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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Mother’s Day Cards & Pictures from Bloom Retreat!

Thank you everyone for stopping by at Mother's Day event at Bloom!  I had so much fun meeting each of you and photographing " mom and kids together! Below you will find info about downloading Mother's Day Digital card and  how to purchase prints and high res digital images.   * Mother's Day  Digital Card Please download your Mother's Day Digital Card from HERE.  These cards are perfect to post on Facebook and sharing them by e-mail.  Please note that these cards are created for online sharing purpose only.  You can purchase the print separately. To show the best quality on web, tt's best to download the image to your computer first then upload to Facebook not on the I phone ;-)   * Purchase prints and high-res digital file You can purchase prints and digital images from HERE.  Please use password “mommy” to access to online gallery.   If the link doesn’t work, you can go to my website www.aikacardin.com and use same password under client log in. Link is available till May 31st.  Prints will be shipped to you within 3-4 weeks after placing order.   Interested in Family Session?   Check out my May Family Session special!  I only run special twice a year so don't miss out this opportunity!  Offer good through May 31st. Space is limited and it will sell out first! call now to book your session or come stop by to see some beautiful sample products at studio! 978-239-6528   photo@aikacardin.com   Happy Mother's Day everyone, thank you again…

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