Aika Cardin Photography

Alexa, 9 days old, Walnut Creek, East Bay San Francisco newborn portrait photographer

Post author:Aika Cardin
Post published:December 31, 2011
Post category:Uncategorized

Isn't she just precious? Alexa came to my studio for her newborn portraits. Mom requested pink background to match with her room and also red theme for holiday card. But since mom really loved this first portraits of Alexa with her eyes open so she chose this one for a birth announcement/holiday card. I usually try to put baby in sleep so that I can pose baby but when she/he is awake, I get attention to look at camera to capture these beautiful eyes ;-) Aren't they just beautiful? She signed up for my baby collection and I'm excited to see her again in 6 months next!

S family Holiday session, Pleasant Hill, East Bay San Francisco family portraits photographer

Post author:Aika Cardin
Post published:December 30, 2011
Post category:3. family

I met S family back in October at my photo booth at Munchkin Masquerade Parade and I was so excited to photograph them again! We played with leaves, peek-a-boo, running around,etc. This park has been my favorite for this holiday season. Lots of fall colors and I just love these BIG leaves. I think they look so cute with kids!!! Thank you S family for letting me capture these special moments of your family!

My 5th wedding anniversary in Hawaii

Post author:Aika Cardin
Post published:December 30, 2011
Post category:Private

I've been catching up on my blog post this week and I still got so many to go.... but I thought I would share some pictures from my trip in Hawaii since I got so many compliments on my holiday cards which I used some of these photos ;-) We visited Hawaii in September to cerebrate our 5th wedding anniversary ;-) We got married in Kahala, Oahu in 2006 and we always talked about going back to Hawaii for anniversary for long time and I'm so glad we did it!! This time we stayed in Princeville, Kauai and it was just amazing. It was perfect for my 2 and half years old son, Leo. We wanted something relaxing and slow not like busy Waikiki. Lots of beach time, sunset cruise, hiking, luau and nice drive. And the best decision I made was to hire photographer so that I can be in pictures this time ;-) Jennifer of Island Echoes Photography was so fun to work with and I'm so happy with all pictures! I highly recommend her if you are planning to visit Kauai. I also asked her to take pictures of me with my camera because I wanted to update my profile pictures and I really do love these ;-) I'm so happy when I have my camera with me and taking pictures of beautiful scenery and people. Can't wait to go back to Hawaii again!

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