a not-so-subtle way of me eluding to the fact that we now carry iphone. Thanks in-laws, you rock! xoxo)

P.S. Between the boots and Will's crazed butterfly pose, this is one of my new faves.

A few things...

2008-12-02T20:39:00.000-08:00

Wow. When I don't post for a week, that means I have been shooting A LOT and don't have any extra seconds in the day for fun blogging. There have been so many images over the last week that I am excited about- but in the sake of time management, I am only posting one.

This was from a shoot in Rockridge. The little girl was an angel -towards the end of the shoot, her mom let her hair down and man, it just glowed. (She was watering the plants in the backyard.)

Other notes:
To keep myself from going stir-crazy, I am been listening to This American Life while I edit photos, fill holiday orders, etc. I love it. If you don't know this show, that's ok, just click the link and you can listen to all the episodes for free.

Lastly:
Looking for a cool way to do some holiday shopping? Head over to this great event on Saturday at the Oakland CCA campus:

You'll be supporting local artists and giving gifts that are unique and beautiful. My friend and designer of my logo created the promo- pretty cool, huh? She'll be there selling her luscious letterpress cards.

Happy Tuesday to you all -I am diving back into the radio show and piles of photos... :)

Jennifer and Joshua

2008-11-24T19:31:00.000-08:00

Here are some favorite shots from the Sunday wedding of last weekend! It was a busy weekend for me- 2 weddings. I have to say, by the end of Sunday night I was actually having such a good time on the dance floor that I didn't want to leave! The band WAS amazing. I will get their info and post it here... Both weddings were comprised of such good people, great friends and wonderful couples to work with. Thanks for a fun weekend and many congrats!!!

Here are Jennifer and Joshua seeing each other for the first time all day:

Probably my personal favorite from the day:

Jen's mother-in-law was a blast, and they were an amazing team in planning the wedding together.

She has amazing friends!

Ah, the guys... thanks for goofing off for me!

Cynthia & Eric

2008-11-23T12:30:00.001-08:00

I shot this lovely wedding last Saturday, here are images from my first batch of processing!

Her dress was stunning AND she found it up the week before the big day!

I loved the fall colors:

We took the photos of Cynthia and Eric before the ceremony, so as not to spoil that special moment of seeing his bride for the first time, we set up a meeting at the train station. Sweet Cynthia was trying so hard not to cry! I love this series of the two of them:

I loved the train station...

More to come tomorrow!! And many congrats to you both!!!

Dulce Nico

2008-11-17T22:08:00.000-08:00

I had a mini-session last week with little Nico. She usually models to-die-for smocks for her mom's lux store, but this time we just wandered around my house and talked about dogs. I love Nico; she has such a nice aura about her...

Good times

2008-11-14T11:50:00.000-08:00

Another nice morning in the park- these kids are so cute -and I loved how New England the scene was, with all the colored leaves on the grounds... Great seeing you all again!

The New Top Chef Season

2008-11-12T21:45:00.000-08:00

...starts in t-minus 14 minutes. If anyone in this house wakes up and needs me in the next hour, they better start packing their knives.

Here is my top-chef-mom moment: Will eating ground beets with creamcheese.

Little Mahana

2008-11-11T16:11:00.001-08:00

I loved getting away from it all and heading over to this sweet pad in Tiburon: Lapping shores? Check. Living doll? Check. Cool parents? Done and done.

Thanks for the nice afternoon guys! Your slideshow will be ready tomorrow!

Greta and Harry...

2008-11-08T20:00:00.000-08:00

I met these guys three years ago at an event I did at Tumble and Tea. Last Saturday I got to spend the morning with them- capturing the fam in their fine duds! The kids were adorable and parents so mellow and nice.

Morning at Chrissy Fields

2008-11-05T12:01:00.000-08:00

This is our second year together- these guys are really sweet and Dominique is such a happy little guy. We spent the morning at Chrissy Fields, one of their favorite haunts. Of course we planned on getting the bridge into the action, but it was covered in fog within 5 minutes. Ah, San Francisco...

Little Sunshine

2008-11-02T20:06:00.001-08:00

This little beauty is our friend and neighbor. She is a dollop of pure sweetness... I'll never believe her mom if she tells me she's had a tantrum. Impossible.

The Smokin' Schmokels

2008-10-28T14:35:00.000-07:00

This is our third year together- I feel so lucky to know families year after year, and document the changes and growth in their children. These two are so gorgeous, it kills me. Sometimes I am so in the moment when I am photographing that it doesn't sink in -but then I get to editing and am blown away by the beauty that comes through in childrens' eyes. Does that sound corny? Maybe, but it is also the truth -so there. :)

Morning stroll in Rockridge

2008-10-26T20:35:00.000-07:00

I met this lovely family 3 years ago. This year, they had a great idea. Start at the house, and then follow them on their Saturday morning ritual of getting a cookie in Rockridge and strolling around. Loved the concept. And it was especially great to start the shoot with Little Man rocking out for me on his drums, keyboard and guitar. Right on...

Messy Afternoon...

2008-10-23T20:19:00.000-07:00

Cutie-pies

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I love the silliness and puppy-like quality of little boys. I feel right at home!
These two are adorable and their parents were super-cool too. Thanks for the fun afternoon, guys!

More from the Muffin Factory...

2008-10-20T19:40:00.000-07:00

San Rafael

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These kids are such little muffins...

I loved the whole scene at this home- and am only a 1/3rd of a way through this shoot, so many more to come...

P.S. Thanks for the lunch suggestion -sooooo good! (Sol Food.)

Holiday Cards

2008-10-17T17:04:00.000-07:00

I have updated my holiday card offerings, thanks to the talents of Bonnie Berry -photographer and graphic designer extraordinaire...

The pricing has even come down a bit- and is on par with all those big outfits out there...
5x7 folded with a personalized message $2.50 each
5x7 flat $1.60 each

Sold in sets of 25, envelopes included.

The blue trees:

Red Flowers:

Three Squared:

Candycane:

Brown flowers:

Field Trip from ...

2008-10-16T21:09:00.000-07:00

Yesterday, Will's preschool (which we do love) went on a field trip to Smith Family Farm. Sounds innocent and sweet, but for me -it was like a Reality Show Endurance Test and I kept hoping someone would vote me off the island.

We started with driving through the Caldecott Tunnel, which is my preferred spot for a panic attack, had an hour-long drive into the abyss-land past Walnut Creek, and no nap for the sweaty baby. My highlight moment was carrying 2 pumpkins in ripping plastic bags, one slippery baby in arms, and 2 huge diaper bags digging into my shoulder. I was trying to get to the car -parked in the farthest spot, while Will took off in the opposite direction. Woa.

Thankfully one of the dads played acoustic guitar during lunch and it was some one's birthday so I got a cupcake. (Yes, I forgot lunch for myself. THAT is how you loose the baby weight.)

Anyways, here are the photos -taken with my crappy point-and-shoot (I know, I know). I jazzed them up a bit and now they crack me up. Will had a GREAT time -and my wonderful friend Megan was along for the ride, so we could laugh together.

Full Disclosure: She has TWIN one year olds that were strapped to her, so I am a total wimp for any complaint.

Can you smell the heat?:

Between mouthfuls of hay:

I'm pretty sure this was the guy that made me park so far away:

"Why? why?"

Our chill ride to the pumpkins:

Oh my god! I picture of myself I actually like. The whole trip was worth it.

I love holding-the-camera out shots. And who doesn't look good in Ray-Bans??

Saturday in the Park

2008-10-16T20:24:00.001-07:00

I love this family- they are always up for anything. 3 outfit changes and... hats! :)
Enjoy, guys!

Red Tricycle

2008-10-14T10:56:00.000-07:00

Oohh I'm excited. The super-cool Bay Area newsletter, Red Tricycle is featuring yours truly this week!

The Red Tricycle newsletter gives moms and dads the head's up as to what is new and fun to check out with the little ones. (And did I mention it is free? Click here to sign up so you won't be at a loss for something to do come Saturday afternoon.)

Thank you Red Tricycle!

Oakland Family

2008-10-12T19:45:00.000-07:00

Such a great family! I went to their house last Saturday afternoon -gorgeous yard (mom is a retired landscape arch.) and a wonderful mellow vibe. The little guy goes to Will's school, and is a total sweetheart. They also had the dad's sister and little cousin along for the fun!

Posing:
Tickling:

Collage time

2008-10-09T16:29:00.000-07:00

I was inspired by something I saw in this month's PDN. (a photography magazine)

The plan is to have it printed and mounted onto a box mount -they come ready to hang and are flush against the wall. Send me an email if you'd like more info!

The Boland Clan, Part Two

2008-10-07T21:16:00.001-07:00

The Boland Clan, part one

2008-10-06T20:14:00.001-07:00

These guys are great- we met last year and had a wonderful shoot at their house. This time they brought me to what is now my new favorite spot for shoots! Such great backdrops, lighting, etc. These shots are from the first bit of the shoot- found some old buildings with nice patina...

Mandy and Rob, El Fin

2008-10-02T14:44:00.000-07:00

The sweet ceremony in the courtyard:

Signing the contracts:

Did I mention the wedding was at the San Francisco Yacht Club?
Lots of boat paintings.

Gorgeous sunset over the GG Bridge; cue the sailboat.

Alcatraz:

I always like getting this shot:

The lovely junior bridesmaids, posing and then playing:

The youngest guest was a 10 day-old baby! Everyone was smitten by this little guy and so impressed with the parents.

The ring shot- by the time I got the rings, there wasn't enough natural light for a great detail shot, but I actually like how this turned out, like his hand is just floating there and he made the rings appear through a magic trick...

It looks like we are in Barbados!

Love the lanterns:

So pretty!

Always a great feeling of accomplishment when I have finished editing a wedding. :) Many, many congrats to Mandy and Rob and thank you sharing your celebration with me...

Mandy and Rob, Part Deux

2008-09-30T12:50:00.001-07:00

Sunday at home...

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Monday evening

2008-09-26T16:52:00.001-07:00

Some images from last Monday. I met this cool family at Lake Temescal and we wandered around the park, following the light. Little Eli was such a kick! We agreed that it is pointless to try and corral toddlers into "posing". You just let them do their thing and document the wonderful, silly moments that unfold... :)

Holiday Cards!

2008-09-25T20:44:00.000-07:00

Here are a few samples of the holiday cards I am offering this year. You choose one, two, three, or four photos and I will create a design just for your family. The images are printed on beautiful 5x7 watercolor paper. (And these are folded cards, so there is room for a message on the inside.)

The extra bonus is they cost the same as those other card companies like tinyprints -but are completely custom designed just for you.

Mandy and Rob

2008-09-21T20:26:00.000-07:00

These two people were married yesterday afternoon. What a beautiful match they made, and they are as lovely on the outside as the inside.

Have a wonderful honeymoon in Bora Bora! (Sigh...)

More from Satuday...

2008-09-18T16:11:00.000-07:00

Here are a few more from Saturday~ Our house backs up to a regional park, so we got to ramble around on a trail....

Also- the darling little girl's name is Stella and her best friend is the dog, Luna. Don't you just love those names together? I can hear mom calling for them to come in: "Luuunnaaaa! Steellllaaaaaa! Dinner is ready!" And they'll both come tumbling in from the yard, all messy, happy and hungry.

Canvas Prints

2008-09-18T10:32:00.000-07:00

Here is a sample I received this week- the detail and quality is gorgeous. See how the print wraps around the edge? Cool. This one is 24"x36" in size.

If you'd like more information on these beautiful wrapped canvas prints, just shoot me an email!

Families in Bed

2008-09-16T21:41:00.000-07:00

This wonderful little family trekked all the way from Los Altos to have a shoot with at my home last Saturday. We did a "my house is your house" kind of thing -and it worked out really well!

Here are some shots of them in the guest bed- I love what happens when everyone tumbles into bed together. No one really poses, it is just about the connections.

A family just starts to play and cuddle right away -like "Ahhh, ok, I know this."

Thanks again guys, for coming to me -it was a treat to meet you.

New Website!

2008-09-16T09:50:00.000-07:00

Here is my sweet girl, working the phone for a shot I needed for the new website. Looking at these photos of that adorable face almost makes me want to wake her up from her nap and play with her. Almost.

Check out the new website!!! I'm so excited about it (love the big photos, nice flash, cool features like the booking calendar) and while I did love the old one, this is much easier to update and keep fresh.

My good man

2008-09-12T20:14:00.001-07:00

I really don't know why, but my husband has yet to make an appearance on the blog. Well, now he left town today and I already miss him, so I guess that is what it took. xoxo

These were from the other afternoon, post nap. Will was all heavy and hazy from waking up and plopped next to Drew. I love how deeply there are into their own worlds, while physically they are melded together.

Birthday at Fairyland

2008-09-11T14:22:00.000-07:00

Here is a little slideshow of Owen and Dominic's Birthday party. I love all the happy, messy faces...

More from Kentfield

2008-09-08T13:00:00.000-07:00

Oh... I'm having fun.

I am only 30 images into processing this shoot but had to stop and share these:

Toy camera borders

2008-09-07T10:45:00.000-07:00

I keep stumbling across old images during the process of creating a new website. (Hopefully by the end of the week it will be up!)

Here are two of my kiddos, Will and Skylar.

Messing around...

2008-09-06T17:09:00.000-07:00

I am furiously trying to complete the work on my new website and have been messing around with ideas for the homepage. Here is a collage that I probably won't use, so it can have it's moment in the sun on the blog. It is all Will, goofing around at my mom's house in Maine...

Bright Eyes

2008-09-03T16:22:00.000-07:00

I was uploading the photos from my fun shoot last weekend in Kentfield, and these caught my eye. What a beauty! I couldn't decide which I liked best, so here are both of them.

P.S. Debra- Will LOVES the play structure. Thank you!!!

More from the Rockridge Porch...

2008-09-01T11:21:00.001-07:00

On the porch

2008-08-28T10:50:00.001-07:00

My smart, funny, and beautiful friend Kristen with her rockin' family. We did a shoot last Saturday and they have one of those porches in Rockridge that I always walk past and imagine how great it would be to have a house with a porch. They use it as their other living room, so I was so glad to get their "family portrait" in this wonderful spot. More and more I am attracted to photographing in people's homes, because for a family the space you live in is such a integral part of their life.

More to come... and Kristen, there are TONS of Paige smiling. What do you know...

P.S. Kristen also write a great blog: http://www.motherloadblog.com/
Grab a glass of wine, or cup of coffee- it IS still morning here, and enjoy.

The Storybook Album

2008-08-27T22:27:00.000-07:00

Introducing the Storybook Album! This is a wonderful way to document where your family is right now. It is designed in a clean, modern style with lovely personal additions like the Show and Tell page and special notes to your child. The Storybook is a rich, visual journey that will no doubt become a family heirloom.

Details...

The album is 10x10 in size with 30 sides. (15 pages)
You will have approximately 60 images from your shoot included.
Each page is custom designed by yours truly with your family's style and story in mind.

Please send me an email if you would like more information and pricing!

Favorites Album

2008-08-27T16:33:00.001-07:00

Ohh... I am excited to introduce two new albums. The first is called the Favorites Album because it was created as a place for all your favorite images from the shoot. I know you can't hang up 30 pictures (or maybe you can -you go, girl!) so here we have this sweet little album to do the job of preserving those great shots that you don't want to loose on that sad day the web gallery comes down...

The albums are 8" x 8" and the images are 5"x7". They are beautifully constructed with smooth, thick paper that lays flat- not like those flimsy albums floating around. (Sorry iphoto!)

You choose your favorite 20, 30, 40, 50, or 60 shots and I'll do the rest! You have the option of funky, colorful borders or no borders at all for a more clean and modern appeal.

Whatever you go with- I know you'll love them! I sent one to my mom as a gift and it brought her to tears. Points for Mary!

If you are interested, shoot me an email and I'll send you a little description with pricing.

Check this out:

2008-08-26T11:39:00.000-07:00

If you've had a shoot with me in 2008, then you have also received one of the Portrait Display Guides.

Recently a client asked for some ideas for displaying her 5 favorite photos. I played around with this Gallery Display and inserted those photos into the frames! Cute, huh? If you are also in need of some inspiration, send me an email with some favorites and I'll see what I can come up with!

Ol' bluish-greenish eyes

2008-08-23T17:01:00.000-07:00

Some more from Owen's shoot:

It has been a crazy week, so I am only 1/4th of the way through editing these, so I'll just throw them up as I go.

We went to Diamond Park for these- I've somehow never made it there with my own son and so finally brought him there today. I totally felt like I had been cheating on him with Owen, seeing all these wonderful spots where we shared such good times.

It is funny editing these shoots with little people the same size as Will. He wanders into the office and sees these happy little faces, having such a ball and is like -"What's the deal, lady? Why do you spend so much time staring at pictures of kids we don't know?"

Owen

2008-08-19T20:32:00.000-07:00

Today I had a shoot with this little man and his wonderful parents. Thanks for that fun morning, Randy and Jenna! Did he nap well? Did I do my job? :)

Here's a "teaser" while I process the photos...

Happy Honeymoon!

2008-08-17T16:42:00.001-07:00

Have a great trip, Diane and Hans ~I'll have an album waiting for you on your return...

Happy Birthday Little Man!

2008-08-17T10:16:00.001-07:00

On Friday we hosted our first Birthday party for Will, who turned three. We had over the usual suspects, which made for a happy, messy scene. Thank you wonderful friends for celebrating with us!!!

Skylar, apprehensive in the party hat but always wanting to please:

The man of the hour:

ADORABLE Eden, trying out the cake:

Will's cake- I made it but it looked like he did:
(Barefoot Contessa Chocolate with Peanut Butter frosting, if you must know...)

The Feast: Thank you amazing Drew for pulling this off:

I finally caught Paigie's smile:

The various "Put the baby in that" contraptions:

Eden, working the sun screen:

Will, escaping the fun for a quiet train moment:

Owen, mid-bite:

The Twins! (All hail Megan, their indomitable mother...)

Ella in contemplation:

Baby angst:

Sacha serving it up:

Thanks again guys; I am so lucky to have these amazing "mom" friends. And the best part is I'd want to hang with them even if we didn't have this crazy child-rearing thing in common.
Who else would sneak wine into the movies and drink it out of sippy cups with me?

xoxo
Mary

P.S. Will- you are incredible. And we did it -we got through the 2's. Your mom and dad love you more than words could ever say. xoxoxoxo

Oh. My. God.

2008-08-14T19:00:00.000-07:00

I'm dying laughing- here is the photo of me eating cake.

Atta girl, Mary... way to inhale carrot cake.

Thanks Diane, I needed a good laugh at the end of my day!

Diane and Hans

2008-08-14T11:09:00.000-07:00

Last Saturday I photographed the lovely weddding of Diane and Hans. So many good people and good feelings... It was one of those events that I had a little smile on my face the whole time. :)

(And great cake- apparently there is a shot of me wolfing down a slice of cake with my fork in one hand and camera in the other... Nice McHenry. Reeaaaal professional. He he)

Here are a few, more to come.

More from the Fabulous Grippandos

2008-08-13T19:40:00.000-07:00

I loved going through these photos- it was such a loose, happy scene...

Butterfly Exhibit

2008-08-11T17:38:00.000-07:00

Last Friday my mamma friends and I ventured out to SF for the Butterfly Exhibit at the Conservatory of Flowers. We should all get props for that, because we are most comfortable sitting on someones porch while our kids play icecream parlor with the sunscreen.

There were too many to post here, so feel free to check out a little slideshow!

Splayed

2008-08-09T10:37:00.000-07:00

I like how his limbs mimic the branches in the painting...

Blue Hill Mountain

2008-08-09T10:31:00.001-07:00

This was the 1st summer that Will hiked up our little town's mountain in Maine. Drew and I were fully prepared for the worst from our 2 year old- protest in the form of a sit-in halfway up, bad trip on the granite rocks, "mountains are bad," etc. ect.

As children will do, he surprised us and ROCKED the hike. Here he is, emerging triumphant from the woods with Blue Hill Bay rising to meet him...

Mom

2008-08-07T18:28:00.001-07:00

Ah... my beautiful mumma. xoxoxo

Elsbeth

2008-08-05T21:36:00.001-07:00

Last Saturday I had a session with my friend Sacha & family. I picked up Sacha in a Mommy & Baby yoga class, back when our 3 year old boys were just 5 months. Now we both have little girls the same age- (Thank you God for this sweet hook-up.)

Here are a few of just Ellie, who was so beautiful and sleepy... more to come...

Big House Porch

2008-08-05T17:43:00.000-07:00

More from Maine... Billy playing while we watched a rainbow appear across the cove. Uh. Miss it.

Mr. William

2008-08-01T21:23:00.001-07:00

These crack me up.

Mid-yawn:

Post-yawn:

Just killin' time...

Favorite

2008-08-01T21:20:00.000-07:00

Two of my favorite people in the world bonded so nicely this summer in Maine... I don't know how to explain it -they just GET each other.

Garden Treats

2008-08-01T09:39:00.000-07:00

Drew took this picture and I messed around with it in Photoshop. If you could see my face, you would see one of shock. I actually grew strawberries and managed to scoop them up before those sneaky moles did their nighttime round of having one bite of each. Ha.

Whiffle Ball

2008-07-29T22:58:00.000-07:00

It isn't summer without sound of the crack of plastic on plastic. Here we are, back in Maine, having a grand old time with Whiffle Ball and Buds...

Here are our wonderful friends, Lauren and Mark, who made the 9 hour drive up from NYC in the rental car named the "Blind Spot."

Will, covered in mosquito bites, just like his mama...

Lauren doing her American Apparel pose: (You pulled it off, girl...)

The crowd tenses...

Ahh... I miss Maine...

A few more...

2008-07-26T15:56:00.000-07:00

Here are some more from last Saturday in the Park...
I love the bubbles.

Beautiful Lilly & Charlie

2008-07-25T15:58:00.000-07:00

Here are our gorgeous cousins Lilly and Charlie, who Will followed around like a puppy all summer in Maine. (Who wouldn't?) They are SUCH great kids. Will is still having conversations with them here in Oakland. I hear him bossing around his invisible cousins and talking them into all kinds of naughtiness... "Ok. Char-lilly. You go down there in the dark, dark tunnel. It's ok! It won't bite you!"

Attack at naptime

2008-07-25T15:54:00.000-07:00

I came in to check on Will and found these little creatures next to the bed. It was just too tempting....

Emma and Avery

2008-07-23T19:30:00.000-07:00

Today I got to venture into the world of children's fashion. Check out these gorgeous threads, sold at the snazzy site Emma and Avery. Clearly, I have been dressing my children in stained rags.

It was also great fun to do a little commercial work again-spread the word people! Need photos of anything? :)

AND- the outdoor shots were done at 6pm: delicious, beautiful summer twilight. This has always been my favorite time to photograph and I'm dying to take advantage of it before it's gone!

So... a little incentive:
First person to book a weekday evening shoot (in Alameda county only... sorry folks beyond) gets a free 8x10!

Little Doll

2008-07-21T21:15:00.000-07:00

I just uploaded last weekend's shoot with this neat family I photographed a year ago. In that time, the cute baby turned into a living doll:

More to come...

Dinner time

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Twilight at the Big House

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Happy little dress

2008-07-16T14:55:00.001-07:00

At the same moment when Will was crying (no, can't remember what about) his little sister was all being perfect wind-up doll sweetness. Amazing the juxtaposition of emotions within ten square feet...

Stickers and tears

2008-07-16T14:53:00.000-07:00

Last Day

2008-07-14T07:27:00.001-07:00

We are heading back to Oakland tomorrow, after a really wonderful month here in Maine. So many pictures to post when I return...

Summer boy

2008-07-04T19:52:00.000-07:00

I know! It has been waaaayyy too long since I posted anything. Blame it on the lap-top (I officially state that I don't like them) and the the fact that we have mountains to climb. Here is Will, flush with pride after climbing his first mountain. Atta' boy- he can block any driveway he pleases.

Spacing out on the rocks...

2008-06-27T14:10:00.000-07:00

I finally unpacked the camera bag and took a few shots out on the rocks- between the week of cold weather and always with baby-in-arm I haven't been shooting as much as I like to... I am also working off a tiny lap-top with weird color screen so processing the photos is no fun. Complain, complain. Luxury problems, I know... :)

Bye!

2008-06-11T09:56:00.000-07:00

Yeah! Tomorrow is finally, almost here.

Off to Maine for a month to see family and friends. No internet, long distance or TV at the house but plenty of seals barking, loons calling and cocktails on the porch -I know, I must have been a Mother Teresa in my past life. Trust me -this gal knows she is blessed. :)

I'll be posting on and off when I do access that fancy thing called the world-wide-web, so stay tuned...

Ceremony

2008-06-09T12:10:00.000-07:00

Getting Ready

2008-06-09T12:07:00.000-07:00

Here we have our lovely bride... Totally unconventional gal, getting married in a cool vintage dress- blue and silver.

It's all about the details...

2008-06-06T15:47:00.000-07:00

They had several kinds of music at the ceremony, all played by family and friends...

The reception was at the Bancroft Hotel, and the room has floor to ceiling bookshelves on two sides of the room. Of course I had to find titles that fit the occasion...

A wonderful touch~ they brought in photos of loved ones who have passed, -a way to be there in spirit...

I loved this- All the centerpieces were different cool vintage planters and the table names were various mushrooms:

Berkeley Wedding

2008-06-05T14:46:00.000-07:00

Last Saturday afternoon I had the pleasure of photographing a wonderful wedding, held on the Berkeley Campus.

She's an English professor, he's a vet. Don't you just love that combination?

I'm just going through them now, so more to post in the next couple days...

Shoot

2008-06-02T19:11:00.000-07:00

Here are more from last week's shoot! Such a fun family- Dad was a hoot, their little boy was so sweet and the mom and I did some good shop-talking. (We found out our babies are a few days apart and could commiserate on all the ins and outs of this stage...)

Today

2008-05-29T22:10:00.000-07:00

I just started to upload these photos from this morning's shoot and this one caught my eye...

I love catching those moments when it's just the mom and dad, taking delight in this amazing little creature that has come into their lives...

New Lens!

2008-05-27T12:33:00.000-07:00

Thank you, thank you to MY mom for this yummy new lens... I think the kids especially love it because they can see their reflection in the glass.

(Yes, I also drooled over it. This girl has good taste.)

Another good sleeper

2008-05-25T20:25:00.000-07:00

I actually slept great last night! (Thanks to Miss Skylar, as pictured below:)

Also- bear with me while I choose a photo for the "header" of the blog. Right now I am digging this picture of Will chewing on my lens cap... What do you think? Feel free to comment below. :)

Sleep, sweet, sleep...

2008-05-23T18:25:00.001-07:00

I keep coming back to these images of Little Brody sleeping. I think it's jealousy. I wish I could curl up anywhere and fall asleep and everyone would gather-round in hushed voices and say: "Oh, look how sweet that mom looks passed out on the floor... Let's tiptoe away and let her sleep uninterrupted for the next 15 hours."

More from Little Farm...

2008-05-20T16:05:00.001-07:00

Brody!

2008-05-17T09:45:00.001-07:00

Drew's sisters and mom came into town this week and we got to meet little Brody! He is the newest addition to the clan, and SUCH a sweet pea. We are all smitten, especially his cousins Will and Skylar.

Here are two versions of him:

I love this one- It was about 100 degrees out and we were chilling in the shade.
He just need a can of Bud to complete the look.

Shoot at Little Farm

2008-05-15T15:16:00.000-07:00

My new favorite location is Little Farm in Berkeley. I've been there a bunch with my own little farm animal (Will), but this was the first time I've done a shoot there. It is such a lovely little hide-away with so many pretty spots.

I have a ton to go through, but here are two I especially like- I have photographed these two wonderful ladies twice before, and love the coziness between them. The little girl was winding down and rubbing her mom's ear for soothing, just as she did as a baby...

Christopher Robin

2008-05-09T09:50:00.000-07:00

For the past several days, our son has turned from Will into Christopher Robin. Here is he doing his imitation of CR running: shoulders hunched-up, arms bent, ready for any adventure...

(Yes, I've been bequeathed the title of Pooh, if you were wondering. I'm pretty happy with that one- at least I'm not Rabbit- I've always thought she was SUCH a drag...)

Pacifica Shoot

2008-05-05T15:41:00.000-07:00

Last week I headed over to Pacifica to photograph this really sweet family. We were all set to do the "beach thing" but it was so windy that we headed over to San Pedro Valley County Park. Besides being the only people there -it was beautiful. I love the combination of spring wild flowers, old oaks, and hills of wheat...

This morning

2008-05-03T15:50:00.000-07:00

SMILE!!!!!

2008-05-03T15:44:00.000-07:00

This cracks me up -Here is the face I consistently get from my normally beautiful boy when told to "SMILE FOR THE CAMERA!!!"

Will : 1

Mama : 0

A few more...

2008-04-29T17:42:00.000-07:00

Saturday morning in Saulsalito...

2008-04-28T11:54:00.000-07:00

This is such a lovely family...

Mama is 8+ months pregnant and truly "glowing". She should be on the cover of Fit Pregnancy, she looks so fresh and beautiful...

Here is a shot of the napping family during a brief respite in between pillow fights...
More images from this shoot coming in a bit!

Teeth

2008-04-25T10:08:00.001-07:00

Yes! They came in.

"I'd like to thank old carrot and tiny blue man for your support and malleability during this difficult, but ultimately rewarding time."

Happy Earth Day

2008-04-23T10:09:00.000-07:00

I know I am a day late- but hey, EVERYDAY should be Earth Day, right guys?

Here are some shots from beautiful Redwood Regional Park, which we are so blessed to live down the hill from.

Will kept asking: "Are they tall?"

"Yes, my love, they are very tall..."

Pause.

"Are they tall?"

First Dress

2008-04-21T16:14:00.000-07:00

Ah! A mother's moment, here. I was looking through some older photos and found this of Skylar, taken when we were in the warm weathers of Miami. Such a little chalupa.

(I love her Dad's trusty Berks in the background, an excellent contrast to her utter femininity. Although we could have used a stick-on ribbon for the hair. Do they even make those? Don't answer.)

Thank you to Toni Bryant (grandma's good friend) for supplying this cute little number.