Sakura Gakuen, Mochi-Making Party 2012

I had an opportunity to photograph "Mochi-Making-Party" at Sakura Gakuen in Pleasanton.  Sakura Gakuen is a Japanese Language School for children and my son just started taking classes here.   It's challenging to teach kids Japanese culture when you live in U.S but after attending this Mochi-Making Party, I thought Sakura Gakuen is a wonderful place to learn not only language but also culture.   I'm so excited that my son goes to this school and it was lots of fun to photograph this special event!

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“2012 The Little Star” session

  NEW!  The Little Star Session!  The Little Star Session is perfect for families wanting to capture the personality and memorable stage of a child or baby.  From their first smiles, those little milestone like sitting up or crawling for the first time,  to starting preschool, to losing their first tooth, life is full of milestones for your little ones that you will want to smile back upon for a lifetime.  The Little Star Session is for one child only, and may include up to 3 outfits/ sets.    ( you may add siblings for an additional charge) 2012 The Little Star sessions lasts approximately 45 minutes where we work to get that one perfect shot.  Portraits will be simple and classic with minimal fuss and focusing on what you love most, that adorable face! The Little Star Sessions are $150 and include: an email welcome letter with everything you need to know to get ready for your session a 45 minute session for one child up to three outfits change with unlimited natural posing/playing post-session custom image preparation with attention to each image one print up to 11x14 and corresponding high res digital image for you to use on Birthday Party invitation, etc. Over $200 in saving! ever-popular DVD slideshow, see sample slideshow below: Add $25 if you would like to include sibling Offer is good until March 31, 2012 Deposit of full package amount is required to reserve your appointment.  The fee covers photographer’s time and talent along…

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Elijah’s 1st Birthday Party, San Francisco East Bay birthday party photographer

I photographed Elijah's 1st Birthday Party at William Walker Recreation Center, Lagoon Room in Foster City and it was such a fun celebration!  Elijah's mom did an amazing job decorating the party room and all the kids were having great time with live music, face painting and drawing ;-) The fortune telling ritual is always the most fun part of the party!  Here are a few of my favorites from his party!  Thank you so much for having me for Elijah's special day!  

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