Aika Cardin Photography

I’m back! now booking Summer and Fall sessions!!!

Post author:Aika Cardin
Post published:July 15, 2014
Post category:Personal

It has been a busy and exciting changes in my life since last year. We spent 2013 in Tokyo, Japan, my second baby, Erika was born in end of May ( now she is 6 weeks old already!!!) and just moved into new house. And last night, I had my first photo session since Erika was born. Since I didn't know how my recovery would be like from labor, I wasn't planning to schedule any photo session till Fall. My recovery went well and I feel great! It was so nice to be back and seeing client's smile ;-) I LOVE MY JOB! Now booking Summer and Fall sessions! Can't wait to reconnect with my clients again!! Stay tuned for sneak-peak from last night' family session! It was at beautiful Saratoga Hills with beautiful family! In Tokyo, 7-5-3. Traditional rite of passage and festival day in Japan for three and seven year old girls and three and five year old boys. Maternity session in San Francisco! ~ Erika, 2 weeks old ~ One of my favorite! My son Leo enjoying being a big brother and so so sweet to Erika ;-)

W Family Session on the beach! Benicia Family Photographer

Post author:Aika Cardin
Post published:July 15, 2014
Post category:Benicia Family Photographer Martinez family photographer

I love shooting at the beach in Summer. This is Benicia 9th Park Beach. W family was referred to me by my client. I love referrals. Most of my clients are referral base and I'm very thankful for my wonderful clients! Check out my " referral program" !! From my experience, once child passes age 3 years old, you will take much less professional portraits. It starts with newborn, 3,6,9 months old, 1 year, 2 years and 3 years old milestone session. then? 5 or 10? That is why when I meet with clients with older kids, I get really excited because usually they haven't done official portraits sessions for years and I'm excited to create beautiful portraits for them! Mom loved the session and she purchased collage of canvases and framed prints to display in all over her house. Portraits should be displayed and be seen by everyone not sit in the drawer of desk in CD.... !! Thank you for a fun session, W family!

Introducing my baby girl, Erika!

Post author:Aika Cardin
Post published:June 18, 2014
Post category:Newborn portraits at house Walnut Creek Children and Family Photographer

Introducing my baby girl, Erika! She arrived 2 weeks early on May 31st. My son, Leo was 2 weeks late so I really wasn't expecting her to arrive any earlier than due date of June 13th.... I was at the park in Alamo for playdate with Leo's friends and I was feeling contraction, getting stronger and stronger. I remember mentioning to my mommy friend " I think I'm having a baby tomorrow! " After 26 hours of labor, Erika arrived! While I was at hospital, I was thinking about Erika's newborn portraits, since she came 2 weeks early, I wasn't ready at all, I haven't ordered the prop I wanted to use... Erika was having trouble gaining back to birth weights so we were back in hospital everyday for weight check and to see a Dr. 1 week passed by, 2 weeks passed by.... I usually suggest my clients to do newborn photos when baby is 5-10 days old but I wasn't physically ready at all ;-( I finally picked up my camera when Erika was 15days old! She passed the sleepy stage and was more alert. I started the portraits with her big brother, Leo which I LOVED photographing them together! then with her daddy, finally some with me ( yes, my husband took some pictures for me! ) This newborn stage is so special and passes by so quickly, these tiny feet, hands, big yawn, you want to remember all these precious…

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