Terra & Kenyon, Gender Reveal Session, Walnut Creek, East Bay, San Francisco, Maternity Photographer

I was so excited when I received a phone call from Terra.  She called me two days before her Dr. appointment to find out the gender of the baby and she had this fun idea of capturing the moments when they find out if it's boy or girl.  Terra had Dr. wrote down the gender in the closed envelope, she took it to The Balloon Man in Walnut Creek.  When I went to pick up this HUGE box filled with the balloon, I had to ask them if it's pink or blue.... ;-)  As I was transporting this box to the session location,  I was trying SO HARD not to say " she" when I refer to the baby when I was talking with Terra & Kenyon. As we are all walking together, Terra and Kenyon told me how much they were excited for this session and also mentioned that they wanted a GIRL.   Since I already knew it's a girl, I couldn't wait to see their face when the box was opened.  They were so emotional and I was, too.  I was clicking away shot in tears because I could feel how happy Terra and Kenyon were.   Terra and Kenyon created a " gender reveal announcement card" to send out to their family members!  What a fun and cute idea!!   We will be meeting in August again for maternity session then newborn session once their baby GIRL is born. Thank you so much…

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Mommy & Me session, Barbari Family. Pleasant Hill, East Bay, San Francisco Family Photographer

I was introduced to mom, Sarah from Bloom Retreat in Walnut Creek. I take Yoga class there and it's such a relaxing space for mom and I LOVE it!  Sarah has 3 kids ( WOW! ) and she told me she never had portraits of her with all kids together.  As a mom, we are usually the one behind the lens, so she was really excited for this session and I was, too!  Portraits with kids are for you to remember this precious time and also for kids so that they can look back and remember this when they are older. As you can see in my blog postings, I have done so many sessions at this location in Concord in April.  I drive around to find the beautiful photo location all the time and I get excited when I find a location like this ;-)  I went back there last week but now all mustard flowers are gone so I'm so glad we were able to do Sarah's session while flowers are in bloom ;-)   Sarah also mentioned that reason why she never had family portraits done was because she wanted 3 kids and never felt like family was completed till now.  She is interested in a family session( including dad next time! )  so I'm looking forward to seeing them again soon!  

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Amaru’s 1st Birthday Party, Concord, East Bay, San Francisco, Birthday Party Photographer

Happy 1st Birthday, Amaru!  I enjoyed photographing Amaru's 1st Birthday Party at Mateo's Dream Park in Concord.  I have photographed another birthday party there last year and it's such a fun place for kids and perfect to have a birthday party!  As you can tell from pictures, party was " Mickey Mouse" theme.  Mom did such a great job decorating everything in blue, stars and Mickey Mouse!  As Philippine's tradition, there was a roasted pig to celebrate Amaru's special day and Amaru themed be very interested in it, too.... ;-)    Mom also requested a family session including grandparents and we got together again on mom's Birthday a few weeks ago.  Those will be up on blog soon, too! Thank you for having me for Amaru's special day! Enjoy the pictures and video!!

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